The Comparative Analysis :
BMW M3 Coupé (00 - 06) vs. Mercedes CLC 160 BlueEFFICIENCY (09 - 11)
€ 56,900

€ 26,900

€ 56,900
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 M3 Coupé is 1.7 inches longer, 2 inches wider and 1.3 inches lower than the Mercedes CLC 160 BlueEFFICIENCY.
BMW M3 Coupé
Mercedes CLC 160 BlueEFFICIENCY
54
70.1
78
55.3
68
81.8
70.1 in
Width
68 in
78 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.8 in
54 in
Height
55.3 in
107.5
176.9
106.9
175.1
176.9 in
Length
175.1 in
107.5 in
Wheelbase
106.9 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW M3 Coupé
Mercedes CLC 160 BlueEFFICIENCY
3461 lb
Curb Weight
3241 lb
4409 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4277 lb

Weight Difference:
220 lb
6.36 %

General
BMW M3 Coupé
Mercedes CLC 160 BlueEFFICIENCY
E46
Generation
CL203
Coupe
Car Body Style
Coupe
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW M3 Coupé
Mercedes CLC 160 BlueEFFICIENCY
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BMW S54
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 271
S54-B32
Engine Code
M 271.911


4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3.2 L / 157 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
338 hp
at 7900 rpm
Power
127 hp
at 5000 rpm
BMW M3 Coupé
338 hp
127 hp
Mercedes CLC 160 BlueEFFICIENCY
269 lb‑ft
at 4900 rpm
Max. Torque
162 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
BMW M3 Coupé
269 lb‑ft
162 lb‑ft
Mercedes CLC 160 BlueEFFICIENCY
Performance
BMW M3 Coupé
Mercedes CLC 160 BlueEFFICIENCY
155 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
5.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
236 ft
0.000 sec

BMW M3 Coupé
62 mph
62
mph
mph
512 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes CLC 160 BlueEFFICIENCY
▶ REPLAY
10.24 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.52 lb/hp
BMW M3 Coupé
10.24 lb/hp
25.52 lb/hp
Mercedes CLC 160 BlueEFFICIENCY
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW M3 Coupé
Mercedes CLC 160 BlueEFFICIENCY
Fuel Economy
18 mpg
combined
34 mpg
BMW M3 Coupé
18 mpg
34 mpg
Mercedes CLC 160 BlueEFFICIENCY
12 mpg
city
24 mpg
No data
highway
44 mpg
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.4 gal
292 mi
Range
559 mi
BMW M3 Coupé
292 mi
559 mi
Mercedes CLC 160 BlueEFFICIENCY
Environmental Impact
253.8 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 M3 Coupé
253.8 kWh
130.7 kWh
Mercedes CLC 160 BlueEFFICIENCY
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4 / Euro 5
520 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
266 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW M3 Coupé
Mercedes CLC 160 BlueEFFICIENCY
2
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
948 lb
Maximum Payload
1036 lb
11.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft








No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
31.1 cu ft