The Comparative Analysis :
VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT DSG (15 - 18) vs. Mercedes C 43 AMG 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (18 - ..)
€ 35,200
€ 61,900
€ 35,200
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 1.8 TSI BMT is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 2.7 inches longer, 0.9 inches wider and 1.9 inches taller than the Mercedes C 43 AMG.
VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
Mercedes C 43 AMG
58.1
72.1
82
56.3
71.3
79.5
72.1 in
Width
71.3 in
82 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.5 in
58.1 in
Height
56.3 in
109.7
187.7
111.8
185
187.7 in
Length
185 in
109.7 in
Wheelbase
111.8 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
Mercedes C 43 AMG
3263 lb
Curb Weight
3759 lb
4475 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4905 lb
Weight Difference:
496 lb
13.2 %
General
VW Passat 1.8 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 1.8 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
*CJS*
Engine Code
M 276.823
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
178 hp
at 5100 rpm
Power
385 hp
at 5500 rpm
VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
178 hp
385 hp
Mercedes C 43 AMG
184 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
384 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
184 lb‑ft
384 lb‑ft
Mercedes C 43 AMG
Performance
VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
Mercedes C 43 AMG
144 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
7.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
361 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
213 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes C 43 AMG
▶ REPLAY
18.33 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.76 lb/hp
VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
18.33 lb/hp
9.76 lb/hp
Mercedes C 43 AMG
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
Mercedes C 43 AMG
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
25 mpg
VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
40 mpg
25 mpg
Mercedes C 43 AMG
33 mpg
city
19 mpg
46 mpg
highway
32 mpg
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
695 mi
Range
441 mi
VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
695 mi
441 mi
Mercedes C 43 AMG
Environmental Impact
111.8 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).
176.2 kWh
VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
111.8 kWh
176.2 kWh
Mercedes C 43 AMG
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d
217 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
359 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
Mercedes C 43 AMG
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1213 lb
Maximum Payload
1146 lb
16.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
