The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes CLC 160 BlueEFFICIENCY (09 - 11) vs. VW CC 1.8 TSI (12 - 12)
€ 26,900
€ 32,200
€ 26,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,200
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Mercedes CLC 160 BlueEFFICIENCY is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 13.9 inches shorter, 5 inches narrower and 0.5 inches lower than the VW CC 1.8 TSI.
Mercedes CLC 160 BlueEFFICIENCY
VW CC 1.8 TSI
55.3
68
81.8
55.8
73
82.3
68 in
Width
73 in
81.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82.3 in
55.3 in
Height
55.8 in
106.9
175.1
106.7
189.1
175.1 in
Length
189.1 in
106.9 in
Wheelbase
106.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes CLC 160 BlueEFFICIENCY
VW CC 1.8 TSI
3241 lb
Curb Weight
3318 lb
4277 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4321 lb
Weight Difference:
77 lb
2.32 %
General
Mercedes CLC 160 BlueEFFICIENCY
VW CC 1.8 TSI
CL203
Generation
3C/35
Coupe
Car Body Style
Coupe
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mercedes CLC 160 BlueEFFICIENCY
VW CC 1.8 TSI
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Mercedes-Benz M 271
Engine Series
M 271.911
Engine Code
*CDA*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
127 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 5000 rpm
Mercedes CLC 160 BlueEFFICIENCY
127 hp
158 hp
VW CC 1.8 TSI
162 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Mercedes CLC 160 BlueEFFICIENCY
162 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW CC 1.8 TSI
Performance
Mercedes CLC 160 BlueEFFICIENCY
VW CC 1.8 TSI
130 mph
Maximum Speed
139 mph
11.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
512 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes CLC 160 BlueEFFICIENCY
62 mph
62
mph
mph
387 ft
0.000 sec
VW CC 1.8 TSI
▶ REPLAY
25.52 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21 lb/hp
Mercedes CLC 160 BlueEFFICIENCY
25.52 lb/hp
21 lb/hp
VW CC 1.8 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes CLC 160 BlueEFFICIENCY
VW CC 1.8 TSI
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
36 mpg
Mercedes CLC 160 BlueEFFICIENCY
34 mpg
36 mpg
VW CC 1.8 TSI
24 mpg
city
27 mpg
44 mpg
highway
44 mpg
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
559 mi
Range
659 mi
Mercedes CLC 160 BlueEFFICIENCY
559 mi
659 mi
VW CC 1.8 TSI
Environmental Impact
130.7 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).
125 kWh
Mercedes CLC 160 BlueEFFICIENCY
130.7 kWh
125 kWh
VW CC 1.8 TSI
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
266 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
266 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes CLC 160 BlueEFFICIENCY
VW CC 1.8 TSI
3
Doors
4
4
No. of Seats
4
1036 lb
Maximum Payload
1003 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.1 cu ft
31.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
