The Comparative Analysis :
Peugeot RCZ HDi FAP 160 (10 - 13) vs. Mercedes CLC 230 7G-TRONIC (08 - 11)
€ 30,200
€ 35,200
€ 30,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 35,200
ⓘ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 FAP 160 is 6.3 inches shorter, 4.6 inches wider and 1.8 inches lower than the Mercedes CLC 230.
Peugeot RCZ HDi FAP 160
Mercedes CLC 230
53.5
72.6
83
55.3
68
81.8
72.6 in
Width
68 in
83 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.8 in
53.5 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 FAP 160
Mercedes CLC 230
3276 lb
Curb Weight
3406 lb
4023 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4398 lb
Weight Difference:
130 lb
3.82 %
General
Peugeot RCZ HDi FAP 160
Mercedes CLC 230
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 FAP 160
Mercedes CLC 230
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 272
Engine Code
M 272.920
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2.5 L / 122 cu in
161 hp
at 3750 rpm
Power
201 hp
at 6100 rpm
Peugeot RCZ HDi FAP 160
161 hp
201 hp
Mercedes CLC 230
251 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
181 lb‑ft
at 2900 rpm
Peugeot RCZ HDi FAP 160
251 lb‑ft
181 lb‑ft
Mercedes CLC 230
Performance
Peugeot RCZ HDi FAP 160
Mercedes CLC 230
140 mph
Maximum Speed
145 mph
8.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
397 ft
0.000 sec
Peugeot RCZ HDi FAP 160
62 mph
62
mph
mph
390 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes CLC 230
▶ REPLAY
20.35 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.95 lb/hp
Peugeot RCZ HDi FAP 160
20.35 lb/hp
16.95 lb/hp
Mercedes CLC 230
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Peugeot RCZ HDi FAP 160
Mercedes CLC 230
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
26 mpg
Peugeot RCZ HDi FAP 160
44 mpg
26 mpg
Mercedes CLC 230
35 mpg
city
18 mpg
52 mpg
highway
35 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.4 gal
645 mi
Range
423 mi
Peugeot RCZ HDi FAP 160
645 mi
423 mi
Mercedes CLC 230
Environmental Impact
109.1 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).
172.4 kWh
Peugeot RCZ HDi FAP 160
109.1 kWh
172.4 kWh
Mercedes CLC 230
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4 / Euro 5
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
349 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Peugeot RCZ HDi FAP 160
Mercedes CLC 230
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
