The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes CLC 230 (08 - 11) vs. Alfa Romeo Brera 1.8 TBi 16V (09 - 10)
€ 32,900

€ 29,000

€ 32,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,000
ⓘ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 230 is 1.5 inches longer, 4 inches narrower and 2.5 inches taller than the Alfa Romeo Brera 1.8 TBi 16V.
Mercedes CLC 230
Alfa Romeo Brera 1.8 TBi 16V
55.3
68
81.8
52.8
72
80.1
68 in
Width
72 in
81.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.1 in
55.3 in
Height
52.8 in
106.9
175.1
99.5
173.6
175.1 in
Length
173.6 in
106.9 in
Wheelbase
99.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes CLC 230
Alfa Romeo Brera 1.8 TBi 16V
3362 lb
Curb Weight
3318 lb
4398 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4167 lb

Weight Difference:
44 lb
1.31 %

General
Mercedes CLC 230
Alfa Romeo Brera 1.8 TBi 16V
CL203
Generation
Typ 939
Coupe
Car Body Style
Coupe
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mercedes CLC 230
Alfa Romeo Brera 1.8 TBi 16V
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Mercedes-Benz M 272
Engine Series
M 272.920
Engine Code
939 B1.000

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
2.5 L / 122 cu in
Displacement
1.7 L / 83 cu in
201 hp
at 6100 rpm
Power
197 hp
at 5000 rpm
Mercedes CLC 230
201 hp
197 hp
Alfa Romeo Brera 1.8 TBi 16V
181 lb‑ft
at 2900 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Mercedes CLC 230
181 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Alfa Romeo Brera 1.8 TBi 16V
Performance
Mercedes CLC 230
Alfa Romeo Brera 1.8 TBi 16V
149 mph
Maximum Speed
146 mph
8.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
384 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes CLC 230
62 mph
62
mph
mph
351 ft
0.000 sec

Alfa Romeo Brera 1.8 TBi 16V
▶ REPLAY
16.73 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.84 lb/hp
Mercedes CLC 230
16.73 lb/hp
16.84 lb/hp
Alfa Romeo Brera 1.8 TBi 16V
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes CLC 230
Alfa Romeo Brera 1.8 TBi 16V
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
29 mpg
Mercedes CLC 230
26 mpg
29 mpg
Alfa Romeo Brera 1.8 TBi 16V
18 mpg
city
20 mpg
35 mpg
highway
No data
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
419 mi
Range
537 mi
Mercedes CLC 230
419 mi
537 mi
Alfa Romeo Brera 1.8 TBi 16V
Environmental Impact
174.3 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 230
174.3 kWh
153.5 kWh
Alfa Romeo Brera 1.8 TBi 16V
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
351 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
304 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes CLC 230
Alfa Romeo Brera 1.8 TBi 16V
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
4
1036 lb
Maximum Payload
849 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.5 cu ft








31.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data