The Comparative Analysis :
VW Passat 3.6 V6 4MOTION DSG (10 - 14) vs. Mercedes C 63 AMG SPEEDSHIFT PLUS 7G-TRONIC (08 - 11)
€ 43,200
€ 70,000
€ 43,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 70,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The VW Passat 3.6 V6 is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 1.7 inches longer, an inch wider and 1.3 inches taller than the Mercedes C 63 AMG.
VW Passat 3.6 V6
Mercedes C 63 AMG
57.9
71.7
81.2
56.6
70.7
79.1
71.7 in
Width
70.7 in
81.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.1 in
57.9 in
Height
56.6 in
106.8
187.8
108.9
186.1
187.8 in
Length
186.1 in
106.8 in
Wheelbase
108.9 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Passat 3.6 V6
Mercedes C 63 AMG
3796 lb
Curb Weight
3814 lb
4938 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4784 lb
Weight Difference:
18 lb
0.47 %
General
VW Passat 3.6 V6
Mercedes C 63 AMG
B7
Generation
W204
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 (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 156
*BWS*
Engine Code
M 156.985
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
8
3.6 L / 176 cu in
Displacement
6.2 L / 303 cu in
296 hp
at 6600 rpm
Power
451 hp
at 6800 rpm
VW Passat 3.6 V6
296 hp
451 hp
Mercedes C 63 AMG
258 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
Max. Torque
443 lb‑ft
at 5000 rpm
VW Passat 3.6 V6
258 lb‑ft
443 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
4.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
249 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat 3.6 V6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
207 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes C 63 AMG
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12.82 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.46 lb/hp
VW Passat 3.6 V6
12.82 lb/hp
8.46 lb/hp
Mercedes C 63 AMG
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Passat 3.6 V6
Mercedes C 63 AMG
Fuel Economy
25 mpg
combined
18 mpg
VW Passat 3.6 V6
25 mpg
18 mpg
Mercedes C 63 AMG
19 mpg
city
11 mpg
32 mpg
highway
26 mpg
18 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
454 mi
Range
306 mi
VW Passat 3.6 V6
454 mi
306 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).
253.8 kWh
VW Passat 3.6 V6
176.2 kWh
253.8 kWh
Mercedes C 63 AMG
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4 / Euro 5
346 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
513 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
970 lb
16 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.5 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
