The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes C 63 AMG Performance Plus SPEEDSHIFT PLUS 7G-TRONIC (09 - 11) vs. VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT 4MOTION (15 - 16)

€ 77,100
Mercedes C 63 AMG Performance Plus SPEEDSHIFT PLUS 7G-TRONIC (09 - 11) Mercedes C 63 AMG Performance Plus
€ 33,000
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT 4MOTION (15 - 16) VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
€ 77,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 33,000

Base price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The Mercedes C 63 AMG Performance Plus is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 1.6 inches shorter, 1.5 inches narrower and 1.5 inches lower than the VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT.
Mercedes C 63 AMG Performance Plus
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
56.6
Blueprint Mercedes C 63 AMG Performance Plus SPEEDSHIFT PLUS 7G-TRONIC (09 - 11)
70.7
79.1
58.1
Blueprint VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT 4MOTION (15 - 16)
72.1
82
70.7 in
Width
72.1 in
79.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82 in
56.6 in
Height
58.1 in
Blueprint Mercedes C 63 AMG Performance Plus SPEEDSHIFT PLUS 7G-TRONIC (09 - 11)
108.9
186.1
Blueprint VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT 4MOTION (15 - 16)
109.7
187.7
186.1 in
Length
187.7 in
108.9 in
Wheelbase
109.7 in

Vehicle Weight

Mercedes C 63 AMG Performance Plus
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
3814 lb
Curb Weight
3280 lb
4784 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4608 lb
Mercedes C 63 AMG Performance Plus SPEEDSHIFT PLUS 7G-TRONIC (09 - 11)
Weight Difference:
534 lb
14 %
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT 4MOTION (15 - 16)

General

Mercedes C 63 AMG Performance Plus
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
W204
Generation
B8
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Mercedes C 63 AMG Performance Plus
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
V8 gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Mercedes-Benz M 156
Engine Series
M 156.985
Engine Code
*CZE*
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
4
6.2 L / 303 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
480 hp
at 6800 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Mercedes C 63 AMG Performance Plus
480 hp
148 hp
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
443 lb‑ft
at 5000 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Mercedes C 63 AMG Performance Plus
443 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT

Performance

Mercedes C 63 AMG Performance Plus
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
155 mph
Maximum Speed
134 mph
4.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

200 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 63 AMG Performance Plus

62 mph 62
mph

397 ft
0.000 sec

VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT

 REPLAY
7.95 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.16 lb/hp
Mercedes C 63 AMG Performance Plus
7.95 lb/hp
22.16 lb/hp
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes C 63 AMG Performance Plus
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
Fuel Economy
18 mpg
combined
43 mpg
Mercedes C 63 AMG Performance Plus
18 mpg
43 mpg
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
11 mpg
city
36 mpg
26 mpg
highway
48 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
306 mi
Range
746 mi
Mercedes C 63 AMG Performance Plus
306 mi
746 mi
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
Environmental Impact
253.8 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).
104.1 kWh
Mercedes C 63 AMG Performance Plus
253.8 kWh
104.1 kWh
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
513 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
206 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes C 63 AMG Performance Plus
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
970 lb
Maximum Payload
1327 lb
13.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data