The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes CLC 230 (08 - 11) vs. Mercedes CLC 160 BlueEFFICIENCY (09 - 11)
€ 32,900

€ 26,900

€ 32,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,900
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of the CLC 230 and the CLC 160 BlueEFFICIENCY are absolutely identical. Both are 175.1 inches long, 68 inches wide and 55.3 inches tall.
CLC 230
CLC 160 BlueEFFICIENCY
55.3
68
81.8
55.3
68
81.8
68 in
Width
68 in
81.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.8 in
55.3 in
Height
55.3 in
106.9
175.1
106.9
175.1
175.1 in
Length
175.1 in
106.9 in
Wheelbase
106.9 in
Vehicle Weight
CLC 230
CLC 160 BlueEFFICIENCY
3362 lb
Curb Weight
3241 lb
4398 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4277 lb

Weight Difference:
121 lb
3.6 %

General
CLC 230
CLC 160 BlueEFFICIENCY
CL203
Generation
CL203
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
CLC 230
CLC 160 BlueEFFICIENCY
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Mercedes-Benz M 272
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 271
M 272.920
Engine Code
M 271.911


4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
2.5 L / 122 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
201 hp
at 6100 rpm
Power
127 hp
at 5000 rpm
CLC 230
201 hp
127 hp
CLC 160 BlueEFFICIENCY
181 lb‑ft
at 2900 rpm
Max. Torque
162 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
CLC 230
181 lb‑ft
162 lb‑ft
CLC 160 BlueEFFICIENCY
Performance
CLC 230
CLC 160 BlueEFFICIENCY
149 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
8.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
384 ft
0.000 sec

CLC 230
62 mph
62
mph
mph
512 ft
0.000 sec

CLC 160 BlueEFFICIENCY
▶ REPLAY
16.73 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.52 lb/hp
CLC 230
16.73 lb/hp
25.52 lb/hp
CLC 160 BlueEFFICIENCY
Fuel Economy / Emissions
CLC 230
CLC 160 BlueEFFICIENCY
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
34 mpg
CLC 230
26 mpg
34 mpg
CLC 160 BlueEFFICIENCY
18 mpg
city
24 mpg
35 mpg
highway
44 mpg
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.4 gal
419 mi
Range
559 mi
CLC 230
419 mi
559 mi
CLC 160 BlueEFFICIENCY
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).
130.7 kWh
CLC 230
174.3 kWh
130.7 kWh
CLC 160 BlueEFFICIENCY
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4 / Euro 5
351 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
266 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
CLC 230
CLC 160 BlueEFFICIENCY
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
4
1036 lb
Maximum Payload
1036 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft








31.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
31.1 cu ft