The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes CLC 350 (08 - 11) vs. VW CC 2.0 TSI DSG (12 - 15)

€ 36,500
Mercedes CLC 350 (08 - 11) Mercedes CLC 350
€ 39,100
 VW CC 2.0 TSI DSG (12 - 15) VW CC 2.0 TSI
€ 36,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 39,100

ⓘ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 TSI.
Mercedes CLC 350
VW CC 2.0 TSI
55.5
Blueprint Mercedes CLC 350 (08 - 11)
68
81.8
55.8
Blueprint VW CC 2.0 TSI DSG (12 - 15)
73
82.3
68 in
Width
73 in
81.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82.3 in
55.5 in
Height
55.8 in
Blueprint Mercedes CLC 350 (08 - 11)
106.9
175.1
Blueprint VW CC 2.0 TSI DSG (12 - 15)
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 TSI
3417 lb
Curb Weight
3384 lb
4453 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4387 lb
Mercedes CLC 350 (08 - 11)
Weight Difference:
33 lb
0.97 %
VW CC 2.0 TSI DSG (12 - 15)

General

Mercedes CLC 350
VW CC 2.0 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
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Mercedes CLC 350
VW CC 2.0 TSI
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
*CCZ*
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3.5 L / 171 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
268 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
208 hp
at 5300 rpm
Mercedes CLC 350
268 hp
208 hp
VW CC 2.0 TSI
258 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
Max. Torque
207 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Mercedes CLC 350
258 lb‑ft
207 lb‑ft
VW CC 2.0 TSI

Performance

Mercedes CLC 350
VW CC 2.0 TSI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
149 mph
6.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

289 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes CLC 350

62 mph 62
mph

348 ft
0.000 sec

VW CC 2.0 TSI

▶ REPLAY
12.75 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.27 lb/hp
Mercedes CLC 350
12.75 lb/hp
16.27 lb/hp
VW CC 2.0 TSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes CLC 350
VW CC 2.0 TSI
Fuel Economy
25 mpg
combined
31 mpg
Mercedes CLC 350
25 mpg
31 mpg
VW CC 2.0 TSI
17 mpg
city
22 mpg
34 mpg
highway
40 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
406 mi
Range
565 mi
Mercedes CLC 350
406 mi
565 mi
VW CC 2.0 TSI
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).
145.8 kWh
Mercedes CLC 350
179.9 kWh
145.8 kWh
VW CC 2.0 TSI
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
365 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
288 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes CLC 350
VW CC 2.0 TSI
3
Doors
4
4
No. of Seats
4
1036 lb
Maximum Payload
1003 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.1 cu ft
31.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data