The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes CLC 200 CDI Automatic (08 - 10) vs. BMW M3 CSL (03 - 03)
€ 32,300
€ 85,000
€ 32,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 85,000
ⓘ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 200 CDI is 4.4 cm shorter, 5.2 cm narrower and 4 cm taller than the BMW M3 CSL.
Mercedes CLC 200 CDI
BMW M3 CSL
1405
1728
2078
1365
1780
1980
1728 mm
Width
1780 mm
2078 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1980 mm
1405 mm
Height
1365 mm
2715
4448
2729
4492
4448 mm
Length
4492 mm
2715 mm
Wheelbase
2729 mm
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes CLC 200 CDI
BMW M3 CSL
1525 kg
Kerb Weight
1385 kg
1960 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1800 kg
Weight Difference:
140 kg
9.18 %
General
Mercedes CLC 200 CDI
BMW M3 CSL
CL203
Generation
E46
Coupe
Car Body Style
Coupe
Diesel
Fuel Type
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Rear-wheel drive
Drive
Rear-wheel drive
5-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mercedes CLC 200 CDI
BMW M3 CSL
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-six petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Mercedes-Benz OM 646
Engine Series
BMW S54
OM 646.962
Engine Code
S54-B32
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2148 CC
Engine Capacity
3246 CC
120 bhp
at 4200 rpm
Power
355 bhp
at 7900 rpm
Mercedes CLC 200 CDI
120 bhp
355 bhp
BMW M3 CSL
270 NM
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
370 NM
at 4900 rpm
Mercedes CLC 200 CDI
270 NM
370 NM
BMW M3 CSL
Performance
Mercedes CLC 200 CDI
BMW M3 CSL
127 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
11.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
154 m
0.000 sec
Mercedes CLC 200 CDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
68 m
0.000 sec
BMW M3 CSL
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12.71 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
3.9 kg/bhp
Mercedes CLC 200 CDI
12.71 kg/bhp
3.9 kg/bhp
BMW M3 CSL
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes CLC 200 CDI
BMW M3 CSL
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
24 mpg
Mercedes CLC 200 CDI
43 mpg
24 mpg
BMW M3 CSL
33 mpg
city
16 mpg
54 mpg
motorway
No data
62 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
63 L
583 mi
Range
329 mi
Mercedes CLC 200 CDI
583 mi
329 mi
BMW M3 CSL
Environmental Impact
135.8 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).
225.5 kWh
Mercedes CLC 200 CDI
135.8 kWh
225.5 kWh
BMW M3 CSL
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 3
169 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
287 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes CLC 200 CDI
BMW M3 CSL
3
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
435 kg
Maximum Payload
415 kg
310 L
Boot Capacity
410 L
1100 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data
