The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes CLC 230 (08 - 11) vs. BMW 320d Coupé Automatic (10 - 13)
€ 32,900
€ 39,600
€ 32,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 39,600
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The Mercedes CLC 230 is 6.5 inches shorter, 2.1 inches narrower and 0.4 inches taller than the BMW 320d Coupé.
Mercedes CLC 230
BMW 320d Coupé
55.3
68
81.8
54.9
70.2
78.1
68 in
Width
70.2 in
81.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.1 in
55.3 in
Height
54.9 in
106.9
175.1
108.7
181.6
175.1 in
Length
181.6 in
106.9 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes CLC 230
BMW 320d Coupé
3362 lb
Curb Weight
3318 lb
4398 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4211 lb
Weight Difference:
44 lb
1.31 %
General
Mercedes CLC 230
BMW 320d Coupé
CL203
Generation
E92
Coupe
Car Body Style
Coupe
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Mercedes CLC 230
BMW 320d Coupé
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Mercedes-Benz M 272
Engine Series
BMW N47
M 272.920
Engine Code
N47-D20


4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
2.5 L / 122 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
201 hp
at 6100 rpm
Power
181 hp
at 4000 rpm
Mercedes CLC 230
201 hp
181 hp
BMW 320d Coupé
181 lb‑ft
at 2900 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 1900 rpm
Mercedes CLC 230
181 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
BMW 320d Coupé
Performance
Mercedes CLC 230
BMW 320d Coupé
149 mph
Maximum Speed
146 mph
8.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
384 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes CLC 230
62 mph
62
mph
mph
348 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 320d Coupé
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16.73 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.33 lb/hp
Mercedes CLC 230
16.73 lb/hp
18.33 lb/hp
BMW 320d Coupé
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes CLC 230
BMW 320d Coupé
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
44 mpg
Mercedes CLC 230
26 mpg
44 mpg
BMW 320d Coupé
18 mpg
city
35 mpg
35 mpg
highway
No data
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.1 gal
419 mi
Range
715 mi
Mercedes CLC 230
419 mi
715 mi
BMW 320d Coupé
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).
109.1 kWh
Mercedes CLC 230
174.3 kWh
109.1 kWh
BMW 320d Coupé
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
351 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
225 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes CLC 230
BMW 320d Coupé
3
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
1036 lb
Maximum Payload
893 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.5 cu ft








31.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data













