The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes C 450 AMG 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (15 - 16) vs. VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT (14 - 18)

€ 61,700
Mercedes C 450 AMG 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (15 - 16) Mercedes C 450 AMG
€ 29,800
 VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT (14 - 18) VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
€ 61,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,800

ⓘ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 1.6 TDI BMT.
Mercedes C 450 AMG
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
56.8
Blueprint Mercedes C 450 AMG 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (15 - 16)
71.3
79.5
58.1
Blueprint VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT (14 - 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 1.6 TDI BMT (14 - 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 1.6 TDI BMT
3627 lb
Curb Weight
3183 lb
4872 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4387 lb
Mercedes C 450 AMG 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (15 - 16)
Weight Difference:
443 lb
12.22 %
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT (14 - 18)

General

Mercedes C 450 AMG
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
W205
Generation
B8
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Mercedes C 450 AMG
VW Passat 1.6 TDI 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
*DCZ*
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
362 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
118 hp
at 3600 rpm
Mercedes C 450 AMG
362 hp
118 hp
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
384 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Mercedes C 450 AMG
384 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT

Performance

Mercedes C 450 AMG
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
155 mph
Maximum Speed
128 mph
4.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

223 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 450 AMG

62 mph 62
mph

492 ft
0.000 sec

VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT

▶ REPLAY
10.02 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.97 lb/hp
Mercedes C 450 AMG
10.02 lb/hp
26.97 lb/hp
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes C 450 AMG
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
59 mpg
Mercedes C 450 AMG
31 mpg
59 mpg
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
23 mpg
city
50 mpg
37 mpg
highway
65 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.6 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
539 mi
Range
917 mi
Mercedes C 450 AMG
539 mi
917 mi
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
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).
82.2 kWh
Mercedes C 450 AMG
144 kWh
82.2 kWh
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
286 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
169 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes C 450 AMG
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1246 lb
Maximum Payload
1204 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data