The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes C 450 AMG 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (15 - 16) vs. VW Passat GTE DSG (19 - ..)
€ 61,700
€ 43,700
€ 61,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 43,700
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Mercedes C 450 AMG is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 7.4 inches shorter, 0.9 inches narrower and 1.6 inches lower than the VW Passat GTE.
Mercedes C 450 AMG
VW Passat GTE
56.8
71.3
79.5
58.4
72.1
82
71.3 in
Width
72.1 in
79.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82 in
56.8 in
Height
58.4 in
111.8
184.5
109.7
191.9
184.5 in
Length
191.9 in
111.8 in
Wheelbase
109.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes C 450 AMG
VW Passat GTE
3627 lb
Curb Weight
3814 lb
4872 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4894 lb
Weight Difference:
187 lb
4.9 %
General
Mercedes C 450 AMG
VW Passat GTE
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
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Mercedes C 450 AMG
VW Passat GTE
V6 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
4-cylinder plug-in hybrid gasoline engine with turbocharger
Mercedes-Benz M 276
Engine Series
M 276.823
Engine Code
*DGE*

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
362 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
215 hp
at 0 rpm
Mercedes C 450 AMG
362 hp
215 hp
VW Passat GTE
384 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Mercedes C 450 AMG
384 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
VW Passat GTE
Performance
Mercedes C 450 AMG
VW Passat GTE
155 mph
Maximum Speed
138 mph
4.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
223 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes C 450 AMG
62 mph
62
mph
mph
338 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat GTE
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10.02 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.74 lb/hp
Mercedes C 450 AMG
10.02 lb/hp
17.74 lb/hp
VW Passat GTE
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes C 450 AMG
VW Passat GTE
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
168 mpg
Mercedes C 450 AMG
31 mpg
168 mpg
VW Passat GTE
23 mpg
city
No data
37 mpg
highway
No data
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
539 mi
Range
2219 mi
Mercedes C 450 AMG
539 mi
2219 mi
VW Passat GTE
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).
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).
26.6 kWh
Mercedes C 450 AMG
144 kWh
26.6 kWh
VW Passat GTE
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-ISC (WLTP) 36AM-AO
286 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
43 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes C 450 AMG
VW Passat GTE
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1246 lb
Maximum Payload
1080 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.6 cu ft











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Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
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