The Comparative Analysis :

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

€ 30,900
Mercedes CLC 180 Compressor Automatic (08 - 11) Mercedes CLC 180 Compressor
€ 35,600
 VW Passat CC 2.0 TSI DSG (10 - 11) VW Passat CC 2.0 TSI
€ 30,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 35,600

ⓘ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 2.0 TSI.
Mercedes CLC 180 Compressor
VW Passat CC 2.0 TSI
55.3
Blueprint Mercedes CLC 180 Compressor Automatic (08 - 11)
68
81.8
55.8
Blueprint VW Passat CC 2.0 TSI 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 TSI 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 TSI
3296 lb
Curb Weight
3384 lb
4288 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4387 lb
Mercedes CLC 180 Compressor Automatic (08 - 11)
Weight Difference:
88 lb
2.6 %
VW Passat CC 2.0 TSI DSG (10 - 11)

General

Mercedes CLC 180 Compressor
VW Passat CC 2.0 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 dual clutch transmission

Engine

Mercedes CLC 180 Compressor
VW Passat CC 2.0 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
*CCZ*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
141 hp
at 5200 rpm
Power
208 hp
at 5300 rpm
Mercedes CLC 180 Compressor
141 hp
208 hp
VW Passat CC 2.0 TSI
162 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Max. Torque
207 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Mercedes CLC 180 Compressor
162 lb‑ft
207 lb‑ft
VW Passat CC 2.0 TSI

Performance

Mercedes CLC 180 Compressor
VW Passat CC 2.0 TSI
134 mph
Maximum Speed
148 mph
9.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

453 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes CLC 180 Compressor

62 mph 62
mph

348 ft
0.000 sec

VW Passat CC 2.0 TSI

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes CLC 180 Compressor
VW Passat CC 2.0 TSI
Fuel Economy
30 mpg
combined
30 mpg
Mercedes CLC 180 Compressor
30 mpg
30 mpg
VW Passat CC 2.0 TSI
21 mpg
city
21 mpg
40 mpg
highway
39 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
494 mi
Range
557 mi
Mercedes CLC 180 Compressor
494 mi
557 mi
VW Passat CC 2.0 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).
147.7 kWh
Mercedes CLC 180 Compressor
147.7 kWh
147.7 kWh
VW Passat CC 2.0 TSI
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
299 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
293 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes CLC 180 Compressor
VW Passat CC 2.0 TSI
3
Doors
4
4
No. of Seats
4
992 lb
Maximum Payload
1003 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.1 cu ft
31.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data