The Comparative Analysis :
Peugeot RCZ HDi 160 (13 - 15) vs. Mercedes CLC 350 7G-TRONIC (08 - 11)
€ 31,700
€ 38,800
€ 31,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 38,800
ⓘ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 1.9 inches lower than the Mercedes CLC 350.
Peugeot RCZ HDi 160
Mercedes CLC 350
53.6
72.6
83
55.5
68
81.8
72.6 in
Width
68 in
83 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.8 in
53.6 in
Height
55.5 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 350
3276 lb
Curb Weight
3461 lb
4023 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4453 lb
Weight Difference:
185 lb
5.34 %
General
Peugeot RCZ HDi 160
Mercedes CLC 350
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
7-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Peugeot RCZ HDi 160
Mercedes CLC 350
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 272
Engine Code
M 272.960
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
3.5 L / 171 cu in
161 hp
at 3750 rpm
Power
268 hp
at 6000 rpm
Peugeot RCZ HDi 160
161 hp
268 hp
Mercedes CLC 350
251 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
Peugeot RCZ HDi 160
251 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Mercedes CLC 350
Performance
Peugeot RCZ HDi 160
Mercedes CLC 350
140 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
397 ft
0.000 sec
Peugeot RCZ HDi 160
62 mph
62
mph
mph
289 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes CLC 350
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20.35 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.91 lb/hp
Peugeot RCZ HDi 160
20.35 lb/hp
12.91 lb/hp
Mercedes CLC 350
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Peugeot RCZ HDi 160
Mercedes CLC 350
Fuel Economy
47 mpg
combined
24 mpg
Peugeot RCZ HDi 160
47 mpg
24 mpg
Mercedes CLC 350
36 mpg
city
17 mpg
56 mpg
highway
32 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.4 gal
684 mi
Range
397 mi
Peugeot RCZ HDi 160
684 mi
397 mi
Mercedes CLC 350
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).
183.8 kWh
Peugeot RCZ HDi 160
102.8 kWh
183.8 kWh
Mercedes CLC 350
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4 / Euro 5
209 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
373 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Peugeot RCZ HDi 160
Mercedes CLC 350
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
