The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes C 450 AMG 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (15 - 16) vs. VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT DSG (15 - 18)

€ 61,700
Mercedes C 450 AMG 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (15 - 16) Mercedes C 450 AMG
€ 33,900
 VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT DSG (15 - 18) VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
€ 61,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 33,900

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

Vehicle Dimensions

The Mercedes C 450 AMG is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 3.2 inches shorter, 0.9 inches narrower and 1.3 inches lower than the VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT.
Mercedes C 450 AMG
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
56.8
Blueprint Mercedes C 450 AMG 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (15 - 16)
71.3
79.5
58.1
Blueprint VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT DSG (15 - 18)
72.1
82
71.3 in
Width
72.1 in
79.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82 in
56.8 in
Height
58.1 in
Blueprint Mercedes C 450 AMG 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (15 - 16)
111.8
184.5
Blueprint VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT DSG (15 - 18)
109.7
187.7
184.5 in
Length
187.7 in
111.8 in
Wheelbase
109.7 in

Vehicle Weight

Mercedes C 450 AMG
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
3627 lb
Curb Weight
3115 lb
4872 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4343 lb
Mercedes C 450 AMG 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (15 - 16)
Weight Difference:
511 lb
14.09 %
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT DSG (15 - 18)

General

Mercedes C 450 AMG
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
W205
Generation
B8
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Mercedes C 450 AMG
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
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
*CZE*
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
362 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Mercedes C 450 AMG
362 hp
148 hp
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
384 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Mercedes C 450 AMG
384 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT

Performance

Mercedes C 450 AMG
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
155 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
4.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

223 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 450 AMG

62 mph 62
mph

384 ft
0.000 sec

VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT

▶ REPLAY
10.02 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.05 lb/hp
Mercedes C 450 AMG
10.02 lb/hp
21.05 lb/hp
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes C 450 AMG
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
46 mpg
Mercedes C 450 AMG
31 mpg
46 mpg
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
23 mpg
city
37 mpg
37 mpg
highway
53 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.6 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
539 mi
Range
719 mi
Mercedes C 450 AMG
539 mi
719 mi
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
Environmental Impact
144 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).
96.6 kWh
Mercedes C 450 AMG
144 kWh
96.6 kWh
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
286 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
188 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes C 450 AMG
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1246 lb
Maximum Payload
1228 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data