The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes CLC 230 (08 - 11) vs. VW Passat CC 3.6 V6 4MOTION DSG (08 - 09)
€ 32,900
€ 40,800
€ 32,900
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 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 3.6 V6.
Mercedes CLC 230
VW Passat CC 3.6 V6
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 3.6 V6
3362 lb
Curb Weight
3763 lb
4398 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4652 lb
Weight Difference:
401 lb
10.66 %
General
Mercedes CLC 230
VW Passat CC 3.6 V6
CL203
Generation
3C/35
Coupe
Car Body Style
Coupe
Mid-Grade Unleaded
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 230
VW Passat CC 3.6 V6
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Mercedes-Benz M 272
Engine Series
M 272.920
Engine Code
*BWS*
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
2.5 L / 122 cu in
Displacement
3.6 L / 176 cu in
201 hp
at 6100 rpm
Power
296 hp
at 6600 rpm
Mercedes CLC 230
201 hp
296 hp
VW Passat CC 3.6 V6
181 lb‑ft
at 2900 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
Mercedes CLC 230
181 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
VW Passat CC 3.6 V6
Performance
Mercedes CLC 230
VW Passat 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
384 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes CLC 230
62 mph
62
mph
mph
256 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat CC 3.6 V6
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16.73 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.71 lb/hp
Mercedes CLC 230
16.73 lb/hp
12.71 lb/hp
VW Passat CC 3.6 V6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes CLC 230
VW Passat CC 3.6 V6
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
23 mpg
Mercedes CLC 230
26 mpg
23 mpg
VW Passat CC 3.6 V6
18 mpg
city
16 mpg
35 mpg
highway
32 mpg
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
419 mi
Range
431 mi
Mercedes CLC 230
419 mi
431 mi
VW Passat 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).
191.4 kWh
Mercedes CLC 230
174.3 kWh
191.4 kWh
VW Passat CC 3.6 V6
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
351 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
389 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes CLC 230
VW Passat CC 3.6 V6
3
Doors
4
4
No. of Seats
4
1036 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
