The Comparative Analysis :
Nissan 350Z Coupé (03 - 05) vs. Mercedes CLC 230 (08 - 11)
€ 34,900
€ 32,900
€ 34,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,900
ⓘ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 Nissan 350Z Coupé is 5.4 inches shorter, 3.4 inches wider and 3.5 inches lower than the Mercedes CLC 230.
Nissan 350Z Coupé
Mercedes CLC 230
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 230
3527 lb
Curb Weight
3362 lb
4012 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4398 lb
Weight Difference:
165 lb
4.68 %
General
Nissan 350Z Coupé
Mercedes CLC 230
Z33
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
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Nissan 350Z Coupé
Mercedes CLC 230
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Nissan VQ
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 272
VQ35DE
Engine Code
M 272.920
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3.5 L / 171 cu in
Displacement
2.5 L / 122 cu in
276 hp
at 6200 rpm
Power
201 hp
at 6100 rpm
Nissan 350Z Coupé
276 hp
201 hp
Mercedes CLC 230
268 lb‑ft
at 4800 rpm
Max. Torque
181 lb‑ft
at 2900 rpm
Nissan 350Z Coupé
268 lb‑ft
181 lb‑ft
Mercedes CLC 230
Performance
Nissan 350Z Coupé
Mercedes CLC 230
155 mph
Maximum Speed
149 mph
5.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
269 ft
0.000 sec
Nissan 350Z Coupé
62 mph
62
mph
mph
384 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes CLC 230
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12.78 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.73 lb/hp
Nissan 350Z Coupé
12.78 lb/hp
16.73 lb/hp
Mercedes CLC 230
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Nissan 350Z Coupé
Mercedes CLC 230
Fuel Economy
21 mpg
combined
26 mpg
Nissan 350Z Coupé
21 mpg
26 mpg
Mercedes CLC 230
15 mpg
city
18 mpg
27 mpg
highway
35 mpg
21.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.4 gal
436 mi
Range
419 mi
Nissan 350Z Coupé
436 mi
419 mi
Mercedes CLC 230
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).
174.3 kWh
Nissan 350Z Coupé
216 kWh
174.3 kWh
Mercedes CLC 230
Euro 3 und D4
Emission Standard
Euro 4 / Euro 5
439 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
351 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Nissan 350Z Coupé
Mercedes CLC 230
3
Doors
3
2
No. of Seats
4
485 lb
Maximum Payload
1036 lb
6.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
31.1 cu ft
