The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes CLC 160 BlueEFFICIENCY Automatic (09 - 11) vs. VW Passat CC 1.8 TSI DSG (08 - 11)
€ 29,100

€ 32,700

€ 29,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,700
ⓘ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 35.1 cm shorter, 12.7 cm narrower and 1.2 cm lower than the VW Passat CC 1.8 TSI.
Mercedes CLC 160 BlueEFFICIENCY
VW Passat CC 1.8 TSI
1405
1728
2078
1417
1855
2090
1728 mm
Width
1855 mm
2078 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2090 mm
1405 mm
Height
1417 mm
2715
4448
2711
4799
4448 mm
Length
4799 mm
2715 mm
Wheelbase
2711 mm
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes CLC 160 BlueEFFICIENCY
VW Passat CC 1.8 TSI
1490 kg
Kerb Weight
1513 kg
1940 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1940 kg

Weight Difference:
23 kg
1.52 %

General
Mercedes CLC 160 BlueEFFICIENCY
VW Passat CC 1.8 TSI
CL203
Generation
3C/35
Coupe
Car Body Style
Coupe
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)

Rear-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

5-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Mercedes CLC 160 BlueEFFICIENCY
VW Passat CC 1.8 TSI
Straight-four petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Mercedes-Benz M 271
Engine Series
M 271.911
Engine Code
*CDA*

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1597 CC
Engine Capacity
1798 CC
127 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Power
158 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Mercedes CLC 160 BlueEFFICIENCY
127 bhp
158 bhp
VW Passat CC 1.8 TSI
220 NM
at 2500 rpm
Max. Torque
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Mercedes CLC 160 BlueEFFICIENCY
220 NM
250 NM
VW Passat CC 1.8 TSI
Performance
Mercedes CLC 160 BlueEFFICIENCY
VW Passat CC 1.8 TSI
128 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
11.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
160 m
0.000 sec

Mercedes CLC 160 BlueEFFICIENCY
62 mph
62
mph
mph
118 m
0.000 sec

VW Passat CC 1.8 TSI
▶ REPLAY
11.73 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.58 kg/bhp
Mercedes CLC 160 BlueEFFICIENCY
11.73 kg/bhp
9.58 kg/bhp
VW Passat CC 1.8 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes CLC 160 BlueEFFICIENCY
VW Passat CC 1.8 TSI
Fuel Economy
38 mpg
combined
39 mpg
Mercedes CLC 160 BlueEFFICIENCY
38 mpg
39 mpg
VW Passat CC 1.8 TSI
27 mpg
city
29 mpg
49 mpg
motorway
48 mpg
62 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
70 L
514 mi
Range
596 mi
Mercedes CLC 160 BlueEFFICIENCY
514 mi
596 mi
VW Passat 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).
138.2 kWh
Mercedes CLC 160 BlueEFFICIENCY
142.1 kWh
138.2 kWh
VW Passat CC 1.8 TSI
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4 / Euro 5
178 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
172 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes CLC 160 BlueEFFICIENCY
VW Passat CC 1.8 TSI
3
Doors
4
4
No. of Seats
4
450 kg
Maximum Payload
427 kg
310 L
Boot Capacity
532 L










1100 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data