The Comparative Analysis :
BMW M3 GTS M DKG (10 - 10) vs. Mercedes CLC 160 BlueEFFICIENCY (09 - 11)
€ 136,900

€ 26,900

€ 136,900
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 considerably. The BMW M3 GTS is 7.8 inches longer, 3 inches wider and 0.7 inches lower than the Mercedes CLC 160 BlueEFFICIENCY.
BMW M3 GTS
Mercedes CLC 160 BlueEFFICIENCY
54.6
71
77.8
55.3
68
81.8
71 in
Width
68 in
77.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.8 in
54.6 in
Height
55.3 in
108.7
182.9
106.9
175.1
182.9 in
Length
175.1 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
106.9 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW M3 GTS
Mercedes CLC 160 BlueEFFICIENCY
3538 lb
Curb Weight
3241 lb
4145 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4277 lb

Weight Difference:
298 lb
8.42 %

General
BMW M3 GTS
Mercedes CLC 160 BlueEFFICIENCY
E92
Generation
CL203
Coupe
Car Body Style
Coupe
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW M3 GTS
Mercedes CLC 160 BlueEFFICIENCY
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BMW S65
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 271
S65-B40
Engine Code
M 271.911

4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
4
4.4 L / 215 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
444 hp
at 8300 rpm
Power
127 hp
at 5000 rpm
BMW M3 GTS
444 hp
127 hp
Mercedes CLC 160 BlueEFFICIENCY
325 lb‑ft
at 3750 rpm
Max. Torque
162 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
BMW M3 GTS
325 lb‑ft
162 lb‑ft
Mercedes CLC 160 BlueEFFICIENCY
Performance
BMW M3 GTS
Mercedes CLC 160 BlueEFFICIENCY
190 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
4.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
200 ft
0.000 sec

BMW M3 GTS
62 mph
62
mph
mph
512 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes CLC 160 BlueEFFICIENCY
▶ REPLAY
7.97 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.52 lb/hp
BMW M3 GTS
7.97 lb/hp
25.52 lb/hp
Mercedes CLC 160 BlueEFFICIENCY
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW M3 GTS
Mercedes CLC 160 BlueEFFICIENCY
Fuel Economy
19 mpg
combined
34 mpg
BMW M3 GTS
19 mpg
34 mpg
Mercedes CLC 160 BlueEFFICIENCY
13 mpg
city
24 mpg
No data
highway
44 mpg
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.4 gal
308 mi
Range
559 mi
BMW M3 GTS
308 mi
559 mi
Mercedes CLC 160 BlueEFFICIENCY
Environmental Impact
240.6 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).
130.7 kWh
BMW M3 GTS
240.6 kWh
130.7 kWh
Mercedes CLC 160 BlueEFFICIENCY
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4 / Euro 5
475 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
266 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW M3 GTS
Mercedes CLC 160 BlueEFFICIENCY
2
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
4
606 lb
Maximum Payload
1036 lb
12.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft









No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
31.1 cu ft