The Comparative Analysis :
VW Passat CC 2.0 TDI (08 - 10) vs. Mercedes CLC 160 BlueEFFICIENCY (09 - 11)
€ 33,100
€ 26,900
€ 33,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,900
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The VW Passat CC 2.0 TDI 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 TDI
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 TDI
Mercedes CLC 160 BlueEFFICIENCY
3413 lb
Curb Weight
3241 lb
4343 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4277 lb
Weight Difference:
172 lb
5.04 %
General
VW Passat CC 2.0 TDI
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
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Passat CC 2.0 TDI
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
*CFG*
Engine Code
M 271.911
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
168 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
127 hp
at 5000 rpm
VW Passat CC 2.0 TDI
168 hp
127 hp
Mercedes CLC 160 BlueEFFICIENCY
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
162 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
VW Passat CC 2.0 TDI
258 lb‑ft
162 lb‑ft
Mercedes CLC 160 BlueEFFICIENCY
Performance
VW Passat CC 2.0 TDI
Mercedes CLC 160 BlueEFFICIENCY
141 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
8.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
390 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat CC 2.0 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
512 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes CLC 160 BlueEFFICIENCY
▶ REPLAY
20.32 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.52 lb/hp
VW Passat CC 2.0 TDI
20.32 lb/hp
25.52 lb/hp
Mercedes CLC 160 BlueEFFICIENCY
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Passat CC 2.0 TDI
Mercedes CLC 160 BlueEFFICIENCY
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined
34 mpg
VW Passat CC 2.0 TDI
42 mpg
34 mpg
Mercedes CLC 160 BlueEFFICIENCY
32 mpg
city
24 mpg
51 mpg
highway
44 mpg
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.4 gal
777 mi
Range
559 mi
VW Passat CC 2.0 TDI
777 mi
559 mi
Mercedes CLC 160 BlueEFFICIENCY
Environmental Impact
115.2 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).
130.7 kWh
VW Passat CC 2.0 TDI
115.2 kWh
130.7 kWh
Mercedes CLC 160 BlueEFFICIENCY
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4 / Euro 5
235 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
266 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Passat CC 2.0 TDI
Mercedes CLC 160 BlueEFFICIENCY
4
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
4
930 lb
Maximum Payload
1036 lb
15.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
31.1 cu ft
