The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes CLC 350 (08 - 11) vs. BMW 330xi Coupé (07 - 08)
€ 36,500
€ 44,900
€ 36,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 44,900
ⓘ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 350 is 5.2 inches shorter, 2.1 inches narrower and 0.6 inches taller than the BMW 330xi Coupé.
Mercedes CLC 350
BMW 330xi Coupé
55.5
68
81.8
54.9
70.2
78.1
68 in
Width
70.2 in
81.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.1 in
55.5 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 350
BMW 330xi Coupé
3417 lb
Curb Weight
3627 lb
4453 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4519 lb
Weight Difference:
209 lb
5.76 %
General
Mercedes CLC 350
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)
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mercedes CLC 350
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 272.960
Engine Code
N53-B30
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3.5 L / 171 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
268 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
268 hp
at 6700 rpm
Mercedes CLC 350
268 hp
268 hp
BMW 330xi Coupé
258 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 2750 rpm
Mercedes CLC 350
258 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
BMW 330xi Coupé
Performance
Mercedes CLC 350
BMW 330xi Coupé
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
289 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes CLC 350
62 mph
62
mph
mph
279 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 330xi Coupé
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12.75 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.53 lb/hp
Mercedes CLC 350
12.75 lb/hp
13.53 lb/hp
BMW 330xi Coupé
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes CLC 350
BMW 330xi Coupé
Fuel Economy
25 mpg
combined
29 mpg
Mercedes CLC 350
25 mpg
29 mpg
BMW 330xi Coupé
17 mpg
city
21 mpg
34 mpg
highway
No data
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
406 mi
Range
490 mi
Mercedes CLC 350
406 mi
490 mi
BMW 330xi Coupé
Environmental Impact
179.9 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 350
179.9 kWh
151.6 kWh
BMW 330xi Coupé
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
365 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
311 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes CLC 350
BMW 330xi Coupé
3
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
1036 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
