The Comparative Analysis :
VW Passat GTE DSG (15 - 18) vs. Mercedes C 63 S AMG SPEEDSHIFT MCT 9G (18 - ..)
€ 44,300
€ 86,300
€ 44,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 86,300
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
Тhere is barely any difference in dimensions between the two vehicles. The VW Passat GTE is just 0.4 inches longer, 0.3 inches narrower and 1.2 inches taller than the Mercedes C 63 S AMG.
VW Passat GTE
Mercedes C 63 S AMG
57.3
72.1
82
56.1
72.4
79.5
72.1 in
Width
72.4 in
82 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.5 in
57.3 in
Height
56.1 in
109.9
187.7
111.8
187.3
187.7 in
Length
187.3 in
109.9 in
Wheelbase
111.8 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Passat GTE
Mercedes C 63 S AMG
3796 lb
Curb Weight
3869 lb
4850 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4806 lb
Weight Difference:
73 lb
1.89 %
General
VW Passat GTE
Mercedes C 63 S AMG
B8
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 GTE
Mercedes C 63 S AMG
4-cylinder plug-in hybrid gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 177
*DGE*
Engine Code
M 177.980
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
8
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
4 L / 196 cu in
215 hp
at 0 rpm
Power
503 hp
at 5500 rpm
VW Passat GTE
215 hp
503 hp
Mercedes C 63 S AMG
295 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Max. Torque
516 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
VW Passat GTE
295 lb‑ft
516 lb‑ft
Mercedes C 63 S AMG
Performance
VW Passat GTE
Mercedes C 63 S AMG
140 mph
Maximum Speed
180 mph
7.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
338 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat GTE
62 mph
62
mph
mph
184 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes C 63 S AMG
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17.66 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
7.69 lb/hp
VW Passat GTE
17.66 lb/hp
7.69 lb/hp
Mercedes C 63 S AMG
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Passat GTE
Mercedes C 63 S AMG
Fuel Economy
138 mpg
combined
24 mpg
VW Passat GTE
138 mpg
24 mpg
Mercedes C 63 S AMG
No data
city
17 mpg
No data
highway
30 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
1827 mi
Range
414 mi
VW Passat GTE
1827 mi
414 mi
Mercedes C 63 S AMG
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).
187.5 kWh
VW Passat GTE
32.2 kWh
187.5 kWh
Mercedes C 63 S AMG
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d
61 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
398 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
VW Passat GTE
Mercedes C 63 S AMG
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1054 lb
Maximum Payload
937 lb
11.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
