The Comparative Analysis :
Nissan 350Z Coupé (06 - 07) vs. Mercedes CLC 160 BlueEFFICIENCY (09 - 11)
€ 37,900

€ 26,900

€ 37,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,900
ⓘ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 160 BlueEFFICIENCY.
Nissan 350Z Coupé
Mercedes CLC 160 BlueEFFICIENCY
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 160 BlueEFFICIENCY
3527 lb
Curb Weight
3241 lb
4012 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4277 lb

Weight Difference:
287 lb
8.14 %

General
Nissan 350Z Coupé
Mercedes CLC 160 BlueEFFICIENCY
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 160 BlueEFFICIENCY
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Nissan VQ
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 271
VQ35DE
Engine Code
M 271.911

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3.5 L / 171 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
297 hp
at 6200 rpm
Power
127 hp
at 5000 rpm
Nissan 350Z Coupé
297 hp
127 hp
Mercedes CLC 160 BlueEFFICIENCY
260 lb‑ft
at 4800 rpm
Max. Torque
162 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Nissan 350Z Coupé
260 lb‑ft
162 lb‑ft
Mercedes CLC 160 BlueEFFICIENCY
Performance
Nissan 350Z Coupé
Mercedes CLC 160 BlueEFFICIENCY
155 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
5.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
266 ft
0.000 sec

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

Mercedes CLC 160 BlueEFFICIENCY
▶ REPLAY
11.88 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.52 lb/hp
Nissan 350Z Coupé
11.88 lb/hp
25.52 lb/hp
Mercedes CLC 160 BlueEFFICIENCY
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Nissan 350Z Coupé
Mercedes CLC 160 BlueEFFICIENCY
Fuel Economy
20 mpg
combined
34 mpg
Nissan 350Z Coupé
20 mpg
34 mpg
Mercedes CLC 160 BlueEFFICIENCY
14 mpg
city
24 mpg
26 mpg
highway
44 mpg
21.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.4 gal
425 mi
Range
559 mi
Nissan 350Z Coupé
425 mi
559 mi
Mercedes CLC 160 BlueEFFICIENCY
Environmental Impact
221.6 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).
130.7 kWh
Nissan 350Z Coupé
221.6 kWh
130.7 kWh
Mercedes CLC 160 BlueEFFICIENCY
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4 / Euro 5
451 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
266 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Nissan 350Z Coupé
Mercedes CLC 160 BlueEFFICIENCY
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