The Comparative Analysis :
Nissan 350Z Coupé (07 - 09) vs. Mercedes CLC 350 (08 - 11)
€ 38,200

€ 36,500

€ 38,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 36,500
ⓘ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 5.2 inches shorter, 3.4 inches wider and 3.3 inches lower than the Mercedes CLC 350.
Nissan 350Z Coupé
Mercedes CLC 350
52.2
71.5
79.3
55.5
68
81.8
71.5 in
Width
68 in
79.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.8 in
52.2 in
Height
55.5 in
104.3
169.9
106.9
175.1
169.9 in
Length
175.1 in
104.3 in
Wheelbase
106.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Nissan 350Z Coupé
Mercedes CLC 350
3369 lb
Curb Weight
3417 lb
4012 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4453 lb

Weight Difference:
49 lb
1.43 %

General
Nissan 350Z Coupé
Mercedes CLC 350
Z33
Generation
CL203
Coupe
Car Body Style
Coupe
Premium 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 350
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Nissan VQ
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 272
VQ35HR
Engine Code
M 272.960

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3.5 L / 171 cu in
Displacement
3.5 L / 171 cu in
309 hp
at 6800 rpm
Power
268 hp
at 6000 rpm
Nissan 350Z Coupé
309 hp
268 hp
Mercedes CLC 350
264 lb‑ft
at 4800 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
Nissan 350Z Coupé
264 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Mercedes CLC 350
Performance
Nissan 350Z Coupé
Mercedes CLC 350
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
5.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
259 ft
0.000 sec

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

Mercedes CLC 350
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10.9 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.75 lb/hp
Nissan 350Z Coupé
10.9 lb/hp
12.75 lb/hp
Mercedes CLC 350
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Nissan 350Z Coupé
Mercedes CLC 350
Fuel Economy
20 mpg
combined
25 mpg
Nissan 350Z Coupé
20 mpg
25 mpg
Mercedes CLC 350
14 mpg
city
17 mpg
27 mpg
highway
34 mpg
21.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.4 gal
425 mi
Range
406 mi
Nissan 350Z Coupé
425 mi
406 mi
Mercedes CLC 350
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).
179.9 kWh
Nissan 350Z Coupé
221.6 kWh
179.9 kWh
Mercedes CLC 350
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4 / Euro 5
451 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
365 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Nissan 350Z Coupé
Mercedes CLC 350
3
Doors
3
2
No. of Seats
4
644 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