The Comparative Analysis :

Mazda RX-8 STD-Power (03 - 09) vs. Mercedes CLC 350 (08 - 11)

€ 29,600
Mazda RX-8 STD-Power (03 - 09) Mazda RX-8 STD-Power
€ 36,500
 Mercedes CLC 350 (08 - 11) Mercedes CLC 350
€ 29,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 36,500

ⓘ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 2.7 inches lower than the Mercedes CLC 350.
Mazda RX-8 STD-Power
Mercedes CLC 350
52.8
Blueprint Mazda RX-8 STD-Power (03 - 09)
69.7
77.6
55.5
Blueprint Mercedes CLC 350 (08 - 11)
68
81.8
69.7 in
Width
68 in
77.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.8 in
52.8 in
Height
55.5 in
Blueprint Mazda RX-8 STD-Power (03 - 09)
106.3
174.4
Blueprint Mercedes CLC 350 (08 - 11)
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 350
3082 lb
Curb Weight
3417 lb
4012 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4453 lb
Mazda RX-8 STD-Power (03 - 09)
Weight Difference:
335 lb
9.8 %
Mercedes CLC 350 (08 - 11)

General

Mazda RX-8 STD-Power
Mercedes CLC 350
SE
Generation
CL203
Coupe
Car Body Style
Coupe
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Mazda RX-8 STD-Power
Mercedes CLC 350
2-cylinder rotary engine (Wankel engine) (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 272
Engine Code
M 272.960
0
Valves
4
2
Cylinders
6
1.3 L / 64 cu in
Displacement
3.5 L / 171 cu in
189 hp
at 7000 rpm
Power
268 hp
at 6000 rpm
Mazda RX-8 STD-Power
189 hp
268 hp
Mercedes CLC 350
162 lb‑ft
at 5000 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
Mazda RX-8 STD-Power
162 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Mercedes CLC 350

Performance

Mazda RX-8 STD-Power
Mercedes CLC 350
139 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
7.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

328 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda RX-8 STD-Power

62 mph 62
mph

289 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes CLC 350

▶ REPLAY
16.31 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.75 lb/hp
Mazda RX-8 STD-Power
16.31 lb/hp
12.75 lb/hp
Mercedes CLC 350

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mazda RX-8 STD-Power
Mercedes CLC 350
Fuel Economy
22 mpg
combined
25 mpg
Mazda RX-8 STD-Power
22 mpg
25 mpg
Mercedes CLC 350
16 mpg
city
17 mpg
29 mpg
highway
34 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
16.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.4 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
357 mi
Range
406 mi
Mazda RX-8 STD-Power
357 mi
406 mi
Mercedes CLC 350
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).
179.9 kWh
Mazda RX-8 STD-Power
200.8 kWh
179.9 kWh
Mercedes CLC 350
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4 / Euro 5
430 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
365 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mazda RX-8 STD-Power
Mercedes CLC 350
4
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
4
930 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