The Comparative Analysis :
VW CC 3.6 V6 4MOTION DSG (12 - 15) vs. Mercedes CLC 160 BlueEFFICIENCY Automatic (09 - 11)
€ 45,800
€ 29,100
€ 45,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,100
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The VW CC 3.6 V6 is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 13.9 inches longer, 5 inches wider and 0.5 inches taller than the Mercedes CLC 160 BlueEFFICIENCY.
VW CC 3.6 V6
Mercedes CLC 160 BlueEFFICIENCY
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 3.6 V6
Mercedes CLC 160 BlueEFFICIENCY
3757 lb
Curb Weight
3285 lb
4696 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4277 lb
Weight Difference:
472 lb
12.56 %
General
VW CC 3.6 V6
Mercedes CLC 160 BlueEFFICIENCY
3C/35
Generation
CL203
Coupe
Car Body Style
Coupe
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
5-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW CC 3.6 V6
Mercedes CLC 160 BlueEFFICIENCY
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 271
*BWS*
Engine Code
M 271.911
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3.6 L / 176 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
296 hp
at 6600 rpm
Power
127 hp
at 5000 rpm
VW CC 3.6 V6
296 hp
127 hp
Mercedes CLC 160 BlueEFFICIENCY
258 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
Max. Torque
162 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
VW CC 3.6 V6
258 lb‑ft
162 lb‑ft
Mercedes CLC 160 BlueEFFICIENCY
Performance
VW CC 3.6 V6
Mercedes CLC 160 BlueEFFICIENCY
155 mph
Maximum Speed
128 mph
5.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
256 ft
0.000 sec
VW CC 3.6 V6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
525 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes CLC 160 BlueEFFICIENCY
▶ REPLAY
12.69 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.87 lb/hp
VW CC 3.6 V6
12.69 lb/hp
25.87 lb/hp
Mercedes CLC 160 BlueEFFICIENCY
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW CC 3.6 V6
Mercedes CLC 160 BlueEFFICIENCY
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
31 mpg
VW CC 3.6 V6
26 mpg
31 mpg
Mercedes CLC 160 BlueEFFICIENCY
19 mpg
city
22 mpg
33 mpg
highway
41 mpg
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.4 gal
473 mi
Range
514 mi
VW CC 3.6 V6
473 mi
514 mi
Mercedes CLC 160 BlueEFFICIENCY
Environmental Impact
174.3 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).
142.1 kWh
VW CC 3.6 V6
174.3 kWh
142.1 kWh
Mercedes CLC 160 BlueEFFICIENCY
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4 / Euro 5
343 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
286 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW CC 3.6 V6
Mercedes CLC 160 BlueEFFICIENCY
4
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
4
939 lb
Maximum Payload
992 lb
15.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
31.1 cu ft
