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Mercedes-Benz CLE Coupe (C236) CLE 450vsMercedes-Benz C-class Coupe (C205) · Facelift 2018 AMG C 43 V6

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

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Mercedes-Benz CLE Coupe (C236)

CLE 450

381 hp2999 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTurbochargedCoupe2023-present
VS

Mercedes-Benz C-class Coupe (C205) · Facelift 2018

AMG C 43 V6

390 hp2996 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTwin-turboCoupe2018-2023

Comparison overview

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Mercedes-Benz CLE Coupe (C236) CLE 450

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    4.4 s
  • Fastest top speed
    265 km/h
    165 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    8.6 L/100 km
    27.4 mpg US
    32.8 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    767 km
    477 mi
  • Largest trunk
    420 L
  • Best economy score
    84/100
  • Best practicality score
    53/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzCLE Coupe (C236)CLE 450Mercedes-BenzC-class Coupe (C205)Facelift 2018AMG C 43 V6
Power
381hp284kW
390hp291kW
Torque
500Nm369lb-ft
520Nm384lb-ft
Curb weight
1,870kg4,123lb
1,660kg3,660lb
Gross weight
2,400kg5,291lb
2,185kg4,817lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
62.8s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
59.6s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
4.4s
4.7s
0-200 km/h
15.7s
Calculated
15.8s
Calculated
0-60 mph
4.2s
Calculated
4.5s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
8.6L/100 km27.4mpg US32.8mpg UK
9.5L/100 km24.8mpg US29.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption city-
12.7L/100 km18.5mpg US22.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway-
7.7L/100 km30.5mpg US36.7mpg UK
Quarter mile
12.5s
Calculated
12.8s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
204hp/t152kW/t92hp/1000 lb
Calculated
235hp/t175kW/t107hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
267Nm/t179lb-ft/ton
Calculated
313Nm/t210lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
767km477mi
Calculated
695km432mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,999cc183cu in
2,996cc183cu in
Length
4,850mm191in
4,693mm185in
Width
1,860mm73in
1,810mm71in
Height
1,428mm56in
1,402mm55in
Wheelbase
2,865mm113in
2,840mm112in
Front track
1,605mm63in
1,602mm63in
Rear track
1,616mm64in
1,558mm61in
Ground clearance-
90mm4in
Trunk volume
420L
400L
Doors
2
2
Seats
4
4
Fuel tank
66L
66L
CO2 emissions-
217g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Mercedes-Benz CLE Coupe (C236) CLE 450Mercedes-Benz C-class Coupe (C205) Facelift 2018 AMG C 43 V6PowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz CLE Coupe (C236) CLE 450: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz C-class Coupe (C205) Facelift 2018 AMG C 43 V6: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Mercedes-BenzCLE Coupe (C236)CLE 4505,800-6,100 rpm1,800-5,000 rpm6,350 rpm
Mercedes-BenzC-class Coupe (C205)Facelift 2018AMG C 43 V66,100 rpm2,500-5,000 rpm6,350 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMercedes-BenzCLE Coupe (C236)CLE 450Mercedes-BenzC-class Coupe (C205)Facelift 2018AMG C 43 V6
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
4.2 s
4.5 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
4.4 s
4.7 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
15.7 s
15.8 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.0 s
2.2 s
330 ft
101 m
5.4 s
5.6 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.2 s
8.4 s
1000 ft
305 m
10.5 s
10.8 s
1/4 mile
402 m
12.5 s
12.8 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
182 km/h
113 mph
182 km/h
113 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzCLE Coupe (C236)CLE 450
381 hp
284 kW
Mercedes-BenzC-class Coupe (C205)Facelift 2018AMG C 43 V6
390 hp
291 kW

Mercedes-Benz C-class Coupe (C205) Facelift 2018 AMG C 43 V6 has 9 hp more than Mercedes-Benz CLE Coupe (C236) CLE 450.

The biggest power difference is between Mercedes-Benz CLE Coupe (C236) CLE 450 and Mercedes-Benz C-class Coupe (C205) Facelift 2018 AMG C 43 V6: 9 hp (7 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzCLE Coupe (C236)CLE 450
500 Nm
369 lb-ft
Mercedes-BenzC-class Coupe (C205)Facelift 2018AMG C 43 V6
520 Nm
384 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzCLE Coupe (C236)CLE 450
1,870 kg
4,123 lb
Mercedes-BenzC-class Coupe (C205)Facelift 2018AMG C 43 V6
1,660 kg
3,660 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)CLE 450
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Mercedes-BenzC-class Coupe (C205)Facelift 2018AMG C 43 V6
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 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
Mercedes-BenzCLE Coupe (C236)CLE 4504.4 s
Mercedes-BenzC-class Coupe (C205)Facelift 2018AMG C 43 V64.7 s

Although Mercedes-Benz C-class Coupe (C205) Facelift 2018 AMG C 43 V6 has more power, Mercedes-Benz CLE Coupe (C236) CLE 450 is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Mercedes-Benz CLE Coupe (C236) CLE 450 and Mercedes-Benz C-class Coupe (C205) Facelift 2018 AMG C 43 V6: 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
Mercedes-BenzCLE Coupe (C236)CLE 450
8.6 L/100 km
27.4 mpg US
32.8 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzC-class Coupe (C205)Facelift 2018AMG C 43 V6
9.5 L/100 km
24.8 mpg US
29.7 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Mercedes-Benz CLE Coupe (C236) CLE 450 and Mercedes-Benz C-class Coupe (C205) Facelift 2018 AMG C 43 V6: 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 Coupe (C236)CLE 450
204 hp/t
152 kW/t
4.9 kg/hp
Mercedes-BenzC-class Coupe (C205)Facelift 2018AMG C 43 V6
235 hp/t
175 kW/t
4.3 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzCLE Coupe (C236)CLE 450
767 km
477 mi
Mercedes-BenzC-class Coupe (C205)Facelift 2018AMG C 43 V6
695 km
432 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
Mercedes-BenzCLE Coupe (C236)CLE 450
381 hp
284 kW
4.4 s
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Mercedes-BenzC-class Coupe (C205)Facelift 2018AMG C 43 V6
390 hp
291 kW
4.7 s
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 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
Mercedes-BenzCLE Coupe (C236)CLE 450
Power
381 hp
284 kW
0-100 km/h4.4 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
420 L
14.8 cu ft
Length
4,850 mm
190.9 in
Height
1,428 mm
56.2 in
Mercedes-BenzC-class Coupe (C205)Facelift 2018AMG C 43 V6
Power
390 hp
291 kW
0-100 km/h4.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
400 L
14.1 cu ft
Length
4,693 mm
184.8 in
Height
1,402 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)CLE 450
Power
381 hp
284 kW
0-100 km/h4.4 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
8.6 L/100 km
27.4 mpg US
32.8 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzC-class Coupe (C205)Facelift 2018AMG C 43 V6
Power
390 hp
291 kW
0-100 km/h4.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
9.5 L/100 km
24.8 mpg US
29.7 mpg UK

Mercedes-Benz CLE Coupe (C236) CLE 450 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)CLE 450
8.6 L/100 km
27.4 mpg US
32.8 mpg UK
4.4 s
Mercedes-BenzC-class Coupe (C205)Facelift 2018AMG C 43 V6
9.5 L/100 km
24.8 mpg US
29.7 mpg UK
4.7 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)CLE 450
204 hp/t
152 kW/t
4.9 kg/hp
8.6 L/100 km
27.4 mpg US
32.8 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzC-class Coupe (C205)Facelift 2018AMG C 43 V6
235 hp/t
175 kW/t
4.3 kg/hp
9.5 L/100 km
24.8 mpg US
29.7 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMercedes-BenzCLE Coupe (C236)CLE 450Mercedes-BenzC-class Coupe (C205)Facelift 2018AMG C 43 V6
Power
381 hp
284 kW
390 hp
291 kW
Torque
500 Nm
369 lb-ft
520 Nm
384 lb-ft
Acceleration
4.4 s
4.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
1,870 kg
4,123 lb
1,660 kg
3,660 lb
Fuel consumption
8.6 L/100 km
27.4 mpg US
32.8 mpg UK
9.5 L/100 km
24.8 mpg US
29.7 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
420 L
14.8 cu ft
Length
4,850 mm
190.9 in
Height
1,428 mm
56.2 in
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
400 L
14.1 cu ft
Length
4,693 mm
184.8 in
Height
1,402 mm
55.2 in
Range score
767 km
477 mi
695 km
432 mi
CO2 score
-
217 g/km
Trunk score
420 L
14.8 cu ft
400 L
14.1 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
204 hp/t
152 kW/t
4.9 kg/hp
235 hp/t
175 kW/t
4.3 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

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Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleMercedes-Benz CLE Coupe (C236) CLE 450Mercedes-Benz C-class Coupe (C205) Facelift 2018 AMG C 43 V6
Consumption8.6 L/100 km27.4 mpg US32.8 mpg UK9.5 L/100 km24.8 mpg US29.7 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km15.05 LC100 km16.63 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi24.22 LC100 mi26.76 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,290 L341 US gal284 UK gal1,425 L376 US gal313 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,258 LC/year2,494 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Mercedes-Benz CLE Coupe (C236) CLE 450

  • Is 0.3 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Uses 0.9 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 73 km (45 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 20 L more trunk volume

Pros

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

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Heaviest

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