The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes CLC 160 BlueEFFICIENCY Automatic (09 - 11) vs. VW Passat CC 2.0 TSI (10 - 11)

€ 29,100
Mercedes CLC 160 BlueEFFICIENCY Automatic (09 - 11) Mercedes CLC 160 BlueEFFICIENCY
€ 33,500
 VW Passat CC 2.0 TSI (10 - 11) VW Passat CC 2.0 TSI
€ 29,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 33,500

ⓘ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 TSI.
Mercedes CLC 160 BlueEFFICIENCY
VW Passat CC 2.0 TSI
55.3
Blueprint Mercedes CLC 160 BlueEFFICIENCY Automatic (09 - 11)
68
81.8
55.8
Blueprint VW Passat CC 2.0 TSI (10 - 11)
73
82.3
68 in
Width
73 in
81.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82.3 in
55.3 in
Height
55.8 in
Blueprint Mercedes CLC 160 BlueEFFICIENCY Automatic (09 - 11)
106.9
175.1
Blueprint VW Passat CC 2.0 TSI (10 - 11)
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 TSI
3285 lb
Curb Weight
3336 lb
4277 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4365 lb
Mercedes CLC 160 BlueEFFICIENCY Automatic (09 - 11)
Weight Difference:
51 lb
1.53 %
VW Passat CC 2.0 TSI (10 - 11)

General

Mercedes CLC 160 BlueEFFICIENCY
VW Passat CC 2.0 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
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Mercedes CLC 160 BlueEFFICIENCY
VW Passat CC 2.0 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
*CCZ*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
127 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
208 hp
at 5300 rpm
Mercedes CLC 160 BlueEFFICIENCY
127 hp
208 hp
VW Passat CC 2.0 TSI
162 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Max. Torque
207 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Mercedes CLC 160 BlueEFFICIENCY
162 lb‑ft
207 lb‑ft
VW Passat CC 2.0 TSI

Performance

Mercedes CLC 160 BlueEFFICIENCY
VW Passat CC 2.0 TSI
128 mph
Maximum Speed
149 mph
11.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

525 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes CLC 160 BlueEFFICIENCY

62 mph 62
mph

348 ft
0.000 sec

VW Passat CC 2.0 TSI

▶ REPLAY
25.87 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.04 lb/hp
Mercedes CLC 160 BlueEFFICIENCY
25.87 lb/hp
16.04 lb/hp
VW Passat CC 2.0 TSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes CLC 160 BlueEFFICIENCY
VW Passat CC 2.0 TSI
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
32 mpg
Mercedes CLC 160 BlueEFFICIENCY
31 mpg
32 mpg
VW Passat CC 2.0 TSI
22 mpg
city
23 mpg
41 mpg
highway
42 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
514 mi
Range
596 mi
Mercedes CLC 160 BlueEFFICIENCY
514 mi
596 mi
VW Passat CC 2.0 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).
138.2 kWh
Mercedes CLC 160 BlueEFFICIENCY
142.1 kWh
138.2 kWh
VW Passat CC 2.0 TSI
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
286 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
275 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes CLC 160 BlueEFFICIENCY
VW Passat CC 2.0 TSI
3
Doors
4
4
No. of Seats
4
992 lb
Maximum Payload
1030 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.1 cu ft
31.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data