The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes CLC 350 (08 - 11) vs. VW Passat CC 2.0 TDI DSG (08 - 10)

€ 36,500
Mercedes CLC 350 (08 - 11) Mercedes CLC 350
€ 35,200
 VW Passat CC 2.0 TDI DSG (08 - 10) VW Passat CC 2.0 TDI
€ 36,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 35,200

ⓘ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 TDI.
Mercedes CLC 350
VW Passat CC 2.0 TDI
55.5
Blueprint Mercedes CLC 350 (08 - 11)
68
81.8
55.8
Blueprint VW Passat CC 2.0 TDI DSG (08 - 10)
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 Passat CC 2.0 TDI DSG (08 - 10)
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 TDI
3417 lb
Curb Weight
3452 lb
4453 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4387 lb
Mercedes CLC 350 (08 - 11)
Weight Difference:
35 lb
1.01 %
VW Passat CC 2.0 TDI DSG (08 - 10)

General

Mercedes CLC 350
VW Passat CC 2.0 TDI
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 Passat CC 2.0 TDI
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 Passat CC 2.0 TDI
258 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Mercedes CLC 350
258 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
VW Passat CC 2.0 TDI

Performance

Mercedes CLC 350
VW Passat CC 2.0 TDI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
139 mph
6.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

289 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes CLC 350

62 mph 62
mph

390 ft
0.000 sec

VW Passat CC 2.0 TDI

▶ REPLAY
12.75 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.55 lb/hp
Mercedes CLC 350
12.75 lb/hp
20.55 lb/hp
VW Passat CC 2.0 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes CLC 350
VW Passat CC 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
25 mpg
combined
39 mpg
Mercedes CLC 350
25 mpg
39 mpg
VW Passat CC 2.0 TDI
17 mpg
city
30 mpg
34 mpg
highway
46 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
406 mi
Range
713 mi
Mercedes CLC 350
406 mi
713 mi
VW Passat CC 2.0 TDI
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).
125.5 kWh
Mercedes CLC 350
179.9 kWh
125.5 kWh
VW Passat CC 2.0 TDI
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
365 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
256 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

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