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Mercedes-Benz CLC (CL203) CLC 350 V6vsAUDI A5 Coupe (8T3) 3.2 FSI 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

AUDI A5 Coupe (8T3)

3.2 FSI V6

265 hp3197 ccGasolineFWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedCoupe2007-2011

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
  • Best overall score
    58/100
  • Best performance score
    61/100

AUDI A5 Coupe (8T3) 3.2 FSI V6

  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    8.2 L/100 km
    28.7 mpg US
    34.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    11.6 L/100 km
    20.3 mpg US
    24.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    6.2 L/100 km
    37.9 mpg US
    45.6 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    793 km
    493 mi
  • Largest trunk
    455 L
  • Best economy score
    85/100
  • Best practicality score
    53/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzCLC (CL203)CLC 350 V6AUDIA5 Coupe (8T3)3.2 FSI V6
Power
272hp203kW
265hp198kW
Torque
350Nm258lb-ft
330Nm243lb-ft
Curb weight
1,495kg3,296lb
1,500kg3,307lb
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
88.1s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.3s
6.4s
0-200 km/h
22.7s
Calculated
23.2s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.0s
Calculated
6.1s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
10L/100 km23.5mpg US28.2mpg UK
8.2L/100 km28.7mpg US34.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
14.2L/100 km16.6mpg US19.9mpg UK
11.6L/100 km20.3mpg US24.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
7.6L/100 km30.9mpg US37.2mpg UK
6.2L/100 km37.9mpg US45.6mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.3s
Calculated
14.4s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
182hp/t136kW/t83hp/1000 lb
Calculated
177hp/t132kW/t80hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
234Nm/t157lb-ft/ton
Calculated
220Nm/t147lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
620km385mi
Calculated
793km493mi
Calculated
Displacement
3,498cc213cu in
3,197cc195cu in
Length
4,448mm175in
4,625mm182in
Width
1,728mm68in
1,854mm73in
Height
1,405mm55in
1,372mm54in
Wheelbase
2,715mm107in
2,751mm108in
Front track
1,505mm59in
1,590mm63in
Rear track
1,476mm58in
1,577mm62in
Trunk volume
310L
455L
Max trunk volume
1,100L
829L
Doors
3
2
Seats
4
4
Fuel tank
62L
65L
CO2 emissions-
192g/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 V6AUDI A5 Coupe (8T3) 3.2 FSI V6PowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz CLC (CL203) CLC 350 V6: Power / Torque
  • AUDI A5 Coupe (8T3) 3.2 FSI 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
AUDIA5 Coupe (8T3)3.2 FSI V66,500 rpm3,000-5,000 rpm6,750 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMercedes-BenzCLC (CL203)CLC 350 V6AUDIA5 Coupe (8T3)3.2 FSI V6
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.0 s
6.1 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.3 s
6.4 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
22.7 s
23.2 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
2.4 s
330 ft
101 m
6.3 s
6.3 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.4 s
9.5 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.1 s
12.2 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.3 s
14.4 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
163 km/h
101 mph
162 km/h
101 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
AUDIA5 Coupe (8T3)3.2 FSI V6
265 hp
198 kW

Mercedes-Benz CLC (CL203) CLC 350 V6 has 7 hp more than AUDI A5 Coupe (8T3) 3.2 FSI V6.

The biggest power difference is between AUDI A5 Coupe (8T3) 3.2 FSI V6 and Mercedes-Benz CLC (CL203) CLC 350 V6: 7 hp (5 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
AUDIA5 Coupe (8T3)3.2 FSI V6
330 Nm
243 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
AUDIA5 Coupe (8T3)3.2 FSI V6
1,500 kg
3,307 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
AUDIA5 Coupe (8T3)3.2 FSI 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
AUDIA5 Coupe (8T3)3.2 FSI V66.4 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Mercedes-Benz CLC (CL203) CLC 350 V6 and AUDI A5 Coupe (8T3) 3.2 FSI V6: 0.1 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
AUDIA5 Coupe (8T3)3.2 FSI V6
8.2 L/100 km
28.7 mpg US
34.4 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between AUDI A5 Coupe (8T3) 3.2 FSI V6 and Mercedes-Benz CLC (CL203) CLC 350 V6: 1.8 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
AUDIA5 Coupe (8T3)3.2 FSI V6
177 hp/t
132 kW/t
5.7 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
AUDIA5 Coupe (8T3)3.2 FSI V6
793 km
493 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
AUDIA5 Coupe (8T3)3.2 FSI V6
265 hp
198 kW
6.4 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
AUDIA5 Coupe (8T3)3.2 FSI V6
Power
265 hp
198 kW
0-100 km/h6.4 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
455 L
16.1 cu ft
Length
4,625 mm
182.1 in
Height
1,372 mm
54.0 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
AUDIA5 Coupe (8T3)3.2 FSI V6
Power
265 hp
198 kW
0-100 km/h6.4 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
8.2 L/100 km
28.7 mpg US
34.4 mpg UK

AUDI A5 Coupe (8T3) 3.2 FSI 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
AUDIA5 Coupe (8T3)3.2 FSI V6
8.2 L/100 km
28.7 mpg US
34.4 mpg UK
6.4 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
AUDIA5 Coupe (8T3)3.2 FSI V6
177 hp/t
132 kW/t
5.7 kg/hp
8.2 L/100 km
28.7 mpg US
34.4 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMercedes-BenzCLC (CL203)CLC 350 V6AUDIA5 Coupe (8T3)3.2 FSI V6
Power
272 hp
203 kW
265 hp
198 kW
Torque
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
330 Nm
243 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.3 s
6.4 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
1,500 kg
3,307 lb
Fuel consumption
10.0 L/100 km
23.5 mpg US
28.2 mpg UK
8.2 L/100 km
28.7 mpg US
34.4 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
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
455 L
16.1 cu ft
Length
4,625 mm
182.1 in
Height
1,372 mm
54.0 in
Range score
620 km
385 mi
793 km
493 mi
CO2 score
-
192 g/km
Trunk score
310 L
10.9 cu ft
455 L
16.1 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
182 hp/t
136 kW/t
5.5 kg/hp
177 hp/t
132 kW/t
5.7 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

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Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleMercedes-Benz CLC (CL203) CLC 350 V6AUDI A5 Coupe (8T3) 3.2 FSI V6
Consumption10 L/100 km23.5 mpg US28.2 mpg UK8.2 L/100 km28.7 mpg US34.4 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km17.50 LC100 km14.35 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi28.16 LC100 mi23.09 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,500 L396 US gal330 UK gal1,230 L325 US gal271 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,625 LC/year2,153 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Mercedes-Benz CLC (CL203) CLC 350 V6

  • Has 7 hp more
  • Has 20 Nm more
  • Is 5 kg lighter
  • Is 0.1 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 5 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Smallest trunk

AUDI A5 Coupe (8T3) 3.2 FSI V6

  • Uses 1.8 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 173 km (107 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 145 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power
  • Heaviest

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