The Comparative Analysis :
Mazda RX-8 High-Power (03 - 09) vs. Mercedes CLC 160 BlueEFFICIENCY Automatic (09 - 11)
€ 32,300

€ 29,100

€ 32,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,100
ⓘ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 Mazda RX-8 High-Power is 0.7 inches shorter, 1.7 inches wider and 2.6 inches lower than the Mercedes CLC 160 BlueEFFICIENCY.
Mazda RX-8 High-Power
Mercedes CLC 160 BlueEFFICIENCY
52.8
69.7
77.6
55.3
68
81.8
69.7 in
Width
68 in
77.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.8 in
52.8 in
Height
55.3 in
106.3
174.4
106.9
175.1
174.4 in
Length
175.1 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
106.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Mazda RX-8 High-Power
Mercedes CLC 160 BlueEFFICIENCY
3082 lb
Curb Weight
3285 lb
4001 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4277 lb

Weight Difference:
203 lb
6.18 %

General
Mazda RX-8 High-Power
Mercedes CLC 160 BlueEFFICIENCY
SE
Generation
CL203
Coupe
Car Body Style
Coupe
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Mazda RX-8 High-Power
Mercedes CLC 160 BlueEFFICIENCY
2-cylinder rotary engine (Wankel engine) (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 271
Engine Code
M 271.911

0
Valves
4
2
Cylinders
4
1.3 L / 64 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
228 hp
at 8200 rpm
Power
127 hp
at 5000 rpm
Mazda RX-8 High-Power
228 hp
127 hp
Mercedes CLC 160 BlueEFFICIENCY
156 lb‑ft
at 5500 rpm
Max. Torque
162 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Mazda RX-8 High-Power
156 lb‑ft
162 lb‑ft
Mercedes CLC 160 BlueEFFICIENCY
Performance
Mazda RX-8 High-Power
Mercedes CLC 160 BlueEFFICIENCY
146 mph
Maximum Speed
128 mph
6.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
292 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda RX-8 High-Power
62 mph
62
mph
mph
525 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes CLC 160 BlueEFFICIENCY
▶ REPLAY
13.52 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.87 lb/hp
Mazda RX-8 High-Power
13.52 lb/hp
25.87 lb/hp
Mercedes CLC 160 BlueEFFICIENCY
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mazda RX-8 High-Power
Mercedes CLC 160 BlueEFFICIENCY
Fuel Economy
21 mpg
combined
31 mpg
Mazda RX-8 High-Power
21 mpg
31 mpg
Mercedes CLC 160 BlueEFFICIENCY
15 mpg
city
22 mpg
27 mpg
highway
41 mpg
16.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.4 gal
339 mi
Range
514 mi
Mazda RX-8 High-Power
339 mi
514 mi
Mercedes CLC 160 BlueEFFICIENCY
Environmental Impact
212.1 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).
142.1 kWh
Mazda RX-8 High-Power
212.1 kWh
142.1 kWh
Mercedes CLC 160 BlueEFFICIENCY
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4 / Euro 5
457 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
286 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mazda RX-8 High-Power
Mercedes CLC 160 BlueEFFICIENCY
4
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
4
919 lb
Maximum Payload
992 lb
8.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft







No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
31.1 cu ft