The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes CLC 180 Compressor Automatic (08 - 11) vs. VW Passat CC 1.8 TSI (08 - 11)
€ 30,900
€ 30,600
€ 30,900
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 13.8 inches shorter, 5 inches narrower and 0.5 inches lower than the VW Passat CC 1.8 TSI.
Mercedes CLC 180 Compressor
VW Passat CC 1.8 TSI
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 1.8 TSI
3296 lb
Curb Weight
3318 lb
4288 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4233 lb
Weight Difference:
22 lb
0.66 %
General
Mercedes CLC 180 Compressor
VW Passat CC 1.8 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 180 Compressor
VW Passat CC 1.8 TSI
Straight-four gasoline engine with compressor
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Mercedes-Benz M 271
Engine Series
M 271.946
Engine Code
*CDA*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
141 hp
at 5200 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 5000 rpm
Mercedes CLC 180 Compressor
141 hp
158 hp
VW Passat CC 1.8 TSI
162 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Mercedes CLC 180 Compressor
162 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Passat CC 1.8 TSI
Performance
Mercedes CLC 180 Compressor
VW Passat CC 1.8 TSI
134 mph
Maximum Speed
138 mph
9.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
453 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes CLC 180 Compressor
62 mph
62
mph
mph
390 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat CC 1.8 TSI
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23.38 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21 lb/hp
Mercedes CLC 180 Compressor
23.38 lb/hp
21 lb/hp
VW Passat CC 1.8 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes CLC 180 Compressor
VW Passat CC 1.8 TSI
Fuel Economy
30 mpg
combined
31 mpg
Mercedes CLC 180 Compressor
30 mpg
31 mpg
VW Passat CC 1.8 TSI
21 mpg
city
23 mpg
40 mpg
highway
39 mpg
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
494 mi
Range
572 mi
Mercedes CLC 180 Compressor
494 mi
572 mi
VW Passat CC 1.8 TSI
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).
144 kWh
Mercedes CLC 180 Compressor
147.7 kWh
144 kWh
VW Passat CC 1.8 TSI
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4 / Euro 5
299 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
286 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes CLC 180 Compressor
VW Passat CC 1.8 TSI
3
Doors
4
4
No. of Seats
4
992 lb
Maximum Payload
915 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.1 cu ft
31.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
