The Comparative Analysis :

Mazda RX-8 STD-Power (03 - 09) vs. Mercedes CLC 200 CDI Automatic (08 - 10)

€ 29,600
Mazda RX-8 STD-Power (03 - 09) Mazda RX-8 STD-Power
€ 32,300
 Mercedes CLC 200 CDI Automatic (08 - 10) Mercedes CLC 200 CDI
€ 29,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,300

ⓘ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 STD-Power is 0.7 inches shorter, 1.7 inches wider and 2.6 inches lower than the Mercedes CLC 200 CDI.
Mazda RX-8 STD-Power
Mercedes CLC 200 CDI
52.8
Blueprint Mazda RX-8 STD-Power (03 - 09)
69.7
77.6
55.3
Blueprint Mercedes CLC 200 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 STD-Power (03 - 09)
106.3
174.4
Blueprint Mercedes CLC 200 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 STD-Power
Mercedes CLC 200 CDI
3082 lb
Curb Weight
3362 lb
4012 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4321 lb
Mazda RX-8 STD-Power (03 - 09)
Weight Difference:
280 lb
8.33 %
Mercedes CLC 200 CDI Automatic (08 - 10)

General

Mazda RX-8 STD-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
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed automatic transmission

Engine

Mazda RX-8 STD-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
189 hp
at 7000 rpm
Power
120 hp
at 4200 rpm
Mazda RX-8 STD-Power
189 hp
120 hp
Mercedes CLC 200 CDI
162 lb‑ft
at 5000 rpm
Max. Torque
199 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Mazda RX-8 STD-Power
162 lb‑ft
199 lb‑ft
Mercedes CLC 200 CDI

Performance

Mazda RX-8 STD-Power
Mercedes CLC 200 CDI
139 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
7.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.1 sec
62 mph 62
mph

328 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda RX-8 STD-Power

62 mph 62
mph

505 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes CLC 200 CDI

▶ REPLAY
16.31 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.02 lb/hp
Mazda RX-8 STD-Power
16.31 lb/hp
28.02 lb/hp
Mercedes CLC 200 CDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mazda RX-8 STD-Power
Mercedes CLC 200 CDI
Fuel Economy
22 mpg
combined
36 mpg
Mazda RX-8 STD-Power
22 mpg
36 mpg
Mercedes CLC 200 CDI
16 mpg
city
27 mpg
29 mpg
highway
45 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
16.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.4 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
357 mi
Range
583 mi
Mazda RX-8 STD-Power
357 mi
583 mi
Mercedes CLC 200 CDI
Environmental Impact
200.8 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).
135.8 kWh
Mazda RX-8 STD-Power
200.8 kWh
135.8 kWh
Mercedes CLC 200 CDI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
430 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
272 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mazda RX-8 STD-Power
Mercedes CLC 200 CDI
4
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
4
930 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