The Comparative Analysis :
VW Passat CC 2.0 BlueTDI (09 - 10) vs. Mercedes CLC 160 BlueEFFICIENCY Automatic (09 - 11)
€ 32,400

€ 29,100

€ 32,400
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 2.0 BlueTDI 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 2.0 BlueTDI
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 2.0 BlueTDI
Mercedes CLC 160 BlueEFFICIENCY
3450 lb
Curb Weight
3285 lb
4431 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4277 lb

Weight Difference:
165 lb
4.78 %

General
VW Passat CC 2.0 BlueTDI
Mercedes CLC 160 BlueEFFICIENCY
3C/35
Generation
CL203
Coupe
Car Body Style
Coupe
Diesel
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 2.0 BlueTDI
Mercedes CLC 160 BlueEFFICIENCY
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 271
*CBA*
Engine Code
M 271.911

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
141 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
127 hp
at 5000 rpm
VW Passat CC 2.0 BlueTDI
141 hp
127 hp
Mercedes CLC 160 BlueEFFICIENCY
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
162 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
VW Passat CC 2.0 BlueTDI
236 lb‑ft
162 lb‑ft
Mercedes CLC 160 BlueEFFICIENCY
Performance
VW Passat CC 2.0 BlueTDI
Mercedes CLC 160 BlueEFFICIENCY
133 mph
Maximum Speed
128 mph
9.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
453 ft
0.000 sec

VW Passat CC 2.0 BlueTDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
525 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes CLC 160 BlueEFFICIENCY
▶ REPLAY
24.47 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.87 lb/hp
VW Passat CC 2.0 BlueTDI
24.47 lb/hp
25.87 lb/hp
Mercedes CLC 160 BlueEFFICIENCY
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Passat CC 2.0 BlueTDI
Mercedes CLC 160 BlueEFFICIENCY
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
31 mpg
VW Passat CC 2.0 BlueTDI
44 mpg
31 mpg
Mercedes CLC 160 BlueEFFICIENCY
34 mpg
city
22 mpg
53 mpg
highway
41 mpg
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.4 gal
821 mi
Range
514 mi
VW Passat CC 2.0 BlueTDI
821 mi
514 mi
Mercedes CLC 160 BlueEFFICIENCY
Environmental Impact
109.1 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 2.0 BlueTDI
109.1 kWh
142.1 kWh
Mercedes CLC 160 BlueEFFICIENCY
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4 / Euro 5
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
286 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Passat CC 2.0 BlueTDI
Mercedes CLC 160 BlueEFFICIENCY
4
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
4
981 lb
Maximum Payload
992 lb
15.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft










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Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
31.1 cu ft