Mercedes-Benz CLC Coupe (2008 – 2010) Review
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Mercedes-Benz CLC Coupe (2008 – 2010) At A Glance
Bolder looking replacement for C-Class Coupe, wide range of engines, neat interior.
Really just a facelift. Other premium hatchbacks such as the BMW 1 Series are better to drive, was only around for less than two years.
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Mercedes-Benz CLC Coupe (2008 – 2010) models and specs
| Dimensions | |
|---|---|
| Length | 4448–4452 mm |
| Width | 1728 mm |
| Height | 1405 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2715 mm |
| Miscellaneous | |
|---|---|
| Kerb Weight | 1470–1550 kg |
| Boot Space | 310–1100 L |
| Warranty | 3 years / Unlimited miles |
| Servicing | - |
| Costs | |
|---|---|
| List Price | £19,790–£26,950 |
| Insurance Groups | 29–42 |
| Road Tax Bands | F–K |
| Official MPG | 27.4–50.4 mpg |
| Euro NCAP Safety Ratings | |
|---|---|
| Adult | - |
| Child | - |
| Pedestrian | - |
| Overall | - |
On sale until February 2012
| Coupe | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Version | List Price | MPG | 0-62 |
| 160 BlueEFFICIENCY SE 3dr | £19,790 | 42.8 mpg | 11.2 s |
| 160 BlueEFFICIENCY Sport 3dr | £20,400 | 42.8 mpg | 11.2 s |
| 160 BlueEFFICIENCY Sport Auto 3dr | £21,655 | 35.3 mpg | 11.5 s |
| 180 Kompressor Sport 3dr | £21,395 | 41.5 mpg | 9.7 s |
| 180 Kompressor Sport Auto 3dr | £22,650 | 34.4 mpg | 9.9 s |
| 200 Kompressor Sport 3dr | £22,875 | 36.7 mpg | 8.6 s |
| 200 Kompressor Sport Auto 3dr | £24,080 | 33.6 mpg | 8.7 s |
On sale until April 2010
| Coupe | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Version | List Price | MPG | 0-62 |
| 180 Kompressor SE | £20,340 | 40.4 mpg | 9.7 s |
| 180 Kompressor SE Auto | £21,535 | 37.2 mpg | 9.9 s |
| 200 CDI SE | £21,435 | 50.4 mpg | 11.3 s |
| 200 CDI SE Auto | £22,610 | 44.1 mpg | 11.1 s |
| 200 CDI Sport | £21,965 | 50.4 mpg | 11.3 s |
| 200 CDI Sport Auto | £23,285 | 44.1 mpg | 11.1 s |
| 200 Kompressor SE | £21,835 | 39.8 mpg | 8.6 s |
| 200 Kompressor SE Auto | £23,060 | 35.8 mpg | 8.7 s |
| 220 CDI SE | £22,705 | 49.6 mpg | 9.7 s |
| 220 CDI SE Auto | £23,850 | 44.1 mpg | 9.4 s |
| 220 CDI Sport | £23,300 | 49.6 mpg | 9.7 s |
| 220 CDI Sport Auto | £24,400 | 44.1 mpg | 9.4 s |
On sale until May 2009
| Coupe | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Version | List Price | MPG | 0-62 |
| 230 Sport | £24,050 | 29.7 mpg | 8.4 s |
| 230 Sport Auto | £24,050 | - | - |
| 350 Sport Auto | £26,950 | - | - |
Model History
June 2008
Replacement for Mercedes C Class Sport Coupe. The new CLC, available in the UK from June 2008, is an attractive and affordable entry into the Mercedes-Benz coupé family. The design, technology and equipment of the sports coupé meet the desire of young people for a car that is fun to drive and has a high lifestyle value, yet which also offers typical Mercedes standards of quality in respect of safety, comfort, environmental compatibility and functionality. 1,100 components have been either developed for the new sports coupé or refined from the previous model.
The technical highlights of the CLC include new direct steering for even more nimble handling of bends, modern infotainment systems with colour display, Europe-wide DVD or hard-drive navigation with multimedia interface and a more powerful four-cylinder engine with 135kW / 184 bhp. Fuel consumption is up to 10.8 per cent better than in the predecessor model.
Four four-cylinder and two six-cylinder engines with power outputs ranging from 122 hp to 272 hp. The 184 hp engine in the CLC 200 KOMPRESSOR develops an extra 20 hp while now returning 36.2 mpg – 2.8 mpg more than before. The CLC 200 CDI returns a consumption of 48.7 mpg which is improved by 2.4 mpg over the outgoing model.
Six-speed manual transmission comes as standard with all engine variants. Five-speed automatic optional with four‑cylinder engines, and 7G-TRONIC seven-speed automatic transmission for the C230 (7G-TRONIC is standard on the C 350). Sport models also come with gearshift paddles on the steering wheel that the driver can use to select the gears of the automatic transmission manually and make optimum use of the engines’ high power reserves when the driving situation calls for it.
New generation of infotainment units for the CLC. Three units offer a combination of colour display, twin tuner, speed-sensitive volume control and Bluetooth mobile phone interface. An iPod, USB stick or other external audio devices can now also be connected to the infotainment system. A new universal media interface (optional extra) links these devices to the on-board electronics and the Sports Coupé\'s control system, allowing the iPod tracks to be displayed in the instrument cluster and on the colour screen in the centre console. Tracks can then be selected conveniently using the buttons on the multifunction steering wheel.
The new Audio 50 and COMAND units come with a Europe-wide DVD or hard-disc navigation system. The LINGUATRONIC voice-operated control system, which Mercedes-Benz has upgraded with a new whole-word recognition capability, is fitted as standard if the integrated six-disc DVD changer is specified. LINGUATRONIC enables the driver to conveniently operate the telephone, audio and navigation system.
