The Comparative Analysis :

VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT (12 - 14) vs. Mercedes C 43 AMG 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (16 - 18)

€ 33,300
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT (12 - 14) VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
€ 60,200
 Mercedes C 43 AMG 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (16 - 18) Mercedes C 43 AMG
€ 33,300
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 2.0 TDI BMT 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 43 AMG.
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
Mercedes C 43 AMG
57.9
Blueprint VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT (12 - 14)
71.7
81.2
56.8
Blueprint Mercedes C 43 AMG 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (16 - 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
56.8 in
Blueprint VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT (12 - 14)
106.8
187.8
Blueprint Mercedes C 43 AMG 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (16 - 18)
111.8
184.5
187.8 in
Length
184.5 in
106.8 in
Wheelbase
111.8 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
Mercedes C 43 AMG
3382 lb
Curb Weight
3726 lb
4608 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4905 lb
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT (12 - 14)
Weight Difference:
344 lb
9.23 %
Mercedes C 43 AMG 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (16 - 18)

General

VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
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 manual transmission
Transmission
9-speed automatic transmission

Engine

VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
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
*CFG*
Engine Code
M 276.823
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
175 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
362 hp
at 5500 rpm
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
175 hp
362 hp
Mercedes C 43 AMG
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
384 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
280 lb‑ft
384 lb‑ft
Mercedes C 43 AMG

Performance

VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
Mercedes C 43 AMG
141 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

384 ft
0.000 sec

VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT

62 mph 62
mph

213 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 43 AMG

▶ REPLAY
19.33 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.29 lb/hp
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
19.33 lb/hp
10.29 lb/hp
Mercedes C 43 AMG

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
Mercedes C 43 AMG
Fuel Economy
51 mpg
combined
30 mpg
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
51 mpg
30 mpg
Mercedes C 43 AMG
44 mpg
city
22 mpg
57 mpg
highway
38 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
946 mi
Range
526 mi
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
946 mi
526 mi
Mercedes C 43 AMG
Environmental Impact
94.6 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).
147.7 kWh
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
94.6 kWh
147.7 kWh
Mercedes C 43 AMG
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
193 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
286 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
Mercedes C 43 AMG
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1226 lb
Maximum Payload
1179 lb
16 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data