The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes CLC 350 (08 - 11) vs. VW Passat CC 2.0 BlueTDI (09 - 10)
€ 36,500
€ 32,400
€ 36,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,400
ⓘ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 13.8 inches shorter, 5 inches narrower and 0.3 inches lower than the VW Passat CC 2.0 BlueTDI.
Mercedes CLC 350
VW Passat CC 2.0 BlueTDI
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
188.9
175.1 in
Length
188.9 in
106.9 in
Wheelbase
106.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes CLC 350
VW Passat CC 2.0 BlueTDI
3417 lb
Curb Weight
3450 lb
4453 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4431 lb
Weight Difference:
33 lb
0.96 %
General
Mercedes CLC 350
VW Passat CC 2.0 BlueTDI
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 manual transmission
Engine
Mercedes CLC 350
VW Passat CC 2.0 BlueTDI
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
*CBA*
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3.5 L / 171 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
268 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
141 hp
at 4200 rpm
Mercedes CLC 350
268 hp
141 hp
VW Passat CC 2.0 BlueTDI
258 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Mercedes CLC 350
258 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
VW Passat CC 2.0 BlueTDI
Performance
Mercedes CLC 350
VW Passat CC 2.0 BlueTDI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
133 mph
6.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
289 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes CLC 350
62 mph
62
mph
mph
453 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat CC 2.0 BlueTDI
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12.75 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.47 lb/hp
Mercedes CLC 350
12.75 lb/hp
24.47 lb/hp
VW Passat CC 2.0 BlueTDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes CLC 350
VW Passat CC 2.0 BlueTDI
Fuel Economy
25 mpg
combined
44 mpg
Mercedes CLC 350
25 mpg
44 mpg
VW Passat CC 2.0 BlueTDI
17 mpg
city
34 mpg
34 mpg
highway
53 mpg
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
406 mi
Range
821 mi
Mercedes CLC 350
406 mi
821 mi
VW Passat CC 2.0 BlueTDI
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).
109.1 kWh
Mercedes CLC 350
179.9 kWh
109.1 kWh
VW Passat CC 2.0 BlueTDI
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
365 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes CLC 350
VW Passat CC 2.0 BlueTDI
3
Doors
4
4
No. of Seats
4
1036 lb
Maximum Payload
981 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.1 cu ft
31.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
