The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes CLC 160 BlueEFFICIENCY Automatic (09 - 11) vs. VW CC 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (12 - 15)
€ 29,100

€ 36,100

€ 29,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 36,100
ⓘ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 1.4 TSI BMT.
Mercedes CLC 160 BlueEFFICIENCY
VW CC 1.4 TSI BMT
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 1.4 TSI BMT
3285 lb
Curb Weight
3375 lb
4277 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4343 lb

Weight Difference:
90 lb
2.67 %

General
Mercedes CLC 160 BlueEFFICIENCY
VW CC 1.4 TSI BMT
CL203
Generation
3C/35
Coupe
Car Body Style
Coupe
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

5-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Mercedes CLC 160 BlueEFFICIENCY
VW CC 1.4 TSI BMT
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with gas turbine compressor
Mercedes-Benz M 271
Engine Series
M 271.911
Engine Code
*CTH*

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
127 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 5500 rpm
Mercedes CLC 160 BlueEFFICIENCY
127 hp
158 hp
VW CC 1.4 TSI BMT
162 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Mercedes CLC 160 BlueEFFICIENCY
162 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
VW CC 1.4 TSI BMT
Performance
Mercedes CLC 160 BlueEFFICIENCY
VW CC 1.4 TSI BMT
128 mph
Maximum Speed
138 mph
11.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
525 ft
0.000 sec

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

VW CC 1.4 TSI BMT
▶ REPLAY
25.87 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.36 lb/hp
Mercedes CLC 160 BlueEFFICIENCY
25.87 lb/hp
21.36 lb/hp
VW CC 1.4 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes CLC 160 BlueEFFICIENCY
VW CC 1.4 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
39 mpg
Mercedes CLC 160 BlueEFFICIENCY
31 mpg
39 mpg
VW CC 1.4 TSI BMT
22 mpg
city
31 mpg
41 mpg
highway
46 mpg
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
514 mi
Range
713 mi
Mercedes CLC 160 BlueEFFICIENCY
514 mi
713 mi
VW CC 1.4 TSI BMT
Environmental Impact
142.1 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).
115.6 kWh
Mercedes CLC 160 BlueEFFICIENCY
142.1 kWh
115.6 kWh
VW CC 1.4 TSI BMT
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
286 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
225 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes CLC 160 BlueEFFICIENCY
VW CC 1.4 TSI BMT
3
Doors
4
4
No. of Seats
4
992 lb
Maximum Payload
968 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.1 cu ft










31.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data