The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 325xi Coupé Automatic (07 - 08) vs. Mercedes CLC 160 BlueEFFICIENCY (09 - 11)
€ 42,700

€ 26,900

€ 42,700
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 325xi Coupé is 5.2 inches longer, 2.1 inches wider and 0.4 inches lower than the Mercedes CLC 160 BlueEFFICIENCY.
BMW 325xi 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 325xi Coupé
Mercedes CLC 160 BlueEFFICIENCY
3583 lb
Curb Weight
3241 lb
4475 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4277 lb

Weight Difference:
342 lb
9.55 %

General
BMW 325xi Coupé
Mercedes CLC 160 BlueEFFICIENCY
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
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW 325xi Coupé
Mercedes CLC 160 BlueEFFICIENCY
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BMW N53
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 271
N53-B30
Engine Code
M 271.911


4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
215 hp
at 6100 rpm
Power
127 hp
at 5000 rpm
BMW 325xi Coupé
215 hp
127 hp
Mercedes CLC 160 BlueEFFICIENCY
199 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
Max. Torque
162 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
BMW 325xi Coupé
199 lb‑ft
162 lb‑ft
Mercedes CLC 160 BlueEFFICIENCY
Performance
BMW 325xi Coupé
Mercedes CLC 160 BlueEFFICIENCY
152 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
7.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
348 ft
0.000 sec

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

Mercedes CLC 160 BlueEFFICIENCY
▶ REPLAY
16.67 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.52 lb/hp
BMW 325xi Coupé
16.67 lb/hp
25.52 lb/hp
Mercedes CLC 160 BlueEFFICIENCY
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 325xi Coupé
Mercedes CLC 160 BlueEFFICIENCY
Fuel Economy
30 mpg
combined
34 mpg
BMW 325xi Coupé
30 mpg
34 mpg
Mercedes CLC 160 BlueEFFICIENCY
22 mpg
city
24 mpg
No data
highway
44 mpg
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.4 gal
495 mi
Range
559 mi
BMW 325xi Coupé
495 mi
559 mi
Mercedes CLC 160 BlueEFFICIENCY
Environmental Impact
149.7 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 325xi Coupé
149.7 kWh
130.7 kWh
Mercedes CLC 160 BlueEFFICIENCY
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4 / Euro 5
304 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
266 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 325xi 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