The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes CLC 230 7G-TRONIC (08 - 11) vs. Mercedes C 300 d Coupé 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (18 - ..)
€ 35,200
€ 49,800
€ 35,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 49,800
ⓘ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. Both cars are the same height, but the CLC 230 is 9.4 inches shorter and 3.2 inches narrower.
CLC 230
C 300 d Coupé
55.3
68
81.8
55.3
71.3
79.4
68 in
Width
71.3 in
81.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.4 in
55.3 in
Height
55.3 in
106.9
175.1
111.8
184.5
175.1 in
Length
184.5 in
106.9 in
Wheelbase
111.8 in
Vehicle Weight
CLC 230
C 300 d Coupé
3406 lb
Curb Weight
3825 lb
4398 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4916 lb
Weight Difference:
419 lb
10.95 %
General
CLC 230
C 300 d Coupé
CL203
Generation
C205
Coupe
Car Body Style
Coupe
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)

7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
9-speed automatic transmission
Engine
CLC 230
C 300 d Coupé
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Mercedes-Benz M 272
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 654
M 272.920
Engine Code
OM 654.920


4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
2.5 L / 122 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
201 hp
at 6100 rpm
Power
242 hp
at 5000 rpm
CLC 230
201 hp
242 hp
C 300 d Coupé
181 lb‑ft
at 2900 rpm
Max. Torque
369 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
CLC 230
181 lb‑ft
369 lb‑ft
C 300 d Coupé
Performance
CLC 230
C 300 d Coupé
145 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
390 ft
0.000 sec
CLC 230
62 mph
62
mph
mph
272 ft
0.000 sec
C 300 d Coupé
▶ REPLAY
16.95 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.81 lb/hp
CLC 230
16.95 lb/hp
15.81 lb/hp
C 300 d Coupé
Fuel Economy / Emissions
CLC 230
C 300 d Coupé
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
44 mpg
CLC 230
26 mpg
44 mpg
C 300 d Coupé
18 mpg
city
36 mpg
35 mpg
highway
49 mpg
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
423 mi
Range
575 mi
CLC 230
423 mi
575 mi
C 300 d 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 kWh
CLC 230
172.4 kWh
111 kWh
C 300 d Coupé
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d
349 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
256 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
CLC 230
C 300 d Coupé
3
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
992 lb
Maximum Payload
1091 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft







31.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data



















