The Comparative Analysis :
VW Passat 2.0 TSI DSG (10 - 14) vs. Mercedes C 43 AMG 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (18 - ..)
€ 35,700

€ 61,900

€ 35,700
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 TSI 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 TSI
Mercedes C 43 AMG
57.9
71.7
81.2
56.3
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
106.8
187.8
111.8
185
187.8 in
Length
185 in
106.8 in
Wheelbase
111.8 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Passat 2.0 TSI
Mercedes C 43 AMG
3404 lb
Curb Weight
3759 lb
4586 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4905 lb

Weight Difference:
355 lb
9.44 %

General
VW Passat 2.0 TSI
Mercedes C 43 AMG
B7
Generation
W205
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
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 TSI
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
*CCZ*
Engine Code
M 276.823

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
207 hp
at 5300 rpm
Power
385 hp
at 5500 rpm
VW Passat 2.0 TSI
207 hp
385 hp
Mercedes C 43 AMG
207 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Max. Torque
384 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
VW Passat 2.0 TSI
207 lb‑ft
384 lb‑ft
Mercedes C 43 AMG
Performance
VW Passat 2.0 TSI
Mercedes C 43 AMG
147 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
7.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
348 ft
0.000 sec

VW Passat 2.0 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
213 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 43 AMG
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16.44 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.76 lb/hp
VW Passat 2.0 TSI
16.44 lb/hp
9.76 lb/hp
Mercedes C 43 AMG
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Passat 2.0 TSI
Mercedes C 43 AMG
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
25 mpg
VW Passat 2.0 TSI
31 mpg
25 mpg
Mercedes C 43 AMG
22 mpg
city
19 mpg
40 mpg
highway
32 mpg
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
565 mi
Range
441 mi
VW Passat 2.0 TSI
565 mi
441 mi
Mercedes C 43 AMG
Environmental Impact
145.8 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 2.0 TSI
145.8 kWh
176.2 kWh
Mercedes C 43 AMG
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d
290 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
359 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
VW Passat 2.0 TSI
Mercedes C 43 AMG
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1182 lb
Maximum Payload
1146 lb
16 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft










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Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
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