The Comparative Analysis :
BMW M3 Coupé SMG (04 - 06) vs. Mercedes CLC 220 CDI (08 - 10)
€ 60,100
€ 32,400
€ 60,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,400
ⓘ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 4.4 cm longer, 5.2 cm wider and 3.3 cm lower than the Mercedes CLC 220 CDI.
BMW M3 Coupé
Mercedes CLC 220 CDI
1372
1780
1980
1405
1728
2078
1780 mm
Width
1728 mm
1980 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2078 mm
1372 mm
Height
1405 mm
2731
4492
2715
4448
4492 mm
Length
4448 mm
2731 mm
Wheelbase
2715 mm
Vehicle Weight
BMW M3 Coupé
Mercedes CLC 220 CDI
1570 kg
Kerb Weight
1530 kg
2000 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1985 kg
Weight Difference:
40 kg
2.55 %
General
BMW M3 Coupé
Mercedes CLC 220 CDI
E46
Generation
CL203
Coupe
Car Body Style
Coupe
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drive
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed automated manual transmission (AMT)
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW M3 Coupé
Mercedes CLC 220 CDI
Straight-six petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
BMW S54
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 646
S54-B32
Engine Code
OM 646.963
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3246 CC
Engine Capacity
2148 CC
338 bhp
at 7900 rpm
Power
148 bhp
at 4200 rpm
BMW M3 Coupé
338 bhp
148 bhp
Mercedes CLC 220 CDI
365 NM
at 4900 rpm
Max. Torque
340 NM
at 2000 rpm
BMW M3 Coupé
365 NM
340 NM
Mercedes CLC 220 CDI
Performance
BMW M3 Coupé
Mercedes CLC 220 CDI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
139 mph
5.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
72 m
0.000 sec
BMW M3 Coupé
62 mph
62
mph
mph
135 m
0.000 sec
Mercedes CLC 220 CDI
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4.64 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.34 kg/bhp
BMW M3 Coupé
4.64 kg/bhp
10.34 kg/bhp
Mercedes CLC 220 CDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW M3 Coupé
Mercedes CLC 220 CDI
Fuel Economy
21 mpg
combined
50 mpg
BMW M3 Coupé
21 mpg
50 mpg
Mercedes CLC 220 CDI
14 mpg
city
37 mpg
No data
motorway
61 mpg
63 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
62 L
292 mi
Range
676 mi
BMW M3 Coupé
292 mi
676 mi
Mercedes CLC 220 CDI
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).
117.3 kWh
BMW M3 Coupé
253.8 kWh
117.3 kWh
Mercedes CLC 220 CDI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
323 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
151 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW M3 Coupé
Mercedes CLC 220 CDI
2
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
430 kg
Maximum Payload
455 kg
410 L
Boot Capacity
310 L
No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1100 L
