The Comparative Analysis :
Peugeot RCZ HDi 160 (13 - 15) vs. Mercedes CLC 180 Compressor Automatic (08 - 11)
€ 31,700

€ 30,900

€ 31,700
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 Peugeot RCZ HDi 160 is 6.3 inches shorter, 4.6 inches wider and 1.7 inches lower than the Mercedes CLC 180 Compressor.
Peugeot RCZ HDi 160
Mercedes CLC 180 Compressor
53.6
72.6
83
55.3
68
81.8
72.6 in
Width
68 in
83 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.8 in
53.6 in
Height
55.3 in
102.8
168.8
106.9
175.1
168.8 in
Length
175.1 in
102.8 in
Wheelbase
106.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Peugeot RCZ HDi 160
Mercedes CLC 180 Compressor
3276 lb
Curb Weight
3296 lb
4023 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4288 lb

Weight Difference:
20 lb
0.61 %

General
Peugeot RCZ HDi 160
Mercedes CLC 180 Compressor
4J
Generation
CL203
Coupe
Car Body Style
Coupe
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Peugeot RCZ HDi 160
Mercedes CLC 180 Compressor
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with compressor
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 271
Engine Code
M 271.946

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
161 hp
at 3750 rpm
Power
141 hp
at 5200 rpm
Peugeot RCZ HDi 160
161 hp
141 hp
Mercedes CLC 180 Compressor
251 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
162 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Peugeot RCZ HDi 160
251 lb‑ft
162 lb‑ft
Mercedes CLC 180 Compressor
Performance
Peugeot RCZ HDi 160
Mercedes CLC 180 Compressor
140 mph
Maximum Speed
134 mph
8.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
397 ft
0.000 sec

Peugeot RCZ HDi 160
62 mph
62
mph
mph
453 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes CLC 180 Compressor
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20.35 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.38 lb/hp
Peugeot RCZ HDi 160
20.35 lb/hp
23.38 lb/hp
Mercedes CLC 180 Compressor
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Peugeot RCZ HDi 160
Mercedes CLC 180 Compressor
Fuel Economy
47 mpg
combined
30 mpg
Peugeot RCZ HDi 160
47 mpg
30 mpg
Mercedes CLC 180 Compressor
36 mpg
city
21 mpg
56 mpg
highway
40 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.4 gal
684 mi
Range
494 mi
Peugeot RCZ HDi 160
684 mi
494 mi
Mercedes CLC 180 Compressor
Environmental Impact
102.8 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
Peugeot RCZ HDi 160
102.8 kWh
147.7 kWh
Mercedes CLC 180 Compressor
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4 / Euro 5
209 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
299 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Peugeot RCZ HDi 160
Mercedes CLC 180 Compressor
2
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
4
747 lb
Maximum Payload
992 lb
9.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft







No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
31.1 cu ft