The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes CLC 230 (08 - 11) vs. VW CC 2.0 TDI BMT (15 - 16)

€ 32,900
Mercedes CLC 230 (08 - 11) Mercedes CLC 230
€ 38,800
 VW CC 2.0 TDI BMT (15 - 16) VW CC 2.0 TDI BMT
€ 32,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 38,800

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

Vehicle Dimensions

The Mercedes CLC 230 is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 13.9 inches shorter, 5 inches narrower and 0.5 inches lower than the VW CC 2.0 TDI BMT.
Mercedes CLC 230
VW CC 2.0 TDI BMT
55.3
Blueprint Mercedes CLC 230 (08 - 11)
68
81.8
55.8
Blueprint VW CC 2.0 TDI BMT (15 - 16)
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 230 (08 - 11)
106.9
175.1
Blueprint VW CC 2.0 TDI BMT (15 - 16)
106.7
189.1
175.1 in
Length
189.1 in
106.9 in
Wheelbase
106.7 in

Vehicle Weight

Mercedes CLC 230
VW CC 2.0 TDI BMT
3362 lb
Curb Weight
3505 lb
4398 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4431 lb
Mercedes CLC 230 (08 - 11)
Weight Difference:
143 lb
4.08 %
VW CC 2.0 TDI BMT (15 - 16)

General

Mercedes CLC 230
VW CC 2.0 TDI BMT
CL203
Generation
3C/35
Coupe
Car Body Style
Coupe
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Mercedes CLC 230
VW CC 2.0 TDI BMT
V6 gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Mercedes-Benz M 272
Engine Series
M 272.920
Engine Code
*CUW*
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
2.5 L / 122 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
201 hp
at 6100 rpm
Power
181 hp
at 3500 rpm
Mercedes CLC 230
201 hp
181 hp
VW CC 2.0 TDI BMT
181 lb‑ft
at 2900 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Mercedes CLC 230
181 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
VW CC 2.0 TDI BMT

Performance

Mercedes CLC 230
VW CC 2.0 TDI BMT
149 mph
Maximum Speed
145 mph
8.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.1 sec
62 mph 62
mph

384 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes CLC 230

62 mph 62
mph

371 ft
0.000 sec

VW CC 2.0 TDI BMT

▶ REPLAY
16.73 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.36 lb/hp
Mercedes CLC 230
16.73 lb/hp
19.36 lb/hp
VW CC 2.0 TDI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes CLC 230
VW CC 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
48 mpg
Mercedes CLC 230
26 mpg
48 mpg
VW CC 2.0 TDI BMT
18 mpg
city
40 mpg
35 mpg
highway
55 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
419 mi
Range
888 mi
Mercedes CLC 230
419 mi
888 mi
VW CC 2.0 TDI BMT
Environmental Impact
174.3 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).
100.7 kWh
Mercedes CLC 230
174.3 kWh
100.7 kWh
VW CC 2.0 TDI BMT
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
351 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
204 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes CLC 230
VW CC 2.0 TDI BMT
3
Doors
4
4
No. of Seats
4
1036 lb
Maximum Payload
926 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.1 cu ft
31.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data