The Comparative Analysis :
VW Passat CC 1.8 TSI (08 - 11) vs. Mercedes CLC 180 Compressor Automatic (08 - 11)
€ 30,600
€ 30,900
€ 30,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,900
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The VW Passat CC 1.8 TSI is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 13.8 inches longer, 5 inches wider and 0.5 inches taller than the Mercedes CLC 180 Compressor.
VW Passat CC 1.8 TSI
Mercedes CLC 180 Compressor
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
188.9
106.9
175.1
188.9 in
Length
175.1 in
106.7 in
Wheelbase
106.9 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Passat CC 1.8 TSI
Mercedes CLC 180 Compressor
3318 lb
Curb Weight
3296 lb
4233 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4288 lb
Weight Difference:
22 lb
0.66 %
General
VW Passat CC 1.8 TSI
Mercedes CLC 180 Compressor
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
5-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Passat CC 1.8 TSI
Mercedes CLC 180 Compressor
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with compressor
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 271
*CDA*
Engine Code
M 271.946
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
158 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
141 hp
at 5200 rpm
VW Passat CC 1.8 TSI
158 hp
141 hp
Mercedes CLC 180 Compressor
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
162 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
VW Passat CC 1.8 TSI
184 lb‑ft
162 lb‑ft
Mercedes CLC 180 Compressor
Performance
VW Passat CC 1.8 TSI
Mercedes CLC 180 Compressor
138 mph
Maximum Speed
134 mph
8.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
390 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat CC 1.8 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
453 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes CLC 180 Compressor
▶ REPLAY
21 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.38 lb/hp
VW Passat CC 1.8 TSI
21 lb/hp
23.38 lb/hp
Mercedes CLC 180 Compressor
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Passat CC 1.8 TSI
Mercedes CLC 180 Compressor
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
30 mpg
VW Passat CC 1.8 TSI
31 mpg
30 mpg
Mercedes CLC 180 Compressor
23 mpg
city
21 mpg
39 mpg
highway
40 mpg
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.4 gal
572 mi
Range
494 mi
VW Passat CC 1.8 TSI
572 mi
494 mi
Mercedes CLC 180 Compressor
Environmental Impact
144 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
VW Passat CC 1.8 TSI
144 kWh
147.7 kWh
Mercedes CLC 180 Compressor
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4 / Euro 5
286 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
299 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Passat CC 1.8 TSI
Mercedes CLC 180 Compressor
4
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
4
915 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
