The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes CLC 160 BlueEFFICIENCY Automatic (09 - 11) vs. VW Passat CC 2.0 BlueTDI DSG (09 - 10)
€ 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 13.8 inches shorter, 5 inches narrower and 0.5 inches lower than the VW Passat CC 2.0 BlueTDI.
Mercedes CLC 160 BlueEFFICIENCY
VW Passat CC 2.0 BlueTDI
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 BlueTDI
3285 lb
Curb Weight
3516 lb
4277 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4475 lb
Weight Difference:
231 lb
6.57 %
General
Mercedes CLC 160 BlueEFFICIENCY
VW Passat CC 2.0 BlueTDI
CL203
Generation
3C/35
Coupe
Car Body Style
Coupe
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Mercedes CLC 160 BlueEFFICIENCY
VW Passat CC 2.0 BlueTDI
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
*CBA*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
127 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
141 hp
at 4200 rpm
Mercedes CLC 160 BlueEFFICIENCY
127 hp
141 hp
VW Passat CC 2.0 BlueTDI
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 BlueTDI
Performance
Mercedes CLC 160 BlueEFFICIENCY
VW Passat CC 2.0 BlueTDI
128 mph
Maximum Speed
131 mph
11.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
525 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes CLC 160 BlueEFFICIENCY
62 mph
62
mph
mph
453 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat CC 2.0 BlueTDI
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25.87 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.94 lb/hp
Mercedes CLC 160 BlueEFFICIENCY
25.87 lb/hp
24.94 lb/hp
VW Passat CC 2.0 BlueTDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes CLC 160 BlueEFFICIENCY
VW Passat CC 2.0 BlueTDI
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
40 mpg
Mercedes CLC 160 BlueEFFICIENCY
31 mpg
40 mpg
VW Passat CC 2.0 BlueTDI
22 mpg
city
31 mpg
41 mpg
highway
48 mpg
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
514 mi
Range
737 mi
Mercedes CLC 160 BlueEFFICIENCY
514 mi
737 mi
VW Passat CC 2.0 BlueTDI
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).
121.3 kWh
Mercedes CLC 160 BlueEFFICIENCY
142.1 kWh
121.3 kWh
VW Passat CC 2.0 BlueTDI
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
286 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
249 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes CLC 160 BlueEFFICIENCY
VW Passat CC 2.0 BlueTDI
3
Doors
4
4
No. of Seats
4
992 lb
Maximum Payload
959 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.1 cu ft
31.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
