The Comparative Analysis :
VW CC 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (12 - 15) vs. Mercedes CLC 350 (08 - 11)
€ 36,100
€ 36,500
€ 36,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 36,500
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The VW CC 1.4 TSI BMT is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 13.9 inches longer, 5 inches wider and 0.3 inches taller than the Mercedes CLC 350.
VW CC 1.4 TSI BMT
Mercedes CLC 350
55.8
73
82.3
55.5
68
81.8
73 in
Width
68 in
82.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.8 in
55.8 in
Height
55.5 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 BMT
Mercedes CLC 350
3375 lb
Curb Weight
3417 lb
4343 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4453 lb
Weight Difference:
42 lb
1.23 %
General
VW CC 1.4 TSI BMT
Mercedes CLC 350
3C/35
Generation
CL203
Coupe
Car Body Style
Coupe
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW CC 1.4 TSI BMT
Mercedes CLC 350
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 272.960
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
3.5 L / 171 cu in
158 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
268 hp
at 6000 rpm
VW CC 1.4 TSI BMT
158 hp
268 hp
Mercedes CLC 350
177 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
VW CC 1.4 TSI BMT
177 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Mercedes CLC 350
Performance
VW CC 1.4 TSI BMT
Mercedes CLC 350
138 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
387 ft
0.000 sec
VW CC 1.4 TSI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
289 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes CLC 350
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21.36 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.75 lb/hp
VW CC 1.4 TSI BMT
21.36 lb/hp
12.75 lb/hp
Mercedes CLC 350
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW CC 1.4 TSI BMT
Mercedes CLC 350
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
25 mpg
VW CC 1.4 TSI BMT
39 mpg
25 mpg
Mercedes CLC 350
31 mpg
city
17 mpg
46 mpg
highway
34 mpg
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.4 gal
713 mi
Range
406 mi
VW CC 1.4 TSI BMT
713 mi
406 mi
Mercedes CLC 350
Environmental Impact
115.6 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).
179.9 kWh
VW CC 1.4 TSI BMT
115.6 kWh
179.9 kWh
Mercedes CLC 350
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4 / Euro 5
225 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
365 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW CC 1.4 TSI BMT
Mercedes CLC 350
4
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
4
968 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
