The Comparative Analysis :
VW Passat CC 1.8 TSI DSG (08 - 11) vs. Mercedes CLC 160 BlueEFFICIENCY Automatic (09 - 11)
€ 32,700
€ 29,100
€ 32,700
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 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 160 BlueEFFICIENCY.
VW Passat CC 1.8 TSI
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
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 160 BlueEFFICIENCY
3336 lb
Curb Weight
3285 lb
4277 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4277 lb
Weight Difference:
51 lb
1.53 %
General
VW Passat CC 1.8 TSI
Mercedes CLC 160 BlueEFFICIENCY
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
5-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Passat CC 1.8 TSI
Mercedes CLC 160 BlueEFFICIENCY
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 271
*CDA*
Engine Code
M 271.911
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
158 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
127 hp
at 5000 rpm
VW Passat CC 1.8 TSI
158 hp
127 hp
Mercedes CLC 160 BlueEFFICIENCY
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 160 BlueEFFICIENCY
Performance
VW Passat CC 1.8 TSI
Mercedes CLC 160 BlueEFFICIENCY
137 mph
Maximum Speed
128 mph
8.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
387 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat CC 1.8 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
525 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes CLC 160 BlueEFFICIENCY
▶ REPLAY
21.11 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.87 lb/hp
VW Passat CC 1.8 TSI
21.11 lb/hp
25.87 lb/hp
Mercedes CLC 160 BlueEFFICIENCY
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Passat CC 1.8 TSI
Mercedes CLC 160 BlueEFFICIENCY
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
31 mpg
VW Passat CC 1.8 TSI
32 mpg
31 mpg
Mercedes CLC 160 BlueEFFICIENCY
25 mpg
city
22 mpg
40 mpg
highway
41 mpg
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.4 gal
596 mi
Range
514 mi
VW Passat CC 1.8 TSI
596 mi
514 mi
Mercedes CLC 160 BlueEFFICIENCY
Environmental Impact
138.2 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 Passat CC 1.8 TSI
138.2 kWh
142.1 kWh
Mercedes CLC 160 BlueEFFICIENCY
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4 / Euro 5
277 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
286 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Passat CC 1.8 TSI
Mercedes CLC 160 BlueEFFICIENCY
4
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
4
941 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
