The Comparative Analysis :

Mazda RX-8 High-Power (03 - 09) vs. Mercedes CLC 220 CDI Automatic (08 - 10)

€ 32,300
Mazda RX-8 High-Power (03 - 09) Mazda RX-8 High-Power
€ 34,500
 Mercedes CLC 220 CDI Automatic (08 - 10) Mercedes CLC 220 CDI
€ 32,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 34,500

ⓘ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 220 CDI.
Mazda RX-8 High-Power
Mercedes CLC 220 CDI
52.8
Blueprint Mazda RX-8 High-Power (03 - 09)
69.7
77.6
55.3
Blueprint Mercedes CLC 220 CDI Automatic (08 - 10)
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 220 CDI Automatic (08 - 10)
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 220 CDI
3082 lb
Curb Weight
3417 lb
4001 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4376 lb
Mazda RX-8 High-Power (03 - 09)
Weight Difference:
335 lb
9.8 %
Mercedes CLC 220 CDI Automatic (08 - 10)

General

Mazda RX-8 High-Power
Mercedes CLC 220 CDI
SE
Generation
CL203
Coupe
Car Body Style
Coupe
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed automatic transmission

Engine

Mazda RX-8 High-Power
Mercedes CLC 220 CDI
2-cylinder rotary engine (Wankel engine) (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 646
Engine Code
OM 646.963
0
Valves
4
2
Cylinders
4
1.3 L / 64 cu in
Displacement
2.1 L / 103 cu in
228 hp
at 8200 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 4200 rpm
Mazda RX-8 High-Power
228 hp
148 hp
Mercedes CLC 220 CDI
156 lb‑ft
at 5500 rpm
Max. Torque
251 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Mazda RX-8 High-Power
156 lb‑ft
251 lb‑ft
Mercedes CLC 220 CDI

Performance

Mazda RX-8 High-Power
Mercedes CLC 220 CDI
146 mph
Maximum Speed
136 mph
6.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

292 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda RX-8 High-Power

62 mph 62
mph

430 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes CLC 220 CDI

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13.52 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.09 lb/hp
Mazda RX-8 High-Power
13.52 lb/hp
23.09 lb/hp
Mercedes CLC 220 CDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mazda RX-8 High-Power
Mercedes CLC 220 CDI
Fuel Economy
21 mpg
combined
37 mpg
Mazda RX-8 High-Power
21 mpg
37 mpg
Mercedes CLC 220 CDI
15 mpg
city
27 mpg
27 mpg
highway
47 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
16.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.4 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
339 mi
Range
602 mi
Mazda RX-8 High-Power
339 mi
602 mi
Mercedes CLC 220 CDI
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).
131.6 kWh
Mazda RX-8 High-Power
212.1 kWh
131.6 kWh
Mercedes CLC 220 CDI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
457 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
269 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mazda RX-8 High-Power
Mercedes CLC 220 CDI
4
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
4
919 lb
Maximum Payload
959 lb
8.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
31.1 cu ft