The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes CLC 350 7G-TRONIC (08 - 11) vs. VW Passat CC 2.0 TSI DSG (10 - 11)
€ 38,800
€ 35,600
€ 38,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 35,600
ⓘ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 TSI.
Mercedes CLC 350
VW Passat CC 2.0 TSI
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 TSI
3461 lb
Curb Weight
3384 lb
4453 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4387 lb
Weight Difference:
77 lb
2.22 %
General
Mercedes CLC 350
VW Passat 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
7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Mercedes CLC 350
VW Passat 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 Passat 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 Passat CC 2.0 TSI
Performance
Mercedes CLC 350
VW Passat CC 2.0 TSI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
148 mph
6.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
289 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes CLC 350
62 mph
62
mph
mph
348 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat CC 2.0 TSI
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12.91 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.27 lb/hp
Mercedes CLC 350
12.91 lb/hp
16.27 lb/hp
VW Passat CC 2.0 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes CLC 350
VW Passat CC 2.0 TSI
Fuel Economy
24 mpg
combined
30 mpg
Mercedes CLC 350
24 mpg
30 mpg
VW Passat CC 2.0 TSI
17 mpg
city
21 mpg
32 mpg
highway
39 mpg
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
397 mi
Range
557 mi
Mercedes CLC 350
397 mi
557 mi
VW Passat CC 2.0 TSI
Environmental Impact
183.8 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).
147.7 kWh
Mercedes CLC 350
183.8 kWh
147.7 kWh
VW Passat CC 2.0 TSI
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
373 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
293 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes CLC 350
VW Passat CC 2.0 TSI
3
Doors
4
4
No. of Seats
4
992 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
