The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes C 63 AMG Performance Plus SPEEDSHIFT PLUS 7G-TRONIC (09 - 11) vs. VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (10 - 12)

€ 77,100
Mercedes C 63 AMG Performance Plus SPEEDSHIFT PLUS 7G-TRONIC (09 - 11) Mercedes C 63 AMG Performance Plus
€ 34,800
 VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (10 - 12) VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
€ 77,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 34,800

ⓘ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 2.0 TDI BMT.
Mercedes C 63 AMG Performance Plus
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
56.6
Blueprint Mercedes C 63 AMG Performance Plus SPEEDSHIFT PLUS 7G-TRONIC (09 - 11)
70.7
79.1
57.9
Blueprint VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (10 - 12)
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
Blueprint Mercedes C 63 AMG Performance Plus SPEEDSHIFT PLUS 7G-TRONIC (09 - 11)
108.9
186.1
Blueprint VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (10 - 12)
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 2.0 TDI BMT
3814 lb
Curb Weight
3508 lb
4784 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4696 lb
Mercedes C 63 AMG Performance Plus SPEEDSHIFT PLUS 7G-TRONIC (09 - 11)
Weight Difference:
306 lb
8.02 %
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (10 - 12)

General

Mercedes C 63 AMG Performance Plus
VW Passat 2.0 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 dual clutch transmission

Engine

Mercedes C 63 AMG Performance Plus
VW Passat 2.0 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
BMR
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
4
6.2 L / 303 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
480 hp
at 6800 rpm
Power
168 hp
at 4200 rpm
Mercedes C 63 AMG Performance Plus
480 hp
168 hp
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
443 lb‑ft
at 5000 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Mercedes C 63 AMG Performance Plus
443 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT

Performance

Mercedes C 63 AMG Performance Plus
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
155 mph
Maximum Speed
139 mph
4.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

200 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 63 AMG Performance Plus

62 mph 62
mph

390 ft
0.000 sec

VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT

▶ REPLAY
7.95 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.88 lb/hp
Mercedes C 63 AMG Performance Plus
7.95 lb/hp
20.88 lb/hp
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes C 63 AMG Performance Plus
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
18 mpg
combined
44 mpg
Mercedes C 63 AMG Performance Plus
18 mpg
44 mpg
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
11 mpg
city
37 mpg
26 mpg
highway
51 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
306 mi
Range
821 mi
Mercedes C 63 AMG Performance Plus
306 mi
821 mi
VW Passat 2.0 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).
109.1 kWh
Mercedes C 63 AMG Performance Plus
253.8 kWh
109.1 kWh
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
513 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
224 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes C 63 AMG Performance Plus
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
970 lb
Maximum Payload
1188 lb
13.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data