The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes CLC 160 BlueEFFICIENCY Automatic (09 - 11) vs. Mazda RX-8 High-Power (03 - 09)
€ 29,100

€ 32,300

€ 29,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,300
ⓘ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 0.7 inches longer, 1.7 inches narrower and 2.6 inches taller than the Mazda RX-8 High-Power.
Mercedes CLC 160 BlueEFFICIENCY
Mazda RX-8 High-Power
55.3
68
81.8
52.8
69.7
77.6
68 in
Width
69.7 in
81.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.6 in
55.3 in
Height
52.8 in
106.9
175.1
106.3
174.4
175.1 in
Length
174.4 in
106.9 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes CLC 160 BlueEFFICIENCY
Mazda RX-8 High-Power
3285 lb
Curb Weight
3082 lb
4277 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4001 lb

Weight Difference:
203 lb
6.18 %

General
Mercedes CLC 160 BlueEFFICIENCY
Mazda RX-8 High-Power
CL203
Generation
SE
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 manual transmission
Engine
Mercedes CLC 160 BlueEFFICIENCY
Mazda RX-8 High-Power
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
2-cylinder rotary engine (Wankel engine) (naturally aspirated engine)
Mercedes-Benz M 271
Engine Series
M 271.911
Engine Code

4
Valves
0
4
Cylinders
2
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.3 L / 64 cu in
127 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
228 hp
at 8200 rpm
Mercedes CLC 160 BlueEFFICIENCY
127 hp
228 hp
Mazda RX-8 High-Power
162 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Max. Torque
156 lb‑ft
at 5500 rpm
Mercedes CLC 160 BlueEFFICIENCY
162 lb‑ft
156 lb‑ft
Mazda RX-8 High-Power
Performance
Mercedes CLC 160 BlueEFFICIENCY
Mazda RX-8 High-Power
128 mph
Maximum Speed
146 mph
11.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
525 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes CLC 160 BlueEFFICIENCY
62 mph
62
mph
mph
292 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda RX-8 High-Power
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25.87 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.52 lb/hp
Mercedes CLC 160 BlueEFFICIENCY
25.87 lb/hp
13.52 lb/hp
Mazda RX-8 High-Power
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes CLC 160 BlueEFFICIENCY
Mazda RX-8 High-Power
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
21 mpg
Mercedes CLC 160 BlueEFFICIENCY
31 mpg
21 mpg
Mazda RX-8 High-Power
22 mpg
city
15 mpg
41 mpg
highway
27 mpg
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.1 gal
514 mi
Range
339 mi
Mercedes CLC 160 BlueEFFICIENCY
514 mi
339 mi
Mazda RX-8 High-Power
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).
212.1 kWh
Mercedes CLC 160 BlueEFFICIENCY
142.1 kWh
212.1 kWh
Mazda RX-8 High-Power
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
286 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
457 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes CLC 160 BlueEFFICIENCY
Mazda RX-8 High-Power
3
Doors
4
4
No. of Seats
4
992 lb
Maximum Payload
919 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.2 cu ft







31.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data