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Mercedes-Benz C-class Coupe (C205) C 250dvsMercedes-Benz CLE Coupe (C236) CLE 220d

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 250d

204 hp2143 ccDieselAWDAutomaticTwin-turboCoupe2016-2018
VS

Mercedes-Benz CLE Coupe (C236)

CLE 220d

197 hp1993 ccDieselRWDAutomaticTurbochargedCoupe2023-present

Comparison overview

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Mercedes-Benz C-class Coupe (C205) C 250d

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.9 s
  • Fastest top speed
    240 km/h
    149 mph
  • Most powerful
    204 hp
    152 kW
  • Highest torque
    500 Nm
    369 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,610 kg
    3,549 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    127 hp/t
    94 kW/t
    7.9 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    5.0 L/100 km
    47.0 mpg US
    56.5 mpg UK
  • Best overall score
    56/100
  • Best performance score
    58/100
  • Best economy score
    93/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzC-class Coupe (C205)C 250dMercedes-BenzCLE Coupe (C236)CLE 220d
Power
204hp152kW
197hp147kW
Torque
500Nm369lb-ft
440Nm325lb-ft
Curb weight
1,610kg3,549lb
1,795kg3,957lb
Gross weight
2,165kg4,773lb
2,345kg5,170lb
Top speed
240 km/h
149 mph
238 km/h
148 mph
To 99% top speed
88.7s99% target: 238 km/h / 148 mph
Calculated
103.6s99% target: 236 km/h / 146 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.9s
7.5s
0-200 km/h
28.9s
Calculated
33.4s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.5s
Calculated
7.1s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
5L/100 km47mpg US56.5mpg UK
5.2L/100 km45.2mpg US54.3mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
5.8L/100 km40.6mpg US48.7mpg UK
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Fuel consumption highway
4.6L/100 km51.1mpg US61.4mpg UK
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Quarter mile
14.9s
Calculated
15.4s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
127hp/t94kW/t57hp/1000 lb
Calculated
110hp/t82kW/t50hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
311Nm/t208lb-ft/ton
Calculated
245Nm/t164lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
1,000km621mi
Calculated
1,269km789mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,143cc131cu in
1,993cc122cu in
Length
4,686mm184in
4,850mm191in
Width
1,810mm71in
1,860mm73in
Height
1,405mm55in
1,428mm56in
Wheelbase
2,840mm112in
2,865mm113in
Front track
1,563mm62in
1,605mm63in
Rear track
1,546mm61in
1,616mm64in
Trunk volume
400L
420L
Doors
2
2
Seats
4
4
Fuel tank
50L
66L
CO2 emissions
132g/km
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Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Mercedes-Benz C-class Coupe (C205) C 250dMercedes-Benz CLE Coupe (C236) CLE 220dPowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz C-class Coupe (C205) C 250d: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz CLE Coupe (C236) CLE 220d: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Mercedes-BenzC-class Coupe (C205)C 250d3,800 rpm1,600-1,800 rpm4,050 rpm
Mercedes-BenzCLE Coupe (C236)CLE 220d3,600 rpm1,800-2,800 rpm3,850 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMercedes-BenzC-class Coupe (C205)C 250dMercedes-BenzCLE Coupe (C236)CLE 220d
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.5 s
7.1 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.9 s
7.5 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
28.9 s
33.4 s
Top speed
240 km/h
149 mph
238 km/h
148 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.4 s
2.5 s
330 ft
101 m
6.5 s
6.6 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.7 s
10.0 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.6 s
12.9 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.9 s
15.4 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
154 km/h
96 mph
149 km/h
92 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzC-class Coupe (C205)C 250d
204 hp
152 kW
Mercedes-BenzCLE Coupe (C236)CLE 220d
197 hp
147 kW

Mercedes-Benz C-class Coupe (C205) C 250d has 7 hp more than Mercedes-Benz CLE Coupe (C236) CLE 220d.

The biggest power difference is between Mercedes-Benz CLE Coupe (C236) CLE 220d and Mercedes-Benz C-class Coupe (C205) C 250d: 7 hp (5 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzC-class Coupe (C205)C 250d
500 Nm
369 lb-ft
Mercedes-BenzCLE Coupe (C236)CLE 220d
440 Nm
325 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 250d
1,610 kg
3,549 lb
Mercedes-BenzCLE Coupe (C236)CLE 220d
1,795 kg
3,957 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 250d
240 km/h
149 mph
Mercedes-BenzCLE Coupe (C236)CLE 220d
238 km/h
148 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 250d6.9 s
Mercedes-BenzCLE Coupe (C236)CLE 220d7.5 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Mercedes-Benz C-class Coupe (C205) C 250d and Mercedes-Benz CLE Coupe (C236) CLE 220d: 0.6 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 250d
5.0 L/100 km
47.0 mpg US
56.5 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzCLE Coupe (C236)CLE 220d
5.2 L/100 km
45.2 mpg US
54.3 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-BenzC-class Coupe (C205)C 250d
127 hp/t
94 kW/t
7.9 kg/hp
Mercedes-BenzCLE Coupe (C236)CLE 220d
110 hp/t
82 kW/t
9.1 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 250d
1,000 km
621 mi
Mercedes-BenzCLE Coupe (C236)CLE 220d
1,269 km
789 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
Mercedes-BenzC-class Coupe (C205)C 250d
204 hp
152 kW
6.9 s
240 km/h
149 mph
Mercedes-BenzCLE Coupe (C236)CLE 220d
197 hp
147 kW
7.5 s
238 km/h
148 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 250d
Power
204 hp
152 kW
0-100 km/h6.9 s
Top speed
240 km/h
149 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 220d
Power
197 hp
147 kW
0-100 km/h7.5 s
Top speed
238 km/h
148 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

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 250d
Power
204 hp
152 kW
0-100 km/h6.9 s
Top speed
240 km/h
149 mph
5.0 L/100 km
47.0 mpg US
56.5 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzCLE Coupe (C236)CLE 220d
Power
197 hp
147 kW
0-100 km/h7.5 s
Top speed
238 km/h
148 mph
5.2 L/100 km
45.2 mpg US
54.3 mpg UK

Mercedes-Benz C-class Coupe (C205) C 250d 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 250d
5.0 L/100 km
47.0 mpg US
56.5 mpg UK
6.9 s
Mercedes-BenzCLE Coupe (C236)CLE 220d
5.2 L/100 km
45.2 mpg US
54.3 mpg UK
7.5 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 250d
127 hp/t
94 kW/t
7.9 kg/hp
5.0 L/100 km
47.0 mpg US
56.5 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzCLE Coupe (C236)CLE 220d
110 hp/t
82 kW/t
9.1 kg/hp
5.2 L/100 km
45.2 mpg US
54.3 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMercedes-BenzC-class Coupe (C205)C 250dMercedes-BenzCLE Coupe (C236)CLE 220d
Power
204 hp
152 kW
197 hp
147 kW
Torque
500 Nm
369 lb-ft
440 Nm
325 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.9 s
7.5 s
Top speed
240 km/h
149 mph
238 km/h
148 mph
Lightness
1,610 kg
3,549 lb
1,795 kg
3,957 lb
Fuel consumption
5.0 L/100 km
47.0 mpg US
56.5 mpg UK
5.2 L/100 km
45.2 mpg US
54.3 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
1,428 mm
56.2 in
Range score
1,000 km
621 mi
1,269 km
789 mi
CO2 score
132 g/km
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Trunk score
400 L
14.1 cu ft
420 L
14.8 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
127 hp/t
94 kW/t
7.9 kg/hp
110 hp/t
82 kW/t
9.1 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

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Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleMercedes-Benz C-class Coupe (C205) C 250dMercedes-Benz CLE Coupe (C236) CLE 220d
Consumption5 L/100 km47 mpg US56.5 mpg UK5.2 L/100 km45.2 mpg US54.3 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km8.75 LC100 km9.10 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi14.08 LC100 mi14.65 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used750 L198 US gal165 UK gal780 L206 US gal172 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,313 LC/year1,365 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Mercedes-Benz C-class Coupe (C205) C 250d

  • Has 7 hp more
  • Has 60 Nm more
  • Is 185 kg lighter
  • Is 0.6 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 2 km/h (1 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 0.2 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 17 hp/t better power-to-weight

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

Cons

  • Smallest trunk

Mercedes-Benz CLE Coupe (C236) CLE 220d

  • Has 269 km (167 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 20 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed

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