Car comparison

BMW 2 Series Gran Coupe (F74) 218vsMercedes-Benz CLE Coupe (C236) CLE 180

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

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BMW 2 Series Gran Coupe (F74)

218

156 hp1499 ccGasolineFWDDual-clutchTurbochargedCoupe2024-present
VS

Mercedes-Benz CLE Coupe (C236)

CLE 180

170 hp1999 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticTurbochargedCoupe2024-present

Comparison overview

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BMW 2 Series Gran Coupe (F74) 218

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    8.6 s
  • Fastest top speed
    230 km/h
    143 mph
  • Lightest
    1,420 kg
    3,131 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    110 hp/t
    82 kW/t
    9.1 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    6.3 L/100 km
    37.3 mpg US
    44.8 mpg UK
  • Largest trunk
    430 L
  • Best overall score
    51/100
  • Best performance score
    45/100
  • Best economy score
    90/100
  • Best practicality score
    63/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelBMW2 Series Gran Coupe (F74)218Mercedes-BenzCLE Coupe (C236)CLE 180
Power
156hp116kW
170hp127kW
Torque
230Nm170lb-ft
250Nm184lb-ft
Curb weight
1,420kg3,131lb
1,715kg3,781lb
Gross weight
1,950kg4,299lb
2,265kg4,993lb
Top speed
230 km/h
143 mph
225 km/h
140 mph
To 99% top speed
100.6s99% target: 228 km/h / 141 mph
Calculated
112.3s99% target: 223 km/h / 138 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
8.6s
8.9s
0-200 km/h
38.5s
Calculated
45.2s
Calculated
0-60 mph
8.1s
Calculated
8.4s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
6.3L/100 km37.3mpg US44.8mpg UK
7.1L/100 km33.1mpg US39.8mpg UK
Quarter mile
16.2s
Calculated
16.4s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
110hp/t82kW/t50hp/1000 lb
Calculated
99hp/t74kW/t45hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
162Nm/t108lb-ft/ton
Calculated
146Nm/t98lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
778km483mi
Calculated
930km578mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,499cc91cu in
1,999cc122cu in
Length
4,546mm179in
4,850mm191in
Width
1,800mm71in
1,861mm73in
Height
1,445mm57in
1,423mm56in
Wheelbase
2,670mm105in
2,865mm113in
Front track
1,561mm61in
1,605mm63in
Rear track
1,562mm61in
1,616mm64in
Ground clearance
145mm6in
108mm4in
Trunk volume
430L
420L
Doors
4
2
Seats
5
4
Fuel tank
49L
66L

Performance charts

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Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricBMW2 Series Gran Coupe (F74)218Mercedes-BenzCLE Coupe (C236)CLE 180
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
8.1 s
8.4 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
8.6 s
8.9 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
38.5 s
45.2 s
Top speed
230 km/h
143 mph
225 km/h
140 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.7 s
2.6 s
330 ft
101 m
7.1 s
7.1 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.6 s
10.7 s
1000 ft
305 m
13.7 s
13.8 s
1/4 mile
402 m
16.2 s
16.4 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
143 km/h
89 mph
139 km/h
87 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW2 Series Gran Coupe (F74)218
156 hp
116 kW
Mercedes-BenzCLE Coupe (C236)CLE 180
170 hp
127 kW

Mercedes-Benz CLE Coupe (C236) CLE 180 has 14 hp more than BMW 2 Series Gran Coupe (F74) 218.

The biggest power difference is between BMW 2 Series Gran Coupe (F74) 218 and Mercedes-Benz CLE Coupe (C236) CLE 180: 14 hp (10 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW2 Series Gran Coupe (F74)218
230 Nm
170 lb-ft
Mercedes-BenzCLE Coupe (C236)CLE 180
250 Nm
184 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW2 Series Gran Coupe (F74)218
1,420 kg
3,131 lb
Mercedes-BenzCLE Coupe (C236)CLE 180
1,715 kg
3,781 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 Gran Coupe (F74)218
230 km/h
143 mph
Mercedes-BenzCLE Coupe (C236)CLE 180
225 km/h
140 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW2 Series Gran Coupe (F74)2188.6 s
Mercedes-BenzCLE Coupe (C236)CLE 1808.9 s

Although Mercedes-Benz CLE Coupe (C236) CLE 180 has more power, BMW 2 Series Gran Coupe (F74) 218 is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between BMW 2 Series Gran Coupe (F74) 218 and Mercedes-Benz CLE Coupe (C236) CLE 180: 0.3 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 Gran Coupe (F74)218
6.3 L/100 km
37.3 mpg US
44.8 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzCLE Coupe (C236)CLE 180
7.1 L/100 km
33.1 mpg US
39.8 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between BMW 2 Series Gran Coupe (F74) 218 and Mercedes-Benz CLE Coupe (C236) CLE 180: 0.8 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 Gran Coupe (F74)218
110 hp/t
82 kW/t
9.1 kg/hp
Mercedes-BenzCLE Coupe (C236)CLE 180
99 hp/t
74 kW/t
10.1 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW2 Series Gran Coupe (F74)218
778 km
483 mi
Mercedes-BenzCLE Coupe (C236)CLE 180
930 km
578 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
BMW2 Series Gran Coupe (F74)218
156 hp
116 kW
8.6 s
230 km/h
143 mph
Mercedes-BenzCLE Coupe (C236)CLE 180
170 hp
127 kW
8.9 s
225 km/h
140 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 Gran Coupe (F74)218
Power
156 hp
116 kW
0-100 km/h8.6 s
Top speed
230 km/h
143 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
430 L
15.2 cu ft
Length
4,546 mm
179.0 in
Height
1,445 mm
56.9 in
Mercedes-BenzCLE Coupe (C236)CLE 180
Power
170 hp
127 kW
0-100 km/h8.9 s
Top speed
225 km/h
140 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
420 L
14.8 cu ft
Length
4,850 mm
190.9 in
Height
1,423 mm
56.0 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 Gran Coupe (F74)218
Power
156 hp
116 kW
0-100 km/h8.6 s
Top speed
230 km/h
143 mph
6.3 L/100 km
37.3 mpg US
44.8 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzCLE Coupe (C236)CLE 180
Power
170 hp
127 kW
0-100 km/h8.9 s
Top speed
225 km/h
140 mph
7.1 L/100 km
33.1 mpg US
39.8 mpg UK

BMW 2 Series Gran Coupe (F74) 218 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 Gran Coupe (F74)218
6.3 L/100 km
37.3 mpg US
44.8 mpg UK
8.6 s
Mercedes-BenzCLE Coupe (C236)CLE 180
7.1 L/100 km
33.1 mpg US
39.8 mpg UK
8.9 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 Gran Coupe (F74)218
110 hp/t
82 kW/t
9.1 kg/hp
6.3 L/100 km
37.3 mpg US
44.8 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzCLE Coupe (C236)CLE 180
99 hp/t
74 kW/t
10.1 kg/hp
7.1 L/100 km
33.1 mpg US
39.8 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleBMW2 Series Gran Coupe (F74)218Mercedes-BenzCLE Coupe (C236)CLE 180
Power
156 hp
116 kW
170 hp
127 kW
Torque
230 Nm
170 lb-ft
250 Nm
184 lb-ft
Acceleration
8.6 s
8.9 s
Top speed
230 km/h
143 mph
225 km/h
140 mph
Lightness
1,420 kg
3,131 lb
1,715 kg
3,781 lb
Fuel consumption
6.3 L/100 km
37.3 mpg US
44.8 mpg UK
7.1 L/100 km
33.1 mpg US
39.8 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
430 L
15.2 cu ft
Length
4,546 mm
179.0 in
Height
1,445 mm
56.9 in
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
420 L
14.8 cu ft
Length
4,850 mm
190.9 in
Height
1,423 mm
56.0 in
Range score
778 km
483 mi
930 km
578 mi
Trunk score
430 L
15.2 cu ft
420 L
14.8 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
110 hp/t
82 kW/t
9.1 kg/hp
99 hp/t
74 kW/t
10.1 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.

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LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleBMW 2 Series Gran Coupe (F74) 218Mercedes-Benz CLE Coupe (C236) CLE 180
Consumption6.3 L/100 km37.3 mpg US44.8 mpg UK7.1 L/100 km33.1 mpg US39.8 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km11.03 LC100 km12.42 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi17.74 LC100 mi20.00 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used945 L250 US gal208 UK gal1,065 L281 US gal234 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,654 LC/year1,864 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

BMW 2 Series Gran Coupe (F74) 218

  • Is 295 kg lighter
  • Is 0.3 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 5 km/h (3 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 0.8 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 11 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 10 L more trunk volume

Pros

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

Cons

  • Lowest power

Mercedes-Benz CLE Coupe (C236) CLE 180

  • Has 14 hp more
  • Has 20 Nm more
  • Has 152 km (94 mi) more estimated range

Pros

  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Best estimated range

Cons

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

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