The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes CLC 160 BlueEFFICIENCY Automatic (09 - 11) vs. BMW 325d Coupé (10 - 13)
€ 29,100
€ 40,600
€ 29,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 40,600
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The Mercedes CLC 160 BlueEFFICIENCY is 6.5 inches shorter, 2.1 inches narrower and 0.4 inches taller than the BMW 325d Coupé.
Mercedes CLC 160 BlueEFFICIENCY
BMW 325d 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
181.6
175.1 in
Length
181.6 in
106.9 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes CLC 160 BlueEFFICIENCY
BMW 325d Coupé
3285 lb
Curb Weight
3505 lb
4277 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4398 lb
Weight Difference:
220 lb
6.28 %
General
Mercedes CLC 160 BlueEFFICIENCY
BMW 325d Coupé
CL203
Generation
E92
Coupe
Car Body Style
Coupe
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

5-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mercedes CLC 160 BlueEFFICIENCY
BMW 325d Coupé
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-six diesel engine with turbocharger
Mercedes-Benz M 271
Engine Series
BMW M57
M 271.911
Engine Code
M57-D30


4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
127 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
201 hp
at 3750 rpm
Mercedes CLC 160 BlueEFFICIENCY
127 hp
201 hp
BMW 325d Coupé
162 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Max. Torque
317 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Mercedes CLC 160 BlueEFFICIENCY
162 lb‑ft
317 lb‑ft
BMW 325d Coupé
Performance
Mercedes CLC 160 BlueEFFICIENCY
BMW 325d Coupé
128 mph
Maximum Speed
152 mph
11.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
525 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes CLC 160 BlueEFFICIENCY
62 mph
62
mph
mph
315 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 325d Coupé
▶ REPLAY
25.87 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.44 lb/hp
Mercedes CLC 160 BlueEFFICIENCY
25.87 lb/hp
17.44 lb/hp
BMW 325d Coupé
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes CLC 160 BlueEFFICIENCY
BMW 325d Coupé
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
41 mpg
Mercedes CLC 160 BlueEFFICIENCY
31 mpg
41 mpg
BMW 325d Coupé
22 mpg
city
32 mpg
41 mpg
highway
No data
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.1 gal
514 mi
Range
665 mi
Mercedes CLC 160 BlueEFFICIENCY
514 mi
665 mi
BMW 325d Coupé
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).
117.3 kWh
Mercedes CLC 160 BlueEFFICIENCY
142.1 kWh
117.3 kWh
BMW 325d Coupé
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
286 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
243 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes CLC 160 BlueEFFICIENCY
BMW 325d Coupé
3
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
992 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





















