The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes CLC 230 (08 - 11) vs. BMW 325d Coupé DPF (07 - 07)
€ 32,900
€ 40,300
€ 32,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 40,300
ⓘ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 230 is 5.2 inches shorter, 2.1 inches narrower and 0.4 inches taller than the BMW 325d Coupé DPF.
Mercedes CLC 230
BMW 325d Coupé DPF
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
180.3
175.1 in
Length
180.3 in
106.9 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes CLC 230
BMW 325d Coupé DPF
3362 lb
Curb Weight
3505 lb
4398 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4398 lb
Weight Difference:
143 lb
4.08 %
General
Mercedes CLC 230
BMW 325d Coupé DPF
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 manual transmission
Engine
Mercedes CLC 230
BMW 325d Coupé DPF
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-six diesel engine with turbocharger
Mercedes-Benz M 272
Engine Series
BMW M57
M 272.920
Engine Code
M57-D30


4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
2.5 L / 122 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
201 hp
at 6100 rpm
Power
194 hp
at 3750 rpm
Mercedes CLC 230
201 hp
194 hp
BMW 325d Coupé DPF
181 lb‑ft
at 2900 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1300 rpm
Mercedes CLC 230
181 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
BMW 325d Coupé DPF
Performance
Mercedes CLC 230
BMW 325d Coupé DPF
149 mph
Maximum Speed
148 mph
8.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
384 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes CLC 230
62 mph
62
mph
mph
331 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 325d Coupé DPF
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16.73 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.07 lb/hp
Mercedes CLC 230
16.73 lb/hp
18.07 lb/hp
BMW 325d Coupé DPF
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes CLC 230
BMW 325d Coupé DPF
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
37 mpg
Mercedes CLC 230
26 mpg
37 mpg
BMW 325d Coupé DPF
18 mpg
city
27 mpg
35 mpg
highway
No data
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.1 gal
419 mi
Range
592 mi
Mercedes CLC 230
419 mi
592 mi
BMW 325d Coupé DPF
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).
131.6 kWh
Mercedes CLC 230
174.3 kWh
131.6 kWh
BMW 325d Coupé DPF
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
351 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
275 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes CLC 230
BMW 325d Coupé DPF
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





















