The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes C 63 AMG Performance Plus Station Wagon SPEEDSHIFT PLUS 7G-TRONIC (09 - 11) vs. VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT 4MOTION DSG (10 - 13)
€ 79,000
€ 37,800
€ 79,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 37,800
ⓘ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 2.0 TDI BMT.
Mercedes C 63 AMG Performance Plus Station Wagon
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI 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 2.0 TDI BMT
3957 lb
Curb Weight
3719 lb
5016 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5027 lb
Weight Difference:
238 lb
6.01 %
General
Mercedes C 63 AMG Performance Plus Station Wagon
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT
S204
Generation
B7
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Mercedes C 63 AMG Performance Plus Station Wagon
VW Passat SportWagen 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 Station Wagon
480 hp
168 hp
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT
443 lb‑ft
at 5000 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Mercedes C 63 AMG Performance Plus Station Wagon
443 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT
Performance
Mercedes C 63 AMG Performance Plus Station Wagon
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT
155 mph
Maximum Speed
135 mph
4.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
207 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes C 63 AMG Performance Plus Station Wagon
62 mph
62
mph
mph
397 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT
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8.24 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.14 lb/hp
Mercedes C 63 AMG Performance Plus Station Wagon
8.24 lb/hp
22.14 lb/hp
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes C 63 AMG Performance Plus Station Wagon
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
17 mpg
combined
41 mpg
Mercedes C 63 AMG Performance Plus Station Wagon
17 mpg
41 mpg
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT
12 mpg
city
35 mpg
25 mpg
highway
47 mpg
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18 gal
301 mi
Range
741 mi
Mercedes C 63 AMG Performance Plus Station Wagon
301 mi
741 mi
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI 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).
117.3 kWh
Mercedes C 63 AMG Performance Plus Station Wagon
257.7 kWh
117.3 kWh
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
509 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes C 63 AMG Performance Plus Station Wagon
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1058 lb
Maximum Payload
1307 lb
13.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.7 cu ft
42.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
48.6 cu ft
