The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 325i Coupé xDrive Automatic (10 - 13) vs. Mercedes CLC 230 7G-TRONIC (08 - 11)

€ 44,200
BMW 325i Coupé xDrive Automatic (10 - 13) BMW 325i Coupé
€ 35,200
 Mercedes CLC 230 7G-TRONIC (08 - 11) Mercedes CLC 230
€ 44,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 35,200

ⓘ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 6.5 inches longer, 2.1 inches wider and 0.4 inches lower than the Mercedes CLC 230.
BMW 325i Coupé
Mercedes CLC 230
54.9
Blueprint BMW 325i Coupé xDrive Automatic (10 - 13)
70.2
78.1
55.3
Blueprint Mercedes CLC 230 7G-TRONIC (08 - 11)
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
Blueprint BMW 325i Coupé xDrive Automatic (10 - 13)
108.7
181.6
Blueprint Mercedes CLC 230 7G-TRONIC (08 - 11)
106.9
175.1
181.6 in
Length
175.1 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
106.9 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW 325i Coupé
Mercedes CLC 230
3583 lb
Curb Weight
3406 lb
4475 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4398 lb
BMW 325i Coupé xDrive Automatic (10 - 13)
Weight Difference:
176 lb
4.91 %
Mercedes CLC 230 7G-TRONIC (08 - 11)

General

BMW 325i Coupé
Mercedes CLC 230
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 automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission

Engine

BMW 325i Coupé
Mercedes CLC 230
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 272.920
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2.5 L / 122 cu in
215 hp
at 6100 rpm
Power
201 hp
at 6100 rpm
BMW 325i Coupé
215 hp
201 hp
Mercedes CLC 230
199 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
Max. Torque
181 lb‑ft
at 2900 rpm
BMW 325i Coupé
199 lb‑ft
181 lb‑ft
Mercedes CLC 230

Performance

BMW 325i Coupé
Mercedes CLC 230
152 mph
Maximum Speed
145 mph
7.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

348 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 325i Coupé

62 mph 62
mph

390 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes CLC 230

▶ REPLAY
16.67 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.95 lb/hp
BMW 325i Coupé
16.67 lb/hp
16.95 lb/hp
Mercedes CLC 230

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 325i Coupé
Mercedes CLC 230
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
26 mpg
BMW 325i Coupé
29 mpg
26 mpg
Mercedes CLC 230
21 mpg
city
18 mpg
No data
highway
35 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.4 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
477 mi
Range
423 mi
BMW 325i Coupé
477 mi
423 mi
Mercedes CLC 230
Environmental Impact
155.3 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).
172.4 kWh
BMW 325i Coupé
155.3 kWh
172.4 kWh
Mercedes CLC 230
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4 / Euro 5
309 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
349 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 325i Coupé
Mercedes CLC 230
2
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
4
893 lb
Maximum Payload
992 lb
12.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
31.1 cu ft