The Comparative Analysis :
VW Passat 3.6 V6 4MOTION DSG (10 - 14) vs. Mercedes C 63 AMG SPEEDSHIFT MCT (15 - 18)
€ 43,200
€ 76,400
€ 43,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 76,400
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The VW Passat 3.6 V6 is 0.5 inches longer, 0.7 inches narrower and 1.7 inches taller than the Mercedes C 63 AMG.
VW Passat 3.6 V6
Mercedes C 63 AMG
57.9
71.7
81.2
56.1
72.4
79.5
71.7 in
Width
72.4 in
81.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.5 in
57.9 in
Height
56.1 in
106.8
187.8
111.8
187.2
187.8 in
Length
187.2 in
106.8 in
Wheelbase
111.8 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Passat 3.6 V6
Mercedes C 63 AMG
3796 lb
Curb Weight
3781 lb
4938 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4795 lb
Weight Difference:
15 lb
0.4 %
General
VW Passat 3.6 V6
Mercedes C 63 AMG
B7
Generation
W205
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Passat 3.6 V6
Mercedes C 63 AMG
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 177
*BWS*
Engine Code
M 177.980
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
8
3.6 L / 176 cu in
Displacement
4 L / 196 cu in
296 hp
at 6600 rpm
Power
469 hp
at 5500 rpm
VW Passat 3.6 V6
296 hp
469 hp
Mercedes C 63 AMG
258 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
Max. Torque
479 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Passat 3.6 V6
258 lb‑ft
479 lb‑ft
Mercedes C 63 AMG
Performance
VW Passat 3.6 V6
Mercedes C 63 AMG
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
5.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
249 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat 3.6 V6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
187 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes C 63 AMG
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12.82 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.06 lb/hp
VW Passat 3.6 V6
12.82 lb/hp
8.06 lb/hp
Mercedes C 63 AMG
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Passat 3.6 V6
Mercedes C 63 AMG
Fuel Economy
25 mpg
combined
29 mpg
VW Passat 3.6 V6
25 mpg
29 mpg
Mercedes C 63 AMG
19 mpg
city
22 mpg
32 mpg
highway
35 mpg
18 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
454 mi
Range
500 mi
VW Passat 3.6 V6
454 mi
500 mi
Mercedes C 63 AMG
Environmental Impact
176.2 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).
155.3 kWh
VW Passat 3.6 V6
176.2 kWh
155.3 kWh
Mercedes C 63 AMG
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
346 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
309 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Passat 3.6 V6
Mercedes C 63 AMG
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1142 lb
Maximum Payload
1014 lb
16 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
