The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Coupé 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 12) vs. Mercedes CLC 230 7G-TRONIC (08 - 11)
€ 35,800
€ 35,200
€ 35,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 35,200
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Coupé is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 5.6 inches longer, 1.7 inches wider and 0 inches taller than the CLC 230.
C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Coupé
CLC 230
55.4
69.7
78.6
55.3
68
81.8
69.7 in
Width
68 in
78.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.8 in
55.4 in
Height
55.3 in
108.7
180.7
106.9
175.1
180.7 in
Length
175.1 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
106.9 in
Vehicle Weight
C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Coupé
CLC 230
3351 lb
Curb Weight
3406 lb
4387 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4398 lb
Weight Difference:
55 lb
1.61 %
General
C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Coupé
CLC 230
C204
Generation
CL203
Coupe
Car Body Style
Coupe
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission
Engine
C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Coupé
CLC 230
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Mercedes-Benz M 271
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 272
M 271.952
Engine Code
M 272.920
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
2.5 L / 122 cu in
154 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
201 hp
at 6100 rpm
C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Coupé
154 hp
201 hp
CLC 230
184 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
181 lb‑ft
at 2900 rpm
C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Coupé
184 lb‑ft
181 lb‑ft
CLC 230
Performance
C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Coupé
CLC 230
139 mph
Maximum Speed
145 mph
8.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
407 ft
0.000 sec
C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Coupé
62 mph
62
mph
mph
390 ft
0.000 sec
CLC 230
▶ REPLAY
21.76 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.95 lb/hp
C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Coupé
21.76 lb/hp
16.95 lb/hp
CLC 230
Fuel Economy / Emissions
C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Coupé
CLC 230
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
26 mpg
C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Coupé
36 mpg
26 mpg
CLC 230
27 mpg
city
18 mpg
46 mpg
highway
35 mpg
15.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.4 gal
564 mi
Range
423 mi
C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Coupé
564 mi
423 mi
CLC 230
Environmental Impact
123.1 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).
172.4 kWh
C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Coupé
123.1 kWh
172.4 kWh
CLC 230
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4 / Euro 5
241 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
349 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Coupé
CLC 230
2
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
4
1036 lb
Maximum Payload
992 lb
12.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
31.1 cu ft
