The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes CLC 220 CDI (08 - 10) vs. VW Passat CC 3.6 V6 4MOTION DSG (08 - 09)

€ 32,400
Mercedes CLC 220 CDI (08 - 10) Mercedes CLC 220 CDI
€ 40,800
 VW Passat CC 3.6 V6 4MOTION DSG (08 - 09) VW Passat CC 3.6 V6
€ 32,400
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 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 3.6 V6.
Mercedes CLC 220 CDI
VW Passat CC 3.6 V6
55.3
Blueprint Mercedes CLC 220 CDI (08 - 10)
68
81.8
55.8
Blueprint VW Passat CC 3.6 V6 4MOTION DSG (08 - 09)
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 3.6 V6 4MOTION DSG (08 - 09)
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 3.6 V6
3373 lb
Curb Weight
3763 lb
4376 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4652 lb
Mercedes CLC 220 CDI (08 - 10)
Weight Difference:
390 lb
10.36 %
VW Passat CC 3.6 V6 4MOTION DSG (08 - 09)

General

Mercedes CLC 220 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 220 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 646.963
Engine Code
*BWS*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2.1 L / 103 cu in
Displacement
3.6 L / 176 cu in
148 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
296 hp
at 6600 rpm
Mercedes CLC 220 CDI
148 hp
296 hp
VW Passat CC 3.6 V6
251 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
Mercedes CLC 220 CDI
251 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
VW Passat CC 3.6 V6

Performance

Mercedes CLC 220 CDI
VW Passat CC 3.6 V6
139 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
9.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

443 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes CLC 220 CDI

62 mph 62
mph

256 ft
0.000 sec

VW Passat CC 3.6 V6

▶ REPLAY
22.79 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.71 lb/hp
Mercedes CLC 220 CDI
22.79 lb/hp
12.71 lb/hp
VW Passat CC 3.6 V6

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes CLC 220 CDI
VW Passat CC 3.6 V6
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
23 mpg
Mercedes CLC 220 CDI
41 mpg
23 mpg
VW Passat CC 3.6 V6
31 mpg
city
16 mpg
51 mpg
highway
32 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
676 mi
Range
431 mi
Mercedes CLC 220 CDI
676 mi
431 mi
VW Passat CC 3.6 V6
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).
191.4 kWh
Mercedes CLC 220 CDI
117.3 kWh
191.4 kWh
VW Passat CC 3.6 V6
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
243 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
389 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes CLC 220 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