The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes CLC 180 Compressor Automatic (08 - 11) vs. VW CC 2.0 TDI BMT 4MOTION (12 - 15)
€ 30,900

€ 36,500

€ 30,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 36,500
ⓘ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 13.9 inches shorter, 5 inches narrower and 0.5 inches lower than the VW CC 2.0 TDI BMT.
Mercedes CLC 180 Compressor
VW CC 2.0 TDI BMT
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
189.1
175.1 in
Length
189.1 in
106.9 in
Wheelbase
106.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes CLC 180 Compressor
VW CC 2.0 TDI BMT
3296 lb
Curb Weight
3616 lb
4288 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4542 lb

Weight Difference:
320 lb
8.85 %

General
Mercedes CLC 180 Compressor
VW CC 2.0 TDI BMT
CL203
Generation
3C/35
Coupe
Car Body Style
Coupe
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)

5-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mercedes CLC 180 Compressor
VW CC 2.0 TDI BMT
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
*CFF*

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
141 hp
at 5200 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
Mercedes CLC 180 Compressor
141 hp
138 hp
VW CC 2.0 TDI BMT
162 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Mercedes CLC 180 Compressor
162 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
VW CC 2.0 TDI BMT
Performance
Mercedes CLC 180 Compressor
VW CC 2.0 TDI BMT
134 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
9.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
453 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes CLC 180 Compressor
62 mph
62
mph
mph
453 ft
0.000 sec

VW CC 2.0 TDI BMT
▶ REPLAY
23.38 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.2 lb/hp
Mercedes CLC 180 Compressor
23.38 lb/hp
26.2 lb/hp
VW CC 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes CLC 180 Compressor
VW CC 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
30 mpg
combined
46 mpg
Mercedes CLC 180 Compressor
30 mpg
46 mpg
VW CC 2.0 TDI BMT
21 mpg
city
37 mpg
40 mpg
highway
53 mpg
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
494 mi
Range
853 mi
Mercedes CLC 180 Compressor
494 mi
853 mi
VW CC 2.0 TDI BMT
Environmental Impact
147.7 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).
104.9 kWh
Mercedes CLC 180 Compressor
147.7 kWh
104.9 kWh
VW CC 2.0 TDI BMT
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
299 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
217 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes CLC 180 Compressor
VW CC 2.0 TDI BMT
3
Doors
4
4
No. of Seats
4
992 lb
Maximum Payload
926 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.1 cu ft










31.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data