The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes CLC 230 (08 - 11) vs. Mazda RX-8 STD-Power (03 - 09)
€ 32,900
€ 29,600
€ 32,900
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 230 is 1.8 cm longer, 4.2 cm narrower and 6.5 cm taller than the Mazda RX-8 STD-Power.
Mercedes CLC 230
Mazda RX-8 STD-Power
1405
1728
2078
1340
1770
1970
1728 mm
Width
1770 mm
2078 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1970 mm
1405 mm
Height
1340 mm
2715
4448
2700
4430
4448 mm
Length
4430 mm
2715 mm
Wheelbase
2700 mm
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes CLC 230
Mazda RX-8 STD-Power
1525 kg
Kerb Weight
1398 kg
1995 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1820 kg
Weight Difference:
127 kg
8.33 %
General
Mercedes CLC 230
Mazda RX-8 STD-Power
CL203
Generation
SE
Coupe
Car Body Style
Coupe
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Rear-wheel drive
Drive
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mercedes CLC 230
Mazda RX-8 STD-Power
V6 petrol 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
2496 CC
Engine Capacity
1308 CC
201 bhp
at 6100 rpm
Power
189 bhp
at 7000 rpm
Mercedes CLC 230
201 bhp
189 bhp
Mazda RX-8 STD-Power
245 NM
at 2900 rpm
Max. Torque
220 NM
at 5000 rpm
Mercedes CLC 230
245 NM
220 NM
Mazda RX-8 STD-Power
Performance
Mercedes CLC 230
Mazda RX-8 STD-Power
149 mph
Maximum Speed
139 mph
8.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
117 m
0.000 sec
Mercedes CLC 230
62 mph
62
mph
mph
100 m
0.000 sec
Mazda RX-8 STD-Power
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7.59 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
7.4 kg/bhp
Mercedes CLC 230
7.59 kg/bhp
7.4 kg/bhp
Mazda RX-8 STD-Power
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes CLC 230
Mazda RX-8 STD-Power
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
27 mpg
Mercedes CLC 230
31 mpg
27 mpg
Mazda RX-8 STD-Power
21 mpg
city
19 mpg
42 mpg
motorway
35 mpg
62 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
61 L
419 mi
Range
357 mi
Mercedes CLC 230
419 mi
357 mi
Mazda RX-8 STD-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).
200.8 kWh
Mercedes CLC 230
174.3 kWh
200.8 kWh
Mazda RX-8 STD-Power
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
218 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
267 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes CLC 230
Mazda RX-8 STD-Power
3
Doors
4
4
No. of Seats
4
470 kg
Maximum Payload
422 kg
310 L
Boot Capacity
290 L
1100 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data
