The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 325i Coupé xDrive (08 - 10) vs. Mercedes CLC 350 (08 - 11)
€ 41,500
€ 36,500
€ 41,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 36,500
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The BMW 325i Coupé is 5.2 inches longer, 2.1 inches wider and 0.6 inches lower than the Mercedes CLC 350.
BMW 325i Coupé
Mercedes CLC 350
54.9
70.2
78.1
55.5
68
81.8
70.2 in
Width
68 in
78.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.8 in
54.9 in
Height
55.5 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 350
3538 lb
Curb Weight
3417 lb
4431 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4453 lb
Weight Difference:
121 lb
3.42 %
General
BMW 325i Coupé
Mercedes CLC 350
E92
Generation
CL203
Coupe
Car Body Style
Coupe
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW 325i Coupé
Mercedes CLC 350
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BMW N53
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 272
N53-B30
Engine Code
M 272.960
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3.5 L / 171 cu in
215 hp
at 6100 rpm
Power
268 hp
at 6000 rpm
BMW 325i Coupé
215 hp
268 hp
Mercedes CLC 350
199 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
BMW 325i Coupé
199 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Mercedes CLC 350
Performance
BMW 325i Coupé
Mercedes CLC 350
153 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
7.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
328 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 325i Coupé
62 mph
62
mph
mph
289 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes CLC 350
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16.46 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.75 lb/hp
BMW 325i Coupé
16.46 lb/hp
12.75 lb/hp
Mercedes CLC 350
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 325i Coupé
Mercedes CLC 350
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
25 mpg
BMW 325i Coupé
29 mpg
25 mpg
Mercedes CLC 350
21 mpg
city
17 mpg
No data
highway
34 mpg
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.4 gal
483 mi
Range
406 mi
BMW 325i Coupé
483 mi
406 mi
Mercedes CLC 350
Environmental Impact
153.5 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).
179.9 kWh
BMW 325i Coupé
153.5 kWh
179.9 kWh
Mercedes CLC 350
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4 / Euro 5
303 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
365 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 325i Coupé
Mercedes CLC 350
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
