The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes CLC 350 (08 - 11) vs. VW CC 3.6 V6 4MOTION DSG (12 - 15)
€ 36,500
€ 45,800
€ 36,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 45,800
ⓘ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 3.6 V6.
Mercedes CLC 350
VW CC 3.6 V6
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 3.6 V6
3417 lb
Curb Weight
3757 lb
4453 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4696 lb
Weight Difference:
340 lb
9.05 %
General
Mercedes CLC 350
VW 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)
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Mercedes CLC 350
VW 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 272.960
Engine Code
*BWS*
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3.5 L / 171 cu in
Displacement
3.6 L / 176 cu in
268 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
296 hp
at 6600 rpm
Mercedes CLC 350
268 hp
296 hp
VW CC 3.6 V6
258 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
Mercedes CLC 350
258 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
VW CC 3.6 V6
Performance
Mercedes CLC 350
VW CC 3.6 V6
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
289 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes CLC 350
62 mph
62
mph
mph
256 ft
0.000 sec
VW CC 3.6 V6
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12.75 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.69 lb/hp
Mercedes CLC 350
12.75 lb/hp
12.69 lb/hp
VW CC 3.6 V6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes CLC 350
VW CC 3.6 V6
Fuel Economy
25 mpg
combined
26 mpg
Mercedes CLC 350
25 mpg
26 mpg
VW CC 3.6 V6
17 mpg
city
19 mpg
34 mpg
highway
33 mpg
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
406 mi
Range
473 mi
Mercedes CLC 350
406 mi
473 mi
VW CC 3.6 V6
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).
174.3 kWh
Mercedes CLC 350
179.9 kWh
174.3 kWh
VW CC 3.6 V6
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
365 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
343 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes CLC 350
VW CC 3.6 V6
3
Doors
4
4
No. of Seats
4
1036 lb
Maximum Payload
939 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.1 cu ft
31.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
