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Mercedes-Benz CLE Cabriolet (A236) CLE 220dvsAUDI A5 Cabriolet (F5) 40 TDI

Compare specs, acceleration, fuel consumption, dimensions, practicality, and estimated running costs side by side.

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Mercedes-Benz CLE Cabriolet (A236)

CLE 220d

197 hp1993 ccDieselRWDAutomaticTurbochargedCabriolet / convertible2024-present
VS

AUDI A5 Cabriolet (F5)

40 TDI

190 hp1968 ccDieselAWDAutomaticTurbochargedCabriolet / convertible2018-2019

Comparison overview

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Best choices

Mercedes-Benz CLE Cabriolet (A236) CLE 220d

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    7.9 s
  • Fastest top speed
    234 km/h
    145 mph
  • Most powerful
    197 hp
    147 kW
  • Highest torque
    440 Nm
    325 lb-ft
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    5.4 L/100 km
    43.6 mpg US
    52.3 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    1,222 km
    759 mi
  • Best overall score
    49/100
  • Best performance score
    51/100
  • Best economy score
    92/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzCLE Cabriolet (A236)CLE 220dAUDIA5 Cabriolet (F5)40 TDI
Power
197hp147kW
190hp142kW
Torque
440Nm325lb-ft
400Nm295lb-ft
Curb weight
1,925kg4,244lb
1,760kg3,880lb
Gross weight
2,435kg5,368lb
2,280kg5,027lb
Top speed
234 km/h
145 mph
233 km/h
145 mph
To 99% top speed
112.8s99% target: 232 km/h / 144 mph
Calculated
104.7s99% target: 231 km/h / 143 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.9s
8.0s
0-200 km/h
37.7s
Calculated
36.8s
Calculated
0-60 mph
7.5s
Calculated
7.6s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
5.4L/100 km43.6mpg US52.3mpg UK
5.4L/100 km43.6mpg US52.3mpg UK
Fuel consumption city-
6L/100 km39.2mpg US47.1mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway-
5L/100 km47mpg US56.5mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.7s
Calculated
15.8s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
102hp/t76kW/t46hp/1000 lb
Calculated
108hp/t81kW/t49hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
229Nm/t153lb-ft/ton
Calculated
227Nm/t152lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
1,222km759mi
Calculated
1,074km667mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,993cc122cu in
1,968cc120cu in
Length
4,850mm191in
4,673mm184in
Width
1,861mm73in
1,846mm73in
Height
1,424mm56in
1,383mm54in
Wheelbase
2,865mm113in
2,765mm109in
Front track
1,605mm63in
1,587mm62in
Rear track
1,616mm64in
1,568mm62in
Ground clearance
111mm4in
-
Trunk volume
295L
370L
Max trunk volume
385L
-
Doors
2
2
Seats
4
4
Fuel tank
66L
58L
CO2 emissions-
143g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

Estimated stock-style power and torque curves by engine speed.

Mercedes-Benz CLE Cabriolet (A236) CLE 220dAUDI A5 Cabriolet (F5) 40 TDIPowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz CLE Cabriolet (A236) CLE 220d: Power / Torque
  • AUDI A5 Cabriolet (F5) 40 TDI: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Mercedes-BenzCLE Cabriolet (A236)CLE 220d3,600 rpm1,800-2,800 rpm3,850 rpm
AUDIA5 Cabriolet (F5)40 TDI3,800-4,200 rpm1,750-3,000 rpm4,450 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMercedes-BenzCLE Cabriolet (A236)CLE 220dAUDIA5 Cabriolet (F5)40 TDI
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
7.5 s
7.6 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.9 s
8.0 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
37.7 s
36.8 s
Top speed
234 km/h
145 mph
233 km/h
145 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.5 s
2.5 s
330 ft
101 m
6.7 s
6.8 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.2 s
10.3 s
1000 ft
305 m
13.2 s
13.3 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.7 s
15.8 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
145 km/h
90 mph
145 km/h
90 mph

Power comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power. Higher is better · hp / kW

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzCLE Cabriolet (A236)CLE 220d
197 hp
147 kW
AUDIA5 Cabriolet (F5)40 TDI
190 hp
142 kW

Mercedes-Benz CLE Cabriolet (A236) CLE 220d has 7 hp more than AUDI A5 Cabriolet (F5) 40 TDI.

The biggest power difference is between AUDI A5 Cabriolet (F5) 40 TDI and Mercedes-Benz CLE Cabriolet (A236) CLE 220d: 7 hp (5 kW).

Torque comparison

Bar comparison chart for Torque. Higher is better · Nm / lb-ft

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzCLE Cabriolet (A236)CLE 220d
440 Nm
325 lb-ft
AUDIA5 Cabriolet (F5)40 TDI
400 Nm
295 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzCLE Cabriolet (A236)CLE 220d
1,925 kg
4,244 lb
AUDIA5 Cabriolet (F5)40 TDI
1,760 kg
3,880 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzCLE Cabriolet (A236)CLE 220d
234 km/h
145 mph
AUDIA5 Cabriolet (F5)40 TDI
233 km/h
145 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

Bar comparison chart for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · seconds

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzCLE Cabriolet (A236)CLE 220d7.9 s
AUDIA5 Cabriolet (F5)40 TDI8.0 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Mercedes-Benz CLE Cabriolet (A236) CLE 220d and AUDI A5 Cabriolet (F5) 40 TDI: 0.1 s.

Fuel consumption comparison

Bar comparison chart for Fuel consumption. Lower is better · L/100 km / mpg US / mpg UK

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzCLE Cabriolet (A236)CLE 220d
5.4 L/100 km
43.6 mpg US
52.3 mpg UK
AUDIA5 Cabriolet (F5)40 TDI
5.4 L/100 km
43.6 mpg US
52.3 mpg UK

Power-to-weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzCLE Cabriolet (A236)CLE 220d
102 hp/t
76 kW/t
9.8 kg/hp
AUDIA5 Cabriolet (F5)40 TDI
108 hp/t
81 kW/t
9.3 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

Bar comparison chart for Estimated range. Higher is better · km / mi

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzCLE Cabriolet (A236)CLE 220d
1,222 km
759 mi
AUDIA5 Cabriolet (F5)40 TDI
1,074 km
667 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
Mercedes-BenzCLE Cabriolet (A236)CLE 220d
197 hp
147 kW
7.9 s
234 km/h
145 mph
AUDIA5 Cabriolet (F5)40 TDI
190 hp
142 kW
8.0 s
233 km/h
145 mph

Most attractive quadrant

Scatter chart with performance score on the X axis and practicality score on the Y axis.

Chart data table
VehiclePerformance scorePracticality score
Mercedes-BenzCLE Cabriolet (A236)CLE 220d
Power
197 hp
147 kW
0-100 km/h7.9 s
Top speed
234 km/h
145 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
295 L
10.4 cu ft
Length
4,850 mm
190.9 in
Height
1,424 mm
56.1 in
AUDIA5 Cabriolet (F5)40 TDI
Power
190 hp
142 kW
0-100 km/h8.0 s
Top speed
233 km/h
145 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
370 L
13.1 cu ft
Length
4,673 mm
184.0 in
Height
1,383 mm
54.4 in

Performance vs fuel economy

Cars closer to the top-right corner combine stronger performance with better fuel economy scores.

Performance vs fuel economy data table
VehiclePerformance scoreFuel economy score
Mercedes-BenzCLE Cabriolet (A236)CLE 220d
Power
197 hp
147 kW
0-100 km/h7.9 s
Top speed
234 km/h
145 mph
5.4 L/100 km
43.6 mpg US
52.3 mpg UK
AUDIA5 Cabriolet (F5)40 TDI
Power
190 hp
142 kW
0-100 km/h8.0 s
Top speed
233 km/h
145 mph
5.4 L/100 km
43.6 mpg US
52.3 mpg UK

Mercedes-Benz CLE Cabriolet (A236) CLE 220d is closest to the top-right balance target for performance and fuel economy.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption

Cars closer to the lower-left corner offer a better mix of quick acceleration and low fuel consumption.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption data table
VehicleFuel consumption, L/100 km0-100 km/h, s
Mercedes-BenzCLE Cabriolet (A236)CLE 220d
5.4 L/100 km
43.6 mpg US
52.3 mpg UK
7.9 s
AUDIA5 Cabriolet (F5)40 TDI
5.4 L/100 km
43.6 mpg US
52.3 mpg UK
8.0 s

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption

The shaded area favors higher power-to-weight with lower combined fuel consumption.

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption data table
VehiclePower-to-weight, hp/tFuel consumption, L/100 km
Mercedes-BenzCLE Cabriolet (A236)CLE 220d
102 hp/t
76 kW/t
9.8 kg/hp
5.4 L/100 km
43.6 mpg US
52.3 mpg UK
AUDIA5 Cabriolet (F5)40 TDI
108 hp/t
81 kW/t
9.3 kg/hp
5.4 L/100 km
43.6 mpg US
52.3 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMercedes-BenzCLE Cabriolet (A236)CLE 220dAUDIA5 Cabriolet (F5)40 TDI
Power
197 hp
147 kW
190 hp
142 kW
Torque
440 Nm
325 lb-ft
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.9 s
8.0 s
Top speed
234 km/h
145 mph
233 km/h
145 mph
Lightness
1,925 kg
4,244 lb
1,760 kg
3,880 lb
Fuel consumption
5.4 L/100 km
43.6 mpg US
52.3 mpg UK
5.4 L/100 km
43.6 mpg US
52.3 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
295 L
10.4 cu ft
Length
4,850 mm
190.9 in
Height
1,424 mm
56.1 in
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
370 L
13.1 cu ft
Length
4,673 mm
184.0 in
Height
1,383 mm
54.4 in
Range score
1,222 km
759 mi
1,074 km
667 mi
CO2 score
-
143 g/km
Trunk score
295 L
10.4 cu ft
370 L
13.1 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
102 hp/t
76 kW/t
9.8 kg/hp
108 hp/t
81 kW/t
9.3 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

Estimate running costs from combined consumption, your annual distance, and the fuel price in your local currency.

Enter the fuel price in your local currency, for example €/L, $/gal, £/L or any other local currency.

LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleMercedes-Benz CLE Cabriolet (A236) CLE 220dAUDI A5 Cabriolet (F5) 40 TDI
Consumption5.4 L/100 km43.6 mpg US52.3 mpg UK5.4 L/100 km43.6 mpg US52.3 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km9.45 LC100 km9.45 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi15.21 LC100 mi15.21 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used810 L214 US gal178 UK gal810 L214 US gal178 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,418 LC/year1,418 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Mercedes-Benz CLE Cabriolet (A236) CLE 220d

  • Has 7 hp more
  • Has 40 Nm more
  • Is 0.1 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 1 km/h (1 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 148 km (92 mi) more estimated range

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range

Cons

  • Heaviest
  • Smallest trunk

AUDI A5 Cabriolet (F5) 40 TDI

  • Is 165 kg lighter
  • Has 6 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 75 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power
  • Lowest top speed

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