The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes C 450 AMG 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (15 - 16) vs. VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (10 - 12)

€ 61,700
Mercedes C 450 AMG 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (15 - 16) Mercedes C 450 AMG
€ 34,800
 VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (10 - 12) VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
€ 61,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 34,800

ⓘ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 3.3 inches shorter, 0.4 inches narrower and 1.1 inches lower than the VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT.
Mercedes C 450 AMG
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
56.8
Blueprint Mercedes C 450 AMG 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (15 - 16)
71.3
79.5
57.9
Blueprint VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (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 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (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 2.0 TDI BMT
3627 lb
Curb Weight
3508 lb
4872 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4696 lb
Mercedes C 450 AMG 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (15 - 16)
Weight Difference:
119 lb
3.28 %
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (10 - 12)

General

Mercedes C 450 AMG
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
W205
Generation
B7
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 dual clutch transmission

Engine

Mercedes C 450 AMG
VW Passat 2.0 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
BMR
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
362 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
168 hp
at 4200 rpm
Mercedes C 450 AMG
362 hp
168 hp
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
384 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Mercedes C 450 AMG
384 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT

Performance

Mercedes C 450 AMG
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
155 mph
Maximum Speed
139 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 2.0 TDI BMT

▶ REPLAY
10.02 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.88 lb/hp
Mercedes C 450 AMG
10.02 lb/hp
20.88 lb/hp
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes C 450 AMG
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
44 mpg
Mercedes C 450 AMG
31 mpg
44 mpg
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
23 mpg
city
37 mpg
37 mpg
highway
51 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
539 mi
Range
821 mi
Mercedes C 450 AMG
539 mi
821 mi
VW Passat 2.0 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).
109.1 kWh
Mercedes C 450 AMG
144 kWh
109.1 kWh
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
286 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
224 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes C 450 AMG
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1246 lb
Maximum Payload
1188 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data