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Volkswagen Passat CC
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Mercedes-Benz A 45 AMG
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Volkswagen Passat CC
Car A
Volkswagen Passat CC
The Volkswagen Passat CC balances punchy acceleration with real luggage capacity at a price that makes sense for value‑minded shoppers. It suits growing families and road‑trip duty without giving up everyday efficiency.
5 seatsCoupeGasoline5-star safety
Mercedes-Benz A 45 AMG
Car B
Mercedes-Benz A 45 AMG
The Mercedes-Benz A 45 AMG blends serious performance with everyday usability, pairing 421 hp and 0–100 km/h in 4.0 s with five seats and a 370 L trunk. It’s efficient for its class at 7.3 L/100 km and represents good value in its segment.
5 seatsCoupeGasoline5-star safety7.3 L/100km421 hp
Why compared same body typesame powertrainsame ranking profilesame seatsstrong ranking match

Usage fit

Family 53 / 47
City 43 / 39
Budget / value 64 / 51
Road trip 47 / 41
Performance 38 / 42
Cargo 29 / 20
Practical 36 / 31
Premium 25 / 55
Winter 26 / 26

Scores out of 100. Blue = Volkswagen Passat CC · Orange = Mercedes-Benz A 45 AMG

Specs side-by-side

Spec Volkswagen Passat CC Mercedes-Benz A 45 AMG
Values are representative — confirm for your market and trim.

Pros & cons

Volkswagen Passat CC

  • Quick 0-100 km/h in 6.5 seconds makes passing easy
  • Large 532 L trunk and five seats suit family gear and travel
  • 7.5 L/100 km combined is efficient for its class
  • Good value in its segment at 29,900 given space and pace

Mercedes-Benz A 45 AMG

  • Explosive acceleration (0–100 km/h in 4.0 s) for performance thrills
  • Strong output (421 hp, 500 Nm) for confident passing and on-ramps
  • Five seats and a 370 L trunk make it workable for compact family duty
  • Efficient for its class at 7.3 L/100 km and good value in its segment

Verdict

Pick Volkswagen Passat CC if…
Lower entry price
Volkswagen Passat CC starts lower, making it the stronger value pick if budget is a priority.
Pick Mercedes-Benz A 45 AMG if…
More power
Mercedes-Benz A 45 AMG puts out 421 hp vs 210 — meaningfully quicker and more confident on motorways.

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