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 1.7 inches shorter, an inch narrower and 1.3 inches lower than the VW Passat 1.8 TSI.
Mercedes C 63 AMG Performance Plus
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
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 1.8 TSI
3814 lb
Curb Weight
3311 lb
4784 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4475 lb
Weight Difference:
503 lb
13.19 %
General
Mercedes C 63 AMG Performance Plus
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
W204
Generation
B7
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
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 1.8 TSI
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
*CDA*
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
4
6.2 L / 303 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
480 hp
at 6800 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 5000 rpm
Mercedes C 63 AMG Performance Plus
480 hp
158 hp
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
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 1.8 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
200 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes C 63 AMG Performance Plus
62 mph
62
mph
mph
387 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
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7.95 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.96 lb/hp
Mercedes C 63 AMG Performance Plus
7.95 lb/hp
20.96 lb/hp
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes C 63 AMG Performance Plus
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
Fuel Economy
18 mpg
combined
34 mpg
Mercedes C 63 AMG Performance Plus
18 mpg
34 mpg
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
11 mpg
city
25 mpg
26 mpg
highway
44 mpg
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
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
513 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
257 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes C 63 AMG Performance Plus
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
970 lb
Maximum Payload
1164 lb
13.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
