The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes C 63 AMG Performance Plus SPEEDSHIFT PLUS 7G-TRONIC (09 - 11) vs. VW Passat 1.8 TSI (10 - 12)
€ 77,100

€ 30,100

€ 77,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,100
ⓘ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 4.3 cm shorter, 2.5 cm narrower and 3.2 cm lower than the VW Passat 1.8 TSI.
Mercedes C 63 AMG Performance Plus
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
1438
1795
2008
1470
1820
2062
1795 mm
Width
1820 mm
2008 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2062 mm
1438 mm
Height
1470 mm
2765
4726
2712
4769
4726 mm
Length
4769 mm
2765 mm
Wheelbase
2712 mm
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes C 63 AMG Performance Plus
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
1730 kg
Kerb Weight
1502 kg
2170 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2030 kg

Weight Difference:
228 kg
13.18 %

General
Mercedes C 63 AMG Performance Plus
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
W204
Generation
B7
Saloon
Car Body Style
Saloon
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)

Rear-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mercedes C 63 AMG Performance Plus
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
V8 petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Mercedes-Benz M 156
Engine Series
M 156.985
Engine Code
*CDA*

4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
4
6208 CC
Engine Capacity
1798 CC
480 bhp
at 6800 rpm
Power
158 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Mercedes C 63 AMG Performance Plus
480 bhp
158 bhp
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
600 NM
at 5000 rpm
Max. Torque
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Mercedes C 63 AMG Performance Plus
600 NM
250 NM
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
Performance
Mercedes C 63 AMG Performance Plus
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
4.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
61 m
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 63 AMG Performance Plus
62 mph
62
mph
mph
118 m
0.000 sec

VW Passat 1.8 TSI
▶ REPLAY
3.6 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.51 kg/bhp
Mercedes C 63 AMG Performance Plus
3.6 kg/bhp
9.51 kg/bhp
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes C 63 AMG Performance Plus
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
Fuel Economy
21 mpg
combined
41 mpg
Mercedes C 63 AMG Performance Plus
21 mpg
41 mpg
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
14 mpg
city
29 mpg
31 mpg
motorway
53 mpg
66 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
70 L
306 mi
Range
630 mi
Mercedes C 63 AMG Performance Plus
306 mi
630 mi
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
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).
130.7 kWh
Mercedes C 63 AMG Performance Plus
253.8 kWh
130.7 kWh
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
319 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
160 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes C 63 AMG Performance Plus
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
440 kg
Maximum Payload
528 kg
475 L
Boot Capacity
565 L










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Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
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