The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes C 43 AMG Coupé 4MATIC AMG SPEEDSHIFT TCT 9G-TRONIC (18 - ..) vs. VW Passat CC 2.0 TSI (08 - 10)
€ 64,500

€ 33,300

€ 64,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 33,300
ⓘ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 TSI.
Mercedes C 43 AMG Coupé
VW Passat CC 2.0 TSI
55.2
71.3
79.4
55.8
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
111.8
184.8
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 TSI
3825 lb
Curb Weight
3342 lb
4817 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4299 lb

Weight Difference:
483 lb
12.63 %

General
Mercedes C 43 AMG Coupé
VW Passat CC 2.0 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
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mercedes C 43 AMG Coupé
VW Passat CC 2.0 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
*CCZ*

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
385 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
197 hp
at 5100 rpm
Mercedes C 43 AMG Coupé
385 hp
197 hp
VW Passat CC 2.0 TSI
384 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Max. Torque
207 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Mercedes C 43 AMG Coupé
384 lb‑ft
207 lb‑ft
VW Passat CC 2.0 TSI
Performance
Mercedes C 43 AMG Coupé
VW Passat CC 2.0 TSI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
147 mph
4.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
213 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 43 AMG Coupé
62 mph
62
mph
mph
348 ft
0.000 sec

VW Passat CC 2.0 TSI
▶ REPLAY
9.94 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.96 lb/hp
Mercedes C 43 AMG Coupé
9.94 lb/hp
16.96 lb/hp
VW Passat CC 2.0 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes C 43 AMG Coupé
VW Passat CC 2.0 TSI
Fuel Economy
25 mpg
combined
30 mpg
Mercedes C 43 AMG Coupé
25 mpg
30 mpg
VW Passat CC 2.0 TSI
19 mpg
city
21 mpg
31 mpg
highway
39 mpg
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
432 mi
Range
551 mi
Mercedes C 43 AMG Coupé
432 mi
551 mi
VW Passat CC 2.0 TSI
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).
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).
149.7 kWh
Mercedes C 43 AMG Coupé
179.9 kWh
149.7 kWh
VW Passat CC 2.0 TSI
Euro 6d-TEMP
Emission Standard
Euro 4 / Euro 5
359 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
299 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes C 43 AMG Coupé
VW Passat CC 2.0 TSI
2
Doors
4
4
No. of Seats
4
992 lb
Maximum Payload
957 lb
11.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.1 cu ft










No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data