The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes C 43 AMG 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (18 - ..) vs. VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel DSG (Gasoline) (11 - 14)

€ 61,900
Mercedes C 43 AMG 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (18 - ..) Mercedes C 43 AMG
€ 32,800
 VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel DSG (Gasoline) (11 - 14) VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
€ 61,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,800

ⓘ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 2.8 inches shorter, 0.4 inches narrower and 1.6 inches lower than the VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel.
Mercedes C 43 AMG
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
56.3
Blueprint Mercedes C 43 AMG 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (18 - ..)
71.3
79.5
57.9
Blueprint VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel DSG (Gasoline) (11 - 14)
71.7
81.2
71.3 in
Width
71.7 in
79.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.2 in
56.3 in
Height
57.9 in
Blueprint Mercedes C 43 AMG 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (18 - ..)
111.8
185
Blueprint VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel DSG (Gasoline) (11 - 14)
106.8
187.8
185 in
Length
187.8 in
111.8 in
Wheelbase
106.8 in

Vehicle Weight

Mercedes C 43 AMG
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
3759 lb
Curb Weight
3569 lb
4905 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4718 lb
Mercedes C 43 AMG 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (18 - ..)
Weight Difference:
190 lb
5.05 %
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel DSG (Gasoline) (11 - 14)

General

Mercedes C 43 AMG
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
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
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Mercedes C 43 AMG
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
V6 gasoline engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four engine with gas turbine com­pres­sor
Mercedes-Benz M 276
Engine Series
M 276.823
Engine Code
*CDG*
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 5500 rpm
Mercedes C 43 AMG
385 hp
148 hp
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
384 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Max. Torque
162 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Mercedes C 43 AMG
384 lb‑ft
162 lb‑ft
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel

Performance

Mercedes C 43 AMG
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
155 mph
Maximum Speed
133 mph
4.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

213 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 43 AMG

62 mph 62
mph

446 ft
0.000 sec

VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel

▶ REPLAY
9.76 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.11 lb/hp
Mercedes C 43 AMG
9.76 lb/hp
24.11 lb/hp
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes C 43 AMG
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
Fuel Economy
25 mpg
combined
35 mpg
Mercedes C 43 AMG
25 mpg
35 mpg
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
19 mpg
city
27 mpg
32 mpg
highway
42 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
8.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
441 mi
Range
283 mi
Mercedes C 43 AMG
441 mi
283 mi
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
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).
128.7 kWh
Mercedes C 43 AMG
176.2 kWh
128.7 kWh
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
Euro 6d
Emission Standard
Euro 5
359 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
254 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes C 43 AMG
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1146 lb
Maximum Payload
1149 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data