The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes C 450 AMG 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (15 - 16) vs. VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT DSG (14 - 18)

€ 61,700
Mercedes C 450 AMG 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (15 - 16) Mercedes C 450 AMG
€ 38,600
 VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT DSG (14 - 18) VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
€ 61,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 38,600

ⓘ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 2.0 TDI SCR BMT.
Mercedes C 450 AMG
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
56.8
Blueprint Mercedes C 450 AMG 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (15 - 16)
71.3
79.5
58.1
Blueprint VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT DSG (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 2.0 TDI SCR BMT DSG (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 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
3627 lb
Curb Weight
3415 lb
4872 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4652 lb
Mercedes C 450 AMG 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (15 - 16)
Weight Difference:
212 lb
5.85 %
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT DSG (14 - 18)

General

Mercedes C 450 AMG
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR 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 dual clutch transmission

Engine

Mercedes C 450 AMG
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR 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
*DFH*
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
362 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
187 hp
at 3500 rpm
Mercedes C 450 AMG
362 hp
187 hp
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
384 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1900 rpm
Mercedes C 450 AMG
384 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT

Performance

Mercedes C 450 AMG
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
155 mph
Maximum Speed
146 mph
4.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

223 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 450 AMG

62 mph 62
mph

351 ft
0.000 sec

VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes C 450 AMG
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
52 mpg
Mercedes C 450 AMG
31 mpg
52 mpg
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
23 mpg
city
44 mpg
37 mpg
highway
59 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
539 mi
Range
912 mi
Mercedes C 450 AMG
539 mi
912 mi
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR 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).
92.5 kWh
Mercedes C 450 AMG
144 kWh
92.5 kWh
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6
286 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
190 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes C 450 AMG
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1246 lb
Maximum Payload
1237 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data