The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes C 43 AMG Station Wagon 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (18 - ..) vs. VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI EcoFuel DSG (Gasoline) (11 - 14)
€ 63,500
€ 33,800
€ 63,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 33,800
ⓘ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 2.2 inches shorter, 0.4 inches narrower and 3 inches lower than the VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI EcoFuel.
Mercedes C 43 AMG Station Wagon
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
56.7
71.3
79.5
59.7
71.7
81.2
71.3 in
Width
71.7 in
79.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.2 in
56.7 in
Height
59.7 in
111.8
185.6
106.8
187.8
185.6 in
Length
187.8 in
111.8 in
Wheelbase
106.8 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes C 43 AMG Station Wagon
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
3880 lb
Curb Weight
3631 lb
5115 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4784 lb
Weight Difference:
249 lb
6.42 %
General
Mercedes C 43 AMG Station Wagon
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
S205
Generation
B7
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
9-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Mercedes C 43 AMG Station Wagon
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
V6 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four engine with gas turbine compressor
Mercedes-Benz M 276
Engine Series
M 276.823
Engine Code
*CDG*
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
385 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5500 rpm
Mercedes C 43 AMG Station Wagon
385 hp
148 hp
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
384 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Max. Torque
162 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Mercedes C 43 AMG Station Wagon
384 lb‑ft
162 lb‑ft
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
Performance
Mercedes C 43 AMG Station Wagon
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
155 mph
Maximum Speed
132 mph
4.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
220 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes C 43 AMG Station Wagon
62 mph
62
mph
mph
453 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
▶ REPLAY
10.08 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.53 lb/hp
Mercedes C 43 AMG Station Wagon
10.08 lb/hp
24.53 lb/hp
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes C 43 AMG Station Wagon
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
Fuel Economy
25 mpg
combined
35 mpg
Mercedes C 43 AMG Station Wagon
25 mpg
35 mpg
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
19 mpg
city
27 mpg
30 mpg
highway
42 mpg
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
8.2 gal
428 mi
Range
283 mi
Mercedes C 43 AMG Station Wagon
428 mi
283 mi
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
Environmental Impact
181.9 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).
128.7 kWh
Mercedes C 43 AMG Station Wagon
181.9 kWh
128.7 kWh
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
Euro 6d-TEMP
Emission Standard
Euro 5
367 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
254 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes C 43 AMG Station Wagon
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1235 lb
Maximum Payload
1153 lb
13.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
17.1 cu ft
42.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
49 cu ft
