The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes CLC 200 Compressor (08 - 11) vs. VW Passat CC 3.6 V6 4MOTION DSG (09 - 11)
€ 30,200
€ 41,200
€ 30,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 41,200
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Mercedes CLC 200 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 200 Compressor
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 Compressor
VW Passat CC 3.6 V6
3263 lb
Curb Weight
3752 lb
4299 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4696 lb
Weight Difference:
489 lb
13.03 %
General
Mercedes CLC 200 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)
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Mercedes CLC 200 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 271.957
Engine Code
*BWS*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
3.6 L / 176 cu in
181 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
296 hp
at 6600 rpm
Mercedes CLC 200 Compressor
181 hp
296 hp
VW Passat CC 3.6 V6
184 lb‑ft
at 2800 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
Mercedes CLC 200 Compressor
184 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
VW Passat CC 3.6 V6
Performance
Mercedes CLC 200 Compressor
VW Passat CC 3.6 V6
146 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
390 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes CLC 200 Compressor
62 mph
62
mph
mph
256 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat CC 3.6 V6
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18.03 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.68 lb/hp
Mercedes CLC 200 Compressor
18.03 lb/hp
12.68 lb/hp
VW Passat CC 3.6 V6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes CLC 200 Compressor
VW Passat CC 3.6 V6
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
25 mpg
Mercedes CLC 200 Compressor
31 mpg
25 mpg
VW Passat CC 3.6 V6
22 mpg
city
18 mpg
41 mpg
highway
32 mpg
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
507 mi
Range
458 mi
Mercedes CLC 200 Compressor
507 mi
458 mi
VW Passat CC 3.6 V6
Environmental Impact
144 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).
179.9 kWh
Mercedes CLC 200 Compressor
144 kWh
179.9 kWh
VW Passat CC 3.6 V6
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
290 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
352 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes CLC 200 Compressor
VW Passat CC 3.6 V6
3
Doors
4
4
No. of Seats
4
1036 lb
Maximum Payload
944 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.1 cu ft
31.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
