The Comparative Analysis :
Mazda RX-8 High-Power (09 - 10) vs. Mercedes CLC 200 CDI (08 - 10)
€ 38,200

€ 30,200

€ 38,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,200
ⓘ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 200 CDI.
Mazda RX-8 High-Power
Mercedes CLC 200 CDI
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 200 CDI
3064 lb
Curb Weight
3318 lb
4001 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4321 lb

Weight Difference:
254 lb
7.66 %

General
Mazda RX-8 High-Power
Mercedes CLC 200 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
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mazda RX-8 High-Power
Mercedes CLC 200 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 646.962

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
120 hp
at 4200 rpm
Mazda RX-8 High-Power
228 hp
120 hp
Mercedes CLC 200 CDI
156 lb‑ft
at 5500 rpm
Max. Torque
199 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Mazda RX-8 High-Power
156 lb‑ft
199 lb‑ft
Mercedes CLC 200 CDI
Performance
Mazda RX-8 High-Power
Mercedes CLC 200 CDI
145 mph
Maximum Speed
128 mph
6.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
292 ft
0.000 sec

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

Mercedes CLC 200 CDI
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13.44 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.65 lb/hp
Mazda RX-8 High-Power
13.44 lb/hp
27.65 lb/hp
Mercedes CLC 200 CDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mazda RX-8 High-Power
Mercedes CLC 200 CDI
Fuel Economy
20 mpg
combined
42 mpg
Mazda RX-8 High-Power
20 mpg
42 mpg
Mercedes CLC 200 CDI
15 mpg
city
31 mpg
26 mpg
highway
52 mpg
17.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.4 gal
351 mi
Range
688 mi
Mazda RX-8 High-Power
351 mi
688 mi
Mercedes CLC 200 CDI
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).
115.2 kWh
Mazda RX-8 High-Power
217.9 kWh
115.2 kWh
Mercedes CLC 200 CDI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
481 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
237 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mazda RX-8 High-Power
Mercedes CLC 200 CDI
4
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
4
937 lb
Maximum Payload
1003 lb
8.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft







No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
31.1 cu ft