The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes CLC 200 Compressor Automatic (08 - 11) vs. VW Passat CC 1.8 TSI DSG (08 - 11)

€ 32,300
Mercedes CLC 200 Compressor Automatic (08 - 11) Mercedes CLC 200 Compressor
€ 32,700
 VW Passat CC 1.8 TSI DSG (08 - 11) VW Passat CC 1.8 TSI
€ 32,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,700

ⓘ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 1.8 TSI.
Mercedes CLC 200 Compressor
VW Passat CC 1.8 TSI
55.3
Blueprint Mercedes CLC 200 Compressor Automatic (08 - 11)
68
81.8
55.8
Blueprint VW Passat CC 1.8 TSI DSG (08 - 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 200 Compressor Automatic (08 - 11)
106.9
175.1
Blueprint VW Passat CC 1.8 TSI DSG (08 - 11)
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 1.8 TSI
3307 lb
Curb Weight
3336 lb
4299 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4277 lb
Mercedes CLC 200 Compressor Automatic (08 - 11)
Weight Difference:
29 lb
0.87 %
VW Passat CC 1.8 TSI DSG (08 - 11)

General

Mercedes CLC 200 Compressor
VW Passat CC 1.8 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
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Mercedes CLC 200 Compressor
VW Passat CC 1.8 TSI
Straight-four gasoline engine with com­pres­sor
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Mercedes-Benz M 271
Engine Series
M 271.957
Engine Code
*CDA*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
181 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 5000 rpm
Mercedes CLC 200 Compressor
181 hp
158 hp
VW Passat CC 1.8 TSI
184 lb‑ft
at 2800 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Mercedes CLC 200 Compressor
184 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Passat CC 1.8 TSI

Performance

Mercedes CLC 200 Compressor
VW Passat CC 1.8 TSI
144 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
8.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

397 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes CLC 200 Compressor

62 mph 62
mph

387 ft
0.000 sec

VW Passat CC 1.8 TSI

▶ REPLAY
18.27 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.11 lb/hp
Mercedes CLC 200 Compressor
18.27 lb/hp
21.11 lb/hp
VW Passat CC 1.8 TSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes CLC 200 Compressor
VW Passat CC 1.8 TSI
Fuel Economy
30 mpg
combined
32 mpg
Mercedes CLC 200 Compressor
30 mpg
32 mpg
VW Passat CC 1.8 TSI
21 mpg
city
25 mpg
39 mpg
highway
40 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
488 mi
Range
596 mi
Mercedes CLC 200 Compressor
488 mi
596 mi
VW Passat CC 1.8 TSI
Environmental Impact
149.7 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).
138.2 kWh
Mercedes CLC 200 Compressor
149.7 kWh
138.2 kWh
VW Passat CC 1.8 TSI
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4 / Euro 5
304 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
277 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes CLC 200 Compressor
VW Passat CC 1.8 TSI
3
Doors
4
4
No. of Seats
4
992 lb
Maximum Payload
941 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.1 cu ft
31.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data