The Comparative Analysis :
Nissan 350Z Coupé (06 - 07) vs. Mercedes CLC 180 Compressor Automatic (08 - 11)
€ 37,900

€ 30,900

€ 37,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,900
ⓘ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 180 Compressor.
Nissan 350Z Coupé
Mercedes CLC 180 Compressor
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 180 Compressor
3527 lb
Curb Weight
3296 lb
4012 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4288 lb

Weight Difference:
231 lb
6.55 %

General
Nissan 350Z Coupé
Mercedes CLC 180 Compressor
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
5-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Nissan 350Z Coupé
Mercedes CLC 180 Compressor
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with compressor
Nissan VQ
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 271
VQ35DE
Engine Code
M 271.946

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3.5 L / 171 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
297 hp
at 6200 rpm
Power
141 hp
at 5200 rpm
Nissan 350Z Coupé
297 hp
141 hp
Mercedes CLC 180 Compressor
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 180 Compressor
Performance
Nissan 350Z Coupé
Mercedes CLC 180 Compressor
155 mph
Maximum Speed
134 mph
5.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
266 ft
0.000 sec

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

Mercedes CLC 180 Compressor
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11.88 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.38 lb/hp
Nissan 350Z Coupé
11.88 lb/hp
23.38 lb/hp
Mercedes CLC 180 Compressor
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Nissan 350Z Coupé
Mercedes CLC 180 Compressor
Fuel Economy
20 mpg
combined
30 mpg
Nissan 350Z Coupé
20 mpg
30 mpg
Mercedes CLC 180 Compressor
14 mpg
city
21 mpg
26 mpg
highway
40 mpg
21.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.4 gal
425 mi
Range
494 mi
Nissan 350Z Coupé
425 mi
494 mi
Mercedes CLC 180 Compressor
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).
147.7 kWh
Nissan 350Z Coupé
221.6 kWh
147.7 kWh
Mercedes CLC 180 Compressor
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4 / Euro 5
451 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
299 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Nissan 350Z Coupé
Mercedes CLC 180 Compressor
3
Doors
3
2
No. of Seats
4
485 lb
Maximum Payload
992 lb
6.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft







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Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
31.1 cu ft