The Comparative Analysis :

BMW M3 Coupé (07 - 13) vs. Mercedes CLC 230 (08 - 11)

€ 68,000
BMW M3 Coupé (07 - 13) BMW M3 Coupé
€ 32,900
 Mercedes CLC 230 (08 - 11) Mercedes CLC 230
€ 68,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,900

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The BMW M3 Coupé is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 6.6 inches longer, 3 inches wider and 0.7 inches taller than the Mercedes CLC 230.
BMW M3 Coupé
Mercedes CLC 230
56.1
Blueprint BMW M3 Coupé (07 - 13)
71
77.8
55.3
Blueprint Mercedes CLC 230 (08 - 11)
68
81.8
71 in
Width
68 in
77.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.8 in
56.1 in
Height
55.3 in
Blueprint BMW M3 Coupé (07 - 13)
108.7
181.7
Blueprint Mercedes CLC 230 (08 - 11)
106.9
175.1
181.7 in
Length
175.1 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
106.9 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW M3 Coupé
Mercedes CLC 230
3649 lb
Curb Weight
3362 lb
4586 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4398 lb
BMW M3 Coupé (07 - 13)
Weight Difference:
287 lb
7.87 %
Mercedes CLC 230 (08 - 11)

General

BMW M3 Coupé
Mercedes CLC 230
E92
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 230
V8 gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
BMW S65
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 272
S65-B40
Engine Code
M 272.920
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
6
4 L / 196 cu in
Displacement
2.5 L / 122 cu in
414 hp
at 8300 rpm
Power
201 hp
at 6100 rpm
BMW M3 Coupé
414 hp
201 hp
Mercedes CLC 230
295 lb‑ft
at 3900 rpm
Max. Torque
181 lb‑ft
at 2900 rpm
BMW M3 Coupé
295 lb‑ft
181 lb‑ft
Mercedes CLC 230

Performance

BMW M3 Coupé
Mercedes CLC 230
155 mph
Maximum Speed
149 mph
4.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

220 ft
0.000 sec

BMW M3 Coupé

62 mph 62
mph

384 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes CLC 230

▶ REPLAY
8.81 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.73 lb/hp
BMW M3 Coupé
8.81 lb/hp
16.73 lb/hp
Mercedes CLC 230

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW M3 Coupé
Mercedes CLC 230
Fuel Economy
19 mpg
combined
26 mpg
BMW M3 Coupé
19 mpg
26 mpg
Mercedes CLC 230
13 mpg
city
18 mpg
No data
highway
35 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.4 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
316 mi
Range
419 mi
BMW M3 Coupé
316 mi
419 mi
Mercedes CLC 230
Environmental Impact
235 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).
174.3 kWh
BMW M3 Coupé
235 kWh
174.3 kWh
Mercedes CLC 230
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4 / Euro 5
475 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
351 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW M3 Coupé
Mercedes CLC 230
2
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
4
937 lb
Maximum Payload
1036 lb
11.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
31.1 cu ft