The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes C 43 AMG 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (16 - 18) vs. VW Passat 2.0 TSI BMT 4MOTION DSG (15 - 17)

€ 60,200
Mercedes C 43 AMG 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (16 - 18) Mercedes C 43 AMG
€ 46,400
 VW Passat 2.0 TSI BMT 4MOTION DSG (15 - 17) VW Passat 2.0 TSI BMT
€ 60,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 46,400

ⓘ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 TSI BMT.
Mercedes C 43 AMG
VW Passat 2.0 TSI BMT
56.8
Blueprint Mercedes C 43 AMG 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (16 - 18)
71.3
79.5
58.1
Blueprint VW Passat 2.0 TSI BMT 4MOTION DSG (15 - 17)
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 TSI BMT 4MOTION DSG (15 - 17)
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 TSI BMT
3726 lb
Curb Weight
3560 lb
4905 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4894 lb
Mercedes C 43 AMG 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (16 - 18)
Weight Difference:
165 lb
4.43 %
VW Passat 2.0 TSI BMT 4MOTION DSG (15 - 17)

General

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

Engine

Mercedes C 43 AMG
VW Passat 2.0 TSI BMT
V6 gasoline engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Mercedes-Benz M 276
Engine Series
M 276.823
Engine Code
*CJX*
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
362 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
276 hp
at 5600 rpm
Mercedes C 43 AMG
362 hp
276 hp
VW Passat 2.0 TSI BMT
384 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Mercedes C 43 AMG
384 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
VW Passat 2.0 TSI BMT

Performance

Mercedes C 43 AMG
VW Passat 2.0 TSI BMT
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
4.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

213 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 43 AMG

62 mph 62
mph

249 ft
0.000 sec

VW Passat 2.0 TSI BMT

▶ REPLAY
10.29 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.9 lb/hp
Mercedes C 43 AMG
10.29 lb/hp
12.9 lb/hp
VW Passat 2.0 TSI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes C 43 AMG
VW Passat 2.0 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
30 mpg
combined
33 mpg
Mercedes C 43 AMG
30 mpg
33 mpg
VW Passat 2.0 TSI BMT
22 mpg
city
26 mpg
38 mpg
highway
39 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
526 mi
Range
578 mi
Mercedes C 43 AMG
526 mi
578 mi
VW Passat 2.0 TSI 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).
134.5 kWh
Mercedes C 43 AMG
147.7 kWh
134.5 kWh
VW Passat 2.0 TSI BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
286 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
262 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes C 43 AMG
VW Passat 2.0 TSI BMT
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1179 lb
Maximum Payload
1334 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data