The Comparative Analysis :
Mazda RX-8 High-Power (09 - 10) vs. Mercedes CLC 180 Compressor (08 - 11)
€ 38,200
€ 28,700
€ 38,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,700
ⓘ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 0.9 inches longer, 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
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
176
106.9
175.1
176 in
Length
175.1 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
106.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Mazda RX-8 High-Power
Mercedes CLC 180 Compressor
3064 lb
Curb Weight
3252 lb
4001 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4288 lb
Weight Difference:
187 lb
5.75 %
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
6-speed manual 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
145 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
6.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
292 ft
0.000 sec
Mazda RX-8 High-Power
62 mph
62
mph
mph
443 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes CLC 180 Compressor
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13.44 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.06 lb/hp
Mazda RX-8 High-Power
13.44 lb/hp
23.06 lb/hp
Mercedes CLC 180 Compressor
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mazda RX-8 High-Power
Mercedes CLC 180 Compressor
Fuel Economy
20 mpg
combined
31 mpg
Mazda RX-8 High-Power
20 mpg
31 mpg
Mercedes CLC 180 Compressor
15 mpg
city
22 mpg
26 mpg
highway
43 mpg
17.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.4 gal
351 mi
Range
514 mi
Mazda RX-8 High-Power
351 mi
514 mi
Mercedes CLC 180 Compressor
Environmental Impact
217.9 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
217.9 kWh
142.1 kWh
Mercedes CLC 180 Compressor
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4 / Euro 5
481 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
285 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mazda RX-8 High-Power
Mercedes CLC 180 Compressor
4
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
4
937 lb
Maximum Payload
1036 lb
8.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
31.1 cu ft
