Mercedes-Benz C-Klasse SportCoupe/CLC (2008 – 2011) vs BMW 1 Series Coupe (2007 – 2010): specs compared

The BMW 1 Series Coupe is the more powerful of the two, with up to 306 hp against 272 hp. It is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 5.3 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 1,275 kg against 1,370 kg.

Specification Mercedes-Benz C-Klasse SportCoupe/CLC Mercedes-Benz C-Klasse SportCoupe/CLC 2008 – 2011 BMW 1 Series Coupe BMW 1 Series Coupe 2007 – 2010
Overview
Origin Germany Germany
Documented years 2008 – 2011 2007 – 2010
Body style Sportcoupe · Coupé Coupé
Variants 13 12
Fuel Diesel, Petrol Diesel, Petrol
Drive RWD RWD
Gearbox Automatic · Manual Automatic · Manual
Performance
Power 122 – 272 hp 143 – 306 hp
Torque 220 – 350 Nm 210 – 400 Nm
0–100 km/h 6.3 – 11.5 s 5.3 – 9.1 s
Top speed 204 – 250 km/h 209 – 249 km/h
Economy
Fuel economy 5.9 – 9.7 L/100 km 4.5 – 9.2 L/100 km
Dimensions
Length 4,343 mm 4,361 mm
Width 1,727 mm 1,748 mm
Height 1,407 – 1,410 mm 1,422 mm
Wheelbase 2,715 mm 2,659 mm
Curb weight 1,370 – 1,505 kg 1,275 – 1,465 kg

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