2010 Mercedes-Benz CLC vs. 2012 BMW 335
To start off, 2012 BMW 335 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2010 Mercedes-Benz CLC. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2010 Mercedes-Benz CLC would be higher. At 2,979 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 BMW 335 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 BMW 335 (300 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 119 more horse power than 2010 Mercedes-Benz CLC. (181 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 BMW 335 should accelerate faster than 2010 Mercedes-Benz CLC. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 BMW 335 weights approximately 340 kg more than 2010 Mercedes-Benz CLC. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. 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, 2012 BMW 335 (406 Nm @ 1300 RPM) has 156 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Mercedes-Benz CLC. (250 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2012 BMW 335 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Mercedes-Benz CLC.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 Mercedes-Benz CLC | 2012 BMW 335 | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | BMW |
| Model | CLC | 335 |
| Year Released | 2010 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1795 cc | 2979 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 181 HP | 300 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 250 Nm | 406 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 1300 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 89.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 85 mm | 84 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1465 kg | 1805 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 4624 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1783 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1384 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2810 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 62 L | 57 L |
