The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes CLC 350 (08 - 11) vs. VW CC 1.8 TSI BMT DSG (12 - 12)
€ 36,500
€ 34,500
€ 36,500
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 350 is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 13.9 inches shorter, 5 inches narrower and 0.3 inches lower than the VW CC 1.8 TSI BMT.
Mercedes CLC 350
VW CC 1.8 TSI BMT
55.5
68
81.8
55.8
73
82.3
68 in
Width
73 in
81.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82.3 in
55.5 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 350
VW CC 1.8 TSI BMT
3417 lb
Curb Weight
3353 lb
4453 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4365 lb
Weight Difference:
64 lb
1.87 %
General
Mercedes CLC 350
VW CC 1.8 TSI BMT
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
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Mercedes CLC 350
VW CC 1.8 TSI BMT
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Mercedes-Benz M 272
Engine Series
M 272.960
Engine Code
*CDA*
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3.5 L / 171 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
268 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 5000 rpm
Mercedes CLC 350
268 hp
158 hp
VW CC 1.8 TSI BMT
258 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Mercedes CLC 350
258 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW CC 1.8 TSI BMT
Performance
Mercedes CLC 350
VW CC 1.8 TSI BMT
155 mph
Maximum Speed
139 mph
6.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
289 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes CLC 350
62 mph
62
mph
mph
387 ft
0.000 sec
VW CC 1.8 TSI BMT
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12.75 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.22 lb/hp
Mercedes CLC 350
12.75 lb/hp
21.22 lb/hp
VW CC 1.8 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes CLC 350
VW CC 1.8 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
25 mpg
combined
38 mpg
Mercedes CLC 350
25 mpg
38 mpg
VW CC 1.8 TSI BMT
17 mpg
city
30 mpg
34 mpg
highway
44 mpg
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
406 mi
Range
702 mi
Mercedes CLC 350
406 mi
702 mi
VW CC 1.8 TSI BMT
Environmental Impact
179.9 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).
117.5 kWh
Mercedes CLC 350
179.9 kWh
117.5 kWh
VW CC 1.8 TSI BMT
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
365 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
269 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes CLC 350
VW CC 1.8 TSI BMT
3
Doors
4
4
No. of Seats
4
1036 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
