The Comparative Analysis :

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

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

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

Vehicle Dimensions

The Mercedes C 43 AMG is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 7.4 inches shorter, 0.9 inches narrower and 1.6 inches lower than the VW Passat GTE.
Mercedes C 43 AMG
VW Passat GTE
56.8
Blueprint Mercedes C 43 AMG 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (16 - 18)
71.3
79.5
58.4
Blueprint VW Passat GTE DSG (19 - ..)
72.1
82
71.3 in
Width
72.1 in
79.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82 in
56.8 in
Height
58.4 in
Blueprint Mercedes C 43 AMG 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (16 - 18)
111.8
184.5
Blueprint VW Passat GTE DSG (19 - ..)
109.7
191.9
184.5 in
Length
191.9 in
111.8 in
Wheelbase
109.7 in

Vehicle Weight

Mercedes C 43 AMG
VW Passat GTE
3726 lb
Curb Weight
3814 lb
4905 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4894 lb
Mercedes C 43 AMG 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (16 - 18)
Weight Difference:
88 lb
2.31 %
VW Passat GTE DSG (19 - ..)

General

Mercedes C 43 AMG
VW Passat GTE
W205
Generation
B8
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 GTE
V6 gasoline engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
4-cylinder plug-in hybrid gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Mercedes-Benz M 276
Engine Series
M 276.823
Engine Code
*DGE*
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
362 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
215 hp
at 0 rpm
Mercedes C 43 AMG
362 hp
215 hp
VW Passat GTE
384 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Mercedes C 43 AMG
384 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
VW Passat GTE

Performance

Mercedes C 43 AMG
VW Passat GTE
155 mph
Maximum Speed
138 mph
4.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

213 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 43 AMG

62 mph 62
mph

338 ft
0.000 sec

VW Passat GTE

▶ REPLAY
10.29 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.74 lb/hp
Mercedes C 43 AMG
10.29 lb/hp
17.74 lb/hp
VW Passat GTE

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes C 43 AMG
VW Passat GTE
Fuel Economy
30 mpg
combined
168 mpg
Mercedes C 43 AMG
30 mpg
168 mpg
VW Passat GTE
22 mpg
city
No data
38 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
526 mi
Range
2219 mi
Mercedes C 43 AMG
526 mi
2219 mi
VW Passat GTE
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).
26.6 kWh
Mercedes C 43 AMG
147.7 kWh
26.6 kWh
VW Passat GTE
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-ISC (WLTP) 36AM-AO
286 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
43 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes C 43 AMG
VW Passat GTE
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1179 lb
Maximum Payload
1080 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data