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VW Passat vs Mercedes AMG GT 4-Door Coupé comparison

Compare performance (272 HP vs 1,169 HP), boot space and price (36,500 £ vs 132,600 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – VW Passat or Mercedes AMG GT 4-Door Coupé?

VW Passat vs Mercedes AMG GT 4-Door Coupé: Key differences

VW Passat

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  • substantially cheaper
  • clearly lighter
  • significantly more trunk space
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Mercedes AMG GT 4-Door Coupé

  • considerably more power
  • substantially more electric range
  • significantly quicker 0–100 km/h
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All details on performance, efficiency, range and trunk space can be found in the technical comparison below – including user reviews for both models.

By Achim Sedelmaier

Here’s where it gets real: The technical differences in detail

Passat

Costs and Efficiency:

When it comes to price and running costs, the biggest differences usually appear. This is often where you see which car fits your budget better in the long run.

VW Passat is substantially cheaper – starting at 36,500 £ , while the Mercedes AMG GT 4-Door Coupé costs 132,600 £ . That’s a price difference of around 96,138 £.

As for electric range, the Mercedes AMG GT 4-Door Coupé offers substantially more range – reaching up to 690 km, about 555 km more than the VW Passat.

AMG GT 4-Door Coupé

Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration say a lot about how a car feels on the road. This is where you see which model delivers more driving dynamics.

When it comes to engine power, the Mercedes AMG GT 4-Door Coupé offers considerably more power – delivering 1,169 HP compared to 272 HP. That’s roughly 897 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Mercedes AMG GT 4-Door Coupé is significantly quicker – completing the sprint in 2.4 s, while the VW Passat takes 7.1 s. That’s about 4.7 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Mercedes AMG GT 4-Door Coupé delivers clearly more torque with 2,000 Nm compared to 400 Nm. That’s about 1,600 Nm more.

Passat

Space and Everyday Use:

Whether family car or daily driver – which one offers more room, flexibility and comfort?

Seats: VW Passat offers more seats – 5 vs 4.

In terms of curb weight, VW Passat is clearly lighter – 1,573 kg compared to 2,535 kg. The difference is around 962 kg.

Looking at boot space, the VW Passat offers significantly more boot space – 690 L compared to 400 L. That’s a difference of about 290 L.

When it comes to payload, the VW Passat carries noticeably more – 577 kg compared to 460 kg. That’s a difference of about 117 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Mercedes AMG GT 4-Door Coupé stands well ahead of its rival in the objective data comparison.
This result only shows which model scores more points on paper – not which of the two cars feels right for you.

from £132,600
AMG GT 4-Door Coupé

Mercedes AMG GT 4-Door Coupé

  • Engine Type Electric
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 816 - 1,169 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km 18.1 - 18.2 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 686 - 690 km
VW Passat
Mercedes AMG GT 4-Door Coupé

Costs and Consumption

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VW Passat

The VW Passat is the grown-up family car that gets the basics absolutely right — roomy, comfortable and built to handle weekday commutes and weekend getaways without fuss. It won't set your pulse racing, but its calm composure and sensible packaging make it boring in the best possible way: a dependable, no‑drama choice for buyers who value practicality over flash.

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Mercedes AMG GT 4-Door Coupé

The Mercedes-AMG GT 4-Door Coupé transforms AMG's sports-car attitude into a surprisingly practical four-door package, pairing dramatic coupe looks with an interior that's both luxurious and genuinely usable. It's the choice for buyers who want supercar charisma without losing daily comfort — dramatic presence, a rorty soundtrack, and a chassis that turns routine drives into something worth smiling about.

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VW Passat
Mercedes AMG GT 4-Door Coupé

Costs and Consumption

Price
36,500 - 58,500 £
Price
132,600 - 168,300 £
Consumption L/100km
1.2 - 5.8 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
18.1 - 18.2 kWh/100km
Electric Range
124 - 135 km
Electric Range
686 - 690 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
28 - 153 g/km
co2
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Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Estate
Body Type
Coupe
Seats
5
Seats
4
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,573 - 1,858 kg
Curb weight
2,535 kg
Trunk capacity
510 - 690 L
Trunk capacity
400 L
Length
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Length
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Width
1,849 mm
Width
1,958 mm
Height
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Height
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Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
501 - 577 kg
Payload
460 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Diesel, Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Electric
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
122 - 272 HP
Power HP
816 - 1,169 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.1 - 10.7 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
2.4 - 2.8 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
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Torque
250 - 400 Nm
Torque
1,800 - 2,000 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
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Power kW
90 - 200 kW
Power kW
600 - 860 kW
Engine capacity
1,498 - 1,968 cm3
Engine capacity
-

General

Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
Model Year
2026
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, E, B
CO2 Efficiency Class
-
Brand
VW
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
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