The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes C 43 AMG Station Wagon 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (16 - 18) vs. VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR 4MOTION DSG (19 - 19)
€ 61,900

€ 49,500

€ 61,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 49,500
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Mercedes C 43 AMG Station Wagon is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 2.6 inches shorter, 0.9 inches narrower and 2.3 inches lower than the VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR.
Mercedes C 43 AMG Station Wagon
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR
57.4
71.3
79.5
59.7
72.1
82
71.3 in
Width
72.1 in
79.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82 in
57.4 in
Height
59.7 in
111.8
185.1
109.7
187.7
185.1 in
Length
187.7 in
111.8 in
Wheelbase
109.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes C 43 AMG Station Wagon
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR
3825 lb
Curb Weight
3825 lb
5115 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5093 lb

Weight Difference:
0 lb
0 %

General
Mercedes C 43 AMG Station Wagon
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR
S205
Generation
B8
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)

9-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Mercedes C 43 AMG Station Wagon
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR
V6 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Mercedes-Benz M 276
Engine Series
M 276.823
Engine Code
*CUA*

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
362 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
237 hp
at 4000 rpm
Mercedes C 43 AMG Station Wagon
362 hp
237 hp
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR
384 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
369 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Mercedes C 43 AMG Station Wagon
384 lb‑ft
369 lb‑ft
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR
Performance
Mercedes C 43 AMG Station Wagon
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR
155 mph
Maximum Speed
148 mph
4.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
220 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 43 AMG Station Wagon
62 mph
62
mph
mph
289 ft
0.000 sec

VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR
▶ REPLAY
10.57 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.14 lb/hp
Mercedes C 43 AMG Station Wagon
10.57 lb/hp
16.14 lb/hp
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes C 43 AMG Station Wagon
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR
Fuel Economy
30 mpg
combined
41 mpg
Mercedes C 43 AMG Station Wagon
30 mpg
41 mpg
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR
22 mpg
city
35 mpg
37 mpg
highway
46 mpg
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
519 mi
Range
720 mi
Mercedes C 43 AMG Station Wagon
519 mi
720 mi
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR
Environmental Impact
149.7 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).
117.3 kWh
Mercedes C 43 AMG Station Wagon
149.7 kWh
117.3 kWh
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
291 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
241 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes C 43 AMG Station Wagon
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1290 lb
Maximum Payload
1268 lb
13.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
18.4 cu ft












42.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
50.4 cu ft