The Comparative Analysis :
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI DSG (11 - 14) vs. Mercedes C 450 AMG 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (15 - 16)
€ 32,600

€ 61,700

€ 32,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 61,700
ⓘ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 3.3 inches longer, 0.4 inches wider and 1.1 inches taller than the Mercedes C 450 AMG.
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
Mercedes C 450 AMG
57.9
71.7
81.2
56.8
71.3
79.5
71.7 in
Width
71.3 in
81.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.5 in
57.9 in
Height
56.8 in
106.8
187.8
111.8
184.5
187.8 in
Length
184.5 in
106.8 in
Wheelbase
111.8 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
Mercedes C 450 AMG
3530 lb
Curb Weight
3627 lb
4762 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4872 lb

Weight Difference:
97 lb
2.67 %

General
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
Mercedes C 450 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
7-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
Mercedes C 450 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
362 hp
at 5500 rpm
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
138 hp
362 hp
Mercedes C 450 AMG
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
384 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
236 lb‑ft
384 lb‑ft
Mercedes C 450 AMG
Performance
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
Mercedes C 450 AMG
131 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
9.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
446 ft
0.000 sec

VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
223 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 450 AMG
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25.58 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.02 lb/hp
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
25.58 lb/hp
10.02 lb/hp
Mercedes C 450 AMG
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
Mercedes C 450 AMG
Fuel Economy
45 mpg
combined
31 mpg
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
45 mpg
31 mpg
Mercedes C 450 AMG
36 mpg
city
23 mpg
53 mpg
highway
37 mpg
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
836 mi
Range
539 mi
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
836 mi
539 mi
Mercedes C 450 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).
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).
144 kWh
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
107 kWh
144 kWh
Mercedes C 450 AMG
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
217 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
286 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
Mercedes C 450 AMG
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1232 lb
Maximum Payload
1246 lb
16 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft










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Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
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