The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes CLC 220 CDI (08 - 10) vs. VW Passat CC 2.0 TDI (08 - 10)

€ 32,400
Mercedes CLC 220 CDI (08 - 10) Mercedes CLC 220 CDI
€ 33,100
 VW Passat CC 2.0 TDI (08 - 10) VW Passat CC 2.0 TDI
€ 32,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 33,100

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The Mercedes CLC 220 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 2.0 TDI.
Mercedes CLC 220 CDI
VW Passat CC 2.0 TDI
55.3
Blueprint Mercedes CLC 220 CDI (08 - 10)
68
81.8
55.8
Blueprint VW Passat CC 2.0 TDI (08 - 10)
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 220 CDI (08 - 10)
106.9
175.1
Blueprint VW Passat CC 2.0 TDI (08 - 10)
106.7
188.9
175.1 in
Length
188.9 in
106.9 in
Wheelbase
106.7 in

Vehicle Weight

Mercedes CLC 220 CDI
VW Passat CC 2.0 TDI
3373 lb
Curb Weight
3413 lb
4376 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4343 lb
Mercedes CLC 220 CDI (08 - 10)
Weight Difference:
40 lb
1.17 %
VW Passat CC 2.0 TDI (08 - 10)

General

Mercedes CLC 220 CDI
VW Passat CC 2.0 TDI
CL203
Generation
3C/35
Coupe
Car Body Style
Coupe
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Mercedes CLC 220 CDI
VW Passat CC 2.0 TDI
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Mercedes-Benz OM 646
Engine Series
OM 646.963
Engine Code
*CFG*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2.1 L / 103 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
148 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
168 hp
at 4200 rpm
Mercedes CLC 220 CDI
148 hp
168 hp
VW Passat CC 2.0 TDI
251 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Mercedes CLC 220 CDI
251 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
VW Passat CC 2.0 TDI

Performance

Mercedes CLC 220 CDI
VW Passat CC 2.0 TDI
139 mph
Maximum Speed
141 mph
9.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

443 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes CLC 220 CDI

62 mph 62
mph

390 ft
0.000 sec

VW Passat CC 2.0 TDI

▶ REPLAY
22.79 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.32 lb/hp
Mercedes CLC 220 CDI
22.79 lb/hp
20.32 lb/hp
VW Passat CC 2.0 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes CLC 220 CDI
VW Passat CC 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
42 mpg
Mercedes CLC 220 CDI
41 mpg
42 mpg
VW Passat CC 2.0 TDI
31 mpg
city
32 mpg
51 mpg
highway
51 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
676 mi
Range
777 mi
Mercedes CLC 220 CDI
676 mi
777 mi
VW Passat CC 2.0 TDI
Environmental Impact
117.3 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).
115.2 kWh
Mercedes CLC 220 CDI
117.3 kWh
115.2 kWh
VW Passat CC 2.0 TDI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
243 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
235 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes CLC 220 CDI
VW Passat CC 2.0 TDI
3
Doors
4
4
No. of Seats
4
1003 lb
Maximum Payload
930 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.1 cu ft
31.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data