The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes CLC 200 Compressor Automatic (08 - 11) vs. BMW 325i Coupé xDrive (10 - 13)
€ 32,300

€ 42,000

€ 32,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 42,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The Mercedes CLC 200 Compressor is 6.5 inches shorter, 2.1 inches narrower and 0.4 inches taller than the BMW 325i Coupé.
Mercedes CLC 200 Compressor
BMW 325i 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
181.6
175.1 in
Length
181.6 in
106.9 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes CLC 200 Compressor
BMW 325i Coupé
3307 lb
Curb Weight
3538 lb
4299 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4431 lb

Weight Difference:
231 lb
6.53 %

General
Mercedes CLC 200 Compressor
BMW 325i Coupé
CL203
Generation
E92
Coupe
Car Body Style
Coupe
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)

5-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mercedes CLC 200 Compressor
BMW 325i Coupé
Straight-four gasoline engine with compressor
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Mercedes-Benz M 271
Engine Series
BMW N53
M 271.957
Engine Code
N53-B30


4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
181 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
215 hp
at 6100 rpm
Mercedes CLC 200 Compressor
181 hp
215 hp
BMW 325i Coupé
184 lb‑ft
at 2800 rpm
Max. Torque
199 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
Mercedes CLC 200 Compressor
184 lb‑ft
199 lb‑ft
BMW 325i Coupé
Performance
Mercedes CLC 200 Compressor
BMW 325i Coupé
144 mph
Maximum Speed
153 mph
8.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
397 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes CLC 200 Compressor
62 mph
62
mph
mph
328 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 325i Coupé
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18.27 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.46 lb/hp
Mercedes CLC 200 Compressor
18.27 lb/hp
16.46 lb/hp
BMW 325i Coupé
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes CLC 200 Compressor
BMW 325i Coupé
Fuel Economy
30 mpg
combined
29 mpg
Mercedes CLC 200 Compressor
30 mpg
29 mpg
BMW 325i Coupé
21 mpg
city
21 mpg
39 mpg
highway
No data
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
488 mi
Range
483 mi
Mercedes CLC 200 Compressor
488 mi
483 mi
BMW 325i Coupé
Environmental Impact
149.7 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).
153.5 kWh
Mercedes CLC 200 Compressor
149.7 kWh
153.5 kWh
BMW 325i Coupé
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
304 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
303 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes CLC 200 Compressor
BMW 325i 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