The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes CLC 230 7G-TRONIC (08 - 11) vs. BMW 430i Coupé xDrive Steptronic (16 - 17)
€ 35,200

€ 48,000

€ 35,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 48,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The Mercedes CLC 230 is 7.5 inches shorter, 3.8 inches narrower and 0.5 inches taller than the BMW 430i Coupé.
Mercedes CLC 230
BMW 430i Coupé
55.3
68
81.8
54.8
71.9
79.4
68 in
Width
71.9 in
81.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.4 in
55.3 in
Height
54.8 in
106.9
175.1
110.6
182.6
175.1 in
Length
182.6 in
106.9 in
Wheelbase
110.6 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes CLC 230
BMW 430i Coupé
3406 lb
Curb Weight
3638 lb
4398 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4619 lb

Weight Difference:
231 lb
6.35 %

General
Mercedes CLC 230
BMW 430i Coupé
CL203
Generation
F32
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
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Mercedes CLC 230
BMW 430i Coupé
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Mercedes-Benz M 272
Engine Series
BMW B48
M 272.920
Engine Code
B48-B20


4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
2.5 L / 122 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
201 hp
at 6100 rpm
Power
249 hp
at 5200 rpm
Mercedes CLC 230
201 hp
249 hp
BMW 430i Coupé
181 lb‑ft
at 2900 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1450 rpm
Mercedes CLC 230
181 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
BMW 430i Coupé
Performance
Mercedes CLC 230
BMW 430i Coupé
145 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
390 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes CLC 230
62 mph
62
mph
mph
266 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 430i Coupé
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16.95 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.61 lb/hp
Mercedes CLC 230
16.95 lb/hp
14.61 lb/hp
BMW 430i Coupé
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes CLC 230
BMW 430i Coupé
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
40 mpg
Mercedes CLC 230
26 mpg
40 mpg
BMW 430i Coupé
18 mpg
city
31 mpg
35 mpg
highway
No data
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
423 mi
Range
632 mi
Mercedes CLC 230
423 mi
632 mi
BMW 430i 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).
111.8 kWh
Mercedes CLC 230
172.4 kWh
111.8 kWh
BMW 430i Coupé
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
349 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
222 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes CLC 230
BMW 430i Coupé
3
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
992 lb
Maximum Payload
981 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.6 cu ft








31.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data