2010 Mercedes-Benz CLC vs. 2010 Renault Clio
To start off, both 2010 Mercedes-Benz CLC and 2010 Renault Clio were released in the same year (2010). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,795 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Mercedes-Benz CLC is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Mercedes-Benz CLC (181 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 70 more horse power than 2010 Renault Clio. (111 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2010 Mercedes-Benz CLC should accelerate faster than 2010 Renault Clio. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Renault Clio weights approximately 345 kg more than 2010 Mercedes-Benz CLC.
Because 2010 Mercedes-Benz CLC is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2010 Mercedes-Benz CLC. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Renault Clio, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2010 Mercedes-Benz CLC (250 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 98 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Renault Clio. (152 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2010 Mercedes-Benz CLC will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Renault Clio.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 Mercedes-Benz CLC | 2010 Renault Clio | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Renault |
| Model | CLC | Clio |
| Year Released | 2010 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1795 cc | 1598 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 181 HP | 111 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 250 Nm | 152 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 79.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 85 mm | 80.5 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 235 km/hour | 190 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 8.6 seconds | 10.2 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1465 kg | 1810 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 3990 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 2030 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1710 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2580 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.4 L/100km | 6.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 62 L | 55 L |
