The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes CLC 350 (08 - 11) vs. VW CC 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (12 - 12)
€ 36,500

€ 37,800

€ 36,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 37,800
ⓘ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 2.0 TDI BMT.
Mercedes CLC 350
VW CC 2.0 TDI 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 2.0 TDI BMT
3417 lb
Curb Weight
3486 lb
4453 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4343 lb

Weight Difference:
68 lb
1.95 %

General
Mercedes CLC 350
VW CC 2.0 TDI BMT
CL203
Generation
3C/35
Coupe
Car Body Style
Coupe
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Mercedes CLC 350
VW CC 2.0 TDI BMT
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Mercedes-Benz M 272
Engine Series
M 272.960
Engine Code
*CFG*

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3.5 L / 171 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
268 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
168 hp
at 4200 rpm
Mercedes CLC 350
268 hp
168 hp
VW CC 2.0 TDI BMT
258 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Mercedes CLC 350
258 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
VW CC 2.0 TDI BMT
Performance
Mercedes CLC 350
VW CC 2.0 TDI BMT
155 mph
Maximum Speed
139 mph
6.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
289 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes CLC 350
62 mph
62
mph
mph
390 ft
0.000 sec

VW CC 2.0 TDI BMT
▶ REPLAY
12.75 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.75 lb/hp
Mercedes CLC 350
12.75 lb/hp
20.75 lb/hp
VW CC 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes CLC 350
VW CC 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
25 mpg
combined
45 mpg
Mercedes CLC 350
25 mpg
45 mpg
VW CC 2.0 TDI BMT
17 mpg
city
38 mpg
34 mpg
highway
51 mpg
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
406 mi
Range
836 mi
Mercedes CLC 350
406 mi
836 mi
VW CC 2.0 TDI 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).
107 kWh
Mercedes CLC 350
179.9 kWh
107 kWh
VW CC 2.0 TDI BMT
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
365 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
220 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes CLC 350
VW CC 2.0 TDI BMT
3
Doors
4
4
No. of Seats
4
1036 lb
Maximum Payload
858 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.1 cu ft










31.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data