The Comparative Analysis :

VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI DSG (11 - 14) vs. Mercedes C 43 AMG 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (18 - ..)

€ 32,600
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI DSG (11 - 14) VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
€ 61,900
 Mercedes C 43 AMG 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (18 - ..) Mercedes C 43 AMG
€ 32,600
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 2.0 BlueTDI 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 2.0 BlueTDI
Mercedes C 43 AMG
57.9
Blueprint VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI DSG (11 - 14)
71.7
81.2
56.3
Blueprint Mercedes C 43 AMG 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (18 - ..)
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
Blueprint VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI DSG (11 - 14)
106.8
187.8
Blueprint Mercedes C 43 AMG 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (18 - ..)
111.8
185
187.8 in
Length
185 in
106.8 in
Wheelbase
111.8 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
Mercedes C 43 AMG
3530 lb
Curb Weight
3759 lb
4762 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4905 lb
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI DSG (11 - 14)
Weight Difference:
229 lb
6.09 %
Mercedes C 43 AMG 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (18 - ..)

General

VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
Mercedes C 43 AMG
B7
Generation
W205
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
9-speed automatic transmission

Engine

VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
Mercedes C 43 AMG
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 276
BMP
Engine Code
M 276.823
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
385 hp
at 5500 rpm
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
138 hp
385 hp
Mercedes C 43 AMG
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
384 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
236 lb‑ft
384 lb‑ft
Mercedes C 43 AMG

Performance

VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
Mercedes C 43 AMG
131 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
9.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

446 ft
0.000 sec

VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI

62 mph 62
mph

213 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 43 AMG

▶ REPLAY
25.58 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.76 lb/hp
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
25.58 lb/hp
9.76 lb/hp
Mercedes C 43 AMG

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
Mercedes C 43 AMG
Fuel Economy
45 mpg
combined
25 mpg
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
45 mpg
25 mpg
Mercedes C 43 AMG
36 mpg
city
19 mpg
53 mpg
highway
32 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
836 mi
Range
441 mi
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
836 mi
441 mi
Mercedes C 43 AMG
Environmental Impact
107 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).
176.2 kWh
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
107 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 2.0 BlueTDI
Mercedes C 43 AMG
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1232 lb
Maximum Payload
1146 lb
16 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data