The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 325d Coupé DPF (07 - 07) vs. Mercedes CLC 230 (08 - 11)
€ 40,300

€ 32,900

€ 40,300
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 dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The BMW 325d Coupé DPF is 5.2 inches longer, 2.1 inches wider and 0.4 inches lower than the Mercedes CLC 230.
BMW 325d Coupé DPF
Mercedes CLC 230
54.9
70.2
78.1
55.3
68
81.8
70.2 in
Width
68 in
78.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.8 in
54.9 in
Height
55.3 in
108.7
180.3
106.9
175.1
180.3 in
Length
175.1 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
106.9 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 325d Coupé DPF
Mercedes CLC 230
3505 lb
Curb Weight
3362 lb
4398 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4398 lb

Weight Difference:
143 lb
4.08 %

General
BMW 325d Coupé DPF
Mercedes CLC 230
E92
Generation
CL203
Coupe
Car Body Style
Coupe
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW 325d Coupé DPF
Mercedes CLC 230
Straight-six diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BMW M57
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 272
M57-D30
Engine Code
M 272.920


4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2.5 L / 122 cu in
194 hp
at 3750 rpm
Power
201 hp
at 6100 rpm
BMW 325d Coupé DPF
194 hp
201 hp
Mercedes CLC 230
295 lb‑ft
at 1300 rpm
Max. Torque
181 lb‑ft
at 2900 rpm
BMW 325d Coupé DPF
295 lb‑ft
181 lb‑ft
Mercedes CLC 230
Performance
BMW 325d Coupé DPF
Mercedes CLC 230
148 mph
Maximum Speed
149 mph
7.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
331 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 325d Coupé DPF
62 mph
62
mph
mph
384 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes CLC 230
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18.07 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.73 lb/hp
BMW 325d Coupé DPF
18.07 lb/hp
16.73 lb/hp
Mercedes CLC 230
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 325d Coupé DPF
Mercedes CLC 230
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
26 mpg
BMW 325d Coupé DPF
37 mpg
26 mpg
Mercedes CLC 230
27 mpg
city
18 mpg
No data
highway
35 mpg
16.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.4 gal
592 mi
Range
419 mi
BMW 325d Coupé DPF
592 mi
419 mi
Mercedes CLC 230
Environmental Impact
131.6 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
BMW 325d Coupé DPF
131.6 kWh
174.3 kWh
Mercedes CLC 230
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4 / Euro 5
275 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
351 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 325d Coupé DPF
Mercedes CLC 230
2
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
4
893 lb
Maximum Payload
1036 lb
12.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft








No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
31.1 cu ft