The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes C 43 AMG 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (18 - ..) vs. VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR DSG (19 - ..)

€ 61,900
Mercedes C 43 AMG 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (18 - ..) Mercedes C 43 AMG
€ 36,300
 VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR DSG (19 - ..) VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
€ 61,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 36,300

ⓘ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 2.0 TDI SCR.
Mercedes C 43 AMG
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
56.3
Blueprint Mercedes C 43 AMG 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (18 - ..)
71.3
79.5
58.1
Blueprint VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR DSG (19 - ..)
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
Blueprint Mercedes C 43 AMG 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (18 - ..)
111.8
185
Blueprint VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR DSG (19 - ..)
109.7
188
185 in
Length
188 in
111.8 in
Wheelbase
109.7 in

Vehicle Weight

Mercedes C 43 AMG
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
3759 lb
Curb Weight
3417 lb
4905 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4630 lb
Mercedes C 43 AMG 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (18 - ..)
Weight Difference:
342 lb
9.1 %
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR DSG (19 - ..)

General

Mercedes C 43 AMG
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
W205
Generation
B8
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
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 2.0 TDI SCR
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
*DSR*
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
385 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3600 rpm
Mercedes C 43 AMG
385 hp
148 hp
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
384 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Max. Torque
251 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Mercedes C 43 AMG
384 lb‑ft
251 lb‑ft
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR

Performance

Mercedes C 43 AMG
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
155 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
4.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

213 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 43 AMG

62 mph 62
mph

407 ft
0.000 sec

VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes C 43 AMG
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
Fuel Economy
25 mpg
combined
59 mpg
Mercedes C 43 AMG
25 mpg
59 mpg
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
19 mpg
city
52 mpg
32 mpg
highway
64 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.6 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
441 mi
Range
917 mi
Mercedes C 43 AMG
441 mi
917 mi
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
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).
82.2 kWh
Mercedes C 43 AMG
176.2 kWh
82.2 kWh
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
Euro 6d
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
359 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
212 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes C 43 AMG
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1146 lb
Maximum Payload
1213 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data