The Comparative Analysis :
BMW M3 GTS M DKG (10 - 10) vs. Mercedes CLC 230 (08 - 11)
€ 136,900
€ 32,900
€ 136,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,900
ⓘ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 19.7 cm longer, 7.6 cm wider and 1.8 cm lower than the Mercedes CLC 230.
BMW M3 GTS
Mercedes CLC 230
1387
1804
1976
1405
1728
2078
1804 mm
Width
1728 mm
1976 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2078 mm
1387 mm
Height
1405 mm
2760
4645
2715
4448
4645 mm
Length
4448 mm
2760 mm
Wheelbase
2715 mm
Vehicle Weight
BMW M3 GTS
Mercedes CLC 230
1605 kg
Kerb Weight
1525 kg
1880 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1995 kg
Weight Difference:
80 kg
4.98 %
General
BMW M3 GTS
Mercedes CLC 230
E92
Generation
CL203
Coupe
Car Body Style
Coupe
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Rear-wheel drive
Drive
Rear-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW M3 GTS
Mercedes CLC 230
V8 petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V6 petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BMW S65
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 272
S65-B40
Engine Code
M 272.920
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
6
4361 CC
Engine Capacity
2496 CC
444 bhp
at 8300 rpm
Power
201 bhp
at 6100 rpm
BMW M3 GTS
444 bhp
201 bhp
Mercedes CLC 230
440 NM
at 3750 rpm
Max. Torque
245 NM
at 2900 rpm
BMW M3 GTS
440 NM
245 NM
Mercedes CLC 230
Performance
BMW M3 GTS
Mercedes CLC 230
190 mph
Maximum Speed
149 mph
4.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
61 m
0.000 sec
BMW M3 GTS
62 mph
62
mph
mph
117 m
0.000 sec
Mercedes CLC 230
▶ REPLAY
3.61 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
7.59 kg/bhp
BMW M3 GTS
3.61 kg/bhp
7.59 kg/bhp
Mercedes CLC 230
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW M3 GTS
Mercedes CLC 230
Fuel Economy
22 mpg
combined
31 mpg
BMW M3 GTS
22 mpg
31 mpg
Mercedes CLC 230
15 mpg
city
21 mpg
No data
motorway
42 mpg
63 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
62 L
308 mi
Range
419 mi
BMW M3 GTS
308 mi
419 mi
Mercedes CLC 230
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).
174.3 kWh
BMW M3 GTS
240.6 kWh
174.3 kWh
Mercedes CLC 230
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4 / Euro 5
295 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
218 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW M3 GTS
Mercedes CLC 230
2
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
4
275 kg
Maximum Payload
470 kg
430 L
Boot Capacity
310 L
No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1100 L
