The Comparative Analysis :
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (15 - 16) vs. Mercedes C 43 AMG 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (16 - 18)
€ 28,700
€ 60,200
€ 28,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 60,200
ⓘ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 3.2 inches longer, 0.9 inches wider and 1.3 inches taller than the Mercedes C 43 AMG.
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
Mercedes C 43 AMG
58.1
72.1
82
56.8
71.3
79.5
72.1 in
Width
71.3 in
82 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.5 in
58.1 in
Height
56.8 in
109.7
187.7
111.8
184.5
187.7 in
Length
184.5 in
109.7 in
Wheelbase
111.8 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
Mercedes C 43 AMG
3075 lb
Curb Weight
3726 lb
4299 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4905 lb
Weight Difference:
650 lb
17.45 %
General
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
Mercedes C 43 AMG
B8
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 turbocharger
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 276
*CZC*
Engine Code
M 276.823
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
123 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
362 hp
at 5500 rpm
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
123 hp
362 hp
Mercedes C 43 AMG
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
384 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
148 lb‑ft
384 lb‑ft
Mercedes C 43 AMG
Performance
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
Mercedes C 43 AMG
129 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
9.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
443 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
25 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.29 lb/hp
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
25 lb/hp
10.29 lb/hp
Mercedes C 43 AMG
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
Mercedes C 43 AMG
Fuel Economy
47 mpg
combined
30 mpg
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
47 mpg
30 mpg
Mercedes C 43 AMG
39 mpg
city
22 mpg
53 mpg
highway
38 mpg
15.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
733 mi
Range
526 mi
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
733 mi
526 mi
Mercedes C 43 AMG
Environmental Impact
94.8 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).
147.7 kWh
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
94.8 kWh
147.7 kWh
Mercedes C 43 AMG
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
183 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
286 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
Mercedes C 43 AMG
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1224 lb
Maximum Payload
1179 lb
16.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
