The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes CLC 230 7G-TRONIC (08 - 11) vs. Mazda RX-8 STD-Power (03 - 09)
€ 35,200
€ 29,600
€ 35,200
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 0.7 inches longer, 1.7 inches narrower and 2.6 inches taller than the Mazda RX-8 STD-Power.
Mercedes CLC 230
Mazda RX-8 STD-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
174.4
175.1 in
Length
174.4 in
106.9 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes CLC 230
Mazda RX-8 STD-Power
3406 lb
Curb Weight
3082 lb
4398 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4012 lb
Weight Difference:
324 lb
9.51 %
General
Mercedes CLC 230
Mazda RX-8 STD-Power
CL203
Generation
SE
Coupe
Car Body Style
Coupe
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mercedes CLC 230
Mazda RX-8 STD-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
189 hp
at 7000 rpm
Mercedes CLC 230
201 hp
189 hp
Mazda RX-8 STD-Power
181 lb‑ft
at 2900 rpm
Max. Torque
162 lb‑ft
at 5000 rpm
Mercedes CLC 230
181 lb‑ft
162 lb‑ft
Mazda RX-8 STD-Power
Performance
Mercedes CLC 230
Mazda RX-8 STD-Power
145 mph
Maximum Speed
139 mph
8.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
390 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes CLC 230
62 mph
62
mph
mph
328 ft
0.000 sec
Mazda RX-8 STD-Power
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16.95 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.31 lb/hp
Mercedes CLC 230
16.95 lb/hp
16.31 lb/hp
Mazda RX-8 STD-Power
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes CLC 230
Mazda RX-8 STD-Power
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
22 mpg
Mercedes CLC 230
26 mpg
22 mpg
Mazda RX-8 STD-Power
18 mpg
city
16 mpg
35 mpg
highway
29 mpg
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.1 gal
423 mi
Range
357 mi
Mercedes CLC 230
423 mi
357 mi
Mazda RX-8 STD-Power
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).
200.8 kWh
Mercedes CLC 230
172.4 kWh
200.8 kWh
Mazda RX-8 STD-Power
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
349 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
430 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes CLC 230
Mazda RX-8 STD-Power
3
Doors
4
4
No. of Seats
4
992 lb
Maximum Payload
930 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.2 cu ft
31.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
