Mercedes-Benz CLE Cabriolet (A236)
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Mercedes-Benz CLE Cabriolet (A236) CLE 200vsBMW 4 Series Convertible (F33) · Facelift 2017 420d
Compare specs, acceleration, fuel consumption, dimensions, practicality, and estimated running costs side by side.
New comparisonBMW 4 Series Convertible (F33) · Facelift 2017
420d
Comparison overview
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Best choices
BMW 4 Series Convertible (F33) Facelift 2017 420d
- Highest torque400 Nm295 lb-ft
- Lightest1,700 kg3,748 lb
- Best power-to-weight112 hp/t83 kW/t8.9 kg/hp
- Lowest combined fuel consumption5.1 L/100 km46.1 mpg US55.4 mpg UK
- Best estimated range1,118 km694 mi
- Largest trunk370 L
- Best overall score49/100
- Best performance score50/100
- Best economy score93/100
- Best practicality score47/100
Mercedes-Benz CLE Cabriolet (A236) CLE 200
- Quickest 0-100 km/h7.9 s
- Fastest top speed236 km/h147 mph
- Most powerful204 hp152 kW
Specification comparison
| Model | Mercedes-BenzCLE Cabriolet (A236)CLE 200 | BMW4 Series Convertible (F33)Facelift 2017420d |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 204hp152kW | 190hp142kW |
| Torque | 320Nm236lb-ft | 400Nm295lb-ft |
| Curb weight | 1,850kg4,079lb | 1,700kg3,748lb |
| Gross weight | 2,360kg5,203lb | 2,170kg4,784lb |
| Top speed | 236 km/h 147 mph | 235 km/h 146 mph |
| To 99% top speed | 111.9s99% target: 234 km/h / 145 mph Calculated | 104.4s99% target: 233 km/h / 145 mph Calculated |
| 0-100 km/h | 7.9s | 8.1s |
| 0-200 km/h | 36.6s Calculated | 36.0s Calculated |
| 0-60 mph | 7.5s Calculated | 7.7s Calculated |
| Fuel consumption | 7.4L/100 km31.8mpg US38.2mpg UK | 5.1L/100 km46.1mpg US55.4mpg UK |
| Fuel consumption city | - | 6.1L/100 km38.6mpg US46.3mpg UK |
| Fuel consumption highway | - | 4.5L/100 km52.3mpg US62.8mpg UK |
| Quarter mile | 15.7s Calculated | 15.8s Calculated |
| Power-to-weight | 110hp/t82kW/t50hp/1000 lb Calculated | 112hp/t83kW/t51hp/1000 lb Calculated |
| Torque-to-weight | 173Nm/t116lb-ft/ton Calculated | 235Nm/t157lb-ft/ton Calculated |
| Estimated range | 892km554mi Calculated | 1,118km694mi Calculated |
| Displacement | 1,999cc122cu in | 1,995cc122cu in |
| Length | 4,850mm191in | 4,640mm183in |
| Width | 1,861mm73in | 1,825mm72in |
| Height | 1,424mm56in | 1,384mm54in |
| Wheelbase | 2,865mm113in | 2,810mm111in |
| Front track | 1,605mm63in | 1,544mm61in |
| Rear track | 1,616mm64in | 1,593mm63in |
| Ground clearance | 111mm4in | 130mm5in |
| Trunk volume | 295L | 370L |
| Max trunk volume | 385L | - |
| Doors | 2 | 2 |
| Seats | 4 | 4 |
| Fuel tank | 66L | 57L |
| CO2 emissions | - | 134g/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 200: Power / Torque
- BMW 4 Series Convertible (F33) Facelift 2017 420d: Power / Torque
| Vehicle | Peak power RPM | Peak torque RPM | Max engine speed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mercedes-BenzCLE Cabriolet (A236)CLE 200 | 5,800 rpm | 1,600-4,000 rpm | 6,050 rpm |
| BMW4 Series Convertible (F33)Facelift 2017420d | 4,000 rpm | 1,750-2,500 rpm | 4,250 rpm |
Acceleration curve
Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.
| Metric | Mercedes-BenzCLE Cabriolet (A236)CLE 200 | BMW4 Series Convertible (F33)Facelift 2017420d |
|---|---|---|
| Acceleration checkpoints | ||
0-60 mph 0-97 km/h | 7.5 s | 7.7 s |
0-100 km/h 0-62 mph | 7.9 s | 8.1 s |
0-200 km/h 0-124 mph | 36.6 s | 36.0 s |
| Top speed | 236 km/h 147 mph | 235 km/h 146 mph |
| Drag race simulation | ||
60 ft 18 m | 2.5 s | 2.6 s |
330 ft 101 m | 6.7 s | 6.9 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 | 146 km/h 90 mph |
Power comparison
Bar comparison chart for Power. Higher is better · hp / kW
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| Mercedes-BenzCLE Cabriolet (A236)CLE 200 | 204 hp 152 kW |
| BMW4 Series Convertible (F33)Facelift 2017420d | 190 hp 142 kW |
Mercedes-Benz CLE Cabriolet (A236) CLE 200 has 14 hp more than BMW 4 Series Convertible (F33) Facelift 2017 420d.
The biggest power difference is between BMW 4 Series Convertible (F33) Facelift 2017 420d and Mercedes-Benz CLE Cabriolet (A236) CLE 200: 14 hp (10 kW).
Torque comparison
Bar comparison chart for Torque. Higher is better · Nm / lb-ft
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| Mercedes-BenzCLE Cabriolet (A236)CLE 200 | 320 Nm 236 lb-ft |
| BMW4 Series Convertible (F33)Facelift 2017420d | 400 Nm 295 lb-ft |
Curb weight comparison
Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| Mercedes-BenzCLE Cabriolet (A236)CLE 200 | 1,850 kg 4,079 lb |
| BMW4 Series Convertible (F33)Facelift 2017420d | 1,700 kg 3,748 lb |
Top speed without limiter comparison
Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| Mercedes-BenzCLE Cabriolet (A236)CLE 200 | 236 km/h 147 mph |
| BMW4 Series Convertible (F33)Facelift 2017420d | 235 km/h 146 mph |
0-100 km/h comparison
Bar comparison chart for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · seconds
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| Mercedes-BenzCLE Cabriolet (A236)CLE 200 | 7.9 s |
| BMW4 Series Convertible (F33)Facelift 2017420d | 8.1 s |
The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Mercedes-Benz CLE Cabriolet (A236) CLE 200 and BMW 4 Series Convertible (F33) Facelift 2017 420d: 0.2 s.
Fuel consumption comparison
Bar comparison chart for Fuel consumption. Lower is better · L/100 km / mpg US / mpg UK
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| Mercedes-BenzCLE Cabriolet (A236)CLE 200 | 7.4 L/100 km 31.8 mpg US 38.2 mpg UK |
| BMW4 Series Convertible (F33)Facelift 2017420d | 5.1 L/100 km 46.1 mpg US 55.4 mpg UK |
The biggest fuel consumption difference is between BMW 4 Series Convertible (F33) Facelift 2017 420d and Mercedes-Benz CLE Cabriolet (A236) CLE 200: 2.3 L/100 km.
Power-to-weight comparison
Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| Mercedes-BenzCLE Cabriolet (A236)CLE 200 | 110 hp/t 82 kW/t 9.1 kg/hp |
| BMW4 Series Convertible (F33)Facelift 2017420d | 112 hp/t 83 kW/t 8.9 kg/hp |
Estimated range comparison
Bar comparison chart for Estimated range. Higher is better · km / mi
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| Mercedes-BenzCLE Cabriolet (A236)CLE 200 | 892 km 554 mi |
| BMW4 Series Convertible (F33)Facelift 2017420d | 1,118 km 694 mi |
Performance spider chart
Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.
| Vehicle | Power | Acceleration | Top speed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mercedes-BenzCLE Cabriolet (A236)CLE 200 | 204 hp 152 kW | 7.9 s | 236 km/h 147 mph |
| BMW4 Series Convertible (F33)Facelift 2017420d | 190 hp 142 kW | 8.1 s | 235 km/h 146 mph |
Most attractive quadrant
Scatter chart with performance score on the X axis and practicality score on the Y axis.
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| BMW4 Series Convertible (F33)Facelift 2017420d |
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Performance vs fuel economy
Cars closer to the top-right corner combine stronger performance with better fuel economy scores.
| Vehicle | Performance score | Fuel economy score | ||||||
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| Mercedes-BenzCLE Cabriolet (A236)CLE 200 |
| 7.4 L/100 km 31.8 mpg US 38.2 mpg UK | ||||||
| BMW4 Series Convertible (F33)Facelift 2017420d |
| 5.1 L/100 km 46.1 mpg US 55.4 mpg UK | ||||||
BMW 4 Series Convertible (F33) Facelift 2017 420d 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.
| Vehicle | Fuel consumption, L/100 km | 0-100 km/h, s |
|---|---|---|
| Mercedes-BenzCLE Cabriolet (A236)CLE 200 | 7.4 L/100 km 31.8 mpg US 38.2 mpg UK | 7.9 s |
| BMW4 Series Convertible (F33)Facelift 2017420d | 5.1 L/100 km 46.1 mpg US 55.4 mpg UK | 8.1 s |
Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption
The shaded area favors higher power-to-weight with lower combined fuel consumption.
| Vehicle | Power-to-weight, hp/t | Fuel consumption, L/100 km |
|---|---|---|
| Mercedes-BenzCLE Cabriolet (A236)CLE 200 | 110 hp/t 82 kW/t 9.1 kg/hp | 7.4 L/100 km 31.8 mpg US 38.2 mpg UK |
| BMW4 Series Convertible (F33)Facelift 2017420d | 112 hp/t 83 kW/t 8.9 kg/hp | 5.1 L/100 km 46.1 mpg US 55.4 mpg UK |
Detailed score breakdown
| Vehicle | Mercedes-BenzCLE Cabriolet (A236)CLE 200 | BMW4 Series Convertible (F33)Facelift 2017420d | ||||||||||||||||
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| Power | 204 hp 152 kW | 190 hp 142 kW | ||||||||||||||||
| Torque | 320 Nm 236 lb-ft | 400 Nm 295 lb-ft | ||||||||||||||||
| Acceleration | 7.9 s | 8.1 s | ||||||||||||||||
| Top speed | 236 km/h 147 mph | 235 km/h 146 mph | ||||||||||||||||
| Lightness | 1,850 kg 4,079 lb | 1,700 kg 3,748 lb | ||||||||||||||||
| Fuel consumption | 7.4 L/100 km 31.8 mpg US 38.2 mpg UK | 5.1 L/100 km 46.1 mpg US 55.4 mpg UK | ||||||||||||||||
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| Range score | 892 km 554 mi | 1,118 km 694 mi | ||||||||||||||||
| CO2 score | - | 134 g/km | ||||||||||||||||
| Trunk score | 295 L 10.4 cu ft | 370 L 13.1 cu ft | ||||||||||||||||
| Power-to-weight score | 110 hp/t 82 kW/t 9.1 kg/hp | 112 hp/t 83 kW/t 8.9 kg/hp | ||||||||||||||||
| Overall | Fixed score | Fixed score |
Fuel cost and annual usage
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| Vehicle | Mercedes-Benz CLE Cabriolet (A236) CLE 200 | BMW 4 Series Convertible (F33) Facelift 2017 420d |
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| Consumption | 7.4 L/100 km31.8 mpg US38.2 mpg UK | 5.1 L/100 km46.1 mpg US55.4 mpg UK |
| Cost / 100 km | 12.95 LC100 km | 8.92 LC100 km |
| Cost / 100 mi | 20.84 LC100 mi | 14.36 LC100 mi |
| Annual fuel used | 1,110 L293 US gal244 UK gal | 765 L202 US gal168 UK gal |
| Annual fuel cost | 1,943 LC/year | 1,339 LC/year |
Head-to-head comparisons
Mercedes-Benz CLE Cabriolet (A236) CLE 200
- Has 14 hp more
- Is 0.2 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
- Has 1 km/h (1 mph) higher top speed
Pros
- Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
- Highest top speed
- Most powerful
Cons
- Highest combined fuel consumption
- Heaviest
- Smallest trunk
BMW 4 Series Convertible (F33) Facelift 2017 420d
- Has 80 Nm more
- Is 150 kg lighter
- Uses 2.3 L/100 km less fuel
- Has 1 hp/t better power-to-weight
- Has 226 km (140 mi) more estimated range
- Has 75 L more trunk volume
Pros
- Highest torque
- Lightest
- Lowest combined fuel consumption
- Best power-to-weight ratio
- Best estimated range
- Largest trunk
Cons
- Slowest 0-100 km/h
- Lowest power
- Lowest top speed
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