The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 325i Coupé (06 - 07) vs. Mercedes CLC 160 BlueEFFICIENCY (09 - 11)
€ 37,000

€ 26,900

€ 37,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,900
ⓘ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 325i Coupé is 5.2 inches longer, 2.1 inches wider and 0.4 inches lower than the Mercedes CLC 160 BlueEFFICIENCY.
BMW 325i Coupé
Mercedes CLC 160 BlueEFFICIENCY
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 325i Coupé
Mercedes CLC 160 BlueEFFICIENCY
3296 lb
Curb Weight
3241 lb
4189 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4277 lb

Weight Difference:
55 lb
1.67 %

General
BMW 325i Coupé
Mercedes CLC 160 BlueEFFICIENCY
E92
Generation
CL203
Coupe
Car Body Style
Coupe
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW 325i Coupé
Mercedes CLC 160 BlueEFFICIENCY
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BMW N52
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 271
N52-B25
Engine Code
M 271.911


4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
2.5 L / 122 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
215 hp
at 6500 rpm
Power
127 hp
at 5000 rpm
BMW 325i Coupé
215 hp
127 hp
Mercedes CLC 160 BlueEFFICIENCY
184 lb‑ft
at 2750 rpm
Max. Torque
162 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
BMW 325i Coupé
184 lb‑ft
162 lb‑ft
Mercedes CLC 160 BlueEFFICIENCY
Performance
BMW 325i Coupé
Mercedes CLC 160 BlueEFFICIENCY
153 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
6.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
315 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 325i Coupé
62 mph
62
mph
mph
512 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes CLC 160 BlueEFFICIENCY
▶ REPLAY
15.33 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.52 lb/hp
BMW 325i Coupé
15.33 lb/hp
25.52 lb/hp
Mercedes CLC 160 BlueEFFICIENCY
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 325i Coupé
Mercedes CLC 160 BlueEFFICIENCY
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
34 mpg
BMW 325i Coupé
28 mpg
34 mpg
Mercedes CLC 160 BlueEFFICIENCY
19 mpg
city
24 mpg
No data
highway
44 mpg
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.4 gal
466 mi
Range
559 mi
BMW 325i Coupé
466 mi
559 mi
Mercedes CLC 160 BlueEFFICIENCY
Environmental Impact
159.2 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).
130.7 kWh
BMW 325i Coupé
159.2 kWh
130.7 kWh
Mercedes CLC 160 BlueEFFICIENCY
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4 / Euro 5
327 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
266 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 325i Coupé
Mercedes CLC 160 BlueEFFICIENCY
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