The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes CLC 230 7G-TRONIC (08 - 11) vs. VW Passat CC 3.6 V6 4MOTION DSG (09 - 11)
€ 35,200
€ 41,200
€ 35,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 41,200
ⓘ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
3406 lb
Curb Weight
3752 lb
4398 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4696 lb
Weight Difference:
346 lb
9.22 %
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)
7-speed automatic 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
145 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
390 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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16.95 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.68 lb/hp
Mercedes CLC 230
16.95 lb/hp
12.68 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
25 mpg
Mercedes CLC 230
26 mpg
25 mpg
VW Passat CC 3.6 V6
18 mpg
city
18 mpg
35 mpg
highway
32 mpg
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
423 mi
Range
458 mi
Mercedes CLC 230
423 mi
458 mi
VW Passat CC 3.6 V6
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).
179.9 kWh
Mercedes CLC 230
172.4 kWh
179.9 kWh
VW Passat CC 3.6 V6
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
349 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
352 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes CLC 230
VW Passat CC 3.6 V6
3
Doors
4
4
No. of Seats
4
992 lb
Maximum Payload
944 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.1 cu ft
31.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
