The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes CLC 160 BlueEFFICIENCY Automatic (09 - 11) vs. Mercedes CLC 230 7G-TRONIC (08 - 11)
€ 29,100
€ 35,200
€ 29,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 35,200
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of the CLC 160 BlueEFFICIENCY and the CLC 230 are absolutely identical. Both are 175.1 inches long, 68 inches wide and 55.3 inches tall.
CLC 160 BlueEFFICIENCY
CLC 230
55.3
68
81.8
55.3
68
81.8
68 in
Width
68 in
81.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.8 in
55.3 in
Height
55.3 in
106.9
175.1
106.9
175.1
175.1 in
Length
175.1 in
106.9 in
Wheelbase
106.9 in
Vehicle Weight
CLC 160 BlueEFFICIENCY
CLC 230
3285 lb
Curb Weight
3406 lb
4277 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4398 lb
Weight Difference:
121 lb
3.55 %
General
CLC 160 BlueEFFICIENCY
CLC 230
CL203
Generation
CL203
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
7-speed automatic transmission
Engine
CLC 160 BlueEFFICIENCY
CLC 230
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Mercedes-Benz M 271
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 272
M 271.911
Engine Code
M 272.920
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2.5 L / 122 cu in
127 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
201 hp
at 6100 rpm
CLC 160 BlueEFFICIENCY
127 hp
201 hp
CLC 230
162 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Max. Torque
181 lb‑ft
at 2900 rpm
CLC 160 BlueEFFICIENCY
162 lb‑ft
181 lb‑ft
CLC 230
Performance
CLC 160 BlueEFFICIENCY
CLC 230
128 mph
Maximum Speed
145 mph
11.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
525 ft
0.000 sec
CLC 160 BlueEFFICIENCY
62 mph
62
mph
mph
390 ft
0.000 sec
CLC 230
▶ REPLAY
25.87 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.95 lb/hp
CLC 160 BlueEFFICIENCY
25.87 lb/hp
16.95 lb/hp
CLC 230
Fuel Economy / Emissions
CLC 160 BlueEFFICIENCY
CLC 230
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
26 mpg
CLC 160 BlueEFFICIENCY
31 mpg
26 mpg
CLC 230
22 mpg
city
18 mpg
41 mpg
highway
35 mpg
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.4 gal
514 mi
Range
423 mi
CLC 160 BlueEFFICIENCY
514 mi
423 mi
CLC 230
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).
172.4 kWh
CLC 160 BlueEFFICIENCY
142.1 kWh
172.4 kWh
CLC 230
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4 / Euro 5
286 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
349 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
CLC 160 BlueEFFICIENCY
CLC 230
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
4
992 lb
Maximum Payload
992 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
31.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
31.1 cu ft
