The Comparative Analysis :

Mazda RX-8 High-Power (03 - 09) vs. Mercedes CLC 180 Compressor Automatic (08 - 11)

€ 32,300
Mazda RX-8 High-Power (03 - 09) Mazda RX-8 High-Power
€ 30,900
 Mercedes CLC 180 Compressor Automatic (08 - 11) Mercedes CLC 180 Compressor
€ 32,300
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 Mazda RX-8 High-Power is 0.7 inches shorter, 1.7 inches wider and 2.6 inches lower than the Mercedes CLC 180 Compressor.
Mazda RX-8 High-Power
Mercedes CLC 180 Compressor
52.8
Blueprint Mazda RX-8 High-Power (03 - 09)
69.7
77.6
55.3
Blueprint Mercedes CLC 180 Compressor Automatic (08 - 11)
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
Blueprint Mazda RX-8 High-Power (03 - 09)
106.3
174.4
Blueprint Mercedes CLC 180 Compressor Automatic (08 - 11)
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 180 Compressor
3082 lb
Curb Weight
3296 lb
4001 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4288 lb
Mazda RX-8 High-Power (03 - 09)
Weight Difference:
214 lb
6.49 %
Mercedes CLC 180 Compressor Automatic (08 - 11)

General

Mazda RX-8 High-Power
Mercedes CLC 180 Compressor
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 180 Compressor
2-cylinder rotary engine (Wankel engine) (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with com­pres­sor
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 271
Engine Code
M 271.946
0
Valves
4
2
Cylinders
4
1.3 L / 64 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
228 hp
at 8200 rpm
Power
141 hp
at 5200 rpm
Mazda RX-8 High-Power
228 hp
141 hp
Mercedes CLC 180 Compressor
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 180 Compressor

Performance

Mazda RX-8 High-Power
Mercedes CLC 180 Compressor
146 mph
Maximum Speed
134 mph
6.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

292 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda RX-8 High-Power

62 mph 62
mph

453 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes CLC 180 Compressor

▶ REPLAY
13.52 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.38 lb/hp
Mazda RX-8 High-Power
13.52 lb/hp
23.38 lb/hp
Mercedes CLC 180 Compressor

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mazda RX-8 High-Power
Mercedes CLC 180 Compressor
Fuel Economy
21 mpg
combined
30 mpg
Mazda RX-8 High-Power
21 mpg
30 mpg
Mercedes CLC 180 Compressor
15 mpg
city
21 mpg
27 mpg
highway
40 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
16.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.4 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
339 mi
Range
494 mi
Mazda RX-8 High-Power
339 mi
494 mi
Mercedes CLC 180 Compressor
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).
147.7 kWh
Mazda RX-8 High-Power
212.1 kWh
147.7 kWh
Mercedes CLC 180 Compressor
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4 / Euro 5
457 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
299 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mazda RX-8 High-Power
Mercedes CLC 180 Compressor
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