The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes CLC 230 7G-TRONIC (08 - 11) vs. VW CC 1.8 TSI DSG (12 - 12)
€ 35,200
€ 34,500
€ 35,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 34,500
ⓘ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 1.8 TSI.
Mercedes CLC 230
VW 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
189.1
175.1 in
Length
189.1 in
106.9 in
Wheelbase
106.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes CLC 230
VW CC 1.8 TSI
3406 lb
Curb Weight
3353 lb
4398 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4365 lb
Weight Difference:
53 lb
1.56 %
General
Mercedes CLC 230
VW 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
7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Mercedes CLC 230
VW 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 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 CC 1.8 TSI
Performance
Mercedes CLC 230
VW CC 1.8 TSI
145 mph
Maximum Speed
139 mph
8.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
390 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes CLC 230
62 mph
62
mph
mph
387 ft
0.000 sec
VW CC 1.8 TSI
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16.95 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.22 lb/hp
Mercedes CLC 230
16.95 lb/hp
21.22 lb/hp
VW CC 1.8 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes CLC 230
VW CC 1.8 TSI
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
33 mpg
Mercedes CLC 230
26 mpg
33 mpg
VW CC 1.8 TSI
18 mpg
city
25 mpg
35 mpg
highway
42 mpg
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
423 mi
Range
604 mi
Mercedes CLC 230
423 mi
604 mi
VW CC 1.8 TSI
Environmental Impact
172.4 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).
136.5 kWh
Mercedes CLC 230
172.4 kWh
136.5 kWh
VW CC 1.8 TSI
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
349 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
269 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes CLC 230
VW CC 1.8 TSI
3
Doors
4
4
No. of Seats
4
992 lb
Maximum Payload
1012 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.1 cu ft
31.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
