The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes C 63 AMG Performance Plus SPEEDSHIFT PLUS 7G-TRONIC (09 - 11) vs. VW Passat GTE DSG (15 - 18)
€ 77,100
€ 44,300
€ 77,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 44,300
ⓘ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 a little smaller in every dimension. It's 1.6 inches shorter, 1.5 inches narrower and 0.7 inches lower than the VW Passat GTE.
Mercedes C 63 AMG Performance Plus
VW Passat GTE
56.6
70.7
79.1
57.3
72.1
82
70.7 in
Width
72.1 in
79.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82 in
56.6 in
Height
57.3 in
108.9
186.1
109.9
187.7
186.1 in
Length
187.7 in
108.9 in
Wheelbase
109.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes C 63 AMG Performance Plus
VW Passat GTE
3814 lb
Curb Weight
3796 lb
4784 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4850 lb
Weight Difference:
18 lb
0.47 %
General
Mercedes C 63 AMG Performance Plus
VW Passat GTE
W204
Generation
B8
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 dual clutch transmission
Engine
Mercedes C 63 AMG Performance Plus
VW Passat GTE
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
4-cylinder plug-in hybrid gasoline engine with turbocharger
Mercedes-Benz M 156
Engine Series
M 156.985
Engine Code
*DGE*
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
215 hp
at 0 rpm
Mercedes C 63 AMG Performance Plus
480 hp
215 hp
VW Passat GTE
443 lb‑ft
at 5000 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Mercedes C 63 AMG Performance Plus
443 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
VW Passat GTE
Performance
Mercedes C 63 AMG Performance Plus
VW Passat GTE
155 mph
Maximum Speed
140 mph
4.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
200 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes C 63 AMG Performance Plus
62 mph
62
mph
mph
338 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat GTE
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7.95 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.66 lb/hp
Mercedes C 63 AMG Performance Plus
7.95 lb/hp
17.66 lb/hp
VW Passat GTE
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes C 63 AMG Performance Plus
VW Passat GTE
Fuel Economy
18 mpg
combined
138 mpg
Mercedes C 63 AMG Performance Plus
18 mpg
138 mpg
VW Passat GTE
11 mpg
city
No data
26 mpg
highway
No data
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
306 mi
Range
1827 mi
Mercedes C 63 AMG Performance Plus
306 mi
1827 mi
VW Passat GTE
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).
32.2 kWh
Mercedes C 63 AMG Performance Plus
253.8 kWh
32.2 kWh
VW Passat GTE
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
513 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
61 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes C 63 AMG Performance Plus
VW Passat GTE
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
970 lb
Maximum Payload
1054 lb
13.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.4 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
