The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes C 43 AMG 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (18 - ..) vs. VW Passat GTE DSG (15 - 18)
€ 61,900
€ 44,300
€ 61,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 44,300
ⓘ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 2.7 inches shorter, 0.9 inches narrower and 1.1 inches lower than the VW Passat GTE.
Mercedes C 43 AMG
VW Passat GTE
56.3
71.3
79.5
57.3
72.1
82
71.3 in
Width
72.1 in
79.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82 in
56.3 in
Height
57.3 in
111.8
185
109.9
187.7
185 in
Length
187.7 in
111.8 in
Wheelbase
109.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes C 43 AMG
VW Passat GTE
3759 lb
Curb Weight
3796 lb
4905 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4850 lb
Weight Difference:
37 lb
0.97 %
General
Mercedes C 43 AMG
VW Passat GTE
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
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Mercedes C 43 AMG
VW Passat GTE
V6 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
4-cylinder plug-in hybrid gasoline engine with turbocharger
Mercedes-Benz M 276
Engine Series
M 276.823
Engine Code
*DGE*
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
385 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
215 hp
at 0 rpm
Mercedes C 43 AMG
385 hp
215 hp
VW Passat GTE
384 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Mercedes C 43 AMG
384 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
VW Passat GTE
Performance
Mercedes C 43 AMG
VW Passat GTE
155 mph
Maximum Speed
140 mph
4.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
213 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes C 43 AMG
62 mph
62
mph
mph
338 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat GTE
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9.76 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.66 lb/hp
Mercedes C 43 AMG
9.76 lb/hp
17.66 lb/hp
VW Passat GTE
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes C 43 AMG
VW Passat GTE
Fuel Economy
25 mpg
combined
138 mpg
Mercedes C 43 AMG
25 mpg
138 mpg
VW Passat GTE
19 mpg
city
No data
32 mpg
highway
No data
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
441 mi
Range
1827 mi
Mercedes C 43 AMG
441 mi
1827 mi
VW Passat GTE
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).
32.2 kWh
Mercedes C 43 AMG
176.2 kWh
32.2 kWh
VW Passat GTE
Euro 6d
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
359 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
61 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes C 43 AMG
VW Passat GTE
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1146 lb
Maximum Payload
1054 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.4 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
