The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes CLC 200 CDI (08 - 10) vs. VW Passat CC 3.6 V6 4MOTION DSG (08 - 09)
€ 30,200
€ 40,800
€ 30,200
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 200 CDI 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 200 CDI
VW Passat CC 3.6 V6
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 200 CDI
VW Passat CC 3.6 V6
3318 lb
Curb Weight
3763 lb
4321 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4652 lb
Weight Difference:
445 lb
11.82 %
General
Mercedes CLC 200 CDI
VW Passat CC 3.6 V6
CL203
Generation
3C/35
Coupe
Car Body Style
Coupe
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Mercedes CLC 200 CDI
VW Passat CC 3.6 V6
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Mercedes-Benz OM 646
Engine Series
OM 646.962
Engine Code
*BWS*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2.1 L / 103 cu in
Displacement
3.6 L / 176 cu in
120 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
296 hp
at 6600 rpm
Mercedes CLC 200 CDI
120 hp
296 hp
VW Passat CC 3.6 V6
199 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
Mercedes CLC 200 CDI
199 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
VW Passat CC 3.6 V6
Performance
Mercedes CLC 200 CDI
VW Passat CC 3.6 V6
128 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
11.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
515 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes CLC 200 CDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
256 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat CC 3.6 V6
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27.65 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.71 lb/hp
Mercedes CLC 200 CDI
27.65 lb/hp
12.71 lb/hp
VW Passat CC 3.6 V6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes CLC 200 CDI
VW Passat CC 3.6 V6
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined
23 mpg
Mercedes CLC 200 CDI
42 mpg
23 mpg
VW Passat CC 3.6 V6
31 mpg
city
16 mpg
52 mpg
highway
32 mpg
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
688 mi
Range
431 mi
Mercedes CLC 200 CDI
688 mi
431 mi
VW Passat CC 3.6 V6
Environmental Impact
115.2 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).
191.4 kWh
Mercedes CLC 200 CDI
115.2 kWh
191.4 kWh
VW Passat CC 3.6 V6
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
237 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
389 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes CLC 200 CDI
VW Passat CC 3.6 V6
3
Doors
4
4
No. of Seats
4
1003 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
