The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes C 43 AMG 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (16 - 18) vs. VW Passat 2.0 TSI DSG (10 - 14)

€ 60,200
Mercedes C 43 AMG 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (16 - 18) Mercedes C 43 AMG
€ 35,700
 VW Passat 2.0 TSI DSG (10 - 14) VW Passat 2.0 TSI
€ 60,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 35,700

ⓘ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 3.3 inches shorter, 0.4 inches narrower and 1.1 inches lower than the VW Passat 2.0 TSI.
Mercedes C 43 AMG
VW Passat 2.0 TSI
56.8
Blueprint Mercedes C 43 AMG 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (16 - 18)
71.3
79.5
57.9
Blueprint VW Passat 2.0 TSI DSG (10 - 14)
71.7
81.2
71.3 in
Width
71.7 in
79.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.2 in
56.8 in
Height
57.9 in
Blueprint Mercedes C 43 AMG 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (16 - 18)
111.8
184.5
Blueprint VW Passat 2.0 TSI DSG (10 - 14)
106.8
187.8
184.5 in
Length
187.8 in
111.8 in
Wheelbase
106.8 in

Vehicle Weight

Mercedes C 43 AMG
VW Passat 2.0 TSI
3726 lb
Curb Weight
3404 lb
4905 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4586 lb
Mercedes C 43 AMG 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (16 - 18)
Weight Difference:
322 lb
8.64 %
VW Passat 2.0 TSI DSG (10 - 14)

General

Mercedes C 43 AMG
VW Passat 2.0 TSI
W205
Generation
B7
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
9-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Mercedes C 43 AMG
VW Passat 2.0 TSI
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
*CCZ*
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
362 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
207 hp
at 5300 rpm
Mercedes C 43 AMG
362 hp
207 hp
VW Passat 2.0 TSI
384 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
207 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Mercedes C 43 AMG
384 lb‑ft
207 lb‑ft
VW Passat 2.0 TSI

Performance

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

213 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 43 AMG

62 mph 62
mph

348 ft
0.000 sec

VW Passat 2.0 TSI

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes C 43 AMG
VW Passat 2.0 TSI
Fuel Economy
30 mpg
combined
31 mpg
Mercedes C 43 AMG
30 mpg
31 mpg
VW Passat 2.0 TSI
22 mpg
city
22 mpg
38 mpg
highway
40 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
526 mi
Range
565 mi
Mercedes C 43 AMG
526 mi
565 mi
VW Passat 2.0 TSI
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).
145.8 kWh
Mercedes C 43 AMG
147.7 kWh
145.8 kWh
VW Passat 2.0 TSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
286 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
290 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes C 43 AMG
VW Passat 2.0 TSI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1179 lb
Maximum Payload
1182 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data