The Comparative Analysis :
VW CC 1.4 TSI (12 - 15) vs. Mercedes CLC 230 (08 - 11)
€ 33,700
€ 32,900
€ 33,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,900
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The VW CC 1.4 TSI is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 13.9 inches longer, 5 inches wider and 0.5 inches taller than the Mercedes CLC 230.
VW CC 1.4 TSI
Mercedes CLC 230
55.8
73
82.3
55.3
68
81.8
73 in
Width
68 in
82.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.8 in
55.8 in
Height
55.3 in
106.7
189.1
106.9
175.1
189.1 in
Length
175.1 in
106.7 in
Wheelbase
106.9 in
Vehicle Weight
VW CC 1.4 TSI
Mercedes CLC 230
3318 lb
Curb Weight
3362 lb
4299 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4398 lb
Weight Difference:
44 lb
1.31 %
General
VW CC 1.4 TSI
Mercedes CLC 230
3C/35
Generation
CL203
Coupe
Car Body Style
Coupe
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW CC 1.4 TSI
Mercedes CLC 230
Straight-four gasoline engine with gas turbine compressor
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 272
*CTH*
Engine Code
M 272.920
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
2.5 L / 122 cu in
158 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
201 hp
at 6100 rpm
VW CC 1.4 TSI
158 hp
201 hp
Mercedes CLC 230
177 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
181 lb‑ft
at 2900 rpm
VW CC 1.4 TSI
177 lb‑ft
181 lb‑ft
Mercedes CLC 230
Performance
VW CC 1.4 TSI
Mercedes CLC 230
138 mph
Maximum Speed
149 mph
8.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
387 ft
0.000 sec
VW CC 1.4 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
384 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes CLC 230
▶ REPLAY
21 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.73 lb/hp
VW CC 1.4 TSI
21 lb/hp
16.73 lb/hp
Mercedes CLC 230
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW CC 1.4 TSI
Mercedes CLC 230
Fuel Economy
38 mpg
combined
26 mpg
VW CC 1.4 TSI
38 mpg
26 mpg
Mercedes CLC 230
29 mpg
city
18 mpg
46 mpg
highway
35 mpg
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.4 gal
702 mi
Range
419 mi
VW CC 1.4 TSI
702 mi
419 mi
Mercedes CLC 230
Environmental Impact
117.5 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
VW CC 1.4 TSI
117.5 kWh
174.3 kWh
Mercedes CLC 230
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4 / Euro 5
232 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
351 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW CC 1.4 TSI
Mercedes CLC 230
4
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
4
981 lb
Maximum Payload
1036 lb
15.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
31.1 cu ft
