The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes CLC 220 CDI Automatic (08 - 10) vs. BMW M3 CSL (03 - 03)

€ 34,500
Mercedes CLC 220 CDI Automatic (08 - 10) Mercedes CLC 220 CDI
€ 85,000
 BMW M3 CSL (03 - 03) BMW M3 CSL
€ 34,500
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 220 CDI is 1.7 inches shorter, 2 inches narrower and 1.6 inches taller than the BMW M3 CSL.
Mercedes CLC 220 CDI
BMW M3 CSL
55.3
Blueprint Mercedes CLC 220 CDI Automatic (08 - 10)
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 220 CDI Automatic (08 - 10)
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 220 CDI
BMW M3 CSL
3417 lb
Curb Weight
3053 lb
4376 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3968 lb
Mercedes CLC 220 CDI Automatic (08 - 10)
Weight Difference:
364 lb
10.65 %
BMW M3 CSL (03 - 03)

General

Mercedes CLC 220 CDI
BMW M3 CSL
CL203
Generation
E46
Coupe
Car Body Style
Coupe
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
5-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Mercedes CLC 220 CDI
BMW M3 CSL
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Mercedes-Benz OM 646
Engine Series
BMW S54
OM 646.963
Engine Code
S54-B32
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2.1 L / 103 cu in
Displacement
3.2 L / 157 cu in
148 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
355 hp
at 7900 rpm
Mercedes CLC 220 CDI
148 hp
355 hp
BMW M3 CSL
251 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
273 lb‑ft
at 4900 rpm
Mercedes CLC 220 CDI
251 lb‑ft
273 lb‑ft
BMW M3 CSL

Performance

Mercedes CLC 220 CDI
BMW M3 CSL
136 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
9.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

430 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes CLC 220 CDI

62 mph 62
mph

223 ft
0.000 sec

BMW M3 CSL

▶ REPLAY
23.09 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.6 lb/hp
Mercedes CLC 220 CDI
23.09 lb/hp
8.6 lb/hp
BMW M3 CSL

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes CLC 220 CDI
BMW M3 CSL
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
20 mpg
Mercedes CLC 220 CDI
37 mpg
20 mpg
BMW M3 CSL
27 mpg
city
13 mpg
47 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
602 mi
Range
329 mi
Mercedes CLC 220 CDI
602 mi
329 mi
BMW M3 CSL
Environmental Impact
131.6 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 220 CDI
131.6 kWh
225.5 kWh
BMW M3 CSL
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 3
269 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
462 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes CLC 220 CDI
BMW M3 CSL
3
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
959 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