The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes C 63 AMG Performance Plus Station Wagon SPEEDSHIFT PLUS 7G-TRONIC (09 - 11) vs. VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT (10 - 14)
€ 79,000
€ 26,800
€ 79,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,800
ⓘ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 Station Wagon is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 2.4 inches shorter, an inch narrower and 2.7 inches lower than the VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT.
Mercedes C 63 AMG Performance Plus Station Wagon
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT
57
70.7
79.1
59.7
71.7
81.2
70.7 in
Width
71.7 in
79.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.2 in
57 in
Height
59.7 in
108.9
185.5
106.8
187.8
185.5 in
Length
187.8 in
108.9 in
Wheelbase
106.8 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes C 63 AMG Performance Plus Station Wagon
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT
3957 lb
Curb Weight
3272 lb
5016 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4586 lb
Weight Difference:
686 lb
17.34 %
General
Mercedes C 63 AMG Performance Plus Station Wagon
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT
S204
Generation
B7
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
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 Station Wagon
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT
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
*CAX*
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
120 hp
at 5000 rpm
Mercedes C 63 AMG Performance Plus Station Wagon
480 hp
120 hp
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT
443 lb‑ft
at 5000 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Mercedes C 63 AMG Performance Plus Station Wagon
443 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT
Performance
Mercedes C 63 AMG Performance Plus Station Wagon
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT
155 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
4.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
207 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes C 63 AMG Performance Plus Station Wagon
62 mph
62
mph
mph
482 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT
▶ REPLAY
8.24 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.27 lb/hp
Mercedes C 63 AMG Performance Plus Station Wagon
8.24 lb/hp
27.27 lb/hp
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes C 63 AMG Performance Plus Station Wagon
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
17 mpg
combined
39 mpg
Mercedes C 63 AMG Performance Plus Station Wagon
17 mpg
39 mpg
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT
12 mpg
city
29 mpg
25 mpg
highway
47 mpg
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
301 mi
Range
713 mi
Mercedes C 63 AMG Performance Plus Station Wagon
301 mi
713 mi
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT
Environmental Impact
257.7 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).
115.6 kWh
Mercedes C 63 AMG Performance Plus Station Wagon
257.7 kWh
115.6 kWh
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
509 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
229 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes C 63 AMG Performance Plus Station Wagon
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1058 lb
Maximum Payload
1314 lb
13.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
17.1 cu ft
42.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
49 cu ft
