Car comparison

Mercedes-Benz CLC (CL203) CLC 350 V6vsAlfa Romeo Brera 3.2 JTS V6

Compare specs, acceleration, fuel consumption, dimensions, practicality, and estimated running costs side by side.

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Mercedes-Benz CLC (CL203)

CLC 350 V6

272 hp3498 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedCoupe2008-2011
VS

Alfa Romeo Brera

3.2 JTS V6

260 hp3195 ccGasolineFWDManualNaturally aspiratedCoupe2008-2010

Comparison overview

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Mercedes-Benz CLC (CL203) CLC 350 V6

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.3 s
  • Fastest top speed
    260 km/h
    162 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    272 hp
    203 kW
  • Highest torque
    350 Nm
    258 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,495 kg
    3,296 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    182 hp/t
    136 kW/t
    5.5 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    10.0 L/100 km
    23.5 mpg US
    28.2 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    14.2 L/100 km
    16.6 mpg US
    19.9 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    7.6 L/100 km
    30.9 mpg US
    37.2 mpg UK
  • Largest trunk
    310 L
  • Best overall score
    58/100
  • Best performance score
    61/100
  • Best economy score
    80/100
  • Best practicality score
    51/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzCLC (CL203)CLC 350 V6Alfa RomeoBrera3.2 JTS V6
Power
272hp203kW
260hp194kW
Torque
350Nm258lb-ft
322Nm237lb-ft
Curb weight
1,495kg3,296lb
1,540kg3,395lb
Gross weight
2,020kg4,453lb
2,000kg4,409lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
85.5s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
98.3s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.3s
7.0s
0-200 km/h
22.7s
Calculated
25.6s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.0s
Calculated
6.6s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
10L/100 km23.5mpg US28.2mpg UK
11L/100 km21.4mpg US25.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
14.2L/100 km16.6mpg US19.9mpg UK
16.4L/100 km14.3mpg US17.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
7.6L/100 km30.9mpg US37.2mpg UK
7.9L/100 km29.8mpg US35.8mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.3s
Calculated
14.9s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
182hp/t136kW/t83hp/1000 lb
Calculated
169hp/t126kW/t77hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
234Nm/t157lb-ft/ton
Calculated
209Nm/t140lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
620km385mi
Calculated
636km395mi
Calculated
Displacement
3,498cc213cu in
3,195cc195cu in
Length
4,448mm175in
4,410mm174in
Width
1,728mm68in
1,830mm72in
Height
1,405mm55in
1,341mm53in
Wheelbase
2,715mm107in
2,528mm100in
Front track
1,505mm59in
1,579mm62in
Rear track
1,476mm58in
1,559mm61in
Trunk volume
310L
300L
Max trunk volume
1,100L
610L
Doors
3
3
Seats
4
4
Fuel tank
62L
70L
CO2 emissions-
260g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

Estimated stock-style power and torque curves by engine speed.

Mercedes-Benz CLC (CL203) CLC 350 V6Alfa Romeo Brera 3.2 JTS V6PowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz CLC (CL203) CLC 350 V6: Power / Torque
  • Alfa Romeo Brera 3.2 JTS V6: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Mercedes-BenzCLC (CL203)CLC 350 V66,000 rpm2,400-5,000 rpm6,250 rpm
Alfa RomeoBrera3.2 JTS V66,300 rpm4,500 rpm6,550 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMercedes-BenzCLC (CL203)CLC 350 V6Alfa RomeoBrera3.2 JTS V6
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.0 s
6.6 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.3 s
7.0 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
22.7 s
25.6 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Limited
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.4 s
2.5 s
330 ft
101 m
6.3 s
6.5 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.4 s
9.8 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.1 s
12.6 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.3 s
14.9 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
163 km/h
101 mph
157 km/h
98 mph

Power comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power. Higher is better · hp / kW

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzCLC (CL203)CLC 350 V6
272 hp
203 kW
Alfa RomeoBrera3.2 JTS V6
260 hp
194 kW

Mercedes-Benz CLC (CL203) CLC 350 V6 has 12 hp more than Alfa Romeo Brera 3.2 JTS V6.

The biggest power difference is between Alfa Romeo Brera 3.2 JTS V6 and Mercedes-Benz CLC (CL203) CLC 350 V6: 12 hp (9 kW).

Torque comparison

Bar comparison chart for Torque. Higher is better · Nm / lb-ft

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzCLC (CL203)CLC 350 V6
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
Alfa RomeoBrera3.2 JTS V6
322 Nm
237 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzCLC (CL203)CLC 350 V6
1,495 kg
3,296 lb
Alfa RomeoBrera3.2 JTS V6
1,540 kg
3,395 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzCLC (CL203)CLC 350 V6
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Alfa RomeoBrera3.2 JTS V6
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

Bar comparison chart for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · seconds

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzCLC (CL203)CLC 350 V66.3 s
Alfa RomeoBrera3.2 JTS V67.0 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Mercedes-Benz CLC (CL203) CLC 350 V6 and Alfa Romeo Brera 3.2 JTS V6: 0.7 s.

Fuel consumption comparison

Bar comparison chart for Fuel consumption. Lower is better · L/100 km / mpg US / mpg UK

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzCLC (CL203)CLC 350 V6
10.0 L/100 km
23.5 mpg US
28.2 mpg UK
Alfa RomeoBrera3.2 JTS V6
11.0 L/100 km
21.4 mpg US
25.7 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Mercedes-Benz CLC (CL203) CLC 350 V6 and Alfa Romeo Brera 3.2 JTS V6: 1.0 L/100 km.

Power-to-weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzCLC (CL203)CLC 350 V6
182 hp/t
136 kW/t
5.5 kg/hp
Alfa RomeoBrera3.2 JTS V6
169 hp/t
126 kW/t
5.9 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

Bar comparison chart for Estimated range. Higher is better · km / mi

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzCLC (CL203)CLC 350 V6
620 km
385 mi
Alfa RomeoBrera3.2 JTS V6
636 km
395 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
Mercedes-BenzCLC (CL203)CLC 350 V6
272 hp
203 kW
6.3 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Alfa RomeoBrera3.2 JTS V6
260 hp
194 kW
7.0 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph

Most attractive quadrant

Scatter chart with performance score on the X axis and practicality score on the Y axis.

Chart data table
VehiclePerformance scorePracticality score
Mercedes-BenzCLC (CL203)CLC 350 V6
Power
272 hp
203 kW
0-100 km/h6.3 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
3 doors
4 seats
Trunk
310 L
10.9 cu ft
Length
4,448 mm
175.1 in
Height
1,405 mm
55.3 in
Alfa RomeoBrera3.2 JTS V6
Power
260 hp
194 kW
0-100 km/h7.0 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
3 doors
4 seats
Trunk
300 L
10.6 cu ft
Length
4,410 mm
173.6 in
Height
1,341 mm
52.8 in

Performance vs fuel economy

Cars closer to the top-right corner combine stronger performance with better fuel economy scores.

Performance vs fuel economy data table
VehiclePerformance scoreFuel economy score
Mercedes-BenzCLC (CL203)CLC 350 V6
Power
272 hp
203 kW
0-100 km/h6.3 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
10.0 L/100 km
23.5 mpg US
28.2 mpg UK
Alfa RomeoBrera3.2 JTS V6
Power
260 hp
194 kW
0-100 km/h7.0 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
11.0 L/100 km
21.4 mpg US
25.7 mpg UK

Mercedes-Benz CLC (CL203) CLC 350 V6 is closest to the top-right balance target for performance and fuel economy.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption

Cars closer to the lower-left corner offer a better mix of quick acceleration and low fuel consumption.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption data table
VehicleFuel consumption, L/100 km0-100 km/h, s
Mercedes-BenzCLC (CL203)CLC 350 V6
10.0 L/100 km
23.5 mpg US
28.2 mpg UK
6.3 s
Alfa RomeoBrera3.2 JTS V6
11.0 L/100 km
21.4 mpg US
25.7 mpg UK
7.0 s

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption

The shaded area favors higher power-to-weight with lower combined fuel consumption.

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption data table
VehiclePower-to-weight, hp/tFuel consumption, L/100 km
Mercedes-BenzCLC (CL203)CLC 350 V6
182 hp/t
136 kW/t
5.5 kg/hp
10.0 L/100 km
23.5 mpg US
28.2 mpg UK
Alfa RomeoBrera3.2 JTS V6
169 hp/t
126 kW/t
5.9 kg/hp
11.0 L/100 km
21.4 mpg US
25.7 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMercedes-BenzCLC (CL203)CLC 350 V6Alfa RomeoBrera3.2 JTS V6
Power
272 hp
203 kW
260 hp
194 kW
Torque
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
322 Nm
237 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.3 s
7.0 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
1,495 kg
3,296 lb
1,540 kg
3,395 lb
Fuel consumption
10.0 L/100 km
23.5 mpg US
28.2 mpg UK
11.0 L/100 km
21.4 mpg US
25.7 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
3 doors
4 seats
Trunk
310 L
10.9 cu ft
Length
4,448 mm
175.1 in
Height
1,405 mm
55.3 in
Doors/seats
3 doors
4 seats
Trunk
300 L
10.6 cu ft
Length
4,410 mm
173.6 in
Height
1,341 mm
52.8 in
Range score
620 km
385 mi
636 km
395 mi
CO2 score
-
260 g/km
Trunk score
310 L
10.9 cu ft
300 L
10.6 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
182 hp/t
136 kW/t
5.5 kg/hp
169 hp/t
126 kW/t
5.9 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

Estimate running costs from combined consumption, your annual distance, and the fuel price in your local currency.

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Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleMercedes-Benz CLC (CL203) CLC 350 V6Alfa Romeo Brera 3.2 JTS V6
Consumption10 L/100 km23.5 mpg US28.2 mpg UK11 L/100 km21.4 mpg US25.7 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km17.50 LC100 km19.25 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi28.16 LC100 mi30.98 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,500 L396 US gal330 UK gal1,650 L436 US gal363 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,625 LC/year2,888 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Mercedes-Benz CLC (CL203) CLC 350 V6

  • Has 12 hp more
  • Has 28 Nm more
  • Is 45 kg lighter
  • Is 0.7 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Uses 1.0 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 13 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 10 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Largest trunk

Alfa Romeo Brera 3.2 JTS V6

  • Has 16 km (10 mi) more estimated range

Pros

  • Best estimated range

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest
  • Smallest trunk

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