Car comparison

Mercedes-Benz C-class Coupe (C205) · Facelift 2018 C 300vsMercedes-Benz CLE Coupe (C236) CLE 300

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

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

C 300

258 hp1991 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTurbochargedCoupe2021-2023
VS

Mercedes-Benz CLE Coupe (C236)

CLE 300

258 hp1999 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTurbochargedCoupe2023-present

Comparison overview

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Mercedes-Benz C-class Coupe (C205) Facelift 2018 C 300

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.0 s
  • Fastest top speed
    260 km/h
    162 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    258 hp
    192 kW
  • Lightest
    1,605 kg
    3,538 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    161 hp/t
    120 kW/t
    6.2 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    6.9 L/100 km
    34.1 mpg US
    40.9 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    957 km
    594 mi
  • Best overall score
    58/100
  • Best performance score
    62/100
  • Best economy score
    88/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzC-class Coupe (C205)Facelift 2018C 300Mercedes-BenzCLE Coupe (C236)CLE 300
Power
258hp192kW
258hp192kW
Torque
370Nm273lb-ft
400Nm295lb-ft
Curb weight
1,605kg3,538lb
1,800kg3,968lb
Gross weight
2,175kg4,795lb
2,330kg5,137lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
82.0s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
93.6s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.0s
6.2s
0-200 km/h
21.7s
Calculated
23.5s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.7s
Calculated
5.9s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
6.9L/100 km34.1mpg US40.9mpg UK
7.6L/100 km30.9mpg US37.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
9.2L/100 km25.6mpg US30.7mpg UK
-
Fuel consumption highway
5.6L/100 km42mpg US50.4mpg UK
-
Quarter mile
14.1s
Calculated
14.3s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
161hp/t120kW/t73hp/1000 lb
Calculated
143hp/t107kW/t65hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
231Nm/t154lb-ft/ton
Calculated
222Nm/t149lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
957km594mi
Calculated
868km540mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,991cc121cu in
1,999cc122cu in
Length
4,686mm184in
4,850mm191in
Width
1,810mm71in
1,860mm73in
Height
1,413mm56in
1,428mm56in
Wheelbase
2,840mm112in
2,865mm113in
Front track
1,549mm61in
1,605mm63in
Rear track
1,567mm62in
1,616mm64in
Trunk volume
360L
420L
Doors
2
2
Seats
4
4
Fuel tank
66L
66L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Mercedes-Benz C-class Coupe (C205) Facelift 2018 C 300Mercedes-Benz CLE Coupe (C236) CLE 300PowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz C-class Coupe (C205) Facelift 2018 C 300: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz CLE Coupe (C236) CLE 300: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Mercedes-BenzC-class Coupe (C205)Facelift 2018C 300-1,800-4,000 rpm4,250 rpm
Mercedes-BenzCLE Coupe (C236)CLE 3005,800 rpm2,000-3,200 rpm6,050 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMercedes-BenzC-class Coupe (C205)Facelift 2018C 300Mercedes-BenzCLE Coupe (C236)CLE 300
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.7 s
5.9 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.0 s
6.2 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
21.7 s
23.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Limited
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.3 s
2.3 s
330 ft
101 m
6.2 s
6.2 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.2 s
9.3 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.9 s
12.0 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.1 s
14.3 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
165 km/h
103 mph
161 km/h
100 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzC-class Coupe (C205)Facelift 2018C 300
258 hp
192 kW
Mercedes-BenzCLE Coupe (C236)CLE 300
258 hp
192 kW

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzC-class Coupe (C205)Facelift 2018C 300
370 Nm
273 lb-ft
Mercedes-BenzCLE Coupe (C236)CLE 300
400 Nm
295 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)Facelift 2018C 300
1,605 kg
3,538 lb
Mercedes-BenzCLE Coupe (C236)CLE 300
1,800 kg
3,968 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)Facelift 2018C 300
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Mercedes-BenzCLE Coupe (C236)CLE 300
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 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-BenzC-class Coupe (C205)Facelift 2018C 3006.0 s
Mercedes-BenzCLE Coupe (C236)CLE 3006.2 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Mercedes-Benz C-class Coupe (C205) Facelift 2018 C 300 and Mercedes-Benz CLE Coupe (C236) CLE 300: 0.2 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)Facelift 2018C 300
6.9 L/100 km
34.1 mpg US
40.9 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzCLE Coupe (C236)CLE 300
7.6 L/100 km
30.9 mpg US
37.2 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Mercedes-Benz C-class Coupe (C205) Facelift 2018 C 300 and Mercedes-Benz CLE Coupe (C236) CLE 300: 0.7 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)Facelift 2018C 300
161 hp/t
120 kW/t
6.2 kg/hp
Mercedes-BenzCLE Coupe (C236)CLE 300
143 hp/t
107 kW/t
7.0 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)Facelift 2018C 300
957 km
594 mi
Mercedes-BenzCLE Coupe (C236)CLE 300
868 km
540 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
Mercedes-BenzC-class Coupe (C205)Facelift 2018C 300
258 hp
192 kW
6.0 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Mercedes-BenzCLE Coupe (C236)CLE 300
258 hp
192 kW
6.2 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 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-BenzC-class Coupe (C205)Facelift 2018C 300
Power
258 hp
192 kW
0-100 km/h6.0 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
360 L
12.7 cu ft
Length
4,686 mm
184.5 in
Height
1,413 mm
55.6 in
Mercedes-BenzCLE Coupe (C236)CLE 300
Power
258 hp
192 kW
0-100 km/h6.2 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 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

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)Facelift 2018C 300
Power
258 hp
192 kW
0-100 km/h6.0 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
6.9 L/100 km
34.1 mpg US
40.9 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzCLE Coupe (C236)CLE 300
Power
258 hp
192 kW
0-100 km/h6.2 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
7.6 L/100 km
30.9 mpg US
37.2 mpg UK

Mercedes-Benz C-class Coupe (C205) Facelift 2018 C 300 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)Facelift 2018C 300
6.9 L/100 km
34.1 mpg US
40.9 mpg UK
6.0 s
Mercedes-BenzCLE Coupe (C236)CLE 300
7.6 L/100 km
30.9 mpg US
37.2 mpg UK
6.2 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-BenzC-class Coupe (C205)Facelift 2018C 300
161 hp/t
120 kW/t
6.2 kg/hp
6.9 L/100 km
34.1 mpg US
40.9 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzCLE Coupe (C236)CLE 300
143 hp/t
107 kW/t
7.0 kg/hp
7.6 L/100 km
30.9 mpg US
37.2 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMercedes-BenzC-class Coupe (C205)Facelift 2018C 300Mercedes-BenzCLE Coupe (C236)CLE 300
Power
258 hp
192 kW
258 hp
192 kW
Torque
370 Nm
273 lb-ft
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.0 s
6.2 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
1,605 kg
3,538 lb
1,800 kg
3,968 lb
Fuel consumption
6.9 L/100 km
34.1 mpg US
40.9 mpg UK
7.6 L/100 km
30.9 mpg US
37.2 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
360 L
12.7 cu ft
Length
4,686 mm
184.5 in
Height
1,413 mm
55.6 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
957 km
594 mi
868 km
540 mi
Trunk score
360 L
12.7 cu ft
420 L
14.8 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
161 hp/t
120 kW/t
6.2 kg/hp
143 hp/t
107 kW/t
7.0 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.

Enter the fuel price in your local currency, for example €/L, $/gal, £/L or any other local currency.

LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleMercedes-Benz C-class Coupe (C205) Facelift 2018 C 300Mercedes-Benz CLE Coupe (C236) CLE 300
Consumption6.9 L/100 km34.1 mpg US40.9 mpg UK7.6 L/100 km30.9 mpg US37.2 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km12.08 LC100 km13.30 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi19.43 LC100 mi21.40 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,035 L273 US gal228 UK gal1,140 L301 US gal251 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,811 LC/year1,995 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Mercedes-Benz C-class Coupe (C205) Facelift 2018 C 300

  • Is 195 kg lighter
  • Is 0.2 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Uses 0.7 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 17 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 88 km (55 mi) more estimated range

Pros

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

Cons

  • Smallest trunk

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