The Comparative Analysis :
VW Passat CC 3.6 V6 4MOTION DSG (09 - 11) vs. Mercedes CLC 200 CDI (08 - 10)
€ 41,200
€ 30,200
€ 41,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,200
ⓘ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 200 CDI.
VW Passat CC 3.6 V6
Mercedes CLC 200 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 3.6 V6
Mercedes CLC 200 CDI
3752 lb
Curb Weight
3318 lb
4696 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4321 lb
Weight Difference:
434 lb
11.57 %
General
VW Passat CC 3.6 V6
Mercedes CLC 200 CDI
3C/35
Generation
CL203
Coupe
Car Body Style
Coupe
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
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 200 CDI
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 646
*BWS*
Engine Code
OM 646.962
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3.6 L / 176 cu in
Displacement
2.1 L / 103 cu in
296 hp
at 6600 rpm
Power
120 hp
at 4200 rpm
VW Passat CC 3.6 V6
296 hp
120 hp
Mercedes CLC 200 CDI
258 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
Max. Torque
199 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
VW Passat CC 3.6 V6
258 lb‑ft
199 lb‑ft
Mercedes CLC 200 CDI
Performance
VW Passat CC 3.6 V6
Mercedes CLC 200 CDI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
128 mph
5.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
256 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat CC 3.6 V6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
515 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes CLC 200 CDI
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12.68 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.65 lb/hp
VW Passat CC 3.6 V6
12.68 lb/hp
27.65 lb/hp
Mercedes CLC 200 CDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Passat CC 3.6 V6
Mercedes CLC 200 CDI
Fuel Economy
25 mpg
combined
42 mpg
VW Passat CC 3.6 V6
25 mpg
42 mpg
Mercedes CLC 200 CDI
18 mpg
city
31 mpg
32 mpg
highway
52 mpg
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.4 gal
458 mi
Range
688 mi
VW Passat CC 3.6 V6
458 mi
688 mi
Mercedes CLC 200 CDI
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).
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).
115.2 kWh
VW Passat CC 3.6 V6
179.9 kWh
115.2 kWh
Mercedes CLC 200 CDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
352 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
237 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Passat CC 3.6 V6
Mercedes CLC 200 CDI
4
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
4
944 lb
Maximum Payload
1003 lb
15.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
31.1 cu ft
