The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes CLC 160 BlueEFFICIENCY (09 - 11) vs. BMW M3 Coupé SMG (04 - 06)

€ 26,900
Mercedes CLC 160 BlueEFFICIENCY (09 - 11) Mercedes CLC 160 BlueEFFICIENCY
€ 60,100
 BMW M3 Coupé SMG (04 - 06) BMW M3 Coupé
€ 26,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 60,100

ⓘ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 1.7 inches shorter, 2 inches narrower and 1.3 inches taller than the BMW M3 Coupé.
Mercedes CLC 160 BlueEFFICIENCY
BMW M3 Coupé
55.3
Blueprint Mercedes CLC 160 BlueEFFICIENCY (09 - 11)
68
81.8
54
Blueprint BMW M3 Coupé SMG (04 - 06)
70.1
78
68 in
Width
70.1 in
81.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78 in
55.3 in
Height
54 in
Blueprint Mercedes CLC 160 BlueEFFICIENCY (09 - 11)
106.9
175.1
Blueprint BMW M3 Coupé SMG (04 - 06)
107.5
176.9
175.1 in
Length
176.9 in
106.9 in
Wheelbase
107.5 in

Vehicle Weight

Mercedes CLC 160 BlueEFFICIENCY
BMW M3 Coupé
3241 lb
Curb Weight
3461 lb
4277 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4409 lb
Mercedes CLC 160 BlueEFFICIENCY (09 - 11)
Weight Difference:
220 lb
6.36 %
BMW M3 Coupé SMG (04 - 06)

General

Mercedes CLC 160 BlueEFFICIENCY
BMW M3 Coupé
CL203
Generation
E46
Coupe
Car Body Style
Coupe
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed automated manual transmission (AMT)

Engine

Mercedes CLC 160 BlueEFFICIENCY
BMW M3 Coupé
Straight-four gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Mercedes-Benz M 271
Engine Series
BMW S54
M 271.911
Engine Code
S54-B32
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
3.2 L / 157 cu in
127 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
338 hp
at 7900 rpm
Mercedes CLC 160 BlueEFFICIENCY
127 hp
338 hp
BMW M3 Coupé
162 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Max. Torque
269 lb‑ft
at 4900 rpm
Mercedes CLC 160 BlueEFFICIENCY
162 lb‑ft
269 lb‑ft
BMW M3 Coupé

Performance

Mercedes CLC 160 BlueEFFICIENCY
BMW M3 Coupé
130 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
11.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

512 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes CLC 160 BlueEFFICIENCY

62 mph 62
mph

236 ft
0.000 sec

BMW M3 Coupé

▶ REPLAY
25.52 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.24 lb/hp
Mercedes CLC 160 BlueEFFICIENCY
25.52 lb/hp
10.24 lb/hp
BMW M3 Coupé

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes CLC 160 BlueEFFICIENCY
BMW M3 Coupé
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
18 mpg
Mercedes CLC 160 BlueEFFICIENCY
34 mpg
18 mpg
BMW M3 Coupé
24 mpg
city
12 mpg
44 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
559 mi
Range
292 mi
Mercedes CLC 160 BlueEFFICIENCY
559 mi
292 mi
BMW M3 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).
253.8 kWh
Mercedes CLC 160 BlueEFFICIENCY
130.7 kWh
253.8 kWh
BMW M3 Coupé
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
266 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
520 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes CLC 160 BlueEFFICIENCY
BMW M3 Coupé
3
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
5
1036 lb
Maximum Payload
948 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.6 cu ft
31.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data