The Comparative Analysis :
VW Passat Alltrack 1.8 TSI (12 - 13) vs. Mercedes C 450 AMG Station Wagon 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (15 - 16)
€ 33,900

€ 61,700

€ 33,900
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 Alltrack 1.8 TSI is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 2.7 inches longer, 0.4 inches wider and 3.7 inches taller than the Mercedes C 450 AMG Station Wagon.
VW Passat Alltrack 1.8 TSI
Mercedes C 450 AMG Station Wagon
61
71.7
81.2
57.4
71.3
79.5
71.7 in
Width
71.3 in
81.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.5 in
61 in
Height
57.4 in
106.7
187.8
111.8
185.1
187.8 in
Length
185.1 in
106.7 in
Wheelbase
111.8 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Passat Alltrack 1.8 TSI
Mercedes C 450 AMG Station Wagon
3505 lb
Curb Weight
3825 lb
4784 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5115 lb

Weight Difference:
320 lb
8.37 %

General
VW Passat Alltrack 1.8 TSI
Mercedes C 450 AMG Station Wagon
B7
Generation
S205
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Passat Alltrack 1.8 TSI
Mercedes C 450 AMG Station Wagon
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 276
*CDA*
Engine Code
M 276.823

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
158 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
362 hp
at 5500 rpm
VW Passat Alltrack 1.8 TSI
158 hp
362 hp
Mercedes C 450 AMG Station Wagon
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
384 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
VW Passat Alltrack 1.8 TSI
184 lb‑ft
384 lb‑ft
Mercedes C 450 AMG Station Wagon
Performance
VW Passat Alltrack 1.8 TSI
Mercedes C 450 AMG Station Wagon
131 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
407 ft
0.000 sec

VW Passat Alltrack 1.8 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
226 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 450 AMG Station Wagon
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22.18 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.57 lb/hp
VW Passat Alltrack 1.8 TSI
22.18 lb/hp
10.57 lb/hp
Mercedes C 450 AMG Station Wagon
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Passat Alltrack 1.8 TSI
Mercedes C 450 AMG Station Wagon
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
31 mpg
VW Passat Alltrack 1.8 TSI
31 mpg
31 mpg
Mercedes C 450 AMG Station Wagon
22 mpg
city
23 mpg
39 mpg
highway
37 mpg
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
565 mi
Range
533 mi
VW Passat Alltrack 1.8 TSI
565 mi
533 mi
Mercedes C 450 AMG Station Wagon
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).
145.8 kWh
VW Passat Alltrack 1.8 TSI
145.8 kWh
145.8 kWh
Mercedes C 450 AMG Station Wagon
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
290 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
290 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Passat Alltrack 1.8 TSI
Mercedes C 450 AMG Station Wagon
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1279 lb
Maximum Payload
1290 lb
17.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.9 cu ft












49 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
42.8 cu ft