Car comparison

Mercedes-Benz C-class Coupe (C205) C 220dvsMercedes-Benz CLE Coupe (C236) CLE 180

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

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Mercedes-Benz C-class Coupe (C205)

C 220d

170 hp2143 ccDieselAWDAutomaticTwin-turboCoupe2016-2018
VS

Mercedes-Benz CLE Coupe (C236)

CLE 180

170 hp1999 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticTurbochargedCoupe2024-present

Comparison overview

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Mercedes-Benz C-class Coupe (C205) C 220d

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    7.5 s
  • Fastest top speed
    234 km/h
    145 mph
  • Most powerful
    170 hp
    127 kW
  • Highest torque
    400 Nm
    295 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,595 kg
    3,516 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    107 hp/t
    79 kW/t
    9.4 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    4.3 L/100 km
    54.7 mpg US
    65.7 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    953 km
    592 mi
  • Best overall score
    52/100
  • Best performance score
    52/100
  • Best economy score
    95/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzC-class Coupe (C205)C 220dMercedes-BenzCLE Coupe (C236)CLE 180
Power
170hp127kW
170hp127kW
Torque
400Nm295lb-ft
250Nm184lb-ft
Curb weight
1,595kg3,516lb
1,715kg3,781lb
Gross weight
2,150kg4,740lb
2,265kg4,993lb
Top speed
234 km/h
145 mph
225 km/h
140 mph
To 99% top speed
95.3s99% target: 232 km/h / 144 mph
Calculated
112.3s99% target: 223 km/h / 138 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.5s
8.9s
0-200 km/h
33.4s
Calculated
45.2s
Calculated
0-60 mph
7.1s
Calculated
8.4s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
4.3L/100 km54.7mpg US65.7mpg UK
7.1L/100 km33.1mpg US39.8mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
5L/100 km47mpg US56.5mpg UK
-
Fuel consumption highway
4L/100 km58.8mpg US70.6mpg UK
-
Quarter mile
15.4s
Calculated
16.4s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
107hp/t79kW/t48hp/1000 lb
Calculated
99hp/t74kW/t45hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
251Nm/t168lb-ft/ton
Calculated
146Nm/t98lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
953km592mi
Calculated
930km578mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,143cc131cu in
1,999cc122cu in
Length
4,686mm184in
4,850mm191in
Width
1,810mm71in
1,861mm73in
Height
1,405mm55in
1,423mm56in
Wheelbase
2,840mm112in
2,865mm113in
Front track
1,563mm62in
1,605mm63in
Rear track
1,546mm61in
1,616mm64in
Ground clearance-
108mm4in
Trunk volume
400L
420L
Doors
2
2
Seats
4
4
Fuel tank
41L
66L
CO2 emissions
113g/km
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Performance charts

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Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMercedes-BenzC-class Coupe (C205)C 220dMercedes-BenzCLE Coupe (C236)CLE 180
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
7.1 s
8.4 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.5 s
8.9 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
33.4 s
45.2 s
Top speed
234 km/h
145 mph
225 km/h
140 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.5 s
2.6 s
330 ft
101 m
6.6 s
7.1 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.0 s
10.7 s
1000 ft
305 m
13.0 s
13.8 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.4 s
16.4 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
149 km/h
93 mph
139 km/h
87 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzC-class Coupe (C205)C 220d
170 hp
127 kW
Mercedes-BenzCLE Coupe (C236)CLE 180
170 hp
127 kW

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzC-class Coupe (C205)C 220d
400 Nm
295 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
Mercedes-BenzC-class Coupe (C205)C 220d
1,595 kg
3,516 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
Mercedes-BenzC-class Coupe (C205)C 220d
234 km/h
145 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
Mercedes-BenzC-class Coupe (C205)C 220d7.5 s
Mercedes-BenzCLE Coupe (C236)CLE 1808.9 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Mercedes-Benz C-class Coupe (C205) C 220d and Mercedes-Benz CLE Coupe (C236) CLE 180: 1.4 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-BenzC-class Coupe (C205)C 220d
4.3 L/100 km
54.7 mpg US
65.7 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 Mercedes-Benz C-class Coupe (C205) C 220d and Mercedes-Benz CLE Coupe (C236) CLE 180: 2.8 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
Mercedes-BenzC-class Coupe (C205)C 220d
107 hp/t
79 kW/t
9.4 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
Mercedes-BenzC-class Coupe (C205)C 220d
953 km
592 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
Mercedes-BenzC-class Coupe (C205)C 220d
170 hp
127 kW
7.5 s
234 km/h
145 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
Mercedes-BenzC-class Coupe (C205)C 220d
Power
170 hp
127 kW
0-100 km/h7.5 s
Top speed
234 km/h
145 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
400 L
14.1 cu ft
Length
4,686 mm
184.5 in
Height
1,405 mm
55.3 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
Mercedes-BenzC-class Coupe (C205)C 220d
Power
170 hp
127 kW
0-100 km/h7.5 s
Top speed
234 km/h
145 mph
4.3 L/100 km
54.7 mpg US
65.7 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

Mercedes-Benz C-class Coupe (C205) C 220d 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-BenzC-class Coupe (C205)C 220d
4.3 L/100 km
54.7 mpg US
65.7 mpg UK
7.5 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
Mercedes-BenzC-class Coupe (C205)C 220d
107 hp/t
79 kW/t
9.4 kg/hp
4.3 L/100 km
54.7 mpg US
65.7 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
VehicleMercedes-BenzC-class Coupe (C205)C 220dMercedes-BenzCLE Coupe (C236)CLE 180
Power
170 hp
127 kW
170 hp
127 kW
Torque
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
250 Nm
184 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.5 s
8.9 s
Top speed
234 km/h
145 mph
225 km/h
140 mph
Lightness
1,595 kg
3,516 lb
1,715 kg
3,781 lb
Fuel consumption
4.3 L/100 km
54.7 mpg US
65.7 mpg UK
7.1 L/100 km
33.1 mpg US
39.8 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
400 L
14.1 cu ft
Length
4,686 mm
184.5 in
Height
1,405 mm
55.3 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
953 km
592 mi
930 km
578 mi
CO2 score
113 g/km
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Trunk score
400 L
14.1 cu ft
420 L
14.8 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
107 hp/t
79 kW/t
9.4 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
VehicleMercedes-Benz C-class Coupe (C205) C 220dMercedes-Benz CLE Coupe (C236) CLE 180
Consumption4.3 L/100 km54.7 mpg US65.7 mpg UK7.1 L/100 km33.1 mpg US39.8 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km7.52 LC100 km12.42 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi12.11 LC100 mi20.00 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used645 L170 US gal142 UK gal1,065 L281 US gal234 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,129 LC/year1,864 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Mercedes-Benz C-class Coupe (C205) C 220d

  • Has 150 Nm more
  • Is 120 kg lighter
  • Is 1.4 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 9 km/h (6 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 2.8 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 7 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 24 km (15 mi) more estimated range

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Best estimated range

Cons

  • Smallest trunk

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