The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes CLC 160 BlueEFFICIENCY Automatic (09 - 11) vs. BMW 420d Coupé xDrive (13 - 15)
€ 29,100
€ 42,000
€ 29,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 42,000
ⓘ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 7.5 inches shorter, 3.8 inches narrower and 0.5 inches taller than the BMW 420d Coupé.
Mercedes CLC 160 BlueEFFICIENCY
BMW 420d Coupé
55.3
68
81.8
54.8
71.9
79.4
68 in
Width
71.9 in
81.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.4 in
55.3 in
Height
54.8 in
106.9
175.1
110.6
182.6
175.1 in
Length
182.6 in
106.9 in
Wheelbase
110.6 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes CLC 160 BlueEFFICIENCY
BMW 420d Coupé
3285 lb
Curb Weight
3538 lb
4277 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4519 lb
Weight Difference:
254 lb
7.18 %
General
Mercedes CLC 160 BlueEFFICIENCY
BMW 420d Coupé
CL203
Generation
F32
Coupe
Car Body Style
Coupe
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

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

5-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mercedes CLC 160 BlueEFFICIENCY
BMW 420d Coupé
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Mercedes-Benz M 271
Engine Series
BMW N47
M 271.911
Engine Code
N47-D20


4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
127 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
181 hp
at 4000 rpm
Mercedes CLC 160 BlueEFFICIENCY
127 hp
181 hp
BMW 420d Coupé
162 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Mercedes CLC 160 BlueEFFICIENCY
162 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
BMW 420d Coupé
Performance
Mercedes CLC 160 BlueEFFICIENCY
BMW 420d Coupé
128 mph
Maximum Speed
147 mph
11.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
525 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes CLC 160 BlueEFFICIENCY
62 mph
62
mph
mph
341 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 420d Coupé
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25.87 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.55 lb/hp
Mercedes CLC 160 BlueEFFICIENCY
25.87 lb/hp
19.55 lb/hp
BMW 420d Coupé
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes CLC 160 BlueEFFICIENCY
BMW 420d Coupé
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
49 mpg
Mercedes CLC 160 BlueEFFICIENCY
31 mpg
49 mpg
BMW 420d Coupé
22 mpg
city
40 mpg
41 mpg
highway
No data
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.1 gal
514 mi
Range
738 mi
Mercedes CLC 160 BlueEFFICIENCY
514 mi
738 mi
BMW 420d 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).
98.8 kWh
Mercedes CLC 160 BlueEFFICIENCY
142.1 kWh
98.8 kWh
BMW 420d Coupé
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
286 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
203 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes CLC 160 BlueEFFICIENCY
BMW 420d Coupé
3
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
992 lb
Maximum Payload
981 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.6 cu ft








31.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data


















