The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes CLC 160 BlueEFFICIENCY Automatic (09 - 11) vs. BMW M3 CSL (03 - 03)

€ 29,100
Mercedes CLC 160 BlueEFFICIENCY Automatic (09 - 11) Mercedes CLC 160 BlueEFFICIENCY
€ 85,000
 BMW M3 CSL (03 - 03) BMW M3 CSL
€ 29,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 85,000

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The Mercedes CLC 160 BlueEFFICIENCY is 1.7 inches shorter, 2 inches narrower and 1.6 inches taller than the BMW M3 CSL.
Mercedes CLC 160 BlueEFFICIENCY
BMW M3 CSL
55.3
Blueprint Mercedes CLC 160 BlueEFFICIENCY Automatic (09 - 11)
68
81.8
53.7
Blueprint BMW M3 CSL (03 - 03)
70.1
78
68 in
Width
70.1 in
81.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78 in
55.3 in
Height
53.7 in
Blueprint Mercedes CLC 160 BlueEFFICIENCY Automatic (09 - 11)
106.9
175.1
Blueprint BMW M3 CSL (03 - 03)
107.4
176.9
175.1 in
Length
176.9 in
106.9 in
Wheelbase
107.4 in

Vehicle Weight

Mercedes CLC 160 BlueEFFICIENCY
BMW M3 CSL
3285 lb
Curb Weight
3053 lb
4277 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3968 lb
Mercedes CLC 160 BlueEFFICIENCY Automatic (09 - 11)
Weight Difference:
231 lb
7.03 %
BMW M3 CSL (03 - 03)

General

Mercedes CLC 160 BlueEFFICIENCY
BMW M3 CSL
CL203
Generation
E46
Coupe
Car Body Style
Coupe
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
5-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Mercedes CLC 160 BlueEFFICIENCY
BMW M3 CSL
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
355 hp
at 7900 rpm
Mercedes CLC 160 BlueEFFICIENCY
127 hp
355 hp
BMW M3 CSL
162 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Max. Torque
273 lb‑ft
at 4900 rpm
Mercedes CLC 160 BlueEFFICIENCY
162 lb‑ft
273 lb‑ft
BMW M3 CSL

Performance

Mercedes CLC 160 BlueEFFICIENCY
BMW M3 CSL
128 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
11.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

525 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes CLC 160 BlueEFFICIENCY

62 mph 62
mph

223 ft
0.000 sec

BMW M3 CSL

▶ REPLAY
25.87 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.6 lb/hp
Mercedes CLC 160 BlueEFFICIENCY
25.87 lb/hp
8.6 lb/hp
BMW M3 CSL

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes CLC 160 BlueEFFICIENCY
BMW M3 CSL
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
20 mpg
Mercedes CLC 160 BlueEFFICIENCY
31 mpg
20 mpg
BMW M3 CSL
22 mpg
city
13 mpg
41 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
514 mi
Range
329 mi
Mercedes CLC 160 BlueEFFICIENCY
514 mi
329 mi
BMW M3 CSL
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).
225.5 kWh
Mercedes CLC 160 BlueEFFICIENCY
142.1 kWh
225.5 kWh
BMW M3 CSL
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 3
286 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
462 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

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