The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes C 63 S AMG Station Wagon SPEEDSHIFT MCT (15 - 18) vs. VW Passat SportWagen 3.6 V6 4MOTION DSG (10 - 14)
€ 86,300
€ 44,400
€ 86,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 44,400
ⓘ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. Both cars are the same length, but the Mercedes C 63 S AMG Station Wagon is 0.7 inches wider and 3 inches lower.
Mercedes C 63 S AMG Station Wagon
VW Passat SportWagen 3.6 V6
56.7
72.4
79.5
59.7
71.7
81.2
72.4 in
Width
71.7 in
79.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.2 in
56.7 in
Height
59.7 in
111.8
187.8
106.8
187.8
187.8 in
Length
187.8 in
111.8 in
Wheelbase
106.8 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes C 63 S AMG Station Wagon
VW Passat SportWagen 3.6 V6
3968 lb
Curb Weight
3909 lb
4996 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5115 lb
Weight Difference:
60 lb
1.51 %
General
Mercedes C 63 S AMG Station Wagon
VW Passat SportWagen 3.6 V6
S205
Generation
B7
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
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 Station Wagon
VW Passat SportWagen 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 Station Wagon
503 hp
296 hp
VW Passat SportWagen 3.6 V6
516 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
Mercedes C 63 S AMG Station Wagon
516 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
VW Passat SportWagen 3.6 V6
Performance
Mercedes C 63 S AMG Station Wagon
VW Passat SportWagen 3.6 V6
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
4.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
187 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes C 63 S AMG Station Wagon
62 mph
62
mph
mph
259 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat SportWagen 3.6 V6
▶ REPLAY
7.89 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.21 lb/hp
Mercedes C 63 S AMG Station Wagon
7.89 lb/hp
13.21 lb/hp
VW Passat SportWagen 3.6 V6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes C 63 S AMG Station Wagon
VW Passat SportWagen 3.6 V6
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
25 mpg
Mercedes C 63 S AMG Station Wagon
28 mpg
25 mpg
VW Passat SportWagen 3.6 V6
22 mpg
city
19 mpg
34 mpg
highway
32 mpg
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18 gal
488 mi
Range
454 mi
Mercedes C 63 S AMG Station Wagon
488 mi
454 mi
VW Passat SportWagen 3.6 V6
Environmental Impact
159.2 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 Station Wagon
159.2 kWh
176.2 kWh
VW Passat SportWagen 3.6 V6
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
315 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
346 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes C 63 S AMG Station Wagon
VW Passat SportWagen 3.6 V6
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1027 lb
Maximum Payload
1206 lb
13.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.7 cu ft
42.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
48.6 cu ft
