The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes CLC 230 (08 - 11) vs. VW Passat CC 1.8 TSI (08 - 11)
€ 32,900
€ 30,600
€ 32,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,600
ⓘ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 13.8 inches shorter, 5 inches narrower and 0.5 inches lower than the VW Passat CC 1.8 TSI.
Mercedes CLC 230
VW Passat CC 1.8 TSI
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 230
VW Passat CC 1.8 TSI
3362 lb
Curb Weight
3318 lb
4398 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4233 lb
Weight Difference:
44 lb
1.31 %
General
Mercedes CLC 230
VW Passat CC 1.8 TSI
CL203
Generation
3C/35
Coupe
Car Body Style
Coupe
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mercedes CLC 230
VW Passat CC 1.8 TSI
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Mercedes-Benz M 272
Engine Series
M 272.920
Engine Code
*CDA*
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
2.5 L / 122 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
201 hp
at 6100 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 5000 rpm
Mercedes CLC 230
201 hp
158 hp
VW Passat CC 1.8 TSI
181 lb‑ft
at 2900 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Mercedes CLC 230
181 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Passat CC 1.8 TSI
Performance
Mercedes CLC 230
VW Passat CC 1.8 TSI
149 mph
Maximum Speed
138 mph
8.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
384 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes CLC 230
62 mph
62
mph
mph
390 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat CC 1.8 TSI
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16.73 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21 lb/hp
Mercedes CLC 230
16.73 lb/hp
21 lb/hp
VW Passat CC 1.8 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes CLC 230
VW Passat CC 1.8 TSI
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
31 mpg
Mercedes CLC 230
26 mpg
31 mpg
VW Passat CC 1.8 TSI
18 mpg
city
23 mpg
35 mpg
highway
39 mpg
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
419 mi
Range
572 mi
Mercedes CLC 230
419 mi
572 mi
VW Passat CC 1.8 TSI
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).
144 kWh
Mercedes CLC 230
174.3 kWh
144 kWh
VW Passat CC 1.8 TSI
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4 / Euro 5
351 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
286 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes CLC 230
VW Passat CC 1.8 TSI
3
Doors
4
4
No. of Seats
4
1036 lb
Maximum Payload
915 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.1 cu ft
31.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
