The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes CLC 230 7G-TRONIC (08 - 11) vs. BMW 330xi Coupé Automatic (07 - 08)
€ 35,200
€ 47,100
€ 35,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 47,100
ⓘ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 330xi Coupé.
Mercedes CLC 230
BMW 330xi 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
180.3
175.1 in
Length
180.3 in
106.9 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes CLC 230
BMW 330xi Coupé
3406 lb
Curb Weight
3660 lb
4398 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4553 lb
Weight Difference:
254 lb
6.94 %
General
Mercedes CLC 230
BMW 330xi Coupé
CL203
Generation
E92
Coupe
Car Body Style
Coupe
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Mercedes CLC 230
BMW 330xi Coupé
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Mercedes-Benz M 272
Engine Series
BMW N53
M 272.920
Engine Code
N53-B30
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
2.5 L / 122 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
201 hp
at 6100 rpm
Power
268 hp
at 6700 rpm
Mercedes CLC 230
201 hp
268 hp
BMW 330xi Coupé
181 lb‑ft
at 2900 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 2750 rpm
Mercedes CLC 230
181 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
BMW 330xi Coupé
Performance
Mercedes CLC 230
BMW 330xi Coupé
145 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
390 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes CLC 230
62 mph
62
mph
mph
289 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 330xi Coupé
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16.95 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.66 lb/hp
Mercedes CLC 230
16.95 lb/hp
13.66 lb/hp
BMW 330xi Coupé
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes CLC 230
BMW 330xi Coupé
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
29 mpg
Mercedes CLC 230
26 mpg
29 mpg
BMW 330xi Coupé
18 mpg
city
21 mpg
35 mpg
highway
No data
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
423 mi
Range
490 mi
Mercedes CLC 230
423 mi
490 mi
BMW 330xi Coupé
Environmental Impact
172.4 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).
151.6 kWh
Mercedes CLC 230
172.4 kWh
151.6 kWh
BMW 330xi Coupé
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
349 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
311 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes CLC 230
BMW 330xi Coupé
3
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
992 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
