The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes CLC 180 Compressor (08 - 11) vs. VW Passat CC 2.0 TDI (08 - 10)
€ 28,700
€ 33,100
€ 28,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 33,100
ⓘ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 13.8 inches shorter, 5 inches narrower and 0.5 inches lower than the VW Passat CC 2.0 TDI.
Mercedes CLC 180 Compressor
VW Passat CC 2.0 TDI
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 180 Compressor
VW Passat CC 2.0 TDI
3252 lb
Curb Weight
3413 lb
4288 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4343 lb
Weight Difference:
161 lb
4.72 %
General
Mercedes CLC 180 Compressor
VW Passat CC 2.0 TDI
CL203
Generation
3C/35
Coupe
Car Body Style
Coupe
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mercedes CLC 180 Compressor
VW Passat CC 2.0 TDI
Straight-four gasoline engine with compressor
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Mercedes-Benz M 271
Engine Series
M 271.946
Engine Code
*CFG*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
141 hp
at 5200 rpm
Power
168 hp
at 4200 rpm
Mercedes CLC 180 Compressor
141 hp
168 hp
VW Passat CC 2.0 TDI
162 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Mercedes CLC 180 Compressor
162 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
VW Passat CC 2.0 TDI
Performance
Mercedes CLC 180 Compressor
VW Passat CC 2.0 TDI
137 mph
Maximum Speed
141 mph
9.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
443 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes CLC 180 Compressor
62 mph
62
mph
mph
390 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat CC 2.0 TDI
▶ REPLAY
23.06 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.32 lb/hp
Mercedes CLC 180 Compressor
23.06 lb/hp
20.32 lb/hp
VW Passat CC 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes CLC 180 Compressor
VW Passat CC 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
42 mpg
Mercedes CLC 180 Compressor
31 mpg
42 mpg
VW Passat CC 2.0 TDI
22 mpg
city
32 mpg
43 mpg
highway
51 mpg
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
514 mi
Range
777 mi
Mercedes CLC 180 Compressor
514 mi
777 mi
VW Passat CC 2.0 TDI
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).
115.2 kWh
Mercedes CLC 180 Compressor
142.1 kWh
115.2 kWh
VW Passat CC 2.0 TDI
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
285 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
235 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes CLC 180 Compressor
VW Passat CC 2.0 TDI
3
Doors
4
4
No. of Seats
4
1036 lb
Maximum Payload
930 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.1 cu ft
31.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
