The Comparative Analysis :

BMW M3 CSL (03 - 03) vs. Mercedes CLC 160 BlueEFFICIENCY (09 - 11)

€ 85,000
BMW M3 CSL (03 - 03) BMW M3 CSL
€ 26,900
 Mercedes CLC 160 BlueEFFICIENCY (09 - 11) Mercedes CLC 160 BlueEFFICIENCY
€ 85,000
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 CSL is 1.7 inches longer, 2 inches wider and 1.6 inches lower than the Mercedes CLC 160 BlueEFFICIENCY.
BMW M3 CSL
Mercedes CLC 160 BlueEFFICIENCY
53.7
Blueprint BMW M3 CSL (03 - 03)
70.1
78
55.3
Blueprint Mercedes CLC 160 BlueEFFICIENCY (09 - 11)
68
81.8
70.1 in
Width
68 in
78 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.8 in
53.7 in
Height
55.3 in
Blueprint BMW M3 CSL (03 - 03)
107.4
176.9
Blueprint Mercedes CLC 160 BlueEFFICIENCY (09 - 11)
106.9
175.1
176.9 in
Length
175.1 in
107.4 in
Wheelbase
106.9 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW M3 CSL
Mercedes CLC 160 BlueEFFICIENCY
3053 lb
Curb Weight
3241 lb
3968 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4277 lb
BMW M3 CSL (03 - 03)
Weight Difference:
187 lb
5.77 %
Mercedes CLC 160 BlueEFFICIENCY (09 - 11)

General

BMW M3 CSL
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 CSL
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
355 hp
at 7900 rpm
Power
127 hp
at 5000 rpm
BMW M3 CSL
355 hp
127 hp
Mercedes CLC 160 BlueEFFICIENCY
273 lb‑ft
at 4900 rpm
Max. Torque
162 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
BMW M3 CSL
273 lb‑ft
162 lb‑ft
Mercedes CLC 160 BlueEFFICIENCY

Performance

BMW M3 CSL
Mercedes CLC 160 BlueEFFICIENCY
155 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
4.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

223 ft
0.000 sec

BMW M3 CSL

62 mph 62
mph

512 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes CLC 160 BlueEFFICIENCY

▶ REPLAY
8.6 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.52 lb/hp
BMW M3 CSL
8.6 lb/hp
25.52 lb/hp
Mercedes CLC 160 BlueEFFICIENCY

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW M3 CSL
Mercedes CLC 160 BlueEFFICIENCY
Fuel Economy
20 mpg
combined
34 mpg
BMW M3 CSL
20 mpg
34 mpg
Mercedes CLC 160 BlueEFFICIENCY
13 mpg
city
24 mpg
No data
highway
44 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.4 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
329 mi
Range
559 mi
BMW M3 CSL
329 mi
559 mi
Mercedes CLC 160 BlueEFFICIENCY
Environmental Impact
225.5 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).
130.7 kWh
BMW M3 CSL
225.5 kWh
130.7 kWh
Mercedes CLC 160 BlueEFFICIENCY
Euro 3
Emission Standard
Euro 4 / Euro 5
462 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
266 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW M3 CSL
Mercedes CLC 160 BlueEFFICIENCY
2
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
4
915 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