The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes CLC 200 Compressor Automatic (08 - 11) vs. BMW M3 Coupé (00 - 06)
€ 32,300
€ 56,900
€ 32,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 56,900
ⓘ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 Compressor is 1.7 inches shorter, 2 inches narrower and 1.3 inches taller than the BMW M3 Coupé.
Mercedes CLC 200 Compressor
BMW M3 Coupé
55.3
68
81.8
54
70.1
78
68 in
Width
70.1 in
81.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78 in
55.3 in
Height
54 in
106.9
175.1
107.5
176.9
175.1 in
Length
176.9 in
106.9 in
Wheelbase
107.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes CLC 200 Compressor
BMW M3 Coupé
3307 lb
Curb Weight
3461 lb
4299 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4409 lb
Weight Difference:
154 lb
4.45 %
General
Mercedes CLC 200 Compressor
BMW M3 Coupé
CL203
Generation
E46
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 200 Compressor
BMW M3 Coupé
Straight-four gasoline engine with compressor
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Mercedes-Benz M 271
Engine Series
BMW S54
M 271.957
Engine Code
S54-B32


4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
3.2 L / 157 cu in
181 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
338 hp
at 7900 rpm
Mercedes CLC 200 Compressor
181 hp
338 hp
BMW M3 Coupé
184 lb‑ft
at 2800 rpm
Max. Torque
269 lb‑ft
at 4900 rpm
Mercedes CLC 200 Compressor
184 lb‑ft
269 lb‑ft
BMW M3 Coupé
Performance
Mercedes CLC 200 Compressor
BMW M3 Coupé
144 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
397 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes CLC 200 Compressor
62 mph
62
mph
mph
236 ft
0.000 sec
BMW M3 Coupé
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18.27 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.24 lb/hp
Mercedes CLC 200 Compressor
18.27 lb/hp
10.24 lb/hp
BMW M3 Coupé
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes CLC 200 Compressor
BMW M3 Coupé
Fuel Economy
30 mpg
combined
18 mpg
Mercedes CLC 200 Compressor
30 mpg
18 mpg
BMW M3 Coupé
21 mpg
city
12 mpg
39 mpg
highway
No data
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
488 mi
Range
292 mi
Mercedes CLC 200 Compressor
488 mi
292 mi
BMW M3 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).
253.8 kWh
Mercedes CLC 200 Compressor
149.7 kWh
253.8 kWh
BMW M3 Coupé
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
304 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
520 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes CLC 200 Compressor
BMW M3 Coupé
3
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
5
992 lb
Maximum Payload
948 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.6 cu ft








31.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data

















