The Comparative Analysis :
VW Passat CC 2.0 TSI DSG (10 - 11) vs. Mercedes CLC 220 CDI Automatic (08 - 10)
€ 35,600

€ 34,500

€ 35,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 34,500
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The VW Passat CC 2.0 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 220 CDI.
VW Passat CC 2.0 TSI
Mercedes CLC 220 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 2.0 TSI
Mercedes CLC 220 CDI
3384 lb
Curb Weight
3417 lb
4387 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4376 lb

Weight Difference:
33 lb
0.97 %

General
VW Passat CC 2.0 TSI
Mercedes CLC 220 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 dual clutch transmission
Transmission
5-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Passat CC 2.0 TSI
Mercedes CLC 220 CDI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 646
*CCZ*
Engine Code
OM 646.963

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2.1 L / 103 cu in
208 hp
at 5300 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 4200 rpm
VW Passat CC 2.0 TSI
208 hp
148 hp
Mercedes CLC 220 CDI
207 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Max. Torque
251 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
VW Passat CC 2.0 TSI
207 lb‑ft
251 lb‑ft
Mercedes CLC 220 CDI
Performance
VW Passat CC 2.0 TSI
Mercedes CLC 220 CDI
148 mph
Maximum Speed
136 mph
7.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
348 ft
0.000 sec

VW Passat CC 2.0 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
430 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes CLC 220 CDI
▶ REPLAY
16.27 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.09 lb/hp
VW Passat CC 2.0 TSI
16.27 lb/hp
23.09 lb/hp
Mercedes CLC 220 CDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Passat CC 2.0 TSI
Mercedes CLC 220 CDI
Fuel Economy
30 mpg
combined
37 mpg
VW Passat CC 2.0 TSI
30 mpg
37 mpg
Mercedes CLC 220 CDI
21 mpg
city
27 mpg
39 mpg
highway
47 mpg
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.4 gal
557 mi
Range
602 mi
VW Passat CC 2.0 TSI
557 mi
602 mi
Mercedes CLC 220 CDI
Environmental Impact
147.7 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).
131.6 kWh
VW Passat CC 2.0 TSI
147.7 kWh
131.6 kWh
Mercedes CLC 220 CDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
293 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
269 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Passat CC 2.0 TSI
Mercedes CLC 220 CDI
4
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
4
1003 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