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Mercedes-Benz CLE Cabriolet (A236) CLE 300vsAUDI A5 Cabriolet (F5) · Facelift 2019 45 TFSI

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

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Mercedes-Benz CLE Cabriolet (A236)

CLE 300

258 hp1999 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTurbochargedCabriolet / convertible2024-present
VS

AUDI A5 Cabriolet (F5) · Facelift 2019

45 TFSI

245 hp1984 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTurbochargedCabriolet / convertible2019-2020

Comparison overview

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Best choices

AUDI A5 Cabriolet (F5) Facelift 2019 45 TFSI

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.5 s
  • Lightest
    1,735 kg
    3,825 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    141 hp/t
    105 kW/t
    7.1 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    7.0 L/100 km
    33.6 mpg US
    40.4 mpg UK
  • Largest trunk
    370 L
  • Best economy score
    88/100
  • Best practicality score
    48/100

Mercedes-Benz CLE Cabriolet (A236) CLE 300

  • Fastest top speed
    260 km/h
    162 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    258 hp
    192 kW
  • Highest torque
    400 Nm
    295 lb-ft
  • Best estimated range
    835 km
    519 mi
  • Best overall score
    55/100
  • Best performance score
    59/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzCLE Cabriolet (A236)CLE 300AUDIA5 Cabriolet (F5)Facelift 201945 TFSI
Power
258hp192kW
245hp183kW
Torque
400Nm295lb-ft
370Nm273lb-ft
Curb weight
1,910kg4,211lb
1,735kg3,825lb
Gross weight
2,420kg5,335lb
2,235kg4,927lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
250 km/h
155 mph
To 99% top speed
105.3s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
88.7s99% target: 248 km/h / 154 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.6s
6.5s
0-200 km/h
25.7s
Calculated
25.4s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.3s
Calculated
6.2s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
7.9L/100 km29.8mpg US35.8mpg UK
7L/100 km33.6mpg US40.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption city-
8.8L/100 km26.7mpg US32.1mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway-
6L/100 km39.2mpg US47.1mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.6s
Calculated
14.6s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
135hp/t101kW/t61hp/1000 lb
Calculated
141hp/t105kW/t64hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
209Nm/t140lb-ft/ton
Calculated
213Nm/t143lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
835km519mi
Calculated
829km515mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,999cc122cu in
1,984cc121cu in
Length
4,850mm191in
4,697mm185in
Width
1,861mm73in
1,846mm73in
Height
1,424mm56in
1,384mm54in
Wheelbase
2,865mm113in
2,764mm109in
Front track
1,606mm63in
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-
160g/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 300AUDI A5 Cabriolet (F5) Facelift 2019 45 TFSIPowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz CLE Cabriolet (A236) CLE 300: Power / Torque
  • AUDI A5 Cabriolet (F5) Facelift 2019 45 TFSI: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Mercedes-BenzCLE Cabriolet (A236)CLE 3005,800 rpm2,000-3,200 rpm6,050 rpm
AUDIA5 Cabriolet (F5)Facelift 201945 TFSI5,000-6,500 rpm1,600-4,300 rpm6,750 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMercedes-BenzCLE Cabriolet (A236)CLE 300AUDIA5 Cabriolet (F5)Facelift 201945 TFSI
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.3 s
6.2 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.6 s
6.5 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
25.7 s
25.4 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Limited
250 km/h
155 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.3 s
2.4 s
330 ft
101 m
6.3 s
6.3 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.5 s
9.5 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.3 s
12.3 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.6 s
14.6 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
157 km/h
98 mph
159 km/h
99 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzCLE Cabriolet (A236)CLE 300
258 hp
192 kW
AUDIA5 Cabriolet (F5)Facelift 201945 TFSI
245 hp
183 kW

Mercedes-Benz CLE Cabriolet (A236) CLE 300 has 13 hp more than AUDI A5 Cabriolet (F5) Facelift 2019 45 TFSI.

The biggest power difference is between AUDI A5 Cabriolet (F5) Facelift 2019 45 TFSI and Mercedes-Benz CLE Cabriolet (A236) CLE 300: 13 hp (10 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzCLE Cabriolet (A236)CLE 300
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
AUDIA5 Cabriolet (F5)Facelift 201945 TFSI
370 Nm
273 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 300
1,910 kg
4,211 lb
AUDIA5 Cabriolet (F5)Facelift 201945 TFSI
1,735 kg
3,825 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 300
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
AUDIA5 Cabriolet (F5)Facelift 201945 TFSI
250 km/h
155 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 3006.6 s
AUDIA5 Cabriolet (F5)Facelift 201945 TFSI6.5 s

Although Mercedes-Benz CLE Cabriolet (A236) CLE 300 has more power, AUDI A5 Cabriolet (F5) Facelift 2019 45 TFSI is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between AUDI A5 Cabriolet (F5) Facelift 2019 45 TFSI and Mercedes-Benz CLE Cabriolet (A236) CLE 300: 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 300
7.9 L/100 km
29.8 mpg US
35.8 mpg UK
AUDIA5 Cabriolet (F5)Facelift 201945 TFSI
7.0 L/100 km
33.6 mpg US
40.4 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between AUDI A5 Cabriolet (F5) Facelift 2019 45 TFSI and Mercedes-Benz CLE Cabriolet (A236) CLE 300: 0.9 L/100 km.

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 300
135 hp/t
101 kW/t
7.4 kg/hp
AUDIA5 Cabriolet (F5)Facelift 201945 TFSI
141 hp/t
105 kW/t
7.1 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 300
835 km
519 mi
AUDIA5 Cabriolet (F5)Facelift 201945 TFSI
829 km
515 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
Mercedes-BenzCLE Cabriolet (A236)CLE 300
258 hp
192 kW
6.6 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
AUDIA5 Cabriolet (F5)Facelift 201945 TFSI
245 hp
183 kW
6.5 s
250 km/h
155 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 300
Power
258 hp
192 kW
0-100 km/h6.6 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 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)Facelift 201945 TFSI
Power
245 hp
183 kW
0-100 km/h6.5 s
Top speed
250 km/h
155 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
370 L
13.1 cu ft
Length
4,697 mm
184.9 in
Height
1,384 mm
54.5 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 300
Power
258 hp
192 kW
0-100 km/h6.6 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
7.9 L/100 km
29.8 mpg US
35.8 mpg UK
AUDIA5 Cabriolet (F5)Facelift 201945 TFSI
Power
245 hp
183 kW
0-100 km/h6.5 s
Top speed
250 km/h
155 mph
7.0 L/100 km
33.6 mpg US
40.4 mpg UK

Mercedes-Benz CLE Cabriolet (A236) CLE 300 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 300
7.9 L/100 km
29.8 mpg US
35.8 mpg UK
6.6 s
AUDIA5 Cabriolet (F5)Facelift 201945 TFSI
7.0 L/100 km
33.6 mpg US
40.4 mpg UK
6.5 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 300
135 hp/t
101 kW/t
7.4 kg/hp
7.9 L/100 km
29.8 mpg US
35.8 mpg UK
AUDIA5 Cabriolet (F5)Facelift 201945 TFSI
141 hp/t
105 kW/t
7.1 kg/hp
7.0 L/100 km
33.6 mpg US
40.4 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMercedes-BenzCLE Cabriolet (A236)CLE 300AUDIA5 Cabriolet (F5)Facelift 201945 TFSI
Power
258 hp
192 kW
245 hp
183 kW
Torque
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
370 Nm
273 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.6 s
6.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
250 km/h
155 mph
Lightness
1,910 kg
4,211 lb
1,735 kg
3,825 lb
Fuel consumption
7.9 L/100 km
29.8 mpg US
35.8 mpg UK
7.0 L/100 km
33.6 mpg US
40.4 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
4,697 mm
184.9 in
Height
1,384 mm
54.5 in
Range score
835 km
519 mi
829 km
515 mi
CO2 score
-
160 g/km
Trunk score
295 L
10.4 cu ft
370 L
13.1 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
135 hp/t
101 kW/t
7.4 kg/hp
141 hp/t
105 kW/t
7.1 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 300AUDI A5 Cabriolet (F5) Facelift 2019 45 TFSI
Consumption7.9 L/100 km29.8 mpg US35.8 mpg UK7 L/100 km33.6 mpg US40.4 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km13.83 LC100 km12.25 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi22.25 LC100 mi19.71 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,185 L313 US gal261 UK gal1,050 L277 US gal231 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,074 LC/year1,838 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Mercedes-Benz CLE Cabriolet (A236) CLE 300

  • Has 13 hp more
  • Has 30 Nm more
  • Has 10 km/h (6 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 7 km (4 mi) more estimated range

Pros

  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Best estimated range

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest
  • Smallest trunk

AUDI A5 Cabriolet (F5) Facelift 2019 45 TFSI

  • Is 175 kg lighter
  • Is 0.1 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Uses 0.9 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 6 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 75 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Lowest top speed

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