The Comparative Analysis :

VW Passat CC 3.6 V6 4MOTION DSG (09 - 11) vs. Mercedes CLC 220 CDI Automatic (08 - 10)

€ 41,200
VW Passat CC 3.6 V6 4MOTION DSG (09 - 11) VW Passat CC 3.6 V6
€ 34,500
 Mercedes CLC 220 CDI Automatic (08 - 10) Mercedes CLC 220 CDI
€ 41,200
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 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 220 CDI.
VW Passat CC 3.6 V6
Mercedes CLC 220 CDI
55.8
Blueprint VW Passat CC 3.6 V6 4MOTION DSG (09 - 11)
73
82.3
55.3
Blueprint Mercedes CLC 220 CDI Automatic (08 - 10)
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 220 CDI Automatic (08 - 10)
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 220 CDI
3752 lb
Curb Weight
3417 lb
4696 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4376 lb
VW Passat CC 3.6 V6 4MOTION DSG (09 - 11)
Weight Difference:
335 lb
8.93 %
Mercedes CLC 220 CDI Automatic (08 - 10)

General

VW Passat CC 3.6 V6
Mercedes CLC 220 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
5-speed automatic transmission

Engine

VW Passat CC 3.6 V6
Mercedes CLC 220 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 646.963
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
148 hp
at 4200 rpm
VW Passat CC 3.6 V6
296 hp
148 hp
Mercedes CLC 220 CDI
258 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
Max. Torque
251 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
VW Passat CC 3.6 V6
258 lb‑ft
251 lb‑ft
Mercedes CLC 220 CDI

Performance

VW Passat CC 3.6 V6
Mercedes CLC 220 CDI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
136 mph
5.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

256 ft
0.000 sec

VW Passat CC 3.6 V6

62 mph 62
mph

430 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes CLC 220 CDI

▶ REPLAY
12.68 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.09 lb/hp
VW Passat CC 3.6 V6
12.68 lb/hp
23.09 lb/hp
Mercedes CLC 220 CDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Passat CC 3.6 V6
Mercedes CLC 220 CDI
Fuel Economy
25 mpg
combined
37 mpg
VW Passat CC 3.6 V6
25 mpg
37 mpg
Mercedes CLC 220 CDI
18 mpg
city
27 mpg
32 mpg
highway
47 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.4 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
458 mi
Range
602 mi
VW Passat CC 3.6 V6
458 mi
602 mi
Mercedes CLC 220 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).
131.6 kWh
VW Passat CC 3.6 V6
179.9 kWh
131.6 kWh
Mercedes CLC 220 CDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
352 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
269 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Passat CC 3.6 V6
Mercedes CLC 220 CDI
4
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
4
944 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