The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes CLC 160 BlueEFFICIENCY (09 - 11) vs. VW Passat CC 2.0 TDI 4MOTION (09 - 10)
€ 26,900

€ 32,900

€ 26,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,900
ⓘ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 13.8 inches shorter, 5 inches narrower and 0.5 inches lower than the VW Passat CC 2.0 TDI.
Mercedes CLC 160 BlueEFFICIENCY
VW Passat CC 2.0 TDI
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
188.9
175.1 in
Length
188.9 in
106.9 in
Wheelbase
106.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes CLC 160 BlueEFFICIENCY
VW Passat CC 2.0 TDI
3241 lb
Curb Weight
3596 lb
4277 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4586 lb

Weight Difference:
355 lb
9.87 %

General
Mercedes CLC 160 BlueEFFICIENCY
VW Passat CC 2.0 TDI
CL203
Generation
3C/35
Coupe
Car Body Style
Coupe
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mercedes CLC 160 BlueEFFICIENCY
VW Passat CC 2.0 TDI
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Mercedes-Benz M 271
Engine Series
M 271.911
Engine Code
*CFF*

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
127 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
Mercedes CLC 160 BlueEFFICIENCY
127 hp
138 hp
VW Passat CC 2.0 TDI
162 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Mercedes CLC 160 BlueEFFICIENCY
162 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
VW Passat CC 2.0 TDI
Performance
Mercedes CLC 160 BlueEFFICIENCY
VW Passat CC 2.0 TDI
130 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
11.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
512 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes CLC 160 BlueEFFICIENCY
62 mph
62
mph
mph
466 ft
0.000 sec

VW Passat CC 2.0 TDI
▶ REPLAY
25.52 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.06 lb/hp
Mercedes CLC 160 BlueEFFICIENCY
25.52 lb/hp
26.06 lb/hp
VW Passat CC 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes CLC 160 BlueEFFICIENCY
VW Passat CC 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
39 mpg
Mercedes CLC 160 BlueEFFICIENCY
34 mpg
39 mpg
VW Passat CC 2.0 TDI
24 mpg
city
30 mpg
44 mpg
highway
48 mpg
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
559 mi
Range
725 mi
Mercedes CLC 160 BlueEFFICIENCY
559 mi
725 mi
VW Passat CC 2.0 TDI
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).
123.4 kWh
Mercedes CLC 160 BlueEFFICIENCY
130.7 kWh
123.4 kWh
VW Passat CC 2.0 TDI
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
266 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
254 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes CLC 160 BlueEFFICIENCY
VW Passat CC 2.0 TDI
3
Doors
4
4
No. of Seats
4
1036 lb
Maximum Payload
990 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.1 cu ft










31.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data