The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes CLC 180 Compressor Automatic (08 - 11) vs. BMW M3 Coupé SMG (04 - 06)
€ 30,900
€ 60,100
€ 30,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 60,100
ⓘ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 4.4 cm shorter, 5.2 cm narrower and 3.3 cm taller than the BMW M3 Coupé.
Mercedes CLC 180 Compressor
BMW M3 Coupé
1405
1728
2078
1372
1780
1980
1728 mm
Width
1780 mm
2078 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1980 mm
1405 mm
Height
1372 mm
2715
4448
2731
4492
4448 mm
Length
4492 mm
2715 mm
Wheelbase
2731 mm
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes CLC 180 Compressor
BMW M3 Coupé
1495 kg
Kerb Weight
1570 kg
1945 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2000 kg
Weight Difference:
75 kg
4.78 %
General
Mercedes CLC 180 Compressor
BMW M3 Coupé
CL203
Generation
E46
Coupe
Car Body Style
Coupe
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Super Unleaded (98 RON)

Rear-wheel drive
Drive
Rear-wheel drive

5-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automated manual transmission (AMT)
Engine
Mercedes CLC 180 Compressor
BMW M3 Coupé
Straight-four petrol engine with compressor
Engine Type
Straight-six petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Mercedes-Benz M 271
Engine Series
BMW S54
M 271.946
Engine Code
S54-B32


4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
1796 CC
Engine Capacity
3246 CC
141 bhp
at 5200 rpm
Power
338 bhp
at 7900 rpm
Mercedes CLC 180 Compressor
141 bhp
338 bhp
BMW M3 Coupé
220 NM
at 2500 rpm
Max. Torque
365 NM
at 4900 rpm
Mercedes CLC 180 Compressor
220 NM
365 NM
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
5.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
138 m
0.000 sec
Mercedes CLC 180 Compressor
62 mph
62
mph
mph
72 m
0.000 sec
BMW M3 Coupé
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10.6 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
4.64 kg/bhp
Mercedes CLC 180 Compressor
10.6 kg/bhp
4.64 kg/bhp
BMW M3 Coupé
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes CLC 180 Compressor
BMW M3 Coupé
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
21 mpg
Mercedes CLC 180 Compressor
36 mpg
21 mpg
BMW M3 Coupé
25 mpg
city
14 mpg
48 mpg
motorway
No data
62 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
63 L
494 mi
Range
292 mi
Mercedes CLC 180 Compressor
494 mi
292 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).
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).
253.8 kWh
Mercedes CLC 180 Compressor
147.7 kWh
253.8 kWh
BMW M3 Coupé
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
186 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
323 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes CLC 180 Compressor
BMW M3 Coupé
3
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
5
450 kg
Maximum Payload
430 kg
310 L
Boot Capacity
410 L








1100 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data


















