The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes CLC 180 Compressor Automatic (08 - 11) vs. VW Passat CC 2.0 BlueTDI DSG (10 - 11)

€ 30,900
Mercedes CLC 180 Compressor Automatic (08 - 11) Mercedes CLC 180 Compressor
€ 34,700
 VW Passat CC 2.0 BlueTDI DSG (10 - 11) VW Passat CC 2.0 BlueTDI
€ 30,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 34,700

ⓘ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 BlueTDI.
Mercedes CLC 180 Compressor
VW Passat CC 2.0 BlueTDI
55.3
Blueprint Mercedes CLC 180 Compressor Automatic (08 - 11)
68
81.8
55.8
Blueprint VW Passat CC 2.0 BlueTDI DSG (10 - 11)
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 Automatic (08 - 11)
106.9
175.1
Blueprint VW Passat CC 2.0 BlueTDI DSG (10 - 11)
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 BlueTDI
3296 lb
Curb Weight
3510 lb
4288 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4453 lb
Mercedes CLC 180 Compressor Automatic (08 - 11)
Weight Difference:
214 lb
6.1 %
VW Passat CC 2.0 BlueTDI DSG (10 - 11)

General

Mercedes CLC 180 Compressor
VW Passat CC 2.0 BlueTDI
CL203
Generation
3C/35
Coupe
Car Body Style
Coupe
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Mercedes CLC 180 Compressor
VW Passat CC 2.0 BlueTDI
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 Passat CC 2.0 BlueTDI
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 Passat CC 2.0 BlueTDI

Performance

Mercedes CLC 180 Compressor
VW Passat CC 2.0 BlueTDI
134 mph
Maximum Speed
132 mph
9.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

453 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes CLC 180 Compressor

62 mph 62
mph

453 ft
0.000 sec

VW Passat CC 2.0 BlueTDI

▶ REPLAY
23.38 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.43 lb/hp
Mercedes CLC 180 Compressor
23.38 lb/hp
25.43 lb/hp
VW Passat CC 2.0 BlueTDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes CLC 180 Compressor
VW Passat CC 2.0 BlueTDI
Fuel Economy
30 mpg
combined
44 mpg
Mercedes CLC 180 Compressor
30 mpg
44 mpg
VW Passat CC 2.0 BlueTDI
21 mpg
city
36 mpg
40 mpg
highway
49 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
494 mi
Range
805 mi
Mercedes CLC 180 Compressor
494 mi
805 mi
VW Passat CC 2.0 BlueTDI
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).
111 kWh
Mercedes CLC 180 Compressor
147.7 kWh
111 kWh
VW Passat CC 2.0 BlueTDI
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
299 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
229 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes CLC 180 Compressor
VW Passat CC 2.0 BlueTDI
3
Doors
4
4
No. of Seats
4
992 lb
Maximum Payload
944 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.1 cu ft
31.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data