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Mercedes-Benz CLE Coupe (C236) AMG CLE 53vsFord Mustang VII Dark Horse 5.0 V8

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

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Mercedes-Benz CLE Coupe (C236)

AMG CLE 53

449 hp2999 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTurbochargedCoupe2023-present
VS

Ford Mustang VII

Dark Horse 5.0 V8

453 hp5038 ccGasolineRWDManualNaturally aspiratedCoupe2024-present

Comparison overview

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Mercedes-Benz CLE Coupe (C236) AMG CLE 53

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    4.2 s
  • Fastest top speed
    265 km/h
    165 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Highest torque
    600 Nm
    443 lb-ft
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    9.7 L/100 km
    24.2 mpg US
    29.1 mpg UK
  • Largest trunk
    410 L
  • Best overall score
    71/100
  • Best performance score
    80/100
  • Best economy score
    81/100
  • Best practicality score
    52/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzCLE Coupe (C236)AMG CLE 53FordMustang VIIDark Horse 5.0 V8
Power
449hp335kW
453hp338kW
Torque
600Nm443lb-ft
540Nm398lb-ft
Curb weight
1,925kg4,244lb
1,742kg3,840lb
Gross weight
2,420kg5,335lb
2,145kg4,729lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
263 km/h
163 mph
To 99% top speed
58.8s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
66.9s99% target: 260 km/h / 162 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
4.2s
5.2s
0-200 km/h
14.8s
Calculated
17.9s
Calculated
0-60 mph
4.0s
Calculated
4.9s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
9.7L/100 km24.2mpg US29.1mpg UK
12L/100 km19.6mpg US23.5mpg UK
Quarter mile
12.3s
Calculated
13.3s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
233hp/t174kW/t106hp/1000 lb
Calculated
260hp/t194kW/t118hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
312Nm/t209lb-ft/ton
Calculated
310Nm/t207lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
670km416mi
Calculated
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Displacement
2,999cc183cu in
5,038cc307cu in
Length
4,853mm191in
4,819mm190in
Width
1,936mm76in
1,917mm75in
Height
1,435mm56in
1,403mm55in
Wheelbase
2,875mm113in
2,719mm107in
Front track
1,661mm65in
1,595mm63in
Rear track
1,645mm65in
1,643mm65in
Ground clearance
110mm4in
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Trunk volume
410L
381L
Doors
2
2
Seats
4
4
Fuel tank
65L
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Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Mercedes-Benz CLE Coupe (C236) AMG CLE 53Ford Mustang VII Dark Horse 5.0 V8PowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz CLE Coupe (C236) AMG CLE 53: Power / Torque
  • Ford Mustang VII Dark Horse 5.0 V8: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Mercedes-BenzCLE Coupe (C236)AMG CLE 535,800-6,100 rpm2,200-5,000 rpm6,350 rpm
FordMustang VIIDark Horse 5.0 V87,250 rpm5,100 rpm7,500 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMercedes-BenzCLE Coupe (C236)AMG CLE 53FordMustang VIIDark Horse 5.0 V8
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
4.0 s
4.9 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
4.2 s
5.2 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
14.8 s
17.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Limited
263 km/h
163 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.0 s
2.2 s
330 ft
101 m
5.3 s
5.8 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.0 s
8.7 s
1000 ft
305 m
10.3 s
11.2 s
1/4 mile
402 m
12.3 s
13.3 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
185 km/h
115 mph
175 km/h
109 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzCLE Coupe (C236)AMG CLE 53
449 hp
335 kW
FordMustang VIIDark Horse 5.0 V8
453 hp
338 kW

Ford Mustang VII Dark Horse 5.0 V8 has 4 hp more than Mercedes-Benz CLE Coupe (C236) AMG CLE 53.

The biggest power difference is between Mercedes-Benz CLE Coupe (C236) AMG CLE 53 and Ford Mustang VII Dark Horse 5.0 V8: 4 hp (3 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzCLE Coupe (C236)AMG CLE 53
600 Nm
443 lb-ft
FordMustang VIIDark Horse 5.0 V8
540 Nm
398 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzCLE Coupe (C236)AMG CLE 53
1,925 kg
4,244 lb
FordMustang VIIDark Horse 5.0 V8
1,742 kg
3,840 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 Coupe (C236)AMG CLE 53
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
FordMustang VIIDark Horse 5.0 V8
263 km/h
163 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzCLE Coupe (C236)AMG CLE 534.2 s
FordMustang VIIDark Horse 5.0 V85.2 s

Although Ford Mustang VII Dark Horse 5.0 V8 has more power, Mercedes-Benz CLE Coupe (C236) AMG CLE 53 is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Mercedes-Benz CLE Coupe (C236) AMG CLE 53 and Ford Mustang VII Dark Horse 5.0 V8: 1.0 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 Coupe (C236)AMG CLE 53
9.7 L/100 km
24.2 mpg US
29.1 mpg UK
FordMustang VIIDark Horse 5.0 V8
12.0 L/100 km
19.6 mpg US
23.5 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Mercedes-Benz CLE Coupe (C236) AMG CLE 53 and Ford Mustang VII Dark Horse 5.0 V8: 2.3 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 Coupe (C236)AMG CLE 53
233 hp/t
174 kW/t
4.3 kg/hp
FordMustang VIIDark Horse 5.0 V8
260 hp/t
194 kW/t
3.8 kg/hp

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
Mercedes-BenzCLE Coupe (C236)AMG CLE 53
449 hp
335 kW
4.2 s
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
FordMustang VIIDark Horse 5.0 V8
453 hp
338 kW
5.2 s
263 km/h
163 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 Coupe (C236)AMG CLE 53
Power
449 hp
335 kW
0-100 km/h4.2 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
410 L
14.5 cu ft
Length
4,853 mm
191.1 in
Height
1,435 mm
56.5 in
FordMustang VIIDark Horse 5.0 V8
Power
453 hp
338 kW
0-100 km/h5.2 s
Top speed
263 km/h
163 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
381 L
13.5 cu ft
Length
4,819 mm
189.7 in
Height
1,403 mm
55.2 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 Coupe (C236)AMG CLE 53
Power
449 hp
335 kW
0-100 km/h4.2 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
9.7 L/100 km
24.2 mpg US
29.1 mpg UK
FordMustang VIIDark Horse 5.0 V8
Power
453 hp
338 kW
0-100 km/h5.2 s
Top speed
263 km/h
163 mph
12.0 L/100 km
19.6 mpg US
23.5 mpg UK

Mercedes-Benz CLE Coupe (C236) AMG CLE 53 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 Coupe (C236)AMG CLE 53
9.7 L/100 km
24.2 mpg US
29.1 mpg UK
4.2 s
FordMustang VIIDark Horse 5.0 V8
12.0 L/100 km
19.6 mpg US
23.5 mpg UK
5.2 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 Coupe (C236)AMG CLE 53
233 hp/t
174 kW/t
4.3 kg/hp
9.7 L/100 km
24.2 mpg US
29.1 mpg UK
FordMustang VIIDark Horse 5.0 V8
260 hp/t
194 kW/t
3.8 kg/hp
12.0 L/100 km
19.6 mpg US
23.5 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMercedes-BenzCLE Coupe (C236)AMG CLE 53FordMustang VIIDark Horse 5.0 V8
Power
449 hp
335 kW
453 hp
338 kW
Torque
600 Nm
443 lb-ft
540 Nm
398 lb-ft
Acceleration
4.2 s
5.2 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
263 km/h
163 mph
Lightness
1,925 kg
4,244 lb
1,742 kg
3,840 lb
Fuel consumption
9.7 L/100 km
24.2 mpg US
29.1 mpg UK
12.0 L/100 km
19.6 mpg US
23.5 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
410 L
14.5 cu ft
Length
4,853 mm
191.1 in
Height
1,435 mm
56.5 in
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
381 L
13.5 cu ft
Length
4,819 mm
189.7 in
Height
1,403 mm
55.2 in
Range score
670 km
416 mi
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Trunk score
410 L
14.5 cu ft
381 L
13.5 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
233 hp/t
174 kW/t
4.3 kg/hp
260 hp/t
194 kW/t
3.8 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

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LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleMercedes-Benz CLE Coupe (C236) AMG CLE 53Ford Mustang VII Dark Horse 5.0 V8
Consumption9.7 L/100 km24.2 mpg US29.1 mpg UK12 L/100 km19.6 mpg US23.5 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km16.97 LC100 km21.00 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi27.32 LC100 mi33.80 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,455 L384 US gal320 UK gal1,800 L476 US gal396 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,546 LC/year3,150 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Mercedes-Benz CLE Coupe (C236) AMG CLE 53

  • Has 60 Nm more
  • Is 1.0 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 2 km/h (1 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 2.3 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 29 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Highest torque
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Heaviest

Ford Mustang VII Dark Horse 5.0 V8

  • Has 4 hp more
  • Is 183 kg lighter
  • Has 27 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Most powerful
  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

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

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