The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes CLC 180 Compressor (08 - 11) vs. VW Passat CC 2.0 TDI 4MOTION DSG (09 - 10)

€ 28,700
Mercedes CLC 180 Compressor (08 - 11) Mercedes CLC 180 Compressor
€ 37,100
 VW Passat CC 2.0 TDI 4MOTION DSG (09 - 10) VW Passat CC 2.0 TDI
€ 28,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 37,100

ⓘ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
Blueprint Mercedes CLC 180 Compressor (08 - 11)
68
81.8
55.8
Blueprint VW Passat CC 2.0 TDI 4MOTION DSG (09 - 10)
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 180 Compressor (08 - 11)
106.9
175.1
Blueprint VW Passat CC 2.0 TDI 4MOTION DSG (09 - 10)
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
3587 lb
4288 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4608 lb
Mercedes CLC 180 Compressor (08 - 11)
Weight Difference:
335 lb
9.34 %
VW Passat CC 2.0 TDI 4MOTION DSG (09 - 10)

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
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch 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
137 mph
9.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

443 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes CLC 180 Compressor

62 mph 62
mph

390 ft
0.000 sec

VW Passat CC 2.0 TDI

▶ REPLAY
23.06 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.35 lb/hp
Mercedes CLC 180 Compressor
23.06 lb/hp
21.35 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
37 mpg
Mercedes CLC 180 Compressor
31 mpg
37 mpg
VW Passat CC 2.0 TDI
22 mpg
city
29 mpg
43 mpg
highway
43 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
514 mi
Range
680 mi
Mercedes CLC 180 Compressor
514 mi
680 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).
131.6 kWh
Mercedes CLC 180 Compressor
142.1 kWh
131.6 kWh
VW Passat CC 2.0 TDI
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
285 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
270 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
1021 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.1 cu ft
31.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data