The Comparative Analysis :

BMW M3 Coupé SMG (04 - 06) vs. Mercedes CLC 200 Compressor (08 - 11)

€ 60,100
BMW M3 Coupé SMG (04 - 06) BMW M3 Coupé
€ 30,200
 Mercedes CLC 200 Compressor (08 - 11) Mercedes CLC 200 Compressor
€ 60,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,200

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

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The BMW M3 Coupé is 1.7 inches longer, 2 inches wider and 1.3 inches lower than the Mercedes CLC 200 Compressor.
BMW M3 Coupé
Mercedes CLC 200 Compressor
54
Blueprint BMW M3 Coupé SMG (04 - 06)
70.1
78
55.3
Blueprint Mercedes CLC 200 Compressor (08 - 11)
68
81.8
70.1 in
Width
68 in
78 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.8 in
54 in
Height
55.3 in
Blueprint BMW M3 Coupé SMG (04 - 06)
107.5
176.9
Blueprint Mercedes CLC 200 Compressor (08 - 11)
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 200 Compressor
3461 lb
Curb Weight
3263 lb
4409 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4299 lb
BMW M3 Coupé SMG (04 - 06)
Weight Difference:
198 lb
5.72 %
Mercedes CLC 200 Compressor (08 - 11)

General

BMW M3 Coupé
Mercedes CLC 200 Compressor
E46
Generation
CL203
Coupe
Car Body Style
Coupe
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed automated manual transmission (AMT)
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

BMW M3 Coupé
Mercedes CLC 200 Compressor
Straight-six gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with com­pres­sor
BMW S54
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 271
S54-B32
Engine Code
M 271.957
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3.2 L / 157 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
338 hp
at 7900 rpm
Power
181 hp
at 5500 rpm
BMW M3 Coupé
338 hp
181 hp
Mercedes CLC 200 Compressor
269 lb‑ft
at 4900 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 2800 rpm
BMW M3 Coupé
269 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Mercedes CLC 200 Compressor

Performance

BMW M3 Coupé
Mercedes CLC 200 Compressor
155 mph
Maximum Speed
146 mph
5.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

236 ft
0.000 sec

BMW M3 Coupé

62 mph 62
mph

390 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes CLC 200 Compressor

▶ REPLAY
10.24 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.03 lb/hp
BMW M3 Coupé
10.24 lb/hp
18.03 lb/hp
Mercedes CLC 200 Compressor

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW M3 Coupé
Mercedes CLC 200 Compressor
Fuel Economy
18 mpg
combined
31 mpg
BMW M3 Coupé
18 mpg
31 mpg
Mercedes CLC 200 Compressor
12 mpg
city
22 mpg
No data
highway
41 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.4 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
292 mi
Range
507 mi
BMW M3 Coupé
292 mi
507 mi
Mercedes CLC 200 Compressor
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).
144 kWh
BMW M3 Coupé
253.8 kWh
144 kWh
Mercedes CLC 200 Compressor
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4 / Euro 5
520 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
290 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW M3 Coupé
Mercedes CLC 200 Compressor
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