The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes CLC 180 Compressor Automatic (08 - 11) vs. BMW 325d Coupé Automatic (07 - 10)
€ 30,900

€ 42,100

€ 30,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 42,100
ⓘ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 5.2 inches shorter, 2.1 inches narrower and 0.4 inches taller than the BMW 325d Coupé.
Mercedes CLC 180 Compressor
BMW 325d Coupé
55.3
68
81.8
54.9
70.2
78.1
68 in
Width
70.2 in
81.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.1 in
55.3 in
Height
54.9 in
106.9
175.1
108.7
180.3
175.1 in
Length
180.3 in
106.9 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes CLC 180 Compressor
BMW 325d Coupé
3296 lb
Curb Weight
3527 lb
4288 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4420 lb

Weight Difference:
231 lb
6.55 %

General
Mercedes CLC 180 Compressor
BMW 325d Coupé
CL203
Generation
E92
Coupe
Car Body Style
Coupe
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

5-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Mercedes CLC 180 Compressor
BMW 325d Coupé
Straight-four gasoline engine with compressor
Engine Type
Straight-six diesel engine with turbocharger
Mercedes-Benz M 271
Engine Series
BMW M57
M 271.946
Engine Code
M57-D30


4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
141 hp
at 5200 rpm
Power
194 hp
at 4000 rpm
Mercedes CLC 180 Compressor
141 hp
194 hp
BMW 325d Coupé
162 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1300 rpm
Mercedes CLC 180 Compressor
162 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
BMW 325d Coupé
Performance
Mercedes CLC 180 Compressor
BMW 325d Coupé
134 mph
Maximum Speed
147 mph
9.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
453 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes CLC 180 Compressor
62 mph
62
mph
mph
341 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 325d Coupé
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23.38 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.18 lb/hp
Mercedes CLC 180 Compressor
23.38 lb/hp
18.18 lb/hp
BMW 325d Coupé
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes CLC 180 Compressor
BMW 325d Coupé
Fuel Economy
30 mpg
combined
38 mpg
Mercedes CLC 180 Compressor
30 mpg
38 mpg
BMW 325d Coupé
21 mpg
city
29 mpg
40 mpg
highway
No data
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.1 gal
494 mi
Range
611 mi
Mercedes CLC 180 Compressor
494 mi
611 mi
BMW 325d Coupé
Environmental Impact
147.7 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).
127.6 kWh
Mercedes CLC 180 Compressor
147.7 kWh
127.6 kWh
BMW 325d Coupé
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
299 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
264 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes CLC 180 Compressor
BMW 325d Coupé
3
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
992 lb
Maximum Payload
893 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.5 cu ft








31.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data