The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes C 450 AMG 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (15 - 16) vs. VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF ACT DSG (18 - 19)

€ 61,700
Mercedes C 450 AMG 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (15 - 16) Mercedes C 450 AMG
€ 34,700
 VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF ACT DSG (18 - 19) VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
€ 61,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 34,700

ⓘ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 1.5 TSI OPF ACT.
Mercedes C 450 AMG
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
56.8
Blueprint Mercedes C 450 AMG 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (15 - 16)
71.3
79.5
58.1
Blueprint VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF ACT DSG (18 - 19)
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 1.5 TSI OPF ACT DSG (18 - 19)
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 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
3627 lb
Curb Weight
3131 lb
4872 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4387 lb
Mercedes C 450 AMG 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (15 - 16)
Weight Difference:
496 lb
13.68 %
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF ACT DSG (18 - 19)

General

Mercedes C 450 AMG
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF 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 1.5 TSI OPF 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
*DPC*
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
362 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Mercedes C 450 AMG
362 hp
148 hp
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF 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 1.5 TSI OPF ACT

Performance

Mercedes C 450 AMG
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
155 mph
Maximum Speed
134 mph
4.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

223 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 450 AMG

62 mph 62
mph

390 ft
0.000 sec

VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF ACT

▶ REPLAY
10.02 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.16 lb/hp
Mercedes C 450 AMG
10.02 lb/hp
21.16 lb/hp
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF ACT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes C 450 AMG
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
44 mpg
Mercedes C 450 AMG
31 mpg
44 mpg
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
23 mpg
city
35 mpg
37 mpg
highway
51 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
539 mi
Range
759 mi
Mercedes C 450 AMG
539 mi
759 mi
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF 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).
102.4 kWh
Mercedes C 450 AMG
144 kWh
102.4 kWh
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
286 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
241 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes C 450 AMG
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1246 lb
Maximum Payload
1257 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data