The Comparative Analysis :
Mazda RX-8 STD-Power (03 - 09) vs. Mercedes CLC 230 (08 - 11)
€ 29,600
€ 32,900
€ 29,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,900
ⓘ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 1.8 cm shorter, 4.2 cm wider and 6.5 cm lower than the Mercedes CLC 230.
Mazda RX-8 STD-Power
Mercedes CLC 230
1340
1770
1970
1405
1728
2078
1770 mm
Width
1728 mm
1970 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2078 mm
1340 mm
Height
1405 mm
2700
4430
2715
4448
4430 mm
Length
4448 mm
2700 mm
Wheelbase
2715 mm
Vehicle Weight
Mazda RX-8 STD-Power
Mercedes CLC 230
1398 kg
Kerb Weight
1525 kg
1820 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1995 kg
Weight Difference:
127 kg
8.33 %
General
Mazda RX-8 STD-Power
Mercedes CLC 230
SE
Generation
CL203
Coupe
Car Body Style
Coupe
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Rear-wheel drive
Drive
Rear-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mazda RX-8 STD-Power
Mercedes CLC 230
2-cylinder rotary engine (Wankel engine) (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V6 petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 272
Engine Code
M 272.920
0
Valves
4
2
Cylinders
6
1308 CC
Engine Capacity
2496 CC
189 bhp
at 7000 rpm
Power
201 bhp
at 6100 rpm
Mazda RX-8 STD-Power
189 bhp
201 bhp
Mercedes CLC 230
220 NM
at 5000 rpm
Max. Torque
245 NM
at 2900 rpm
Mazda RX-8 STD-Power
220 NM
245 NM
Mercedes CLC 230
Performance
Mazda RX-8 STD-Power
Mercedes CLC 230
139 mph
Maximum Speed
149 mph
7.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
100 m
0.000 sec
Mazda RX-8 STD-Power
62 mph
62
mph
mph
117 m
0.000 sec
Mercedes CLC 230
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7.4 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
7.59 kg/bhp
Mazda RX-8 STD-Power
7.4 kg/bhp
7.59 kg/bhp
Mercedes CLC 230
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mazda RX-8 STD-Power
Mercedes CLC 230
Fuel Economy
27 mpg
combined
31 mpg
Mazda RX-8 STD-Power
27 mpg
31 mpg
Mercedes CLC 230
19 mpg
city
21 mpg
35 mpg
motorway
42 mpg
61 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
62 L
357 mi
Range
419 mi
Mazda RX-8 STD-Power
357 mi
419 mi
Mercedes CLC 230
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).
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).
174.3 kWh
Mazda RX-8 STD-Power
200.8 kWh
174.3 kWh
Mercedes CLC 230
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4 / Euro 5
267 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
218 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mazda RX-8 STD-Power
Mercedes CLC 230
4
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
4
422 kg
Maximum Payload
470 kg
290 L
Boot Capacity
310 L
No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1100 L
