The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes C 63 S AMG SPEEDSHIFT MCT (15 - 18) vs. VW Passat 3.6 V6 4MOTION DSG (10 - 14)
€ 84,700
€ 43,200
€ 84,700
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 dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The Mercedes C 63 S AMG is 0.5 inches shorter, 0.7 inches wider and 1.7 inches lower than the VW Passat 3.6 V6.
Mercedes C 63 S AMG
VW Passat 3.6 V6
56.1
72.4
79.5
57.9
71.7
81.2
72.4 in
Width
71.7 in
79.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.2 in
56.1 in
Height
57.9 in
111.8
187.2
106.8
187.8
187.2 in
Length
187.8 in
111.8 in
Wheelbase
106.8 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes C 63 S AMG
VW Passat 3.6 V6
3814 lb
Curb Weight
3796 lb
4806 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4938 lb
Weight Difference:
18 lb
0.47 %
General
Mercedes C 63 S AMG
VW Passat 3.6 V6
W205
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 S AMG
VW Passat 3.6 V6
V8 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Mercedes-Benz M 177
Engine Series
M 177.980
Engine Code
*BWS*
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
6
4 L / 196 cu in
Displacement
3.6 L / 176 cu in
503 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
296 hp
at 6600 rpm
Mercedes C 63 S AMG
503 hp
296 hp
VW Passat 3.6 V6
516 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
Mercedes C 63 S AMG
516 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
VW Passat 3.6 V6
Performance
Mercedes C 63 S AMG
VW Passat 3.6 V6
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
184 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes C 63 S AMG
62 mph
62
mph
mph
249 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat 3.6 V6
▶ REPLAY
7.58 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.82 lb/hp
Mercedes C 63 S AMG
7.58 lb/hp
12.82 lb/hp
VW Passat 3.6 V6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes C 63 S AMG
VW Passat 3.6 V6
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
25 mpg
Mercedes C 63 S AMG
29 mpg
25 mpg
VW Passat 3.6 V6
22 mpg
city
19 mpg
35 mpg
highway
32 mpg
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18 gal
500 mi
Range
454 mi
Mercedes C 63 S AMG
500 mi
454 mi
VW Passat 3.6 V6
Environmental Impact
155.3 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 S AMG
155.3 kWh
176.2 kWh
VW Passat 3.6 V6
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
309 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
346 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes C 63 S AMG
VW Passat 3.6 V6
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
992 lb
Maximum Payload
1142 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
