The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes CLC 160 BlueEFFICIENCY Automatic (09 - 11) vs. VW CC 3.6 V6 4MOTION DSG (12 - 15)
€ 29,100
€ 45,800
€ 29,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 45,800
ⓘ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 3.6 V6.
Mercedes CLC 160 BlueEFFICIENCY
VW CC 3.6 V6
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 3.6 V6
3285 lb
Curb Weight
3757 lb
4277 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4696 lb
Weight Difference:
472 lb
12.56 %
General
Mercedes CLC 160 BlueEFFICIENCY
VW CC 3.6 V6
CL203
Generation
3C/35
Coupe
Car Body Style
Coupe
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
5-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Mercedes CLC 160 BlueEFFICIENCY
VW CC 3.6 V6
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Mercedes-Benz M 271
Engine Series
M 271.911
Engine Code
*BWS*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
3.6 L / 176 cu in
127 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
296 hp
at 6600 rpm
Mercedes CLC 160 BlueEFFICIENCY
127 hp
296 hp
VW CC 3.6 V6
162 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
Mercedes CLC 160 BlueEFFICIENCY
162 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
VW CC 3.6 V6
Performance
Mercedes CLC 160 BlueEFFICIENCY
VW CC 3.6 V6
128 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
11.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
525 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes CLC 160 BlueEFFICIENCY
62 mph
62
mph
mph
256 ft
0.000 sec
VW CC 3.6 V6
▶ REPLAY
25.87 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.69 lb/hp
Mercedes CLC 160 BlueEFFICIENCY
25.87 lb/hp
12.69 lb/hp
VW CC 3.6 V6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes CLC 160 BlueEFFICIENCY
VW CC 3.6 V6
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
26 mpg
Mercedes CLC 160 BlueEFFICIENCY
31 mpg
26 mpg
VW CC 3.6 V6
22 mpg
city
19 mpg
41 mpg
highway
33 mpg
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
514 mi
Range
473 mi
Mercedes CLC 160 BlueEFFICIENCY
514 mi
473 mi
VW CC 3.6 V6
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).
174.3 kWh
Mercedes CLC 160 BlueEFFICIENCY
142.1 kWh
174.3 kWh
VW CC 3.6 V6
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
286 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
343 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes CLC 160 BlueEFFICIENCY
VW CC 3.6 V6
3
Doors
4
4
No. of Seats
4
992 lb
Maximum Payload
939 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.1 cu ft
31.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
