The Comparative Analysis :

VW Passat 1.4 TSI (12 - 13) vs. Mercedes C 450 AMG 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (15 - 16)

€ 30,100
VW Passat 1.4 TSI (12 - 13) VW Passat 1.4 TSI
€ 61,700
Mercedes C 450 AMG 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (15 - 16) Mercedes C 450 AMG
€ 30,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 61,700

Base price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The VW Passat 1.4 TSI is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 3.3 inches longer, 0.4 inches wider and 1.1 inches taller than the Mercedes C 450 AMG.
VW Passat 1.4 TSI
Mercedes C 450 AMG
57.9
Blueprint VW Passat 1.4 TSI (12 - 13)
71.7
81.2
56.8
Blueprint Mercedes C 450 AMG 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (15 - 16)
71.3
79.5
71.7 in
Width
71.3 in
81.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.5 in
57.9 in
Height
56.8 in
Blueprint VW Passat 1.4 TSI (12 - 13)
106.8
187.8
Blueprint Mercedes C 450 AMG 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (15 - 16)
111.8
184.5
187.8 in
Length
184.5 in
106.8 in
Wheelbase
111.8 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Passat 1.4 TSI
Mercedes C 450 AMG
3269 lb
Curb Weight
3627 lb
4453 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4872 lb
VW Passat 1.4 TSI (12 - 13)
Weight Difference:
357 lb
9.84 %
Mercedes C 450 AMG 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (15 - 16)

General

VW Passat 1.4 TSI
Mercedes C 450 AMG
B7
Generation
W205
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission

Engine

VW Passat 1.4 TSI
Mercedes C 450 AMG
Straight-four gasoline engine with gas turbine com­pres­sor
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 276
*CKM*
Engine Code
M 276.823
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
158 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
362 hp
at 5500 rpm
VW Passat 1.4 TSI
158 hp
362 hp
Mercedes C 450 AMG
177 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
384 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
VW Passat 1.4 TSI
177 lb‑ft
384 lb‑ft
Mercedes C 450 AMG

Performance

VW Passat 1.4 TSI
Mercedes C 450 AMG
137 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

387 ft
0.000 sec

VW Passat 1.4 TSI

62 mph 62
mph

223 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 450 AMG

 REPLAY
20.69 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.02 lb/hp
VW Passat 1.4 TSI
20.69 lb/hp
10.02 lb/hp
Mercedes C 450 AMG

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Passat 1.4 TSI
Mercedes C 450 AMG
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
31 mpg
VW Passat 1.4 TSI
36 mpg
31 mpg
Mercedes C 450 AMG
28 mpg
city
23 mpg
45 mpg
highway
37 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
669 mi
Range
539 mi
VW Passat 1.4 TSI
669 mi
539 mi
Mercedes C 450 AMG
Environmental Impact
123.1 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).
144 kWh
VW Passat 1.4 TSI
123.1 kWh
144 kWh
Mercedes C 450 AMG
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
286 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Passat 1.4 TSI
Mercedes C 450 AMG
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1184 lb
Maximum Payload
1246 lb
16 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data