Mercedes-Benz CLC CL203
The Mercedes-Benz CLC CL203 (2008–2011): dimensions, weights, reliability and the official figures of its 79 versions in the European Union and the United Kingdom.
Model codes: CL203 · Sold in: European Union and United Kingdom
Dimensions, weights and capacity
| Specification | Europe | Wikipedia |
|---|---|---|
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,450 mm RDW | 4,343–4,626 mm |
| Width | 1,730 mm RDW | 1,728 mm |
| Height | 1,396–1,409 mm Traficom | 1,406–1,465 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,720 mm RDW | 2,715 mm |
| Front track | 1,493–1,523 mm ASTRA | – |
| Rear track | 1,464–1,494 mm ASTRA | – |
| Weights and towing | ||
| Kerb weight | 1,370–1,450 kg RDW | – |
| Mass in running order | 1,470–1,550 kg RDW | – |
| Gross vehicle weight | 1,940–1,995 kg RDW | – |
| Towing, braked trailer | 1,500 kg RDW | – |
| Towing, unbraked trailer | 735 kg RDW | – |
| Seats and space | ||
| Seats | 4 RDW | – |
| Doors | 2 RDW | – |
| Performance | ||
| Top speed | 210–235 km/h RDW | – |
| Torque | 220–350 Nm ASTRA | – |
Tyre sizes (most common first): 205/55R16, 225/40R18, 225/45R17, 225/50R16, 245/35R18, 245/40R17
Ranges cover the generation’s versions and body styles; European and North American versions can differ. Sources: RDW type approvals (Netherlands), Wikipedia, Traficom type approvals (Finland), ASTRA type approvals (Switzerland). Wikipedia figures are used under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Reliability and owner reports
UK MOT: first-time pass rate by age
| Age at test | Pass rate | UK average | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9–12 years | 69.0% (67.5–70.6) | 77.9% | 3,473 |
| 13 years and older | 64.3% (63.6–64.9) | 69.2% | 20,700 |
What the MOT finds
| Area | This model | UK average, same ages |
|---|---|---|
| Suspension | 48.8% | 39.5% |
| Brakes | 38.8% | 35.1% |
| Tyres | 35.9% | 31.2% |
| Lights and electrics | 27.9% | 27.2% |
| Visibility (glass, mirrors, wipers) | 11.7% | 11.3% |
| Body, chassis and structure | 10.0% | 17.0% |
First MOT test of each car per year in 2022–2024, from the DVSA’s anonymised test results; only ages with at least 500 tests are shown. The figure in brackets is the 95% confidence interval; green or red means clearly above or below the UK average. The second table shows how often an item was noted (defect or advisory) in each area, against the UK average for cars of the same ages. DVSA anonymised MOT tests (Open Government Licence)
All 79 versions of the Mercedes-Benz CLC CL203
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European Union 14 versions
New cars registered in the EU (plus Norway and Iceland), from the European Environment Agency. Figures on the NEDC procedure until 2020 and on WLTP from 2021; versions are grouped by engine and power, with their number of registrations.
| Years and version | Engine | Power | Fuel | CO₂ | EU registrations |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | 1.8 L | 105 kW (143 PS) | Petrol | 189 g/km | 2,624 |
| 2011 | 1.6 L | 95 kW (129 PS) | Petrol | 182 g/km | 600 |
| 2011 | 2.1 L | 90 kW (122 PS) | Diesel | 158 g/km | 276 |
| 2011 | 1.8 L | 135 kW (184 PS) | Petrol | 189 g/km | 254 |
| 2011 | 2.1 L | 110 kW (150 PS) | Diesel | 171 g/km | 44 |
| 2010–2011 | – | – | Petrol | 178–184 g/km | 376 |
| 2011 | 2.5 L | 150 kW (204 PS) | Petrol | 226 g/km | 10 |
| 2011 | 3.5 L | 200 kW (272 PS) | Petrol | 239 g/km | 10 |
| 2010 | 1.8 L | – | Petrol | 190 g/km | 8,986 |
| 2010 | 2.1 L | – | Diesel | 171 g/km | 5,750 |
| 2010 | 1.6 L | – | Petrol | 176 g/km | 2,072 |
| 2010 | 2.5 L | – | Petrol | 223 g/km | 126 |
| 2010 | 3.5 L | – | Petrol | 234 g/km | 116 |
| 2010 | – | – | Other fuel | 185 g/km | 22 |
United Kingdom 65 versions
New cars on sale in the UK, from the Vehicle Certification Agency. NEDC figures until 2018 and WLTP figures after; years are the editions a version appeared in.
| Years and version | Engine | Fuel | Gearbox | Consumption (combined) | CO₂ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009–2010CLC 160 BlueEFFICIENCY 195 Tyres at rear | 1.6 L | Petrol | 6-speed manual | 6.6 L/100 km NEDC | 156 g/km |
| 2009–2010CLC 160 BlueEFFICIENCY 205 Tyres at rear | 1.6 L | Petrol | 6-speed manual | 6.8 L/100 km NEDC | 161 g/km |
| 2009–2010CLC 160 BlueEFFICIENCY 225/245 Tyres at rear | 1.6 L | Petrol | 6-speed manual | 7.0 L/100 km NEDC | 167 g/km |
| 2009–2010CLC 160 BlueEFFICIENCY 245 Tyres at rear | 1.6 L | Petrol | 6-speed manual | 7.2 L/100 km NEDC | 172 g/km |
| 2009–2010CLC 160 BlueEFFICIENCY 195 Tyres at rear · CLC 160 BlueEFFICIENCY with 195/60 16" rear wheels | 1.6 L | Petrol | 5-speed automatic | 7.5 L/100 km NEDC | 178 g/km |
| 2009–2010CLC 160 BlueEFFICIENCY 205 Tyres at rear · CLC 160 BlueEFFICIENCY with 205/55 16" rear wheels | 1.6 L | Petrol | 5-speed automatic | 7.6 L/100 km NEDC | 181 g/km |
| 2009–2010CLC 160 BlueEFFICIENCY 225/245 Tyres at rear · CLC 160 BlueEFFICIENCY with 225/50 16" or 225/45 or 245/40 18" rear wheels | 1.6 L | Petrol | 5-speed automatic | 7.7 L/100 km NEDC | 184 g/km |
| 2009–2010CLC 160 BlueEFFICIENCY 245 Tyres at rear · CLC 160 BlueEFFICIENCY with 245/35 18" rear wheels | 1.6 L | Petrol | 5-speed automatic | 7.9 L/100 km NEDC | 189 g/km |
| 2010CLC 160 BlueEFFICIENCY with 195/60 16" rear wheels | 1.6 L | Petrol | – | 6.6–7.3 L/100 km NEDC | 156–173 g/km |
| 2010CLC 160 BlueEFFICIENCY with 195/60 16" rear wheels | 1.6 L | Petrol | 6-speed manual | 6.9 L/100 km NEDC | 165 g/km |
| 2010CLC 160 BlueEFFICIENCY with 205/55 16" rear wheels | 1.6 L | Petrol | – | 6.8–7.4 L/100 km NEDC | 161–177 g/km |
| 2010CLC 160 BlueEFFICIENCY with 205/55 16" rear wheels | 1.6 L | Petrol | 6-speed manual | 7.1 L/100 km NEDC | 169 g/km |
| 2010CLC 160 BlueEFFICIENCY with 225/50 16" or 225/45 or 245/40 18" rear wheels | 1.6 L | Petrol | – | 7.0–7.6 L/100 km NEDC | 167–180 g/km |
| 2010CLC 160 BlueEFFICIENCY with 225/50 16" or 225/45 or 245/40 18" rear wheels | 1.6 L | Petrol | 6-speed manual | 7.3 L/100 km NEDC | 173 g/km |
| 2010CLC 160 BlueEFFICIENCY with 245/35 18" rear wheels | 1.6 L | Petrol | – | 7.2–7.8 L/100 km NEDC | 172–186 g/km |
| 2010CLC 160 BlueEFFICIENCY with 245/35 18" rear wheels | 1.6 L | Petrol | 6-speed manual | 7.5 L/100 km NEDC | 178 g/km |
| 2008–2010CLC 180 Kompressor 205 Tyres at rear | 1.8 L | Petrol | 6-speed manual | 7.2 L/100 km NEDC | 170 g/km |
| 2008–2010CLC 180 Kompressor 225/245 Tyres at rear on 16/17" wheels · CLC 180 Kompressor 225/245 Tyres at rear on 16"/17" Wheels · CLC 180 Kompressor 225/245 Tyres at rear on 16"/17" wheels | 1.8 L | Petrol | 6-speed manual | 7.3 L/100 km NEDC | 173 g/km |
| 2008–2010CLC 180 Kompressor 245 Tyres at rear on 18" wheels · CLC 180 Kompressor 245 Tyres at rear on 18" Wheels | 1.8 L | Petrol | 6-speed manual | 7.6 L/100 km NEDC | 182 g/km |
| 2008–2010CLC 180 Kompressor 205 Tyres at rear · CLC 180 KOMPRESSOR with 205/55 16" rear wheels | 1.8 L | Petrol | 5-speed automatic | 7.8 L/100 km NEDC | 186 g/km |
| 2008–2010CLC 180 Kompressor 225/245 Tyres at rear on 16/17" wheels · CLC 180 Kompressor 225/245 Tyres at rear on 16"/17" Wheels · CLC 180 Kompressor 225/245 Tyres at rear on 16"/17" wheels and 1 more trim | 1.8 L | Petrol | 5-speed automatic | 8.0 L/100 km NEDC | 190 g/km |
| 2008–2010CLC 180 Kompressor 245 Tyres at rear on 18" wheels · CLC 180 Kompressor 245 Tyres at rear on 18" Wheels · CLC 180 KOMPRESSOR with 245/35 18" rear wheels | 1.8 L | Petrol | 5-speed automatic | 8.3 L/100 km NEDC | 198 g/km |
| 2008–2010CLC 200 Kompressor 205 Tyres at rear | 1.8 L | Petrol | 6-speed manual | 7.3 L/100 km NEDC | 174 g/km |
| 2008–2010CLC 200 Kompressor 225/245 Tyres at rear on 16/17" wheels · CLC 200 Kompressor 225/245 Tyres at rear on 16"/17" Wheels · CLC 200 Kompressor 225/245 Tyres at rear on16"/17" wheels | 1.8 L | Petrol | 6-speed manual | 7.4 L/100 km NEDC | 176 g/km |
| 2008–2010CLC 200 Kompressor 245 Tyres at rear on 18" wheels · CLC 200 Kompressor 245 Tyres at rear on 18" Wheels | 1.8 L | Petrol | 6-speed manual | 7.6 L/100 km NEDC | 181 g/km |
| 2008–2010CLC 200 Kompressor 205 Tyres at rear · CLC 200 KOMPRESSOR with 205/55 16" rear wheels | 1.8 L | Petrol | 5-speed automatic | 8.1 L/100 km NEDC | 194 g/km |
| 2008–2010CLC 200 Kompressor 225/245 Tyres at rear on 16/17" wheels · CLC 200 Kompressor 225/245 Tyres at rear on 16"/17" Wheels · CLC 200 Kompressor 225/245 Tyres at rear on 16"/17" wheels and 1 more trim | 1.8 L | Petrol | 5-speed automatic | 8.3 L/100 km NEDC | 198 g/km |
| 2008–2010CLC 200 Kompressor 245 Tyres at rear on 18" wheels · CLC 200 Kompressor 245 Tyres at rear on 18" Wheels · CLC 200 KOMPRESSOR with 245/35 18" rear wheels | 1.8 L | Petrol | 5-speed automatic | 8.6 L/100 km NEDC | 204 g/km |
| 2010CLC 180 KOMPRESSOR with 195/60 16" rear wheels | 1.8 L | Petrol | 5-speed automatic | 7.6 L/100 km NEDC | 181 g/km |
| 2010CLC 180 KOMPRESSOR with 195/60 16" rear wheels | 1.8 L | Petrol | – | 7.0 L/100 km NEDC | 165 g/km |
| 2010CLC 180 KOMPRESSOR with 195/60 16" rear wheels | 1.8 L | Petrol | 6-speed manual | 7.5 L/100 km NEDC | 177 g/km |
| 2010CLC 180 KOMPRESSOR with 205/55 16" rear wheels | 1.8 L | Petrol | – | 7.2 L/100 km NEDC | 170 g/km |
| 2010CLC 180 KOMPRESSOR with 205/55 16" rear wheels | 1.8 L | Petrol | 6-speed manual | 7.7 L/100 km NEDC | 182 g/km |
| 2010CLC 180 KOMPRESSOR with 225/50 16" or 225/45 or 245/40 17" rear wheels | 1.8 L | Petrol | – | 7.3 L/100 km NEDC | 173 g/km |
| 2010CLC 180 KOMPRESSOR with 225/50 16" or 225/45 or 245/40 17" rear wheels | 1.8 L | Petrol | 6-speed manual | 7.8 L/100 km NEDC | 184 g/km |
| 2010CLC 180 KOMPRESSOR with 245/35 18" rear wheels | 1.8 L | Petrol | – | 7.6 L/100 km NEDC | 182 g/km |
| 2010CLC 180 KOMPRESSOR with 245/35 18" rear wheels | 1.8 L | Petrol | 6-speed manual | 8.1 L/100 km NEDC | 192 g/km |
| 2010CLC 200 KOMPRESSOR with 195/60 16" rear wheels | 1.8 L | Petrol | 5-speed automatic | 7.9 L/100 km NEDC | 189 g/km |
| 2010CLC 200 KOMPRESSOR with 195/60 16" rear wheels | 1.8 L | Petrol | – | 7.1 L/100 km NEDC | 169 g/km |
| 2010CLC 200 KOMPRESSOR with 195/60 16" rear wheels | 1.8 L | Petrol | 6-speed manual | 7.6 L/100 km NEDC | 180 g/km |
| 2010CLC 200 KOMPRESSOR with 205/55 16" rear wheels | 1.8 L | Petrol | – | 7.3 L/100 km NEDC | 174 g/km |
| 2010CLC 200 KOMPRESSOR with 205/55 16" rear wheels | 1.8 L | Petrol | 6-speed manual | 7.8 L/100 km NEDC | 185 g/km |
| 2010CLC 200 KOMPRESSOR with 225/50 16" or 225/45 or 245/40 17" rear wheels | 1.8 L | Petrol | – | 7.4 L/100 km NEDC | 176 g/km |
| 2010CLC 200 KOMPRESSOR with 225/50 16" or 225/45 or 245/40 17" rear wheels | 1.8 L | Petrol | 6-speed manual | 7.9 L/100 km NEDC | 188 g/km |
| 2010CLC 200 KOMPRESSOR with 245/35 18" rear wheels | 1.8 L | Petrol | – | 7.6 L/100 km NEDC | 181 g/km |
| 2010CLC 200 KOMPRESSOR with 245/35 18" rear wheels | 1.8 L | Petrol | 6-speed manual | 8.2 L/100 km NEDC | 196 g/km |
| 2008–2010CLC 200 CDI no DPF 205 Tyres at rear · CLC 200 CDI with 205/55 16" rear wheels · CLC 200 CDI with 205/55 16" rear wheels No DPF | 2.1 L | Diesel | 6-speed manual | 5.8 L/100 km NEDC | 152 g/km |
| 2008–2010CLC 200 CDI no DPF 225/245 Tyres at rear on 16/17" wheels · CLC 200 CDI no DPF 225/245 Tyres at rear on 16"/17" Wheels · CLC 200 CDI no DPF 225/245 Tyres at rear on 16"/17" wheels and 2 more trims | 2.1 L | Diesel | 6-speed manual | 5.9 L/100 km NEDC | 155 g/km |
| 2008–2010CLC 200 CDI no DPF 245 Tyres at rear on 18" wheels · CLC 200 CDI no DPF 245 Tyres at rear on 18" Wheels · CLC 200 CDI with 245/35 18" rear wheels and 1 more trim | 2.1 L | Diesel | 6-speed manual | 6.1 L/100 km NEDC | 161 g/km |
| 2008–2010CLC 200 CDI no DPF 205 Tyres at rear · CLC 200 CDI with 205/55 16" rear wheels · CLC 200 CDI with 205/55 16" rear wheels No DPF | 2.1 L | Diesel | 5-speed automatic | 6.6 L/100 km NEDC | 174 g/km |
| 2008–2010CLC 200 CDI no DPF 225/245 Tyres at rear on 16/17" wheels · CLC 200 CDI no DPF 225/245 Tyres at rear on 16"/17" Wheels · CLC 200 CDI no DPF 225/245 Tyres at rear on 16"/17" wheels and 2 more trims | 2.1 L | Diesel | 5-speed automatic | 6.8 L/100 km NEDC | 179 g/km |
| 2008–2010CLC 200 CDI no DPF 245 Tyres at rear on 18" wheels · CLC 200 CDI no DPF 245 Tyres at rear on 18" Wheels · CLC 200 CDI with 245/35 18" rear wheels and 1 more trim | 2.1 L | Diesel | 5-speed automatic | 7.1 L/100 km NEDC | 188 g/km |
| 2008–2010CLC 220 CDI no DPF 205 Tyres at rear · CLC 220 CDI with 205/55 16" rear wheels · CLC 220 CDI with 205/55 16" rear wheels No DPF | 2.1 L | Diesel | 6-speed manual | 5.9 L/100 km NEDC | 156 g/km |
| 2008–2010CLC 220 CDI no DPF 225/245 Tyres at rear on 16/17" wheels · CLC 220 CDI no DPF 225/245 Tyres at rear on 16"/17" Wheels · CLC 220 CDI no DPF 225/245 Tyres at rear on 16"/17" wheels and 2 more trims | 2.1 L | Diesel | 6-speed manual | 6.0 L/100 km NEDC | 159 g/km |
| 2008–2010CLC 220 CDI no DPF 245 Tyres at rear on 18" wheels · CLC 220 CDi no DPF 245 Tyres at rear on 18" Wheels · CLC 220 CDi no DPF 245 Tyres at rear on 18" wheels and 2 more trims | 2.1 L | Diesel | 6-speed manual | 6.3 L/100 km NEDC | 166 g/km |
| 2008–2010CLC 220 CDI no DPF 205 Tyres at rear · CLC 220 CDI with 205/55 16" rear wheels · CLC 220 CDI with 205/55 16" rear wheels No DPF | 2.1 L | Diesel | 5-speed automatic | 6.6 L/100 km NEDC | 172 g/km |
| 2008–2010CLC 220 CDI no DPF 225/245 Tyres at rear on 16/17" wheels · CLC 220 CDI no DPF 225/245 Tyres at rear on 16"/17" Wheels · CLC 220 CDI no DPF 225/245 Tyres at rear on 16"/17" wheels and 2 more trims | 2.1 L | Diesel | 5-speed automatic | 6.7 L/100 km NEDC | 175 g/km |
| 2008–2010CLC 220 CDI no DPF 245 Tyres at rear on 18" wheels · CLC 220 CDI no DPF 245 Tyres at rear on 18" Wheels · CLC 220 CDI with 245/35 18" rear wheels and 1 more trim | 2.1 L | Diesel | 5-speed automatic | 6.8 L/100 km NEDC | 179 g/km |
| 2010CLC 200 CDI with 195/60 16" rear wheels · CLC 200 CDI with 195/60 16" rear wheels No DPF | 2.1 L | Diesel | 5-speed automatic | 6.4 L/100 km NEDC | 169 g/km |
| 2010CLC 200 CDI with 195/60 16" rear wheels · CLC 200 CDI with 195/60 16" rear wheels No DPF | 2.1 L | Diesel | 6-speed manual | 5.6 L/100 km NEDC | 147 g/km |
| 2010CLC 220 CDI with 195/60 16" rear wheels · CLC 220 CDI with 195/60 16" rear wheels No DPF | 2.1 L | Diesel | 5-speed automatic | 6.4 L/100 km NEDC | 167 g/km |
| 2010CLC 220 CDI with 195/60 16" rear wheels · CLC 220 CDI with 195/60 16" rear wheels No DPF | 2.1 L | Diesel | 6-speed manual | 5.7 L/100 km NEDC | 151 g/km |
| 2008–2010CLC 230 245 Tyres at rear on 18" wheels · CLC 230 245 Tyres at rear on 18" Wheels | 2.5 L | Petrol | 6-speed manual | 9.5 L/100 km NEDC | 225 g/km |
| 2008–2010CLC 230 245 Tyres at rear on 18" wheels · CLC 230 245 Tyres at rear on 18" Wheels | 2.5 L | Petrol | 7-speed automatic | 9.5 L/100 km NEDC | 226 g/km |
| 2008–2010CLC 350 245 Tyres at rear | 3.5 L | Petrol | 7-speed automatic | 10.0 L/100 km NEDC | 239 g/km |
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