The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes CLC 230 (08 - 11) vs. VW CC 3.6 V6 4MOTION DSG (12 - 15)
€ 32,900
€ 45,800
€ 32,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 45,800
ⓘ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 35.4 cm shorter, 12.7 cm narrower and 1.2 cm lower than the VW CC 3.6 V6.
Mercedes CLC 230
VW CC 3.6 V6
1405
1728
2078
1417
1855
2090
1728 mm
Width
1855 mm
2078 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2090 mm
1405 mm
Height
1417 mm
2715
4448
2711
4802
4448 mm
Length
4802 mm
2715 mm
Wheelbase
2711 mm
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes CLC 230
VW CC 3.6 V6
1525 kg
Kerb Weight
1704 kg
1995 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2130 kg
Weight Difference:
179 kg
10.5 %
General
Mercedes CLC 230
VW CC 3.6 V6
CL203
Generation
3C/35
Coupe
Car Body Style
Coupe
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)

Rear-wheel drive
Drive
Permanent all-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Mercedes CLC 230
VW CC 3.6 V6
V6 petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V6 petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Mercedes-Benz M 272
Engine Series
M 272.920
Engine Code
*BWS*

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
2496 CC
Engine Capacity
3597 CC
201 bhp
at 6100 rpm
Power
296 bhp
at 6600 rpm
Mercedes CLC 230
201 bhp
296 bhp
VW CC 3.6 V6
245 NM
at 2900 rpm
Max. Torque
350 NM
at 2400 rpm
Mercedes CLC 230
245 NM
350 NM
VW CC 3.6 V6
Performance
Mercedes CLC 230
VW CC 3.6 V6
149 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
117 m
0.000 sec
Mercedes CLC 230
62 mph
62
mph
mph
78 m
0.000 sec
VW CC 3.6 V6
▶ REPLAY
7.59 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
5.76 kg/bhp
Mercedes CLC 230
7.59 kg/bhp
5.76 kg/bhp
VW CC 3.6 V6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes CLC 230
VW CC 3.6 V6
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
31 mpg
Mercedes CLC 230
31 mpg
31 mpg
VW CC 3.6 V6
21 mpg
city
22 mpg
42 mpg
motorway
40 mpg
62 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
70 L
419 mi
Range
473 mi
Mercedes CLC 230
419 mi
473 mi
VW CC 3.6 V6
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).
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).
174.3 kWh
Mercedes CLC 230
174.3 kWh
174.3 kWh
VW CC 3.6 V6
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
218 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
213 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes CLC 230
VW CC 3.6 V6
3
Doors
4
4
No. of Seats
4
470 kg
Maximum Payload
426 kg
310 L
Boot Capacity
532 L










1100 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
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