The Comparative Analysis :

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

€ 29,600
Mazda RX-8 STD-Power (03 - 09) Mazda RX-8 STD-Power
€ 32,400
 Mercedes CLC 220 CDI (08 - 10) Mercedes CLC 220 CDI
€ 29,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,400

ⓘ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 220 CDI.
Mazda RX-8 STD-Power
Mercedes CLC 220 CDI
52.8
Blueprint Mazda RX-8 STD-Power (03 - 09)
69.7
77.6
55.3
Blueprint Mercedes CLC 220 CDI (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 220 CDI (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 220 CDI
3082 lb
Curb Weight
3373 lb
4012 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4376 lb
Mazda RX-8 STD-Power (03 - 09)
Weight Difference:
291 lb
8.63 %
Mercedes CLC 220 CDI (08 - 10)

General

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

Engine

Mazda RX-8 STD-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
189 hp
at 7000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 4200 rpm
Mazda RX-8 STD-Power
189 hp
148 hp
Mercedes CLC 220 CDI
162 lb‑ft
at 5000 rpm
Max. Torque
251 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Mazda RX-8 STD-Power
162 lb‑ft
251 lb‑ft
Mercedes CLC 220 CDI

Performance

Mazda RX-8 STD-Power
Mercedes CLC 220 CDI
139 mph
Maximum Speed
139 mph
7.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

328 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda RX-8 STD-Power

62 mph 62
mph

443 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes CLC 220 CDI

▶ REPLAY
16.31 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.79 lb/hp
Mazda RX-8 STD-Power
16.31 lb/hp
22.79 lb/hp
Mercedes CLC 220 CDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mazda RX-8 STD-Power
Mercedes CLC 220 CDI
Fuel Economy
22 mpg
combined
41 mpg
Mazda RX-8 STD-Power
22 mpg
41 mpg
Mercedes CLC 220 CDI
16 mpg
city
31 mpg
29 mpg
highway
51 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
16.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.4 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
357 mi
Range
676 mi
Mazda RX-8 STD-Power
357 mi
676 mi
Mercedes CLC 220 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).
117.3 kWh
Mazda RX-8 STD-Power
200.8 kWh
117.3 kWh
Mercedes CLC 220 CDI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
430 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
243 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mazda RX-8 STD-Power
Mercedes CLC 220 CDI
4
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
4
930 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