The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes CLC 160 BlueEFFICIENCY Automatic (09 - 11) vs. Alfa Romeo 4C (14 - 18)
€ 29,100
€ 63,500
€ 29,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 63,500
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ significantly. The Mercedes CLC 160 BlueEFFICIENCY is 18.1 inches longer, 5.4 inches narrower and 8.7 inches taller than the Alfa Romeo 4C.
Mercedes CLC 160 BlueEFFICIENCY
Alfa Romeo 4C
55.3
68
81.8
46.6
73.4
81.3
68 in
Width
73.4 in
81.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.3 in
55.3 in
Height
46.6 in
106.9
175.1
93.7
157
175.1 in
Length
157 in
106.9 in
Wheelbase
93.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes CLC 160 BlueEFFICIENCY
Alfa Romeo 4C
3285 lb
Curb Weight
2138 lb
4277 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2590 lb
Weight Difference:
1146 lb
34.89 %
General
Mercedes CLC 160 BlueEFFICIENCY
Alfa Romeo 4C
CL203
Generation
Typ 960
Coupe
Car Body Style
Coupe
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

5-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Mercedes CLC 160 BlueEFFICIENCY
Alfa Romeo 4C
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Mercedes-Benz M 271
Engine Series
M 271.911
Engine Code
960 A1.000

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.7 L / 83 cu in
127 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
238 hp
at 6000 rpm
Mercedes CLC 160 BlueEFFICIENCY
127 hp
238 hp
Alfa Romeo 4C
162 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 2100 rpm
Mercedes CLC 160 BlueEFFICIENCY
162 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Alfa Romeo 4C
Performance
Mercedes CLC 160 BlueEFFICIENCY
Alfa Romeo 4C
128 mph
Maximum Speed
160 mph
11.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
525 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes CLC 160 BlueEFFICIENCY
62 mph
62
mph
mph
207 ft
0.000 sec
Alfa Romeo 4C
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25.87 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.98 lb/hp
Mercedes CLC 160 BlueEFFICIENCY
25.87 lb/hp
8.98 lb/hp
Alfa Romeo 4C
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes CLC 160 BlueEFFICIENCY
Alfa Romeo 4C
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
35 mpg
Mercedes CLC 160 BlueEFFICIENCY
31 mpg
35 mpg
Alfa Romeo 4C
22 mpg
city
24 mpg
41 mpg
highway
No data
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
10.6 gal
514 mi
Range
365 mi
Mercedes CLC 160 BlueEFFICIENCY
514 mi
365 mi
Alfa Romeo 4C
Environmental Impact
142.1 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).
128.7 kWh
Mercedes CLC 160 BlueEFFICIENCY
142.1 kWh
128.7 kWh
Alfa Romeo 4C
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
286 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
253 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes CLC 160 BlueEFFICIENCY
Alfa Romeo 4C
3
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
2
992 lb
Maximum Payload
452 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
1.1 cu ft





31.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data


















