The Comparative Analysis :
Peugeot RCZ THP 200 (13 - 15) vs. Mercedes CLC 230 (08 - 11)
€ 31,700
€ 32,900
€ 31,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,900
ⓘ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 THP 200 is 6.3 inches shorter, 4.6 inches wider and 1.7 inches lower than the Mercedes CLC 230.
Peugeot RCZ THP 200
Mercedes CLC 230
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 THP 200
Mercedes CLC 230
3111 lb
Curb Weight
3362 lb
3924 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4398 lb
Weight Difference:
251 lb
7.47 %
General
Peugeot RCZ THP 200
Mercedes CLC 230
4J
Generation
CL203
Coupe
Car Body Style
Coupe
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Peugeot RCZ THP 200
Mercedes CLC 230
Straight-four gasoline 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
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2.5 L / 122 cu in
197 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
201 hp
at 6100 rpm
Peugeot RCZ THP 200
197 hp
201 hp
Mercedes CLC 230
203 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Max. Torque
181 lb‑ft
at 2900 rpm
Peugeot RCZ THP 200
203 lb‑ft
181 lb‑ft
Mercedes CLC 230
Performance
Peugeot RCZ THP 200
Mercedes CLC 230
146 mph
Maximum Speed
149 mph
7.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
341 ft
0.000 sec
Peugeot RCZ THP 200
62 mph
62
mph
mph
384 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes CLC 230
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15.79 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.73 lb/hp
Peugeot RCZ THP 200
15.79 lb/hp
16.73 lb/hp
Mercedes CLC 230
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Peugeot RCZ THP 200
Mercedes CLC 230
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
26 mpg
Peugeot RCZ THP 200
35 mpg
26 mpg
Mercedes CLC 230
27 mpg
city
18 mpg
42 mpg
highway
35 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.4 gal
510 mi
Range
419 mi
Peugeot RCZ THP 200
510 mi
419 mi
Mercedes CLC 230
Environmental Impact
127 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).
174.3 kWh
Peugeot RCZ THP 200
127 kWh
174.3 kWh
Mercedes CLC 230
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4 / Euro 5
249 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
351 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Peugeot RCZ THP 200
Mercedes CLC 230
2
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
4
814 lb
Maximum Payload
1036 lb
9.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
31.1 cu ft
