The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes CLC 180 Compressor (08 - 11) vs. VW Passat CC 1.8 TSI (08 - 11)
€ 28,700

€ 30,600

€ 28,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,600
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Mercedes CLC 180 Compressor 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 180 Compressor
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 180 Compressor
VW Passat CC 1.8 TSI
1475 kg
Kerb Weight
1505 kg
1945 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1920 kg

Weight Difference:
30 kg
1.99 %

General
Mercedes CLC 180 Compressor
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

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mercedes CLC 180 Compressor
VW Passat CC 1.8 TSI
Straight-four petrol engine with compressor
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Mercedes-Benz M 271
Engine Series
M 271.946
Engine Code
*CDA*

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1796 CC
Engine Capacity
1798 CC
141 bhp
at 5200 rpm
Power
158 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Mercedes CLC 180 Compressor
141 bhp
158 bhp
VW Passat CC 1.8 TSI
220 NM
at 2500 rpm
Max. Torque
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Mercedes CLC 180 Compressor
220 NM
250 NM
VW Passat CC 1.8 TSI
Performance
Mercedes CLC 180 Compressor
VW Passat CC 1.8 TSI
137 mph
Maximum Speed
138 mph
9.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
135 m
0.000 sec

Mercedes CLC 180 Compressor
62 mph
62
mph
mph
119 m
0.000 sec

VW Passat CC 1.8 TSI
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10.46 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.53 kg/bhp
Mercedes CLC 180 Compressor
10.46 kg/bhp
9.53 kg/bhp
VW Passat CC 1.8 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes CLC 180 Compressor
VW Passat CC 1.8 TSI
Fuel Economy
38 mpg
combined
37 mpg
Mercedes CLC 180 Compressor
38 mpg
37 mpg
VW Passat CC 1.8 TSI
26 mpg
city
28 mpg
51 mpg
motorway
47 mpg
62 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
70 L
514 mi
Range
572 mi
Mercedes CLC 180 Compressor
514 mi
572 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).
144 kWh
Mercedes CLC 180 Compressor
142.1 kWh
144 kWh
VW Passat CC 1.8 TSI
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4 / Euro 5
177 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
178 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes CLC 180 Compressor
VW Passat CC 1.8 TSI
3
Doors
4
4
No. of Seats
4
470 kg
Maximum Payload
415 kg
310 L
Boot Capacity
532 L










1100 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data