The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes C 43 AMG 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (18 - ..) vs. VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF DSG (19 - ..)
€ 61,900
€ 33,800
€ 61,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 33,800
ⓘ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 3 inches shorter, 0.9 inches narrower and 1.9 inches lower than the VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF.
Mercedes C 43 AMG
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF
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
188
185 in
Length
188 in
111.8 in
Wheelbase
109.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes C 43 AMG
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF
3759 lb
Curb Weight
3164 lb
4905 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4387 lb
Weight Difference:
595 lb
15.83 %
General
Mercedes C 43 AMG
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF
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 1.5 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
*DPC*
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
385 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5600 rpm
Mercedes C 43 AMG
385 hp
148 hp
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF
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 1.5 TSI OPF
Performance
Mercedes C 43 AMG
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF
155 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
4.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
213 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes C 43 AMG
62 mph
62
mph
mph
397 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF
▶ REPLAY
9.76 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.38 lb/hp
Mercedes C 43 AMG
9.76 lb/hp
21.38 lb/hp
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes C 43 AMG
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF
Fuel Economy
25 mpg
combined
44 mpg
Mercedes C 43 AMG
25 mpg
44 mpg
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF
19 mpg
city
35 mpg
32 mpg
highway
52 mpg
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
441 mi
Range
774 mi
Mercedes C 43 AMG
441 mi
774 mi
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF
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).
100.4 kWh
Mercedes C 43 AMG
176.2 kWh
100.4 kWh
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF
Euro 6d
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
359 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
237 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes C 43 AMG
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1146 lb
Maximum Payload
1224 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
