The Comparative Analysis :
Nissan 350Z Coupé (03 - 05) vs. Mercedes CLC 220 CDI Automatic (08 - 10)
€ 34,900

€ 34,500

€ 34,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 34,500
ⓘ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 Nissan 350Z Coupé is 5.4 inches shorter, 3.4 inches wider and 3.5 inches lower than the Mercedes CLC 220 CDI.
Nissan 350Z Coupé
Mercedes CLC 220 CDI
51.8
71.5
79.3
55.3
68
81.8
71.5 in
Width
68 in
79.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.8 in
51.8 in
Height
55.3 in
104.3
169.7
106.9
175.1
169.7 in
Length
175.1 in
104.3 in
Wheelbase
106.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Nissan 350Z Coupé
Mercedes CLC 220 CDI
3527 lb
Curb Weight
3417 lb
4012 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4376 lb

Weight Difference:
110 lb
3.12 %

General
Nissan 350Z Coupé
Mercedes CLC 220 CDI
Z33
Generation
CL203
Coupe
Car Body Style
Coupe
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Nissan 350Z Coupé
Mercedes CLC 220 CDI
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Nissan VQ
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 646
VQ35DE
Engine Code
OM 646.963

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3.5 L / 171 cu in
Displacement
2.1 L / 103 cu in
276 hp
at 6200 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 4200 rpm
Nissan 350Z Coupé
276 hp
148 hp
Mercedes CLC 220 CDI
268 lb‑ft
at 4800 rpm
Max. Torque
251 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Nissan 350Z Coupé
268 lb‑ft
251 lb‑ft
Mercedes CLC 220 CDI
Performance
Nissan 350Z Coupé
Mercedes CLC 220 CDI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
136 mph
5.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
269 ft
0.000 sec

Nissan 350Z Coupé
62 mph
62
mph
mph
430 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes CLC 220 CDI
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12.78 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.09 lb/hp
Nissan 350Z Coupé
12.78 lb/hp
23.09 lb/hp
Mercedes CLC 220 CDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Nissan 350Z Coupé
Mercedes CLC 220 CDI
Fuel Economy
21 mpg
combined
37 mpg
Nissan 350Z Coupé
21 mpg
37 mpg
Mercedes CLC 220 CDI
15 mpg
city
27 mpg
27 mpg
highway
47 mpg
21.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.4 gal
436 mi
Range
602 mi
Nissan 350Z Coupé
436 mi
602 mi
Mercedes CLC 220 CDI
Environmental Impact
216 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).
131.6 kWh
Nissan 350Z Coupé
216 kWh
131.6 kWh
Mercedes CLC 220 CDI
Euro 3 und D4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
439 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
269 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Nissan 350Z Coupé
Mercedes CLC 220 CDI
3
Doors
3
2
No. of Seats
4
485 lb
Maximum Payload
959 lb
6.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft







No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
31.1 cu ft