Car comparison

Mercedes-Benz CLC (CL203) CLC 350 V6vsVolkswagen Eos 3.6 FSI V6

Compare specs, acceleration, fuel consumption, dimensions, practicality, and estimated running costs side by side.

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Mercedes-Benz CLC (CL203)

CLC 350 V6

272 hp3498 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedCoupe2008-2011
VS

Volkswagen Eos

3.6 FSI V6

260 hp3597 ccGasolineFWDDual-clutchNaturally aspiratedCoupe2009-2010

Comparison overview

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Mercedes-Benz CLC (CL203) CLC 350 V6

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.3 s
  • Fastest top speed
    260 km/h
    162 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    272 hp
    203 kW
  • Highest torque
    350 Nm
    258 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,495 kg
    3,296 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    182 hp/t
    136 kW/t
    5.5 kg/hp
  • Best estimated range
    620 km
    385 mi
  • Largest trunk
    310 L
  • Best overall score
    58/100
  • Best performance score
    61/100
  • Best practicality score
    51/100

Volkswagen Eos 3.6 FSI V6

  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    9.2 L/100 km
    25.6 mpg US
    30.7 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    13.2 L/100 km
    17.8 mpg US
    21.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    6.8 L/100 km
    34.6 mpg US
    41.5 mpg UK
  • Best economy score
    82/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzCLC (CL203)CLC 350 V6VolkswagenEos3.6 FSI V6
Power
272hp203kW
260hp194kW
Torque
350Nm258lb-ft
350Nm258lb-ft
Curb weight
1,495kg3,296lb
1,591kg3,508lb
Gross weight
2,020kg4,453lb
2,070kg4,564lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
85.5s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
99.9s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.3s
6.9s
0-200 km/h
22.7s
Calculated
25.7s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.0s
Calculated
6.5s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
10L/100 km23.5mpg US28.2mpg UK
9.2L/100 km25.6mpg US30.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
14.2L/100 km16.6mpg US19.9mpg UK
13.2L/100 km17.8mpg US21.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
7.6L/100 km30.9mpg US37.2mpg UK
6.8L/100 km34.6mpg US41.5mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.3s
Calculated
14.9s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
182hp/t136kW/t83hp/1000 lb
Calculated
163hp/t122kW/t74hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
234Nm/t157lb-ft/ton
Calculated
220Nm/t147lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
620km385mi
Calculated
598km371mi
Calculated
Displacement
3,498cc213cu in
3,597cc220cu in
Length
4,448mm175in
4,407mm174in
Width
1,728mm68in
1,791mm71in
Height
1,405mm55in
1,443mm57in
Wheelbase
2,715mm107in
2,578mm101in
Front track
1,505mm59in
1,545mm61in
Rear track
1,476mm58in
1,553mm61in
Ground clearance-
106mm4in
Trunk volume
310L
183L
Max trunk volume
1,100L
358L
Doors
3
2
Seats
4
4
Fuel tank
62L
55L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

Estimated stock-style power and torque curves by engine speed.

Mercedes-Benz CLC (CL203) CLC 350 V6Volkswagen Eos 3.6 FSI V6PowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz CLC (CL203) CLC 350 V6: Power / Torque
  • Volkswagen Eos 3.6 FSI V6: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Mercedes-BenzCLC (CL203)CLC 350 V66,000 rpm2,400-5,000 rpm6,250 rpm
VolkswagenEos3.6 FSI V66,000 rpm2,400-4,000 rpm6,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMercedes-BenzCLC (CL203)CLC 350 V6VolkswagenEos3.6 FSI V6
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.0 s
6.5 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.3 s
6.9 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
22.7 s
25.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Limited
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.4 s
2.4 s
330 ft
101 m
6.3 s
6.5 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.4 s
9.7 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.1 s
12.5 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.3 s
14.9 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
163 km/h
101 mph
157 km/h
98 mph

Power comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power. Higher is better · hp / kW

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzCLC (CL203)CLC 350 V6
272 hp
203 kW
VolkswagenEos3.6 FSI V6
260 hp
194 kW

Mercedes-Benz CLC (CL203) CLC 350 V6 has 12 hp more than Volkswagen Eos 3.6 FSI V6.

The biggest power difference is between Volkswagen Eos 3.6 FSI V6 and Mercedes-Benz CLC (CL203) CLC 350 V6: 12 hp (9 kW).

Torque comparison

Bar comparison chart for Torque. Higher is better · Nm / lb-ft

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzCLC (CL203)CLC 350 V6
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
VolkswagenEos3.6 FSI V6
350 Nm
258 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzCLC (CL203)CLC 350 V6
1,495 kg
3,296 lb
VolkswagenEos3.6 FSI V6
1,591 kg
3,508 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzCLC (CL203)CLC 350 V6
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
VolkswagenEos3.6 FSI V6
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

Bar comparison chart for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · seconds

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzCLC (CL203)CLC 350 V66.3 s
VolkswagenEos3.6 FSI V66.9 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Mercedes-Benz CLC (CL203) CLC 350 V6 and Volkswagen Eos 3.6 FSI V6: 0.6 s.

Fuel consumption comparison

Bar comparison chart for Fuel consumption. Lower is better · L/100 km / mpg US / mpg UK

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzCLC (CL203)CLC 350 V6
10.0 L/100 km
23.5 mpg US
28.2 mpg UK
VolkswagenEos3.6 FSI V6
9.2 L/100 km
25.6 mpg US
30.7 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Volkswagen Eos 3.6 FSI V6 and Mercedes-Benz CLC (CL203) CLC 350 V6: 0.8 L/100 km.

Power-to-weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzCLC (CL203)CLC 350 V6
182 hp/t
136 kW/t
5.5 kg/hp
VolkswagenEos3.6 FSI V6
163 hp/t
122 kW/t
6.1 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

Bar comparison chart for Estimated range. Higher is better · km / mi

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzCLC (CL203)CLC 350 V6
620 km
385 mi
VolkswagenEos3.6 FSI V6
598 km
371 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
Mercedes-BenzCLC (CL203)CLC 350 V6
272 hp
203 kW
6.3 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
VolkswagenEos3.6 FSI V6
260 hp
194 kW
6.9 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph

Most attractive quadrant

Scatter chart with performance score on the X axis and practicality score on the Y axis.

Chart data table
VehiclePerformance scorePracticality score
Mercedes-BenzCLC (CL203)CLC 350 V6
Power
272 hp
203 kW
0-100 km/h6.3 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
3 doors
4 seats
Trunk
310 L
10.9 cu ft
Length
4,448 mm
175.1 in
Height
1,405 mm
55.3 in
VolkswagenEos3.6 FSI V6
Power
260 hp
194 kW
0-100 km/h6.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
183 L
6.5 cu ft
Length
4,407 mm
173.5 in
Height
1,443 mm
56.8 in

Performance vs fuel economy

Cars closer to the top-right corner combine stronger performance with better fuel economy scores.

Performance vs fuel economy data table
VehiclePerformance scoreFuel economy score
Mercedes-BenzCLC (CL203)CLC 350 V6
Power
272 hp
203 kW
0-100 km/h6.3 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
10.0 L/100 km
23.5 mpg US
28.2 mpg UK
VolkswagenEos3.6 FSI V6
Power
260 hp
194 kW
0-100 km/h6.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
9.2 L/100 km
25.6 mpg US
30.7 mpg UK

Mercedes-Benz CLC (CL203) CLC 350 V6 is closest to the top-right balance target for performance and fuel economy.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption

Cars closer to the lower-left corner offer a better mix of quick acceleration and low fuel consumption.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption data table
VehicleFuel consumption, L/100 km0-100 km/h, s
Mercedes-BenzCLC (CL203)CLC 350 V6
10.0 L/100 km
23.5 mpg US
28.2 mpg UK
6.3 s
VolkswagenEos3.6 FSI V6
9.2 L/100 km
25.6 mpg US
30.7 mpg UK
6.9 s

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption

The shaded area favors higher power-to-weight with lower combined fuel consumption.

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption data table
VehiclePower-to-weight, hp/tFuel consumption, L/100 km
Mercedes-BenzCLC (CL203)CLC 350 V6
182 hp/t
136 kW/t
5.5 kg/hp
10.0 L/100 km
23.5 mpg US
28.2 mpg UK
VolkswagenEos3.6 FSI V6
163 hp/t
122 kW/t
6.1 kg/hp
9.2 L/100 km
25.6 mpg US
30.7 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMercedes-BenzCLC (CL203)CLC 350 V6VolkswagenEos3.6 FSI V6
Power
272 hp
203 kW
260 hp
194 kW
Torque
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.3 s
6.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
1,495 kg
3,296 lb
1,591 kg
3,508 lb
Fuel consumption
10.0 L/100 km
23.5 mpg US
28.2 mpg UK
9.2 L/100 km
25.6 mpg US
30.7 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
3 doors
4 seats
Trunk
310 L
10.9 cu ft
Length
4,448 mm
175.1 in
Height
1,405 mm
55.3 in
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
183 L
6.5 cu ft
Length
4,407 mm
173.5 in
Height
1,443 mm
56.8 in
Range score
620 km
385 mi
598 km
371 mi
Trunk score
310 L
10.9 cu ft
183 L
6.5 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
182 hp/t
136 kW/t
5.5 kg/hp
163 hp/t
122 kW/t
6.1 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

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Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleMercedes-Benz CLC (CL203) CLC 350 V6Volkswagen Eos 3.6 FSI V6
Consumption10 L/100 km23.5 mpg US28.2 mpg UK9.2 L/100 km25.6 mpg US30.7 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km17.50 LC100 km16.10 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi28.16 LC100 mi25.91 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,500 L396 US gal330 UK gal1,380 L365 US gal304 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,625 LC/year2,415 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Mercedes-Benz CLC (CL203) CLC 350 V6

  • Has 12 hp more
  • Is 96 kg lighter
  • Is 0.6 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 19 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 22 km (14 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 127 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption

Volkswagen Eos 3.6 FSI V6

  • Uses 0.8 L/100 km less fuel

Pros

  • Lowest combined fuel consumption

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power
  • Heaviest
  • Smallest trunk

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