The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes C 63 AMG SPEEDSHIFT MCT 9G (18 - ..) vs. VW Passat GTE DSG (15 - 18)

€ 77,600
Mercedes C 63 AMG SPEEDSHIFT MCT 9G (18 - ..) Mercedes C 63 AMG
€ 44,300
 VW Passat GTE DSG (15 - 18) VW Passat GTE
€ 77,600
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

Тhere is barely any difference in dimensions between the two vehicles. The Mercedes C 63 AMG is just 0.4 inches shorter, 0.3 inches wider and 1.2 inches lower than the VW Passat GTE.
Mercedes C 63 AMG
VW Passat GTE
56.1
Blueprint Mercedes C 63 AMG SPEEDSHIFT MCT 9G (18 - ..)
72.4
79.5
57.3
Blueprint VW Passat GTE DSG (15 - 18)
72.1
82
72.4 in
Width
72.1 in
79.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82 in
56.1 in
Height
57.3 in
Blueprint Mercedes C 63 AMG SPEEDSHIFT MCT 9G (18 - ..)
111.8
187.3
Blueprint VW Passat GTE DSG (15 - 18)
109.9
187.7
187.3 in
Length
187.7 in
111.8 in
Wheelbase
109.9 in

Vehicle Weight

Mercedes C 63 AMG
VW Passat GTE
3847 lb
Curb Weight
3796 lb
4795 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4850 lb
Mercedes C 63 AMG SPEEDSHIFT MCT 9G (18 - ..)
Weight Difference:
51 lb
1.33 %
VW Passat GTE DSG (15 - 18)

General

Mercedes C 63 AMG
VW Passat GTE
W205
Generation
B8
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
9-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Mercedes C 63 AMG
VW Passat GTE
V8 gasoline engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
4-cylinder plug-in hybrid gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Mercedes-Benz M 177
Engine Series
M 177.980
Engine Code
*DGE*
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
4
4 L / 196 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
469 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
215 hp
at 0 rpm
Mercedes C 63 AMG
469 hp
215 hp
VW Passat GTE
479 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Mercedes C 63 AMG
479 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
VW Passat GTE

Performance

Mercedes C 63 AMG
VW Passat GTE
155 mph
Maximum Speed
140 mph
4.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

187 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 63 AMG

62 mph 62
mph

338 ft
0.000 sec

VW Passat GTE

▶ REPLAY
8.2 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.66 lb/hp
Mercedes C 63 AMG
8.2 lb/hp
17.66 lb/hp
VW Passat GTE

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes C 63 AMG
VW Passat GTE
Fuel Economy
24 mpg
combined
138 mpg
Mercedes C 63 AMG
24 mpg
138 mpg
VW Passat GTE
17 mpg
city
No data
30 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
414 mi
Range
1827 mi
Mercedes C 63 AMG
414 mi
1827 mi
VW Passat GTE
Environmental Impact
187.5 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).
32.2 kWh
Mercedes C 63 AMG
187.5 kWh
32.2 kWh
VW Passat GTE
Euro 6d
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
396 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
61 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes C 63 AMG
VW Passat GTE
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
948 lb
Maximum Payload
1054 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.4 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data