The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes C 43 AMG 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (18 - ..) vs. VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT DSG (15 - 18)
€ 61,900

€ 33,900

€ 61,900
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 2.7 inches shorter, 0.9 inches narrower and 1.9 inches lower than the VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT.
Mercedes C 43 AMG
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
56.3
71.3
79.5
58.1
72.1
82
71.3 in
Width
72.1 in
79.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82 in
56.3 in
Height
58.1 in
111.8
185
109.7
187.7
185 in
Length
187.7 in
111.8 in
Wheelbase
109.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes C 43 AMG
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
3759 lb
Curb Weight
3115 lb
4905 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4343 lb

Weight Difference:
644 lb
17.13 %

General
Mercedes C 43 AMG
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
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
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Mercedes C 43 AMG
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
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
*CZE*

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
385 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Mercedes C 43 AMG
385 hp
148 hp
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
384 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Mercedes C 43 AMG
384 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
Performance
Mercedes C 43 AMG
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
155 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
4.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
213 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 43 AMG
62 mph
62
mph
mph
384 ft
0.000 sec

VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
▶ REPLAY
9.76 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.05 lb/hp
Mercedes C 43 AMG
9.76 lb/hp
21.05 lb/hp
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes C 43 AMG
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
Fuel Economy
25 mpg
combined
46 mpg
Mercedes C 43 AMG
25 mpg
46 mpg
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
19 mpg
city
37 mpg
32 mpg
highway
53 mpg
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.6 gal
441 mi
Range
719 mi
Mercedes C 43 AMG
441 mi
719 mi
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
Environmental Impact
176.2 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).
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).
96.6 kWh
Mercedes C 43 AMG
176.2 kWh
96.6 kWh
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
Euro 6d
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
359 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
188 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes C 43 AMG
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1146 lb
Maximum Payload
1228 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.6 cu ft











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Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
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