The Comparative Analysis :
VW CC 1.8 TSI DSG (12 - 12) vs. Mercedes CLC 220 CDI (08 - 10)
€ 34,500
€ 32,400
€ 34,500
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 VW CC 1.8 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 220 CDI.
VW CC 1.8 TSI
Mercedes CLC 220 CDI
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 1.8 TSI
Mercedes CLC 220 CDI
3353 lb
Curb Weight
3373 lb
4365 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4376 lb
Weight Difference:
20 lb
0.59 %
General
VW CC 1.8 TSI
Mercedes CLC 220 CDI
3C/35
Generation
CL203
Coupe
Car Body Style
Coupe
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW CC 1.8 TSI
Mercedes CLC 220 CDI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 646
*CDA*
Engine Code
OM 646.963
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
2.1 L / 103 cu in
158 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 4200 rpm
VW CC 1.8 TSI
158 hp
148 hp
Mercedes CLC 220 CDI
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
251 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
VW CC 1.8 TSI
184 lb‑ft
251 lb‑ft
Mercedes CLC 220 CDI
Performance
VW CC 1.8 TSI
Mercedes CLC 220 CDI
139 mph
Maximum Speed
139 mph
8.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
387 ft
0.000 sec
VW CC 1.8 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
443 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes CLC 220 CDI
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21.22 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.79 lb/hp
VW CC 1.8 TSI
21.22 lb/hp
22.79 lb/hp
Mercedes CLC 220 CDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW CC 1.8 TSI
Mercedes CLC 220 CDI
Fuel Economy
33 mpg
combined
41 mpg
VW CC 1.8 TSI
33 mpg
41 mpg
Mercedes CLC 220 CDI
25 mpg
city
31 mpg
42 mpg
highway
51 mpg
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.4 gal
604 mi
Range
676 mi
VW CC 1.8 TSI
604 mi
676 mi
Mercedes CLC 220 CDI
Environmental Impact
136.5 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).
117.3 kWh
VW CC 1.8 TSI
136.5 kWh
117.3 kWh
Mercedes CLC 220 CDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
269 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
243 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW CC 1.8 TSI
Mercedes CLC 220 CDI
4
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
4
1012 lb
Maximum Payload
1003 lb
15.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
31.1 cu ft
