The Comparative Analysis :

BMW M3 CSL (03 - 03) vs. Mercedes CLC 180 Compressor Automatic (08 - 11)

€ 85,000
BMW M3 CSL (03 - 03) BMW M3 CSL
€ 30,900
 Mercedes CLC 180 Compressor Automatic (08 - 11) Mercedes CLC 180 Compressor
€ 85,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,900

ⓘ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 180 Compressor.
BMW M3 CSL
Mercedes CLC 180 Compressor
53.7
Blueprint BMW M3 CSL (03 - 03)
70.1
78
55.3
Blueprint Mercedes CLC 180 Compressor Automatic (08 - 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 180 Compressor Automatic (08 - 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 180 Compressor
3053 lb
Curb Weight
3296 lb
3968 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4288 lb
BMW M3 CSL (03 - 03)
Weight Difference:
243 lb
7.37 %
Mercedes CLC 180 Compressor Automatic (08 - 11)

General

BMW M3 CSL
Mercedes CLC 180 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 manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed automatic transmission

Engine

BMW M3 CSL
Mercedes CLC 180 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 271.946
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3.2 L / 157 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
355 hp
at 7900 rpm
Power
141 hp
at 5200 rpm
BMW M3 CSL
355 hp
141 hp
Mercedes CLC 180 Compressor
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 180 Compressor

Performance

BMW M3 CSL
Mercedes CLC 180 Compressor
155 mph
Maximum Speed
134 mph
4.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

223 ft
0.000 sec

BMW M3 CSL

62 mph 62
mph

453 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes CLC 180 Compressor

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8.6 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.38 lb/hp
BMW M3 CSL
8.6 lb/hp
23.38 lb/hp
Mercedes CLC 180 Compressor

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW M3 CSL
Mercedes CLC 180 Compressor
Fuel Economy
20 mpg
combined
30 mpg
BMW M3 CSL
20 mpg
30 mpg
Mercedes CLC 180 Compressor
13 mpg
city
21 mpg
No data
highway
40 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.4 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
329 mi
Range
494 mi
BMW M3 CSL
329 mi
494 mi
Mercedes CLC 180 Compressor
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).
147.7 kWh
BMW M3 CSL
225.5 kWh
147.7 kWh
Mercedes CLC 180 Compressor
Euro 3
Emission Standard
Euro 4 / Euro 5
462 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
299 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW M3 CSL
Mercedes CLC 180 Compressor
2
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
4
915 lb
Maximum Payload
992 lb
11.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
31.1 cu ft