The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes C 63 AMG SPEEDSHIFT MCT 7G-TRONIC (11 - 13) vs. VW Passat 3.6 V6 4MOTION DSG (10 - 14)
€ 72,200
€ 43,200
€ 72,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 43,200
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Mercedes C 63 AMG is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 1.7 inches shorter, an inch narrower and 1.3 inches lower than the VW Passat 3.6 V6.
Mercedes C 63 AMG
VW Passat 3.6 V6
56.6
70.7
79.1
57.9
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
108.9
186.1
106.8
187.8
186.1 in
Length
187.8 in
108.9 in
Wheelbase
106.8 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes C 63 AMG
VW Passat 3.6 V6
3814 lb
Curb Weight
3796 lb
4817 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4938 lb
Weight Difference:
18 lb
0.47 %
General
Mercedes C 63 AMG
VW Passat 3.6 V6
W204
Generation
B7
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
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
VW Passat 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
451 hp
at 6800 rpm
Power
296 hp
at 6600 rpm
Mercedes C 63 AMG
451 hp
296 hp
VW Passat 3.6 V6
443 lb‑ft
at 5000 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
Mercedes C 63 AMG
443 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
VW Passat 3.6 V6
Performance
Mercedes C 63 AMG
VW Passat 3.6 V6
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
4.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
207 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes C 63 AMG
62 mph
62
mph
mph
249 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat 3.6 V6
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8.46 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.82 lb/hp
Mercedes C 63 AMG
8.46 lb/hp
12.82 lb/hp
VW Passat 3.6 V6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes C 63 AMG
VW Passat 3.6 V6
Fuel Economy
20 mpg
combined
25 mpg
Mercedes C 63 AMG
20 mpg
25 mpg
VW Passat 3.6 V6
13 mpg
city
19 mpg
28 mpg
highway
32 mpg
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18 gal
342 mi
Range
454 mi
Mercedes C 63 AMG
342 mi
454 mi
VW Passat 3.6 V6
Environmental Impact
227.4 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
227.4 kWh
176.2 kWh
VW Passat 3.6 V6
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
451 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
346 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes C 63 AMG
VW Passat 3.6 V6
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1003 lb
Maximum Payload
1142 lb
13.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
