The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes CLC 160 BlueEFFICIENCY (09 - 11) vs. BMW 325xi Coupé Automatic (06 - 07)
€ 26,900
€ 41,800
€ 26,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 41,800
ⓘ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 Mercedes CLC 160 BlueEFFICIENCY is 5.2 inches shorter, 2.1 inches narrower and 0.4 inches taller than the BMW 325xi Coupé.
Mercedes CLC 160 BlueEFFICIENCY
BMW 325xi Coupé
55.3
68
81.8
54.9
70.2
78.1
68 in
Width
70.2 in
81.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.1 in
55.3 in
Height
54.9 in
106.9
175.1
108.7
180.3
175.1 in
Length
180.3 in
106.9 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes CLC 160 BlueEFFICIENCY
BMW 325xi Coupé
3241 lb
Curb Weight
3583 lb
4277 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4475 lb
Weight Difference:
342 lb
9.55 %
General
Mercedes CLC 160 BlueEFFICIENCY
BMW 325xi Coupé
CL203
Generation
E92
Coupe
Car Body Style
Coupe
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Mercedes CLC 160 BlueEFFICIENCY
BMW 325xi Coupé
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Mercedes-Benz M 271
Engine Series
BMW N52
M 271.911
Engine Code
N52-B25


4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2.5 L / 122 cu in
127 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
215 hp
at 6500 rpm
Mercedes CLC 160 BlueEFFICIENCY
127 hp
215 hp
BMW 325xi Coupé
162 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 2750 rpm
Mercedes CLC 160 BlueEFFICIENCY
162 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
BMW 325xi Coupé
Performance
Mercedes CLC 160 BlueEFFICIENCY
BMW 325xi Coupé
130 mph
Maximum Speed
148 mph
11.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
512 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes CLC 160 BlueEFFICIENCY
62 mph
62
mph
mph
364 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 325xi Coupé
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25.52 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.67 lb/hp
Mercedes CLC 160 BlueEFFICIENCY
25.52 lb/hp
16.67 lb/hp
BMW 325xi Coupé
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes CLC 160 BlueEFFICIENCY
BMW 325xi Coupé
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
24 mpg
Mercedes CLC 160 BlueEFFICIENCY
34 mpg
24 mpg
BMW 325xi Coupé
24 mpg
city
16 mpg
44 mpg
highway
No data
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
559 mi
Range
395 mi
Mercedes CLC 160 BlueEFFICIENCY
559 mi
395 mi
BMW 325xi Coupé
Environmental Impact
130.7 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).
187.5 kWh
Mercedes CLC 160 BlueEFFICIENCY
130.7 kWh
187.5 kWh
BMW 325xi Coupé
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
266 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
383 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes CLC 160 BlueEFFICIENCY
BMW 325xi Coupé
3
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
1036 lb
Maximum Payload
893 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.5 cu ft








31.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
















