The Comparative Analysis :
VW Passat CC 1.8 TSI (08 - 11) vs. Mercedes CLC 200 CDI Automatic (08 - 10)
€ 30,600
€ 32,300
€ 30,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,300
ⓘ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 200 CDI.
VW Passat CC 1.8 TSI
Mercedes CLC 200 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
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 200 CDI
3318 lb
Curb Weight
3362 lb
4233 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4321 lb
Weight Difference:
44 lb
1.31 %
General
VW Passat CC 1.8 TSI
Mercedes CLC 200 CDI
3C/35
Generation
CL203
Coupe
Car Body Style
Coupe
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
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 200 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 646.962
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
120 hp
at 4200 rpm
VW Passat CC 1.8 TSI
158 hp
120 hp
Mercedes CLC 200 CDI
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
199 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
VW Passat CC 1.8 TSI
184 lb‑ft
199 lb‑ft
Mercedes CLC 200 CDI
Performance
VW Passat CC 1.8 TSI
Mercedes CLC 200 CDI
138 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
8.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
390 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat CC 1.8 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
505 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes CLC 200 CDI
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21 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.02 lb/hp
VW Passat CC 1.8 TSI
21 lb/hp
28.02 lb/hp
Mercedes CLC 200 CDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Passat CC 1.8 TSI
Mercedes CLC 200 CDI
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
36 mpg
VW Passat CC 1.8 TSI
31 mpg
36 mpg
Mercedes CLC 200 CDI
23 mpg
city
27 mpg
39 mpg
highway
45 mpg
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.4 gal
572 mi
Range
583 mi
VW Passat CC 1.8 TSI
572 mi
583 mi
Mercedes CLC 200 CDI
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).
135.8 kWh
VW Passat CC 1.8 TSI
144 kWh
135.8 kWh
Mercedes CLC 200 CDI
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
286 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
272 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Passat CC 1.8 TSI
Mercedes CLC 200 CDI
4
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
4
915 lb
Maximum Payload
959 lb
15.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
31.1 cu ft
