The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes C 43 AMG 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (16 - 18) vs. VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT DSG (17 - 18)

€ 60,200
Mercedes C 43 AMG 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (16 - 18) Mercedes C 43 AMG
€ 33,900
 VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT DSG (17 - 18) VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
€ 60,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 33,900

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The Mercedes C 43 AMG is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 3.2 inches shorter, 0.9 inches narrower and 1.3 inches lower than the VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT.
Mercedes C 43 AMG
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
56.8
Blueprint Mercedes C 43 AMG 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (16 - 18)
71.3
79.5
58.1
Blueprint VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT DSG (17 - 18)
72.1
82
71.3 in
Width
72.1 in
79.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82 in
56.8 in
Height
58.1 in
Blueprint Mercedes C 43 AMG 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (16 - 18)
111.8
184.5
Blueprint VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT DSG (17 - 18)
109.7
187.7
184.5 in
Length
187.7 in
111.8 in
Wheelbase
109.7 in

Vehicle Weight

Mercedes C 43 AMG
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
3726 lb
Curb Weight
3404 lb
4905 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4652 lb
Mercedes C 43 AMG 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (16 - 18)
Weight Difference:
322 lb
8.64 %
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT DSG (17 - 18)

General

Mercedes C 43 AMG
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
W205
Generation
B8
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
9-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Mercedes C 43 AMG
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
V6 gasoline engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Mercedes-Benz M 276
Engine Series
M 276.823
Engine Code
*DSR*
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
362 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Mercedes C 43 AMG
362 hp
148 hp
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
384 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Mercedes C 43 AMG
384 lb‑ft
251 lb‑ft
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT

Performance

Mercedes C 43 AMG
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
155 mph
Maximum Speed
135 mph
4.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

213 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 43 AMG

62 mph 62
mph

397 ft
0.000 sec

VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT

▶ REPLAY
10.29 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23 lb/hp
Mercedes C 43 AMG
10.29 lb/hp
23 lb/hp
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes C 43 AMG
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
Fuel Economy
30 mpg
combined
55 mpg
Mercedes C 43 AMG
30 mpg
55 mpg
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
22 mpg
city
46 mpg
38 mpg
highway
60 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
526 mi
Range
954 mi
Mercedes C 43 AMG
526 mi
954 mi
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
Environmental Impact
147.7 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
88.5 kWh
Mercedes C 43 AMG
147.7 kWh
88.5 kWh
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6c (NEFZ) 36ZA-ZF
286 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
182 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes C 43 AMG
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1179 lb
Maximum Payload
1248 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data