The Comparative Analysis :
VW Passat GTE DSG (15 - 18) vs. Mercedes C 63 AMG Performance Plus SPEEDSHIFT PLUS 7G-TRONIC (09 - 11)
€ 44,300
€ 77,100
€ 44,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 77,100
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The VW Passat GTE is a little bigger in every dimension. It's 1.6 inches longer, 1.5 inches wider and 0.7 inches taller than the Mercedes C 63 AMG Performance Plus.
VW Passat GTE
Mercedes C 63 AMG Performance Plus
57.3
72.1
82
56.6
70.7
79.1
72.1 in
Width
70.7 in
82 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.1 in
57.3 in
Height
56.6 in
109.9
187.7
108.9
186.1
187.7 in
Length
186.1 in
109.9 in
Wheelbase
108.9 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Passat GTE
Mercedes C 63 AMG Performance Plus
3796 lb
Curb Weight
3814 lb
4850 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4784 lb
Weight Difference:
18 lb
0.47 %
General
VW Passat GTE
Mercedes C 63 AMG Performance Plus
B8
Generation
W204
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Passat GTE
Mercedes C 63 AMG Performance Plus
4-cylinder plug-in hybrid gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 156
*DGE*
Engine Code
M 156.985
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
8
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
6.2 L / 303 cu in
215 hp
at 0 rpm
Power
480 hp
at 6800 rpm
VW Passat GTE
215 hp
480 hp
Mercedes C 63 AMG Performance Plus
295 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Max. Torque
443 lb‑ft
at 5000 rpm
VW Passat GTE
295 lb‑ft
443 lb‑ft
Mercedes C 63 AMG Performance Plus
Performance
VW Passat GTE
Mercedes C 63 AMG Performance Plus
140 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
7.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
338 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat GTE
62 mph
62
mph
mph
200 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes C 63 AMG Performance Plus
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17.66 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
7.95 lb/hp
VW Passat GTE
17.66 lb/hp
7.95 lb/hp
Mercedes C 63 AMG Performance Plus
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Passat GTE
Mercedes C 63 AMG Performance Plus
Fuel Economy
138 mpg
combined
18 mpg
VW Passat GTE
138 mpg
18 mpg
Mercedes C 63 AMG Performance Plus
No data
city
11 mpg
No data
highway
26 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
1827 mi
Range
306 mi
VW Passat GTE
1827 mi
306 mi
Mercedes C 63 AMG Performance Plus
Environmental Impact
32.2 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 GTE
32.2 kWh
253.8 kWh
Mercedes C 63 AMG Performance Plus
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4 / Euro 5
61 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
513 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Passat GTE
Mercedes C 63 AMG Performance Plus
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1054 lb
Maximum Payload
970 lb
11.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.5 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
