The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes C 450 AMG 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (15 - 16) vs. VW Passat 1.8 TSI (10 - 12)

€ 61,700
Mercedes C 450 AMG 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (15 - 16) Mercedes C 450 AMG
€ 30,100
 VW Passat 1.8 TSI (10 - 12) VW Passat 1.8 TSI
€ 61,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,100

ⓘ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 3.3 inches shorter, 0.4 inches narrower and 1.1 inches lower than the VW Passat 1.8 TSI.
Mercedes C 450 AMG
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
56.8
Blueprint Mercedes C 450 AMG 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (15 - 16)
71.3
79.5
57.9
Blueprint VW Passat 1.8 TSI (10 - 12)
71.7
81.2
71.3 in
Width
71.7 in
79.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.2 in
56.8 in
Height
57.9 in
Blueprint Mercedes C 450 AMG 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (15 - 16)
111.8
184.5
Blueprint VW Passat 1.8 TSI (10 - 12)
106.8
187.8
184.5 in
Length
187.8 in
111.8 in
Wheelbase
106.8 in

Vehicle Weight

Mercedes C 450 AMG
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
3627 lb
Curb Weight
3311 lb
4872 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4475 lb
Mercedes C 450 AMG 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (15 - 16)
Weight Difference:
315 lb
8.69 %
VW Passat 1.8 TSI (10 - 12)

General

Mercedes C 450 AMG
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
W205
Generation
B7
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
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Mercedes C 450 AMG
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
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
*CDA*
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
362 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 5000 rpm
Mercedes C 450 AMG
362 hp
158 hp
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
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 1.8 TSI

Performance

Mercedes C 450 AMG
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
4.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

223 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 450 AMG

62 mph 62
mph

387 ft
0.000 sec

VW Passat 1.8 TSI

▶ REPLAY
10.02 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.96 lb/hp
Mercedes C 450 AMG
10.02 lb/hp
20.96 lb/hp
VW Passat 1.8 TSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes C 450 AMG
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
34 mpg
Mercedes C 450 AMG
31 mpg
34 mpg
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
23 mpg
city
25 mpg
37 mpg
highway
44 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
539 mi
Range
630 mi
Mercedes C 450 AMG
539 mi
630 mi
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
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).
130.7 kWh
Mercedes C 450 AMG
144 kWh
130.7 kWh
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
286 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
257 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes C 450 AMG
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1246 lb
Maximum Payload
1164 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data