The Comparative Analysis :

VW Passat CC 3.6 V6 4MOTION DSG (09 - 11) vs. Mercedes CLC 180 Compressor Automatic (08 - 11)

€ 41,200
VW Passat CC 3.6 V6 4MOTION DSG (09 - 11) VW Passat CC 3.6 V6
€ 30,900
 Mercedes CLC 180 Compressor Automatic (08 - 11) Mercedes CLC 180 Compressor
€ 41,200
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 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 180 Compressor.
VW Passat CC 3.6 V6
Mercedes CLC 180 Compressor
55.8
Blueprint VW Passat CC 3.6 V6 4MOTION DSG (09 - 11)
73
82.3
55.3
Blueprint Mercedes CLC 180 Compressor Automatic (08 - 11)
68
81.8
73 in
Width
68 in
82.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.8 in
55.8 in
Height
55.3 in
Blueprint VW Passat CC 3.6 V6 4MOTION DSG (09 - 11)
106.7
188.9
Blueprint Mercedes CLC 180 Compressor Automatic (08 - 11)
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 180 Compressor
3752 lb
Curb Weight
3296 lb
4696 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4288 lb
VW Passat CC 3.6 V6 4MOTION DSG (09 - 11)
Weight Difference:
456 lb
12.15 %
Mercedes CLC 180 Compressor Automatic (08 - 11)

General

VW Passat CC 3.6 V6
Mercedes CLC 180 Compressor
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
5-speed automatic transmission

Engine

VW Passat CC 3.6 V6
Mercedes CLC 180 Compressor
V6 gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with com­pres­sor
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 271
*BWS*
Engine Code
M 271.946
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3.6 L / 176 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
296 hp
at 6600 rpm
Power
141 hp
at 5200 rpm
VW Passat CC 3.6 V6
296 hp
141 hp
Mercedes CLC 180 Compressor
258 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
Max. Torque
162 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
VW Passat CC 3.6 V6
258 lb‑ft
162 lb‑ft
Mercedes CLC 180 Compressor

Performance

VW Passat CC 3.6 V6
Mercedes CLC 180 Compressor
155 mph
Maximum Speed
134 mph
5.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

256 ft
0.000 sec

VW Passat CC 3.6 V6

62 mph 62
mph

453 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes CLC 180 Compressor

▶ REPLAY
12.68 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.38 lb/hp
VW Passat CC 3.6 V6
12.68 lb/hp
23.38 lb/hp
Mercedes CLC 180 Compressor

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Passat CC 3.6 V6
Mercedes CLC 180 Compressor
Fuel Economy
25 mpg
combined
30 mpg
VW Passat CC 3.6 V6
25 mpg
30 mpg
Mercedes CLC 180 Compressor
18 mpg
city
21 mpg
32 mpg
highway
40 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.4 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
458 mi
Range
494 mi
VW Passat CC 3.6 V6
458 mi
494 mi
Mercedes CLC 180 Compressor
Environmental Impact
179.9 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).
147.7 kWh
VW Passat CC 3.6 V6
179.9 kWh
147.7 kWh
Mercedes CLC 180 Compressor
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4 / Euro 5
352 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
299 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Passat CC 3.6 V6
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
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
31.1 cu ft