The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes CLC 180 Compressor Automatic (08 - 11) vs. BMW M3 Coupé (07 - 13)

€ 30,900
Mercedes CLC 180 Compressor Automatic (08 - 11) Mercedes CLC 180 Compressor
€ 68,000
 BMW M3 Coupé (07 - 13) BMW M3 Coupé
€ 30,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 68,000

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

Vehicle Dimensions

The Mercedes CLC 180 Compressor is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 6.6 inches shorter, 3 inches narrower and 0.7 inches lower than the BMW M3 Coupé.
Mercedes CLC 180 Compressor
BMW M3 Coupé
55.3
Blueprint Mercedes CLC 180 Compressor Automatic (08 - 11)
68
81.8
56.1
Blueprint BMW M3 Coupé (07 - 13)
71
77.8
68 in
Width
71 in
81.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.8 in
55.3 in
Height
56.1 in
Blueprint Mercedes CLC 180 Compressor Automatic (08 - 11)
106.9
175.1
Blueprint BMW M3 Coupé (07 - 13)
108.7
181.7
175.1 in
Length
181.7 in
106.9 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in

Vehicle Weight

Mercedes CLC 180 Compressor
BMW M3 Coupé
3296 lb
Curb Weight
3649 lb
4288 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4586 lb
Mercedes CLC 180 Compressor Automatic (08 - 11)
Weight Difference:
353 lb
9.67 %
BMW M3 Coupé (07 - 13)

General

Mercedes CLC 180 Compressor
BMW M3 Coupé
CL203
Generation
E92
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 180 Compressor
BMW M3 Coupé
Straight-four gasoline engine with com­pres­sor
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Mercedes-Benz M 271
Engine Series
BMW S65
M 271.946
Engine Code
S65-B40
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
8
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
4 L / 196 cu in
141 hp
at 5200 rpm
Power
414 hp
at 8300 rpm
Mercedes CLC 180 Compressor
141 hp
414 hp
BMW M3 Coupé
162 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 3900 rpm
Mercedes CLC 180 Compressor
162 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
BMW M3 Coupé

Performance

Mercedes CLC 180 Compressor
BMW M3 Coupé
134 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
9.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

453 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes CLC 180 Compressor

62 mph 62
mph

220 ft
0.000 sec

BMW M3 Coupé

▶ REPLAY
23.38 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.81 lb/hp
Mercedes CLC 180 Compressor
23.38 lb/hp
8.81 lb/hp
BMW M3 Coupé

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes CLC 180 Compressor
BMW M3 Coupé
Fuel Economy
30 mpg
combined
19 mpg
Mercedes CLC 180 Compressor
30 mpg
19 mpg
BMW M3 Coupé
21 mpg
city
13 mpg
40 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
494 mi
Range
316 mi
Mercedes CLC 180 Compressor
494 mi
316 mi
BMW M3 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).
235 kWh
Mercedes CLC 180 Compressor
147.7 kWh
235 kWh
BMW M3 Coupé
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
299 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
475 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes CLC 180 Compressor
BMW M3 Coupé
3
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
992 lb
Maximum Payload
937 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.3 cu ft
31.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data