The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes CLC 160 BlueEFFICIENCY Automatic (09 - 11) vs. VW CC 1.8 TSI DSG (12 - 12)
€ 29,100
€ 34,500
€ 29,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 34,500
ⓘ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
3285 lb
Curb Weight
3353 lb
4277 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4365 lb
Weight Difference:
68 lb
2.03 %
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
5-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch 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
128 mph
Maximum Speed
139 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 1.8 TSI
▶ REPLAY
25.87 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.22 lb/hp
Mercedes CLC 160 BlueEFFICIENCY
25.87 lb/hp
21.22 lb/hp
VW CC 1.8 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes CLC 160 BlueEFFICIENCY
VW CC 1.8 TSI
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
33 mpg
Mercedes CLC 160 BlueEFFICIENCY
31 mpg
33 mpg
VW CC 1.8 TSI
22 mpg
city
25 mpg
41 mpg
highway
42 mpg
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
514 mi
Range
604 mi
Mercedes CLC 160 BlueEFFICIENCY
514 mi
604 mi
VW CC 1.8 TSI
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).
136.5 kWh
Mercedes CLC 160 BlueEFFICIENCY
142.1 kWh
136.5 kWh
VW CC 1.8 TSI
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
286 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
269 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes CLC 160 BlueEFFICIENCY
VW CC 1.8 TSI
3
Doors
4
4
No. of Seats
4
992 lb
Maximum Payload
1012 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.1 cu ft
31.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
