The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes CLC 200 CDI Automatic (08 - 10) vs. VW Passat CC 1.8 TSI (08 - 11)
€ 32,300
€ 30,600
€ 32,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,600
ⓘ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 1.8 TSI.
Mercedes CLC 200 CDI
VW Passat CC 1.8 TSI
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 1.8 TSI
3362 lb
Curb Weight
3318 lb
4321 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4233 lb
Weight Difference:
44 lb
1.31 %
General
Mercedes CLC 200 CDI
VW Passat CC 1.8 TSI
CL203
Generation
3C/35
Coupe
Car Body Style
Coupe
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mercedes CLC 200 CDI
VW Passat CC 1.8 TSI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Mercedes-Benz OM 646
Engine Series
OM 646.962
Engine Code
*CDA*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2.1 L / 103 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
120 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 5000 rpm
Mercedes CLC 200 CDI
120 hp
158 hp
VW Passat CC 1.8 TSI
199 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Mercedes CLC 200 CDI
199 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Passat CC 1.8 TSI
Performance
Mercedes CLC 200 CDI
VW Passat CC 1.8 TSI
127 mph
Maximum Speed
138 mph
11.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
505 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes CLC 200 CDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
390 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat CC 1.8 TSI
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28.02 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21 lb/hp
Mercedes CLC 200 CDI
28.02 lb/hp
21 lb/hp
VW Passat CC 1.8 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes CLC 200 CDI
VW Passat CC 1.8 TSI
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
31 mpg
Mercedes CLC 200 CDI
36 mpg
31 mpg
VW Passat CC 1.8 TSI
27 mpg
city
23 mpg
45 mpg
highway
39 mpg
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
583 mi
Range
572 mi
Mercedes CLC 200 CDI
583 mi
572 mi
VW Passat CC 1.8 TSI
Environmental Impact
135.8 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).
144 kWh
Mercedes CLC 200 CDI
135.8 kWh
144 kWh
VW Passat CC 1.8 TSI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4 / Euro 5
272 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
286 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes CLC 200 CDI
VW Passat CC 1.8 TSI
3
Doors
4
4
No. of Seats
4
959 lb
Maximum Payload
915 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.1 cu ft
31.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
