The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes CLC 350 (08 - 11) vs. Mercedes CLC 230 7G-TRONIC (08 - 11)
€ 36,500

€ 35,200

€ 36,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 35,200
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
Тhere is barely any difference in dimensions between the two vehicles. Both cars are the same length and width, but the CLC 350 is 0.2 inches taller.
CLC 350
CLC 230
55.5
68
81.8
55.3
68
81.8
68 in
Width
68 in
81.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.8 in
55.5 in
Height
55.3 in
106.9
175.1
106.9
175.1
175.1 in
Length
175.1 in
106.9 in
Wheelbase
106.9 in
Vehicle Weight
CLC 350
CLC 230
3417 lb
Curb Weight
3406 lb
4453 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4398 lb

Weight Difference:
11 lb
0.32 %

General
CLC 350
CLC 230
CL203
Generation
CL203
Coupe
Car Body Style
Coupe
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission
Engine
CLC 350
CLC 230
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Mercedes-Benz M 272
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 272
M 272.960
Engine Code
M 272.920


4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3.5 L / 171 cu in
Displacement
2.5 L / 122 cu in
268 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
201 hp
at 6100 rpm
CLC 350
268 hp
201 hp
CLC 230
258 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
Max. Torque
181 lb‑ft
at 2900 rpm
CLC 350
258 lb‑ft
181 lb‑ft
CLC 230
Performance
CLC 350
CLC 230
155 mph
Maximum Speed
145 mph
6.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
289 ft
0.000 sec

CLC 350
62 mph
62
mph
mph
390 ft
0.000 sec

CLC 230
▶ REPLAY
12.75 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.95 lb/hp
CLC 350
12.75 lb/hp
16.95 lb/hp
CLC 230
Fuel Economy / Emissions
CLC 350
CLC 230
Fuel Economy
25 mpg
combined
26 mpg
CLC 350
25 mpg
26 mpg
CLC 230
17 mpg
city
18 mpg
34 mpg
highway
35 mpg
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.4 gal
406 mi
Range
423 mi
CLC 350
406 mi
423 mi
CLC 230
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).
172.4 kWh
CLC 350
179.9 kWh
172.4 kWh
CLC 230
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4 / Euro 5
365 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
349 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
CLC 350
CLC 230
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
4
1036 lb
Maximum Payload
992 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft








31.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
31.1 cu ft