The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes CLC 200 Compressor Automatic (08 - 11) vs. BMW M3 CSL (03 - 03)

€ 32,300
Mercedes CLC 200 Compressor Automatic (08 - 11) Mercedes CLC 200 Compressor
€ 85,000
 BMW M3 CSL (03 - 03) BMW M3 CSL
€ 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 Compressor is 1.7 inches shorter, 2 inches narrower and 1.6 inches taller than the BMW M3 CSL.
Mercedes CLC 200 Compressor
BMW M3 CSL
55.3
Blueprint Mercedes CLC 200 Compressor Automatic (08 - 11)
68
81.8
53.7
Blueprint BMW M3 CSL (03 - 03)
70.1
78
68 in
Width
70.1 in
81.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78 in
55.3 in
Height
53.7 in
Blueprint Mercedes CLC 200 Compressor Automatic (08 - 11)
106.9
175.1
Blueprint BMW M3 CSL (03 - 03)
107.4
176.9
175.1 in
Length
176.9 in
106.9 in
Wheelbase
107.4 in

Vehicle Weight

Mercedes CLC 200 Compressor
BMW M3 CSL
3307 lb
Curb Weight
3053 lb
4299 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3968 lb
Mercedes CLC 200 Compressor Automatic (08 - 11)
Weight Difference:
254 lb
7.68 %
BMW M3 CSL (03 - 03)

General

Mercedes CLC 200 Compressor
BMW M3 CSL
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 CSL
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
355 hp
at 7900 rpm
Mercedes CLC 200 Compressor
181 hp
355 hp
BMW M3 CSL
184 lb‑ft
at 2800 rpm
Max. Torque
273 lb‑ft
at 4900 rpm
Mercedes CLC 200 Compressor
184 lb‑ft
273 lb‑ft
BMW M3 CSL

Performance

Mercedes CLC 200 Compressor
BMW M3 CSL
144 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

397 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes CLC 200 Compressor

62 mph 62
mph

223 ft
0.000 sec

BMW M3 CSL

▶ REPLAY
18.27 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.6 lb/hp
Mercedes CLC 200 Compressor
18.27 lb/hp
8.6 lb/hp
BMW M3 CSL

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes CLC 200 Compressor
BMW M3 CSL
Fuel Economy
30 mpg
combined
20 mpg
Mercedes CLC 200 Compressor
30 mpg
20 mpg
BMW M3 CSL
21 mpg
city
13 mpg
39 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
488 mi
Range
329 mi
Mercedes CLC 200 Compressor
488 mi
329 mi
BMW M3 CSL
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).
225.5 kWh
Mercedes CLC 200 Compressor
149.7 kWh
225.5 kWh
BMW M3 CSL
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 3
304 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
462 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes CLC 200 Compressor
BMW M3 CSL
3
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
992 lb
Maximum Payload
915 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.6 cu ft
31.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data