The Comparative Analysis :

BMW M3 CSL (03 - 03) vs. Mercedes CLC 200 CDI Automatic (08 - 10)

€ 85,000
BMW M3 CSL (03 - 03) BMW M3 CSL
€ 32,300
 Mercedes CLC 200 CDI Automatic (08 - 10) Mercedes CLC 200 CDI
€ 85,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,300

ⓘ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 200 CDI.
BMW M3 CSL
Mercedes CLC 200 CDI
53.7
Blueprint BMW M3 CSL (03 - 03)
70.1
78
55.3
Blueprint Mercedes CLC 200 CDI Automatic (08 - 10)
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 200 CDI Automatic (08 - 10)
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 200 CDI
3053 lb
Curb Weight
3362 lb
3968 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4321 lb
BMW M3 CSL (03 - 03)
Weight Difference:
309 lb
9.19 %
Mercedes CLC 200 CDI Automatic (08 - 10)

General

BMW M3 CSL
Mercedes CLC 200 CDI
E46
Generation
CL203
Coupe
Car Body Style
Coupe
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed automatic transmission

Engine

BMW M3 CSL
Mercedes CLC 200 CDI
Straight-six gasoline 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 646.962
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3.2 L / 157 cu in
Displacement
2.1 L / 103 cu in
355 hp
at 7900 rpm
Power
120 hp
at 4200 rpm
BMW M3 CSL
355 hp
120 hp
Mercedes CLC 200 CDI
273 lb‑ft
at 4900 rpm
Max. Torque
199 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
BMW M3 CSL
273 lb‑ft
199 lb‑ft
Mercedes CLC 200 CDI

Performance

BMW M3 CSL
Mercedes CLC 200 CDI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
4.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.1 sec
62 mph 62
mph

223 ft
0.000 sec

BMW M3 CSL

62 mph 62
mph

505 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes CLC 200 CDI

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8.6 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.02 lb/hp
BMW M3 CSL
8.6 lb/hp
28.02 lb/hp
Mercedes CLC 200 CDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW M3 CSL
Mercedes CLC 200 CDI
Fuel Economy
20 mpg
combined
36 mpg
BMW M3 CSL
20 mpg
36 mpg
Mercedes CLC 200 CDI
13 mpg
city
27 mpg
No data
highway
45 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.4 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
329 mi
Range
583 mi
BMW M3 CSL
329 mi
583 mi
Mercedes CLC 200 CDI
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).
135.8 kWh
BMW M3 CSL
225.5 kWh
135.8 kWh
Mercedes CLC 200 CDI
Euro 3
Emission Standard
Euro 4
462 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
272 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW M3 CSL
Mercedes CLC 200 CDI
2
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
4
915 lb
Maximum Payload
959 lb
11.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
31.1 cu ft