The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes C 43 AMG 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (18 - ..) vs. VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT (10 - 12)

€ 61,900
Mercedes C 43 AMG 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (18 - ..) Mercedes C 43 AMG
€ 32,600
 VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT (10 - 12) VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
€ 61,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,600

ⓘ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 2.0 TDI BMT.
Mercedes C 43 AMG
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
56.3
Blueprint Mercedes C 43 AMG 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (18 - ..)
71.3
79.5
57.9
Blueprint VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT (10 - 12)
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 2.0 TDI BMT (10 - 12)
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 2.0 TDI BMT
3759 lb
Curb Weight
3439 lb
4905 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4630 lb
Mercedes C 43 AMG 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (18 - ..)
Weight Difference:
320 lb
8.51 %
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT (10 - 12)

General

Mercedes C 43 AMG
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
W205
Generation
B7
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
9-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Mercedes C 43 AMG
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
V6 gasoline engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Mercedes-Benz M 276
Engine Series
M 276.823
Engine Code
BMR
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
385 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
168 hp
at 4200 rpm
Mercedes C 43 AMG
385 hp
168 hp
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
384 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Mercedes C 43 AMG
384 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT

Performance

Mercedes C 43 AMG
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
155 mph
Maximum Speed
141 mph
4.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

213 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 43 AMG

62 mph 62
mph

390 ft
0.000 sec

VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT

▶ REPLAY
9.76 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.47 lb/hp
Mercedes C 43 AMG
9.76 lb/hp
20.47 lb/hp
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes C 43 AMG
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
25 mpg
combined
51 mpg
Mercedes C 43 AMG
25 mpg
51 mpg
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
19 mpg
city
44 mpg
32 mpg
highway
57 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
441 mi
Range
946 mi
Mercedes C 43 AMG
441 mi
946 mi
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
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).
94.6 kWh
Mercedes C 43 AMG
176.2 kWh
94.6 kWh
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
Euro 6d
Emission Standard
Euro 5
359 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
193 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes C 43 AMG
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1146 lb
Maximum Payload
1190 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data