The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes C 63 AMG Performance Plus SPEEDSHIFT PLUS 7G-TRONIC (09 - 11) vs. VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT (10 - 14)
€ 77,100
€ 26,200
€ 77,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,200
ⓘ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 1.7 inches shorter, an inch narrower and 1.3 inches lower than the VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT.
Mercedes C 63 AMG Performance Plus
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
56.6
70.7
79.1
57.9
71.7
81.2
70.7 in
Width
71.7 in
79.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.2 in
56.6 in
Height
57.9 in
108.9
186.1
106.8
187.8
186.1 in
Length
187.8 in
108.9 in
Wheelbase
106.8 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes C 63 AMG Performance Plus
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
3814 lb
Curb Weight
3305 lb
4784 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4497 lb
Weight Difference:
509 lb
13.35 %
General
Mercedes C 63 AMG Performance Plus
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
W204
Generation
B7
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mercedes C 63 AMG Performance Plus
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Mercedes-Benz M 156
Engine Series
M 156.985
Engine Code
*CAY*
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
4
6.2 L / 303 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
480 hp
at 6800 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Mercedes C 63 AMG Performance Plus
480 hp
104 hp
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
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 1.6 TDI BMT
Performance
Mercedes C 63 AMG Performance Plus
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
155 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
4.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
200 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes C 63 AMG Performance Plus
62 mph
62
mph
mph
554 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
▶ REPLAY
7.95 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
31.78 lb/hp
Mercedes C 63 AMG Performance Plus
7.95 lb/hp
31.78 lb/hp
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes C 63 AMG Performance Plus
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
18 mpg
combined
55 mpg
Mercedes C 63 AMG Performance Plus
18 mpg
55 mpg
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
11 mpg
city
45 mpg
26 mpg
highway
62 mpg
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
306 mi
Range
1012 mi
Mercedes C 63 AMG Performance Plus
306 mi
1012 mi
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
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).
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).
88.5 kWh
Mercedes C 63 AMG Performance Plus
253.8 kWh
88.5 kWh
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
513 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
183 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes C 63 AMG Performance Plus
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
970 lb
Maximum Payload
1193 lb
13.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
