The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes C 63 AMG Performance Station Wagon SPEEDSHIFT PLUS 7G-TRONIC (11 - 14) vs. VW Passat SportWagen 3.6 V6 4MOTION DSG (10 - 14)
€ 81,500
€ 44,400
€ 81,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 44,400
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Mercedes C 63 AMG Performance Package 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 3.6 V6.
Mercedes C 63 AMG Performance Package Station Wagon
VW Passat SportWagen 3.6 V6
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 Package Station Wagon
VW Passat SportWagen 3.6 V6
3957 lb
Curb Weight
3909 lb
5016 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5115 lb
Weight Difference:
49 lb
1.24 %
General
Mercedes C 63 AMG Performance Package Station Wagon
VW Passat SportWagen 3.6 V6
S204
Generation
B7
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
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 Package Station Wagon
VW Passat SportWagen 3.6 V6
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Mercedes-Benz M 156
Engine Series
M 156.985
Engine Code
*BWS*
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
6
6.2 L / 303 cu in
Displacement
3.6 L / 176 cu in
480 hp
at 6800 rpm
Power
296 hp
at 6600 rpm
Mercedes C 63 AMG Performance Package Station Wagon
480 hp
296 hp
VW Passat SportWagen 3.6 V6
443 lb‑ft
at 5000 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
Mercedes C 63 AMG Performance Package Station Wagon
443 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
VW Passat SportWagen 3.6 V6
Performance
Mercedes C 63 AMG Performance Package Station Wagon
VW Passat SportWagen 3.6 V6
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
4.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
207 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes C 63 AMG Performance Package Station Wagon
62 mph
62
mph
mph
259 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat SportWagen 3.6 V6
▶ REPLAY
8.24 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.21 lb/hp
Mercedes C 63 AMG Performance Package Station Wagon
8.24 lb/hp
13.21 lb/hp
VW Passat SportWagen 3.6 V6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes C 63 AMG Performance Package Station Wagon
VW Passat SportWagen 3.6 V6
Fuel Economy
19 mpg
combined
25 mpg
Mercedes C 63 AMG Performance Package Station Wagon
19 mpg
25 mpg
VW Passat SportWagen 3.6 V6
13 mpg
city
19 mpg
27 mpg
highway
32 mpg
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18 gal
334 mi
Range
454 mi
Mercedes C 63 AMG Performance Package Station Wagon
334 mi
454 mi
VW Passat SportWagen 3.6 V6
Environmental Impact
233 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).
176.2 kWh
Mercedes C 63 AMG Performance Package Station Wagon
233 kWh
176.2 kWh
VW Passat SportWagen 3.6 V6
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
463 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
346 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes C 63 AMG Performance Package Station Wagon
VW Passat SportWagen 3.6 V6
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1058 lb
Maximum Payload
1206 lb
13.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.7 cu ft
42.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
48.6 cu ft
