The Comparative Analysis :
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (12 - 14) vs. Mercedes C 43 AMG 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (18 - ..)
€ 32,800
€ 61,900
€ 32,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 61,900
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 2.8 inches longer, 0.4 inches wider and 1.6 inches taller than the Mercedes C 43 AMG.
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
Mercedes C 43 AMG
57.9
71.7
81.2
56.3
71.3
79.5
71.7 in
Width
71.3 in
81.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.5 in
57.9 in
Height
56.3 in
106.8
187.8
111.8
185
187.8 in
Length
185 in
106.8 in
Wheelbase
111.8 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
Mercedes C 43 AMG
3325 lb
Curb Weight
3759 lb
4497 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4905 lb
Weight Difference:
434 lb
11.55 %
General
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
Mercedes C 43 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)
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
9-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
Mercedes C 43 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
385 hp
at 5500 rpm
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
158 hp
385 hp
Mercedes C 43 AMG
177 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
384 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
177 lb‑ft
384 lb‑ft
Mercedes C 43 AMG
Performance
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
Mercedes C 43 AMG
137 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
387 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
213 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes C 43 AMG
▶ REPLAY
21.04 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.76 lb/hp
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
21.04 lb/hp
9.76 lb/hp
Mercedes C 43 AMG
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
Mercedes C 43 AMG
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
25 mpg
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
39 mpg
25 mpg
Mercedes C 43 AMG
31 mpg
city
19 mpg
45 mpg
highway
32 mpg
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
713 mi
Range
441 mi
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
713 mi
441 mi
Mercedes C 43 AMG
Environmental Impact
115.6 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
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
115.6 kWh
176.2 kWh
Mercedes C 43 AMG
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d
229 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
359 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
Mercedes C 43 AMG
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1173 lb
Maximum Payload
1146 lb
16 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
