The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes CLC 350 (08 - 11) vs. BMW M3 CSL (03 - 03)
€ 36,500
€ 85,000
€ 36,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 85,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The Mercedes CLC 350 is 1.7 inches shorter, 2 inches narrower and 1.7 inches taller than the BMW M3 CSL.
Mercedes CLC 350
BMW M3 CSL
55.5
68
81.8
53.7
70.1
78
68 in
Width
70.1 in
81.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78 in
55.5 in
Height
53.7 in
106.9
175.1
107.4
176.9
175.1 in
Length
176.9 in
106.9 in
Wheelbase
107.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes CLC 350
BMW M3 CSL
3417 lb
Curb Weight
3053 lb
4453 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3968 lb
Weight Difference:
364 lb
10.65 %
General
Mercedes CLC 350
BMW M3 CSL
CL203
Generation
E46
Coupe
Car Body Style
Coupe
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mercedes CLC 350
BMW M3 CSL
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Mercedes-Benz M 272
Engine Series
BMW S54
M 272.960
Engine Code
S54-B32
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3.5 L / 171 cu in
Displacement
3.2 L / 157 cu in
268 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
355 hp
at 7900 rpm
Mercedes CLC 350
268 hp
355 hp
BMW M3 CSL
258 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
Max. Torque
273 lb‑ft
at 4900 rpm
Mercedes CLC 350
258 lb‑ft
273 lb‑ft
BMW M3 CSL
Performance
Mercedes CLC 350
BMW M3 CSL
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
289 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes CLC 350
62 mph
62
mph
mph
223 ft
0.000 sec
BMW M3 CSL
▶ REPLAY
12.75 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.6 lb/hp
Mercedes CLC 350
12.75 lb/hp
8.6 lb/hp
BMW M3 CSL
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes CLC 350
BMW M3 CSL
Fuel Economy
25 mpg
combined
20 mpg
Mercedes CLC 350
25 mpg
20 mpg
BMW M3 CSL
17 mpg
city
13 mpg
34 mpg
highway
No data
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
406 mi
Range
329 mi
Mercedes CLC 350
406 mi
329 mi
BMW M3 CSL
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).
225.5 kWh
Mercedes CLC 350
179.9 kWh
225.5 kWh
BMW M3 CSL
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 3
365 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
462 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes CLC 350
BMW M3 CSL
3
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
1036 lb
Maximum Payload
915 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.6 cu ft
31.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
