The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes C 43 AMG Station Wagon 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (16 - 18) vs. VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR BMT (15 - 18)
€ 61,900
€ 33,600
€ 61,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 33,600
ⓘ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 BMT.
Mercedes C 43 AMG Station Wagon
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
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 BMT
3825 lb
Curb Weight
3318 lb
5115 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4652 lb
Weight Difference:
507 lb
13.25 %
General
Mercedes C 43 AMG Station Wagon
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
S205
Generation
B8
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
9-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mercedes C 43 AMG Station Wagon
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
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
*DSR*
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
362 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Mercedes C 43 AMG Station Wagon
362 hp
148 hp
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
384 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Mercedes C 43 AMG Station Wagon
384 lb‑ft
251 lb‑ft
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
Performance
Mercedes C 43 AMG Station Wagon
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
155 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
4.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
220 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes C 43 AMG Station Wagon
62 mph
62
mph
mph
407 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
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10.57 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.42 lb/hp
Mercedes C 43 AMG Station Wagon
10.57 lb/hp
22.42 lb/hp
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes C 43 AMG Station Wagon
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
Fuel Economy
30 mpg
combined
60 mpg
Mercedes C 43 AMG Station Wagon
30 mpg
60 mpg
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
22 mpg
city
49 mpg
37 mpg
highway
69 mpg
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
519 mi
Range
1051 mi
Mercedes C 43 AMG Station Wagon
519 mi
1051 mi
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
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).
80.3 kWh
Mercedes C 43 AMG Station Wagon
149.7 kWh
80.3 kWh
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6
291 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
164 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes C 43 AMG Station Wagon
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1290 lb
Maximum Payload
1334 lb
13.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
18.4 cu ft
42.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
50.4 cu ft
