The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes CLC 180 Compressor (08 - 11) vs. Mazda RX-8 High-Power (09 - 10)
€ 28,700
€ 38,200
€ 28,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 38,200
ⓘ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 180 Compressor is 0.9 inches shorter, 1.7 inches narrower and 2.6 inches taller than the Mazda RX-8 High-Power.
Mercedes CLC 180 Compressor
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
176
175.1 in
Length
176 in
106.9 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes CLC 180 Compressor
Mazda RX-8 High-Power
3252 lb
Curb Weight
3064 lb
4288 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4001 lb
Weight Difference:
187 lb
5.75 %
General
Mercedes CLC 180 Compressor
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
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mercedes CLC 180 Compressor
Mazda RX-8 High-Power
Straight-four gasoline engine with compressor
Engine Type
2-cylinder rotary engine (Wankel engine) (naturally aspirated engine)
Mercedes-Benz M 271
Engine Series
M 271.946
Engine Code
4
Valves
0
4
Cylinders
2
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
1.3 L / 64 cu in
141 hp
at 5200 rpm
Power
228 hp
at 8200 rpm
Mercedes CLC 180 Compressor
141 hp
228 hp
Mazda RX-8 High-Power
162 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Max. Torque
156 lb‑ft
at 5500 rpm
Mercedes CLC 180 Compressor
162 lb‑ft
156 lb‑ft
Mazda RX-8 High-Power
Performance
Mercedes CLC 180 Compressor
Mazda RX-8 High-Power
137 mph
Maximum Speed
145 mph
9.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
443 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes CLC 180 Compressor
62 mph
62
mph
mph
292 ft
0.000 sec
Mazda RX-8 High-Power
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23.06 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.44 lb/hp
Mercedes CLC 180 Compressor
23.06 lb/hp
13.44 lb/hp
Mazda RX-8 High-Power
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes CLC 180 Compressor
Mazda RX-8 High-Power
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
20 mpg
Mercedes CLC 180 Compressor
31 mpg
20 mpg
Mazda RX-8 High-Power
22 mpg
city
15 mpg
43 mpg
highway
26 mpg
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.2 gal
514 mi
Range
351 mi
Mercedes CLC 180 Compressor
514 mi
351 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).
217.9 kWh
Mercedes CLC 180 Compressor
142.1 kWh
217.9 kWh
Mazda RX-8 High-Power
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
285 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
481 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes CLC 180 Compressor
Mazda RX-8 High-Power
3
Doors
4
4
No. of Seats
4
1036 lb
Maximum Payload
937 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.2 cu ft
31.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
