The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes CLC 180 Compressor Automatic (08 - 11) vs. VW Passat CC 3.6 V6 4MOTION DSG (08 - 09)

€ 30,900
Mercedes CLC 180 Compressor Automatic (08 - 11) Mercedes CLC 180 Compressor
€ 40,800
 VW Passat CC 3.6 V6 4MOTION DSG (08 - 09) VW Passat CC 3.6 V6
€ 30,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 40,800

ⓘ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 3.6 V6.
Mercedes CLC 180 Compressor
VW Passat CC 3.6 V6
55.3
Blueprint Mercedes CLC 180 Compressor Automatic (08 - 11)
68
81.8
55.8
Blueprint VW Passat CC 3.6 V6 4MOTION DSG (08 - 09)
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 3.6 V6 4MOTION DSG (08 - 09)
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 3.6 V6
3296 lb
Curb Weight
3763 lb
4288 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4652 lb
Mercedes CLC 180 Compressor Automatic (08 - 11)
Weight Difference:
467 lb
12.41 %
VW Passat CC 3.6 V6 4MOTION DSG (08 - 09)

General

Mercedes CLC 180 Compressor
VW Passat CC 3.6 V6
CL203
Generation
3C/35
Coupe
Car Body Style
Coupe
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
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 3.6 V6
Straight-four gasoline engine with com­pres­sor
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Mercedes-Benz M 271
Engine Series
M 271.946
Engine Code
*BWS*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
3.6 L / 176 cu in
141 hp
at 5200 rpm
Power
296 hp
at 6600 rpm
Mercedes CLC 180 Compressor
141 hp
296 hp
VW Passat CC 3.6 V6
162 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
Mercedes CLC 180 Compressor
162 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
VW Passat CC 3.6 V6

Performance

Mercedes CLC 180 Compressor
VW Passat CC 3.6 V6
134 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
9.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

453 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes CLC 180 Compressor

62 mph 62
mph

256 ft
0.000 sec

VW Passat CC 3.6 V6

▶ REPLAY
23.38 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.71 lb/hp
Mercedes CLC 180 Compressor
23.38 lb/hp
12.71 lb/hp
VW Passat CC 3.6 V6

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes CLC 180 Compressor
VW Passat CC 3.6 V6
Fuel Economy
30 mpg
combined
23 mpg
Mercedes CLC 180 Compressor
30 mpg
23 mpg
VW Passat CC 3.6 V6
21 mpg
city
16 mpg
40 mpg
highway
32 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
494 mi
Range
431 mi
Mercedes CLC 180 Compressor
494 mi
431 mi
VW Passat CC 3.6 V6
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).
191.4 kWh
Mercedes CLC 180 Compressor
147.7 kWh
191.4 kWh
VW Passat CC 3.6 V6
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
299 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
389 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes CLC 180 Compressor
VW Passat CC 3.6 V6
3
Doors
4
4
No. of Seats
4
992 lb
Maximum Payload
888 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.1 cu ft
31.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data