Originally Posted by
Stinkpickle63
Here's the quote from Marika in the sticky at the top of the Clan Wars forum section.
"How is strength calculated in clan wars?
Strength is based on each member’s attacking power (troops, army camp capacity, spells and heroes) and defensive strength (defense buildings, walls, traps and heroes). Different layouts and base designs do not affect strength. The only way a member’s strength can be changed is if they upgrade their troops, defenses, spells, etc."
You can have a equal base to someone else, but if their troops, army camp capacity, spells and heroes are higher then they will rank above you.