The Comparative Analysis :
VW Passat 1.4 TSI (12 - 13) vs. Mercedes C 63 AMG SPEEDSHIFT PLUS 7G-TRONIC (08 - 11)
€ 30,100
€ 70,000
€ 30,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 70,000
ⓘ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 1.7 inches longer, an inch wider and 1.3 inches taller than the Mercedes C 63 AMG.
VW Passat 1.4 TSI
Mercedes C 63 AMG
57.9
71.7
81.2
56.6
70.7
79.1
71.7 in
Width
70.7 in
81.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.1 in
57.9 in
Height
56.6 in
106.8
187.8
108.9
186.1
187.8 in
Length
186.1 in
106.8 in
Wheelbase
108.9 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Passat 1.4 TSI
Mercedes C 63 AMG
3269 lb
Curb Weight
3814 lb
4453 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4784 lb
Weight Difference:
545 lb
14.29 %
General
VW Passat 1.4 TSI
Mercedes C 63 AMG
B7
Generation
W204
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Passat 1.4 TSI
Mercedes C 63 AMG
Straight-four gasoline engine with gas turbine compressor
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 156
*CKM*
Engine Code
M 156.985
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
8
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
6.2 L / 303 cu in
158 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
451 hp
at 6800 rpm
VW Passat 1.4 TSI
158 hp
451 hp
Mercedes C 63 AMG
177 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
443 lb‑ft
at 5000 rpm
VW Passat 1.4 TSI
177 lb‑ft
443 lb‑ft
Mercedes C 63 AMG
Performance
VW Passat 1.4 TSI
Mercedes C 63 AMG
137 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
387 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat 1.4 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
207 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes C 63 AMG
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20.69 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.46 lb/hp
VW Passat 1.4 TSI
20.69 lb/hp
8.46 lb/hp
Mercedes C 63 AMG
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Passat 1.4 TSI
Mercedes C 63 AMG
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
18 mpg
VW Passat 1.4 TSI
36 mpg
18 mpg
Mercedes C 63 AMG
28 mpg
city
11 mpg
45 mpg
highway
26 mpg
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
669 mi
Range
306 mi
VW Passat 1.4 TSI
669 mi
306 mi
Mercedes C 63 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).
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).
253.8 kWh
VW Passat 1.4 TSI
123.1 kWh
253.8 kWh
Mercedes C 63 AMG
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4 / Euro 5
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
513 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Passat 1.4 TSI
Mercedes C 63 AMG
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1184 lb
Maximum Payload
970 lb
16 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.5 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
