The Comparative Analysis :
VW Passat CC 2.0 BlueTDI DSG (10 - 11) vs. Mercedes CLC 180 Compressor Automatic (08 - 11)
€ 34,700

€ 30,900

€ 34,700
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 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 180 Compressor.
VW Passat CC 2.0 BlueTDI
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 2.0 BlueTDI
Mercedes CLC 180 Compressor
3510 lb
Curb Weight
3296 lb
4453 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4288 lb

Weight Difference:
214 lb
6.1 %

General
VW Passat CC 2.0 BlueTDI
Mercedes CLC 180 Compressor
3C/35
Generation
CL203
Coupe
Car Body Style
Coupe
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
5-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Passat CC 2.0 BlueTDI
Mercedes CLC 180 Compressor
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with compressor
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 271
*CFF*
Engine Code
M 271.946

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
141 hp
at 5200 rpm
VW Passat CC 2.0 BlueTDI
138 hp
141 hp
Mercedes CLC 180 Compressor
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 180 Compressor
Performance
VW Passat CC 2.0 BlueTDI
Mercedes CLC 180 Compressor
132 mph
Maximum Speed
134 mph
9.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
453 ft
0.000 sec

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

Mercedes CLC 180 Compressor
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25.43 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.38 lb/hp
VW Passat CC 2.0 BlueTDI
25.43 lb/hp
23.38 lb/hp
Mercedes CLC 180 Compressor
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Passat CC 2.0 BlueTDI
Mercedes CLC 180 Compressor
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
30 mpg
VW Passat CC 2.0 BlueTDI
44 mpg
30 mpg
Mercedes CLC 180 Compressor
36 mpg
city
21 mpg
49 mpg
highway
40 mpg
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.4 gal
805 mi
Range
494 mi
VW Passat CC 2.0 BlueTDI
805 mi
494 mi
Mercedes CLC 180 Compressor
Environmental Impact
111 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 2.0 BlueTDI
111 kWh
147.7 kWh
Mercedes CLC 180 Compressor
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4 / Euro 5
229 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
299 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Passat CC 2.0 BlueTDI
Mercedes CLC 180 Compressor
4
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
4
944 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