The Comparative Analysis :

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

€ 30,900
Mercedes CLC 180 Compressor Automatic (08 - 11) Mercedes CLC 180 Compressor
€ 37,800
 VW Passat CC 2.0 TDI BMT 4MOTION DSG (10 - 11) VW Passat CC 2.0 TDI BMT
€ 30,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 37,800

ⓘ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 BMT.
Mercedes CLC 180 Compressor
VW Passat CC 2.0 TDI BMT
55.3
Blueprint Mercedes CLC 180 Compressor Automatic (08 - 11)
68
81.8
55.8
Blueprint VW Passat CC 2.0 TDI BMT 4MOTION 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 TDI BMT 4MOTION 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 TDI BMT
3296 lb
Curb Weight
3662 lb
4288 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4608 lb
Mercedes CLC 180 Compressor Automatic (08 - 11)
Weight Difference:
366 lb
9.99 %
VW Passat CC 2.0 TDI BMT 4MOTION DSG (10 - 11)

General

Mercedes CLC 180 Compressor
VW Passat 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 dual clutch transmission

Engine

Mercedes CLC 180 Compressor
VW Passat 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
*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 BMT
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 BMT

Performance

Mercedes CLC 180 Compressor
VW Passat CC 2.0 TDI BMT
134 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
9.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

453 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes CLC 180 Compressor

62 mph 62
mph

390 ft
0.000 sec

VW Passat CC 2.0 TDI BMT

▶ REPLAY
23.38 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.8 lb/hp
Mercedes CLC 180 Compressor
23.38 lb/hp
21.8 lb/hp
VW Passat CC 2.0 TDI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes CLC 180 Compressor
VW Passat CC 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
30 mpg
combined
40 mpg
Mercedes CLC 180 Compressor
30 mpg
40 mpg
VW Passat CC 2.0 TDI BMT
21 mpg
city
34 mpg
40 mpg
highway
45 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
494 mi
Range
737 mi
Mercedes CLC 180 Compressor
494 mi
737 mi
VW Passat 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).
121.3 kWh
Mercedes CLC 180 Compressor
147.7 kWh
121.3 kWh
VW Passat CC 2.0 TDI BMT
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
299 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
248 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

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