The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes CLC 220 CDI Automatic (08 - 10) vs. VW Passat CC 2.0 TDI 4MOTION DSG (09 - 10)
€ 34,500

€ 37,100

€ 34,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 37,100
ⓘ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
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 220 CDI
VW Passat CC 2.0 TDI
3417 lb
Curb Weight
3587 lb
4376 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4608 lb

Weight Difference:
170 lb
4.74 %

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
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)

5-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch 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
136 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
9.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
430 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes CLC 220 CDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
390 ft
0.000 sec

VW Passat CC 2.0 TDI
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23.09 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.35 lb/hp
Mercedes CLC 220 CDI
23.09 lb/hp
21.35 lb/hp
VW Passat CC 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes CLC 220 CDI
VW Passat CC 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
37 mpg
Mercedes CLC 220 CDI
37 mpg
37 mpg
VW Passat CC 2.0 TDI
27 mpg
city
29 mpg
47 mpg
highway
43 mpg
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
602 mi
Range
680 mi
Mercedes CLC 220 CDI
602 mi
680 mi
VW Passat CC 2.0 TDI
Environmental Impact
131.6 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).
131.6 kWh
Mercedes CLC 220 CDI
131.6 kWh
131.6 kWh
VW Passat CC 2.0 TDI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
269 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
270 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes CLC 220 CDI
VW Passat CC 2.0 TDI
3
Doors
4
4
No. of Seats
4
959 lb
Maximum Payload
1021 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.1 cu ft










31.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data