The Comparative Analysis :
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (11 - 14) vs. Mercedes C 63 AMG Performance Plus SPEEDSHIFT PLUS 7G-TRONIC (09 - 11)
€ 27,500
€ 77,100
€ 27,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 77,100
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The VW Passat 1.6 TDI BlueMotion is a little bigger in every dimension. It's 1.7 inches longer, an inch wider and 0.9 inches taller than the Mercedes C 63 AMG Performance Plus.
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Mercedes C 63 AMG Performance Plus
57.6
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
57.6 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 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Mercedes C 63 AMG Performance Plus
3318 lb
Curb Weight
3814 lb
4431 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4784 lb
Weight Difference:
496 lb
13 %
General
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Mercedes C 63 AMG Performance Plus
B7
Generation
W204
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Mercedes C 63 AMG Performance Plus
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 156
*CAY*
Engine Code
M 156.985
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
8
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
6.2 L / 303 cu in
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
480 hp
at 6800 rpm
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
104 hp
480 hp
Mercedes C 63 AMG Performance Plus
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
443 lb‑ft
at 5000 rpm
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
184 lb‑ft
443 lb‑ft
Mercedes C 63 AMG Performance Plus
Performance
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Mercedes C 63 AMG Performance Plus
123 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
12.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
554 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
62 mph
62
mph
mph
200 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes C 63 AMG Performance Plus
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31.9 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
7.95 lb/hp
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
31.9 lb/hp
7.95 lb/hp
Mercedes C 63 AMG Performance Plus
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Mercedes C 63 AMG Performance Plus
Fuel Economy
57 mpg
combined
18 mpg
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
57 mpg
18 mpg
Mercedes C 63 AMG Performance Plus
45 mpg
city
11 mpg
65 mpg
highway
26 mpg
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
1061 mi
Range
306 mi
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
1061 mi
306 mi
Mercedes C 63 AMG Performance Plus
Environmental Impact
84.3 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 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
84.3 kWh
253.8 kWh
Mercedes C 63 AMG Performance Plus
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4 / Euro 5
175 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
513 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Mercedes C 63 AMG Performance Plus
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1113 lb
Maximum Payload
970 lb
16 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.5 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
