The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes C 43 AMG Coupé 4MATIC AMG SPEEDSHIFT TCT 9G-TRONIC (18 - ..) vs. VW Passat CC 2.0 TDI DSG (08 - 10)

€ 64,500
Mercedes C 43 AMG Coupé 4MATIC AMG SPEEDSHIFT TCT 9G-TRONIC (18 - ..) Mercedes C 43 AMG Coupé
€ 35,200
 VW Passat CC 2.0 TDI DSG (08 - 10) VW Passat CC 2.0 TDI
€ 64,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 35,200

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The Mercedes C 43 AMG Coupé is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 4.2 inches shorter, 1.8 inches narrower and 0.6 inches lower than the VW Passat CC 2.0 TDI.
Mercedes C 43 AMG Coupé
VW Passat CC 2.0 TDI
55.2
Blueprint Mercedes C 43 AMG Coupé 4MATIC AMG SPEEDSHIFT TCT 9G-TRONIC (18 - ..)
71.3
79.4
55.8
Blueprint VW Passat CC 2.0 TDI DSG (08 - 10)
73
82.3
71.3 in
Width
73 in
79.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82.3 in
55.2 in
Height
55.8 in
Blueprint Mercedes C 43 AMG Coupé 4MATIC AMG SPEEDSHIFT TCT 9G-TRONIC (18 - ..)
111.8
184.8
Blueprint VW Passat CC 2.0 TDI DSG (08 - 10)
106.7
188.9
184.8 in
Length
188.9 in
111.8 in
Wheelbase
106.7 in

Vehicle Weight

Mercedes C 43 AMG Coupé
VW Passat CC 2.0 TDI
3825 lb
Curb Weight
3452 lb
4817 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4387 lb
Mercedes C 43 AMG Coupé 4MATIC AMG SPEEDSHIFT TCT 9G-TRONIC (18 - ..)
Weight Difference:
373 lb
9.75 %
VW Passat CC 2.0 TDI DSG (08 - 10)

General

Mercedes C 43 AMG Coupé
VW Passat CC 2.0 TDI
C205
Generation
3C/35
Coupe
Car Body Style
Coupe
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
9-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Mercedes C 43 AMG Coupé
VW Passat CC 2.0 TDI
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
*CFG*
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 Coupé
385 hp
168 hp
VW Passat CC 2.0 TDI
384 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Mercedes C 43 AMG Coupé
384 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
VW Passat CC 2.0 TDI

Performance

Mercedes C 43 AMG Coupé
VW Passat CC 2.0 TDI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
139 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 Coupé

62 mph 62
mph

390 ft
0.000 sec

VW Passat CC 2.0 TDI

▶ REPLAY
9.94 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.55 lb/hp
Mercedes C 43 AMG Coupé
9.94 lb/hp
20.55 lb/hp
VW Passat CC 2.0 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes C 43 AMG Coupé
VW Passat CC 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
25 mpg
combined
39 mpg
Mercedes C 43 AMG Coupé
25 mpg
39 mpg
VW Passat CC 2.0 TDI
19 mpg
city
30 mpg
31 mpg
highway
46 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
432 mi
Range
713 mi
Mercedes C 43 AMG Coupé
432 mi
713 mi
VW Passat CC 2.0 TDI
Environmental Impact
179.9 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).
125.5 kWh
Mercedes C 43 AMG Coupé
179.9 kWh
125.5 kWh
VW Passat CC 2.0 TDI
Euro 6d-TEMP
Emission Standard
Euro 5
359 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
256 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes C 43 AMG Coupé
VW Passat CC 2.0 TDI
2
Doors
4
4
No. of Seats
4
992 lb
Maximum Payload
935 lb
11.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.1 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data