The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes C 63 AMG Station Wagon SPEEDSHIFT PLUS 7G-TRONIC (11 - 14) vs. VW Passat SportWagen GTE DSG (15 - 18)
€ 75,000
€ 45,300
€ 75,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 45,300
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Mercedes C 63 AMG Station Wagon is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 2.2 inches shorter, 1.5 inches narrower and 1.1 inches lower than the VW Passat SportWagen GTE.
Mercedes C 63 AMG Station Wagon
VW Passat SportWagen GTE
57
70.7
79.1
58.1
72.1
82
70.7 in
Width
72.1 in
79.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82 in
57 in
Height
58.1 in
108.9
185.5
109.9
187.7
185.5 in
Length
187.7 in
108.9 in
Wheelbase
109.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes C 63 AMG Station Wagon
VW Passat SportWagen GTE
3957 lb
Curb Weight
3825 lb
5016 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4960 lb
Weight Difference:
132 lb
3.34 %
General
Mercedes C 63 AMG Station Wagon
VW Passat SportWagen GTE
S204
Generation
B8
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 dual clutch transmission
Engine
Mercedes C 63 AMG Station Wagon
VW Passat SportWagen GTE
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
4-cylinder plug-in hybrid gasoline engine with turbocharger
Mercedes-Benz M 156
Engine Series
M 156.985
Engine Code
*DGE*
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
4
6.2 L / 303 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
451 hp
at 6800 rpm
Power
215 hp
at 0 rpm
Mercedes C 63 AMG Station Wagon
451 hp
215 hp
VW Passat SportWagen GTE
443 lb‑ft
at 5000 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Mercedes C 63 AMG Station Wagon
443 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
VW Passat SportWagen GTE
Performance
Mercedes C 63 AMG Station Wagon
VW Passat SportWagen GTE
155 mph
Maximum Speed
140 mph
4.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
210 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes C 63 AMG Station Wagon
62 mph
62
mph
mph
348 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat SportWagen GTE
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8.77 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.79 lb/hp
Mercedes C 63 AMG Station Wagon
8.77 lb/hp
17.79 lb/hp
VW Passat SportWagen GTE
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes C 63 AMG Station Wagon
VW Passat SportWagen GTE
Fuel Economy
19 mpg
combined
138 mpg
Mercedes C 63 AMG Station Wagon
19 mpg
138 mpg
VW Passat SportWagen GTE
13 mpg
city
No data
27 mpg
highway
No data
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
334 mi
Range
1827 mi
Mercedes C 63 AMG Station Wagon
334 mi
1827 mi
VW Passat SportWagen GTE
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).
32.2 kWh
Mercedes C 63 AMG Station Wagon
233 kWh
32.2 kWh
VW Passat SportWagen GTE
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
463 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
61 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes C 63 AMG Station Wagon
VW Passat SportWagen GTE
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1058 lb
Maximum Payload
1135 lb
13.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.7 cu ft
42.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
45.7 cu ft
