Mercedes-Benz C-Klasse SportCoupe/CLC (2008 – 2011) vs BMW 1 Series 3 doors (2007 – 2011): specs compared
The Mercedes-Benz C-Klasse SportCoupe/CLC is the more powerful of the two, with up to 272 hp against 265 hp. The BMW 1 Series 3 doors is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 6.0 s against 6.3 s. It uses less fuel, from 4.5 L/100 km against 5.9 L/100 km. It is the lighter car, from 1,230 kg against 1,370 kg. At 4,343 mm, the Mercedes-Benz C-Klasse SportCoupe/CLC is 104 mm longer than the BMW 1 Series 3 doors.
| Specification |
Mercedes-Benz
C-Klasse SportCoupe/CLC
2008 – 2011
|
BMW
1 Series 3 doors
2007 – 2011
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Germany | Germany |
| Documented years | 2008 – 2011 | 2007 – 2011 |
| Body style | Sportcoupe · Coupé | 3 Doors · Hatchback |
| Variants | 13 | 15 |
| Fuel | Diesel, Petrol | Diesel, Petrol |
| Drive | RWD | RWD |
| Gearbox | Automatic · Manual | Automatic · Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 122 – 272 hp | 116 – 265 hp |
| Torque | 220 – 350 Nm | 184 – 400 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 6.3 – 11.5 s | 6.0 – 11.2 s |
| Top speed | 204 – 250 km/h | 200 – 250 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 5.9 – 9.7 L/100 km | 4.5 – 8.3 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,343 mm | 4,239 mm |
| Width | 1,727 mm | 1,748 mm |
| Height | 1,407 – 1,410 mm | 1,420 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,715 mm | 2,659 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,370 – 1,505 kg | 1,230 – 1,385 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.
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