The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes CLC 230 (08 - 11) vs. Mazda RX-8 High-Power (09 - 10)
€ 32,900
€ 38,200
€ 32,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 38,200
ⓘ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 0.9 inches shorter, 1.7 inches narrower and 2.6 inches taller than the Mazda RX-8 High-Power.
Mercedes CLC 230
Mazda RX-8 High-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
176
175.1 in
Length
176 in
106.9 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes CLC 230
Mazda RX-8 High-Power
3362 lb
Curb Weight
3064 lb
4398 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4001 lb
Weight Difference:
298 lb
8.86 %
General
Mercedes CLC 230
Mazda RX-8 High-Power
CL203
Generation
SE
Coupe
Car Body Style
Coupe
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mercedes CLC 230
Mazda RX-8 High-Power
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
2-cylinder rotary engine (Wankel engine) (naturally aspirated engine)
Mercedes-Benz M 272
Engine Series
M 272.920
Engine Code
4
Valves
0
6
Cylinders
2
2.5 L / 122 cu in
Displacement
1.3 L / 64 cu in
201 hp
at 6100 rpm
Power
228 hp
at 8200 rpm
Mercedes CLC 230
201 hp
228 hp
Mazda RX-8 High-Power
181 lb‑ft
at 2900 rpm
Max. Torque
156 lb‑ft
at 5500 rpm
Mercedes CLC 230
181 lb‑ft
156 lb‑ft
Mazda RX-8 High-Power
Performance
Mercedes CLC 230
Mazda RX-8 High-Power
149 mph
Maximum Speed
145 mph
8.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
384 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes CLC 230
62 mph
62
mph
mph
292 ft
0.000 sec
Mazda RX-8 High-Power
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16.73 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.44 lb/hp
Mercedes CLC 230
16.73 lb/hp
13.44 lb/hp
Mazda RX-8 High-Power
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes CLC 230
Mazda RX-8 High-Power
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
20 mpg
Mercedes CLC 230
26 mpg
20 mpg
Mazda RX-8 High-Power
18 mpg
city
15 mpg
35 mpg
highway
26 mpg
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.2 gal
419 mi
Range
351 mi
Mercedes CLC 230
419 mi
351 mi
Mazda RX-8 High-Power
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).
217.9 kWh
Mercedes CLC 230
174.3 kWh
217.9 kWh
Mazda RX-8 High-Power
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
351 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
481 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes CLC 230
Mazda RX-8 High-Power
3
Doors
4
4
No. of Seats
4
1036 lb
Maximum Payload
937 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.2 cu ft
31.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
