The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes CLC 220 CDI Automatic (08 - 10) vs. Mazda RX-8 STD-Power (03 - 09)
€ 34,500

€ 29,600

€ 34,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,600
ⓘ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 0.7 inches longer, 1.7 inches narrower and 2.6 inches taller than the Mazda RX-8 STD-Power.
Mercedes CLC 220 CDI
Mazda RX-8 STD-Power
55.3
68
81.8
52.8
69.7
77.6
68 in
Width
69.7 in
81.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.6 in
55.3 in
Height
52.8 in
106.9
175.1
106.3
174.4
175.1 in
Length
174.4 in
106.9 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes CLC 220 CDI
Mazda RX-8 STD-Power
3417 lb
Curb Weight
3082 lb
4376 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4012 lb

Weight Difference:
335 lb
9.8 %

General
Mercedes CLC 220 CDI
Mazda RX-8 STD-Power
CL203
Generation
SE
Coupe
Car Body Style
Coupe
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

5-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mercedes CLC 220 CDI
Mazda RX-8 STD-Power
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
2-cylinder rotary engine (Wankel engine) (naturally aspirated engine)
Mercedes-Benz OM 646
Engine Series
OM 646.963
Engine Code

4
Valves
0
4
Cylinders
2
2.1 L / 103 cu in
Displacement
1.3 L / 64 cu in
148 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
189 hp
at 7000 rpm
Mercedes CLC 220 CDI
148 hp
189 hp
Mazda RX-8 STD-Power
251 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
162 lb‑ft
at 5000 rpm
Mercedes CLC 220 CDI
251 lb‑ft
162 lb‑ft
Mazda RX-8 STD-Power
Performance
Mercedes CLC 220 CDI
Mazda RX-8 STD-Power
136 mph
Maximum Speed
139 mph
9.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
430 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes CLC 220 CDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
328 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda RX-8 STD-Power
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23.09 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.31 lb/hp
Mercedes CLC 220 CDI
23.09 lb/hp
16.31 lb/hp
Mazda RX-8 STD-Power
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes CLC 220 CDI
Mazda RX-8 STD-Power
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
22 mpg
Mercedes CLC 220 CDI
37 mpg
22 mpg
Mazda RX-8 STD-Power
27 mpg
city
16 mpg
47 mpg
highway
29 mpg
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.1 gal
602 mi
Range
357 mi
Mercedes CLC 220 CDI
602 mi
357 mi
Mazda RX-8 STD-Power
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).
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).
200.8 kWh
Mercedes CLC 220 CDI
131.6 kWh
200.8 kWh
Mazda RX-8 STD-Power
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
269 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
430 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes CLC 220 CDI
Mazda RX-8 STD-Power
3
Doors
4
4
No. of Seats
4
959 lb
Maximum Payload
930 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.2 cu ft







31.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data