Car comparison

BMW 2 Series Convertible (F23) 230ivsMercedes-Benz CLE Cabriolet (A236) CLE 300

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

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BMW 2 Series Convertible (F23)

230i

252 hp1998 ccGasolineRWDManualTurbochargedCabriolet / convertible2016-2017
VS

Mercedes-Benz CLE Cabriolet (A236)

CLE 300

258 hp1999 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTurbochargedCabriolet / convertible2024-present

Comparison overview

Use the estimates as comparison hints and verify exact figures before making decisions.

Best choices

BMW 2 Series Convertible (F23) 230i

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.1 s
  • Fastest top speed
    260 km/h
    162 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Lightest
    1,540 kg
    3,395 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    164 hp/t
    122 kW/t
    6.1 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    6.8 L/100 km
    34.6 mpg US
    41.5 mpg UK
  • Best overall score
    55/100
  • Best performance score
    60/100
  • Best economy score
    89/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelBMW2 Series Convertible (F23)230iMercedes-BenzCLE Cabriolet (A236)CLE 300
Power
252hp188kW
258hp192kW
Torque
350Nm258lb-ft
400Nm295lb-ft
Curb weight
1,540kg3,395lb
1,910kg4,211lb
Gross weight
1,980kg4,365lb
2,420kg5,335lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
89.2s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
105.3s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.1s
6.6s
0-200 km/h
22.8s
Calculated
25.7s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.8s
Calculated
6.3s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
6.8L/100 km34.6mpg US41.5mpg UK
7.9L/100 km29.8mpg US35.8mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
8.9L/100 km26.4mpg US31.7mpg UK
-
Fuel consumption highway
5.5L/100 km42.8mpg US51.4mpg UK
-
Quarter mile
14.2s
Calculated
14.6s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
164hp/t122kW/t74hp/1000 lb
Calculated
135hp/t101kW/t61hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
227Nm/t152lb-ft/ton
Calculated
209Nm/t140lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
765km475mi
Calculated
835km519mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,998cc122cu in
1,999cc122cu in
Length
4,432mm174in
4,850mm191in
Width
1,774mm70in
1,861mm73in
Height
1,413mm56in
1,424mm56in
Wheelbase
2,690mm106in
2,865mm113in
Front track
1,521mm60in
1,606mm63in
Rear track
1,556mm61in
1,616mm64in
Ground clearance
140mm6in
111mm4in
Trunk volume
280L
295L
Max trunk volume
335L
385L
Doors
2
2
Seats
4
4
Fuel tank
52L
66L
CO2 emissions
155g/km
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Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

BMW 2 Series Convertible (F23) 230iMercedes-Benz CLE Cabriolet (A236) CLE 300PowerTorque
  • BMW 2 Series Convertible (F23) 230i: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz CLE Cabriolet (A236) CLE 300: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
BMW2 Series Convertible (F23)230i5,200 rpm1,450-4,800 rpm5,450 rpm
Mercedes-BenzCLE Cabriolet (A236)CLE 3005,800 rpm2,000-3,200 rpm6,050 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricBMW2 Series Convertible (F23)230iMercedes-BenzCLE Cabriolet (A236)CLE 300
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.8 s
6.3 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.1 s
6.6 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
22.8 s
25.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.3 s
2.3 s
330 ft
101 m
6.2 s
6.3 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.3 s
9.5 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.0 s
12.3 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.2 s
14.6 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
163 km/h
101 mph
157 km/h
98 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW2 Series Convertible (F23)230i
252 hp
188 kW
Mercedes-BenzCLE Cabriolet (A236)CLE 300
258 hp
192 kW

Mercedes-Benz CLE Cabriolet (A236) CLE 300 has 6 hp more than BMW 2 Series Convertible (F23) 230i.

The biggest power difference is between BMW 2 Series Convertible (F23) 230i and Mercedes-Benz CLE Cabriolet (A236) CLE 300: 6 hp (4 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW2 Series Convertible (F23)230i
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
Mercedes-BenzCLE Cabriolet (A236)CLE 300
400 Nm
295 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW2 Series Convertible (F23)230i
1,540 kg
3,395 lb
Mercedes-BenzCLE Cabriolet (A236)CLE 300
1,910 kg
4,211 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW2 Series Convertible (F23)230i
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Mercedes-BenzCLE Cabriolet (A236)CLE 300
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW2 Series Convertible (F23)230i6.1 s
Mercedes-BenzCLE Cabriolet (A236)CLE 3006.6 s

Although Mercedes-Benz CLE Cabriolet (A236) CLE 300 has more power, BMW 2 Series Convertible (F23) 230i is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between BMW 2 Series Convertible (F23) 230i and Mercedes-Benz CLE Cabriolet (A236) CLE 300: 0.5 s.

Fuel consumption comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW2 Series Convertible (F23)230i
6.8 L/100 km
34.6 mpg US
41.5 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzCLE Cabriolet (A236)CLE 300
7.9 L/100 km
29.8 mpg US
35.8 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between BMW 2 Series Convertible (F23) 230i and Mercedes-Benz CLE Cabriolet (A236) CLE 300: 1.1 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
BMW2 Series Convertible (F23)230i
164 hp/t
122 kW/t
6.1 kg/hp
Mercedes-BenzCLE Cabriolet (A236)CLE 300
135 hp/t
101 kW/t
7.4 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW2 Series Convertible (F23)230i
765 km
475 mi
Mercedes-BenzCLE Cabriolet (A236)CLE 300
835 km
519 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
BMW2 Series Convertible (F23)230i
252 hp
188 kW
6.1 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Mercedes-BenzCLE Cabriolet (A236)CLE 300
258 hp
192 kW
6.6 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 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
BMW2 Series Convertible (F23)230i
Power
252 hp
188 kW
0-100 km/h6.1 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
280 L
9.9 cu ft
Length
4,432 mm
174.5 in
Height
1,413 mm
55.6 in
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

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
BMW2 Series Convertible (F23)230i
Power
252 hp
188 kW
0-100 km/h6.1 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
6.8 L/100 km
34.6 mpg US
41.5 mpg UK
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

BMW 2 Series Convertible (F23) 230i 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
BMW2 Series Convertible (F23)230i
6.8 L/100 km
34.6 mpg US
41.5 mpg UK
6.1 s
Mercedes-BenzCLE Cabriolet (A236)CLE 300
7.9 L/100 km
29.8 mpg US
35.8 mpg UK
6.6 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
BMW2 Series Convertible (F23)230i
164 hp/t
122 kW/t
6.1 kg/hp
6.8 L/100 km
34.6 mpg US
41.5 mpg UK
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

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleBMW2 Series Convertible (F23)230iMercedes-BenzCLE Cabriolet (A236)CLE 300
Power
252 hp
188 kW
258 hp
192 kW
Torque
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.1 s
6.6 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
1,540 kg
3,395 lb
1,910 kg
4,211 lb
Fuel consumption
6.8 L/100 km
34.6 mpg US
41.5 mpg UK
7.9 L/100 km
29.8 mpg US
35.8 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
280 L
9.9 cu ft
Length
4,432 mm
174.5 in
Height
1,413 mm
55.6 in
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
Range score
765 km
475 mi
835 km
519 mi
CO2 score
155 g/km
-
Trunk score
280 L
9.9 cu ft
295 L
10.4 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
164 hp/t
122 kW/t
6.1 kg/hp
135 hp/t
101 kW/t
7.4 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
VehicleBMW 2 Series Convertible (F23) 230iMercedes-Benz CLE Cabriolet (A236) CLE 300
Consumption6.8 L/100 km34.6 mpg US41.5 mpg UK7.9 L/100 km29.8 mpg US35.8 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km11.90 LC100 km13.83 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi19.15 LC100 mi22.25 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,020 L269 US gal224 UK gal1,185 L313 US gal261 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,785 LC/year2,074 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

BMW 2 Series Convertible (F23) 230i

  • Is 370 kg lighter
  • Is 0.5 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Uses 1.1 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 29 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

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

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Smallest trunk

Mercedes-Benz CLE Cabriolet (A236) CLE 300

  • Has 6 hp more
  • Has 50 Nm more
  • Has 71 km (44 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 15 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

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

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