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Mercedes-Benz CLE Coupe (C236) CLE 180vsMercedes-Benz C-class Coupe (C205) · Facelift 2018 C 180 1.5

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

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Mercedes-Benz CLE Coupe (C236)

CLE 180

170 hp1999 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticTurbochargedCoupe2024-present
VS

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

C 180 1.5

156 hp1497 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticTurbochargedCoupe2019-2023

Comparison overview

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Mercedes-Benz CLE Coupe (C236) CLE 180

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    8.9 s
  • Fastest top speed
    225 km/h
    140 mph
  • Most powerful
    170 hp
    127 kW
  • Highest torque
    250 Nm
    184 lb-ft
  • Best estimated range
    930 km
    578 mi
  • Largest trunk
    420 L
  • Best overall score
    46/100
  • Best practicality score
    52/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzCLE Coupe (C236)CLE 180Mercedes-BenzC-class Coupe (C205)Facelift 2018C 180 1.5
Power
170hp127kW
156hp116kW
Torque
250Nm184lb-ft
250Nm184lb-ft
Curb weight
1,715kg3,781lb
1,480kg3,263lb
Gross weight
2,265kg4,993lb
2,050kg4,519lb
Top speed
225 km/h
140 mph
223 km/h
139 mph
To 99% top speed
112.3s99% target: 223 km/h / 138 mph
Calculated
102.2s99% target: 221 km/h / 137 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
8.9s
8.9s
0-200 km/h
45.2s
Calculated
44.0s
Calculated
0-60 mph
8.4s
Calculated
8.4s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
7.1L/100 km33.1mpg US39.8mpg UK
6.7L/100 km35.1mpg US42.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption city-
8.7L/100 km27mpg US32.5mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway-
5.6L/100 km42mpg US50.4mpg UK
Quarter mile
16.4s
Calculated
16.4s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
99hp/t74kW/t45hp/1000 lb
Calculated
105hp/t79kW/t48hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
146Nm/t98lb-ft/ton
Calculated
169Nm/t113lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
930km578mi
Calculated
612km380mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,999cc122cu in
1,497cc91cu in
Length
4,850mm191in
4,686mm184in
Width
1,861mm73in
1,810mm71in
Height
1,423mm56in
1,405mm55in
Wheelbase
2,865mm113in
2,840mm112in
Front track
1,605mm63in
1,567mm62in
Rear track
1,616mm64in
1,551mm61in
Ground clearance
108mm4in
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Trunk volume
420L
380L
Doors
2
2
Seats
4
4
Fuel tank
66L
41L

Performance charts

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Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMercedes-BenzCLE Coupe (C236)CLE 180Mercedes-BenzC-class Coupe (C205)Facelift 2018C 180 1.5
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
8.4 s
8.4 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
8.9 s
8.9 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
45.2 s
44.0 s
Top speed
225 km/h
140 mph
223 km/h
139 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.6 s
2.7 s
330 ft
101 m
7.1 s
7.1 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.7 s
10.7 s
1000 ft
305 m
13.8 s
13.8 s
1/4 mile
402 m
16.4 s
16.4 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
139 km/h
87 mph
141 km/h
87 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzCLE Coupe (C236)CLE 180
170 hp
127 kW
Mercedes-BenzC-class Coupe (C205)Facelift 2018C 180 1.5
156 hp
116 kW

Mercedes-Benz CLE Coupe (C236) CLE 180 has 14 hp more than Mercedes-Benz C-class Coupe (C205) Facelift 2018 C 180 1.5.

The biggest power difference is between Mercedes-Benz C-class Coupe (C205) Facelift 2018 C 180 1.5 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
Mercedes-BenzCLE Coupe (C236)CLE 180
250 Nm
184 lb-ft
Mercedes-BenzC-class Coupe (C205)Facelift 2018C 180 1.5
250 Nm
184 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 180
1,715 kg
3,781 lb
Mercedes-BenzC-class Coupe (C205)Facelift 2018C 180 1.5
1,480 kg
3,263 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 180
225 km/h
140 mph
Mercedes-BenzC-class Coupe (C205)Facelift 2018C 180 1.5
223 km/h
139 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 1808.9 s
Mercedes-BenzC-class Coupe (C205)Facelift 2018C 180 1.58.9 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 180
7.1 L/100 km
33.1 mpg US
39.8 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzC-class Coupe (C205)Facelift 2018C 180 1.5
6.7 L/100 km
35.1 mpg US
42.2 mpg UK

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 180
99 hp/t
74 kW/t
10.1 kg/hp
Mercedes-BenzC-class Coupe (C205)Facelift 2018C 180 1.5
105 hp/t
79 kW/t
9.5 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 180
930 km
578 mi
Mercedes-BenzC-class Coupe (C205)Facelift 2018C 180 1.5
612 km
380 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
Mercedes-BenzCLE Coupe (C236)CLE 180
170 hp
127 kW
8.9 s
225 km/h
140 mph
Mercedes-BenzC-class Coupe (C205)Facelift 2018C 180 1.5
156 hp
116 kW
8.9 s
223 km/h
139 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 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
Mercedes-BenzC-class Coupe (C205)Facelift 2018C 180 1.5
Power
156 hp
116 kW
0-100 km/h8.9 s
Top speed
223 km/h
139 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
380 L
13.4 cu ft
Length
4,686 mm
184.5 in
Height
1,405 mm
55.3 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 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
Mercedes-BenzC-class Coupe (C205)Facelift 2018C 180 1.5
Power
156 hp
116 kW
0-100 km/h8.9 s
Top speed
223 km/h
139 mph
6.7 L/100 km
35.1 mpg US
42.2 mpg UK

Mercedes-Benz C-class Coupe (C205) Facelift 2018 C 180 1.5 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 180
7.1 L/100 km
33.1 mpg US
39.8 mpg UK
8.9 s
Mercedes-BenzC-class Coupe (C205)Facelift 2018C 180 1.5
6.7 L/100 km
35.1 mpg US
42.2 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
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
Mercedes-BenzC-class Coupe (C205)Facelift 2018C 180 1.5
105 hp/t
79 kW/t
9.5 kg/hp
6.7 L/100 km
35.1 mpg US
42.2 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMercedes-BenzCLE Coupe (C236)CLE 180Mercedes-BenzC-class Coupe (C205)Facelift 2018C 180 1.5
Power
170 hp
127 kW
156 hp
116 kW
Torque
250 Nm
184 lb-ft
250 Nm
184 lb-ft
Acceleration
8.9 s
8.9 s
Top speed
225 km/h
140 mph
223 km/h
139 mph
Lightness
1,715 kg
3,781 lb
1,480 kg
3,263 lb
Fuel consumption
7.1 L/100 km
33.1 mpg US
39.8 mpg UK
6.7 L/100 km
35.1 mpg US
42.2 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
420 L
14.8 cu ft
Length
4,850 mm
190.9 in
Height
1,423 mm
56.0 in
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
380 L
13.4 cu ft
Length
4,686 mm
184.5 in
Height
1,405 mm
55.3 in
Range score
930 km
578 mi
612 km
380 mi
Trunk score
420 L
14.8 cu ft
380 L
13.4 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
99 hp/t
74 kW/t
10.1 kg/hp
105 hp/t
79 kW/t
9.5 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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Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleMercedes-Benz CLE Coupe (C236) CLE 180Mercedes-Benz C-class Coupe (C205) Facelift 2018 C 180 1.5
Consumption7.1 L/100 km33.1 mpg US39.8 mpg UK6.7 L/100 km35.1 mpg US42.2 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km12.42 LC100 km11.73 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi20.00 LC100 mi18.87 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,065 L281 US gal234 UK gal1,005 L265 US gal221 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,864 LC/year1,759 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Mercedes-Benz CLE Coupe (C236) CLE 180

  • Has 14 hp more
  • Has 2 km/h (1 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 318 km (197 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 40 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest

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