The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes C 63 S AMG SPEEDSHIFT MCT 9G (18 - ..) vs. VW Passat GTE DSG (19 - ..)
€ 86,300
€ 43,700
€ 86,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 43,700
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The Mercedes C 63 S AMG is 4.6 inches shorter, 0.3 inches wider and 2.2 inches lower than the VW Passat GTE.
Mercedes C 63 S AMG
VW Passat GTE
56.1
72.4
79.5
58.4
72.1
82
72.4 in
Width
72.1 in
79.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82 in
56.1 in
Height
58.4 in
111.8
187.3
109.7
191.9
187.3 in
Length
191.9 in
111.8 in
Wheelbase
109.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes C 63 S AMG
VW Passat GTE
3869 lb
Curb Weight
3814 lb
4806 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4894 lb
Weight Difference:
55 lb
1.42 %
General
Mercedes C 63 S 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 S 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
503 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
215 hp
at 0 rpm
Mercedes C 63 S AMG
503 hp
215 hp
VW Passat GTE
516 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Mercedes C 63 S AMG
516 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
VW Passat GTE
Performance
Mercedes C 63 S AMG
VW Passat GTE
180 mph
Maximum Speed
138 mph
4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
184 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes C 63 S AMG
62 mph
62
mph
mph
338 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat GTE
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7.69 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.74 lb/hp
Mercedes C 63 S AMG
7.69 lb/hp
17.74 lb/hp
VW Passat GTE
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes C 63 S AMG
VW Passat GTE
Fuel Economy
24 mpg
combined
168 mpg
Mercedes C 63 S AMG
24 mpg
168 mpg
VW Passat GTE
17 mpg
city
No data
30 mpg
highway
No data
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
414 mi
Range
2219 mi
Mercedes C 63 S AMG
414 mi
2219 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).
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).
26.6 kWh
Mercedes C 63 S AMG
187.5 kWh
26.6 kWh
VW Passat GTE
Euro 6d
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-ISC (WLTP) 36AM-AO
398 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
43 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes C 63 S AMG
VW Passat GTE
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
937 lb
Maximum Payload
1080 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
