The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes C 43 AMG 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (16 - 18) vs. VW Passat 2.0 TSI OPF 4MOTION DSG (18 - 19)

€ 60,200
Mercedes C 43 AMG 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (16 - 18) Mercedes C 43 AMG
€ 47,700
 VW Passat 2.0 TSI OPF 4MOTION DSG (18 - 19) VW Passat 2.0 TSI OPF
€ 60,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 47,700

ⓘ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 3.2 inches shorter, 0.9 inches narrower and 1.3 inches lower than the VW Passat 2.0 TSI OPF.
Mercedes C 43 AMG
VW Passat 2.0 TSI OPF
56.8
Blueprint Mercedes C 43 AMG 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (16 - 18)
71.3
79.5
58.1
Blueprint VW Passat 2.0 TSI OPF 4MOTION DSG (18 - 19)
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 OPF 4MOTION DSG (18 - 19)
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 OPF
3726 lb
Curb Weight
3638 lb
4905 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4872 lb
Mercedes C 43 AMG 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (16 - 18)
Weight Difference:
88 lb
2.36 %
VW Passat 2.0 TSI OPF 4MOTION DSG (18 - 19)

General

Mercedes C 43 AMG
VW Passat 2.0 TSI OPF
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
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Mercedes C 43 AMG
VW Passat 2.0 TSI OPF
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
*DNU*
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
362 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
268 hp
at 5600 rpm
Mercedes C 43 AMG
362 hp
268 hp
VW Passat 2.0 TSI OPF
384 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Mercedes C 43 AMG
384 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
VW Passat 2.0 TSI OPF

Performance

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

213 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 43 AMG

62 mph 62
mph

256 ft
0.000 sec

VW Passat 2.0 TSI OPF

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes C 43 AMG
VW Passat 2.0 TSI OPF
Fuel Economy
30 mpg
combined
34 mpg
Mercedes C 43 AMG
30 mpg
34 mpg
VW Passat 2.0 TSI OPF
22 mpg
city
28 mpg
38 mpg
highway
39 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
526 mi
Range
595 mi
Mercedes C 43 AMG
526 mi
595 mi
VW Passat 2.0 TSI OPF
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).
130.7 kWh
Mercedes C 43 AMG
147.7 kWh
130.7 kWh
VW Passat 2.0 TSI OPF
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP) 36BG-BI
286 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
304 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes C 43 AMG
VW Passat 2.0 TSI OPF
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1179 lb
Maximum Payload
1235 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data