The Comparative Analysis :
VW Passat CC 3.6 V6 4MOTION DSG (08 - 09) vs. Mercedes CLC 230 (08 - 11)
€ 40,800
€ 32,900
€ 40,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,900
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The VW Passat CC 3.6 V6 is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 13.8 inches longer, 5 inches wider and 0.5 inches taller than the Mercedes CLC 230.
VW Passat CC 3.6 V6
Mercedes CLC 230
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 3.6 V6
Mercedes CLC 230
3763 lb
Curb Weight
3362 lb
4652 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4398 lb
Weight Difference:
401 lb
10.66 %
General
VW Passat CC 3.6 V6
Mercedes CLC 230
3C/35
Generation
CL203
Coupe
Car Body Style
Coupe
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Passat CC 3.6 V6
Mercedes CLC 230
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 272
*BWS*
Engine Code
M 272.920
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3.6 L / 176 cu in
Displacement
2.5 L / 122 cu in
296 hp
at 6600 rpm
Power
201 hp
at 6100 rpm
VW Passat CC 3.6 V6
296 hp
201 hp
Mercedes CLC 230
258 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
Max. Torque
181 lb‑ft
at 2900 rpm
VW Passat CC 3.6 V6
258 lb‑ft
181 lb‑ft
Mercedes CLC 230
Performance
VW Passat CC 3.6 V6
Mercedes CLC 230
155 mph
Maximum Speed
149 mph
5.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
256 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat CC 3.6 V6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
384 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes CLC 230
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12.71 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.73 lb/hp
VW Passat CC 3.6 V6
12.71 lb/hp
16.73 lb/hp
Mercedes CLC 230
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Passat CC 3.6 V6
Mercedes CLC 230
Fuel Economy
23 mpg
combined
26 mpg
VW Passat CC 3.6 V6
23 mpg
26 mpg
Mercedes CLC 230
16 mpg
city
18 mpg
32 mpg
highway
35 mpg
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.4 gal
431 mi
Range
419 mi
VW Passat CC 3.6 V6
431 mi
419 mi
Mercedes CLC 230
Environmental Impact
191.4 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).
174.3 kWh
VW Passat CC 3.6 V6
191.4 kWh
174.3 kWh
Mercedes CLC 230
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4 / Euro 5
389 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
351 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Passat CC 3.6 V6
Mercedes CLC 230
4
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
4
888 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
