The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes C 43 AMG Coupé 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (16 - 18) vs. VW Passat CC 1.8 TSI DSG (08 - 11)
€ 61,800
€ 32,700
€ 61,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,700
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The Mercedes C 43 AMG Coupé is 1.9 inches shorter, 0.9 inches wider and 0.7 inches lower than the VW Passat CC 1.8 TSI.
Mercedes C 43 AMG Coupé
VW Passat CC 1.8 TSI
55.1
73.9
79.4
55.8
73
82.3
73.9 in
Width
73 in
79.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82.3 in
55.1 in
Height
55.8 in
111.8
187
106.7
188.9
187 in
Length
188.9 in
111.8 in
Wheelbase
106.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes C 43 AMG Coupé
VW Passat CC 1.8 TSI
3825 lb
Curb Weight
3336 lb
4817 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4277 lb
Weight Difference:
489 lb
12.78 %
General
Mercedes C 43 AMG Coupé
VW Passat CC 1.8 TSI
C205
Generation
3C/35
Coupe
Car Body Style
Coupe
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 Coupé
VW Passat CC 1.8 TSI
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
*CDA*
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
362 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 5000 rpm
Mercedes C 43 AMG Coupé
362 hp
158 hp
VW Passat CC 1.8 TSI
384 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Mercedes C 43 AMG Coupé
384 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Passat CC 1.8 TSI
Performance
Mercedes C 43 AMG Coupé
VW Passat CC 1.8 TSI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
4.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
213 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes C 43 AMG Coupé
62 mph
62
mph
mph
387 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat CC 1.8 TSI
▶ REPLAY
10.57 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.11 lb/hp
Mercedes C 43 AMG Coupé
10.57 lb/hp
21.11 lb/hp
VW Passat CC 1.8 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes C 43 AMG Coupé
VW Passat CC 1.8 TSI
Fuel Economy
30 mpg
combined
32 mpg
Mercedes C 43 AMG Coupé
30 mpg
32 mpg
VW Passat CC 1.8 TSI
22 mpg
city
25 mpg
38 mpg
highway
40 mpg
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
526 mi
Range
596 mi
Mercedes C 43 AMG Coupé
526 mi
596 mi
VW Passat CC 1.8 TSI
Environmental Impact
147.7 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).
138.2 kWh
Mercedes C 43 AMG Coupé
147.7 kWh
138.2 kWh
VW Passat CC 1.8 TSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4 / Euro 5
286 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
277 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes C 43 AMG Coupé
VW Passat CC 1.8 TSI
2
Doors
4
4
No. of Seats
4
992 lb
Maximum Payload
941 lb
11.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.1 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
