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Mercedes-Benz CLC (CL203) CLC 350 V6vsMercedes-Benz E-class Coupe (C207) · Facelift 2013 E 350 BlueTEC V6

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

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Mercedes-Benz CLC (CL203)

CLC 350 V6

272 hp3498 ccGasolineRWDManualNaturally aspiratedCoupe2008-2011
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Mercedes-Benz E-class Coupe (C207) · Facelift 2013

E 350 BlueTEC V6

252 hp2987 ccDieselRWDAutomaticTurbochargedCoupe2013-2014

Comparison overview

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Mercedes-Benz E-class Coupe (C207) Facelift 2013 E 350 BlueTEC V6

  • Highest torque
    620 Nm
    457 lb-ft
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    5.7 L/100 km
    41.3 mpg US
    49.6 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    7.0 L/100 km
    33.6 mpg US
    40.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    4.9 L/100 km
    48.0 mpg US
    57.6 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    1,158 km
    719 mi
  • Largest trunk
    450 L
  • Best overall score
    61/100
  • Best performance score
    65/100
  • Best economy score
    91/100
  • Best practicality score
    53/100

Mercedes-Benz CLC (CL203) CLC 350 V6

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.3 s
  • Fastest top speed
    260 km/h
    162 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    272 hp
    203 kW
  • Lightest
    1,475 kg
    3,252 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    184 hp/t
    138 kW/t
    5.4 kg/hp

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzCLC (CL203)CLC 350 V6Mercedes-BenzE-class Coupe (C207)Facelift 2013E 350 BlueTEC V6
Power
272hp203kW
252hp188kW
Torque
350Nm258lb-ft
620Nm457lb-ft
Curb weight
1,475kg3,252lb
1,730kg3,814lb
Gross weight
2,020kg4,453lb
2,255kg4,971lb
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
85.0s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
89.7s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.3s
6.4s
0-200 km/h
22.6s
Calculated
23.4s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.0s
Calculated
6.1s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
9.8L/100 km24mpg US28.8mpg UK
5.7L/100 km41.3mpg US49.6mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
14L/100 km16.8mpg US20.2mpg UK
7L/100 km33.6mpg US40.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
7.3L/100 km32.2mpg US38.7mpg UK
4.9L/100 km48mpg US57.6mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.3s
Calculated
14.4s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
184hp/t138kW/t84hp/1000 lb
Calculated
146hp/t109kW/t66hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
237Nm/t159lb-ft/ton
Calculated
358Nm/t240lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
633km393mi
Calculated
1,158km719mi
Calculated
Displacement
3,498cc213cu in
2,987cc182cu in
Length
4,448mm175in
4,703mm185in
Width
1,728mm68in
1,786mm70in
Height
1,405mm55in
1,397mm55in
Wheelbase
2,715mm107in
2,760mm109in
Front track
1,505mm59in
1,538mm61in
Rear track
1,476mm58in
1,541mm61in
Trunk volume
310L
450L
Max trunk volume
1,100L
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Doors
3
2
Seats
4
4
Fuel tank
62L
66L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Mercedes-Benz CLC (CL203) CLC 350 V6Mercedes-Benz E-class Coupe (C207) Facelift 2013 E 350 BlueTEC V6PowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz CLC (CL203) CLC 350 V6: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz E-class Coupe (C207) Facelift 2013 E 350 BlueTEC V6: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Mercedes-BenzCLC (CL203)CLC 350 V66,000 rpm2,400-5,000 rpm6,250 rpm
Mercedes-BenzE-class Coupe (C207)Facelift 2013E 350 BlueTEC V63,600 rpm1,600-2,400 rpm3,850 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMercedes-BenzCLC (CL203)CLC 350 V6Mercedes-BenzE-class Coupe (C207)Facelift 2013E 350 BlueTEC V6
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.0 s
6.1 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.3 s
6.4 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
22.6 s
23.4 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Limited
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.4 s
2.4 s
330 ft
101 m
6.3 s
6.3 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.4 s
9.5 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.1 s
12.2 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.3 s
14.4 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
163 km/h
101 mph
162 km/h
100 mph

Power comparison

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

Mercedes-Benz CLC (CL203) CLC 350 V6 has 20 hp more than Mercedes-Benz E-class Coupe (C207) Facelift 2013 E 350 BlueTEC V6.

The biggest power difference is between Mercedes-Benz E-class Coupe (C207) Facelift 2013 E 350 BlueTEC V6 and Mercedes-Benz CLC (CL203) CLC 350 V6: 20 hp (15 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Curb weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / 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-BenzCLC (CL203)CLC 350 V6
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Mercedes-BenzE-class Coupe (C207)Facelift 2013E 350 BlueTEC V6
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

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Mercedes-Benz CLC (CL203) CLC 350 V6 and Mercedes-Benz E-class Coupe (C207) Facelift 2013 E 350 BlueTEC V6: 0.1 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-BenzCLC (CL203)CLC 350 V6
9.8 L/100 km
24.0 mpg US
28.8 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzE-class Coupe (C207)Facelift 2013E 350 BlueTEC V6
5.7 L/100 km
41.3 mpg US
49.6 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Mercedes-Benz E-class Coupe (C207) Facelift 2013 E 350 BlueTEC V6 and Mercedes-Benz CLC (CL203) CLC 350 V6: 4.1 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-BenzCLC (CL203)CLC 350 V6
184 hp/t
138 kW/t
5.4 kg/hp
Mercedes-BenzE-class Coupe (C207)Facelift 2013E 350 BlueTEC V6
146 hp/t
109 kW/t
6.9 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
Mercedes-BenzCLC (CL203)CLC 350 V6
272 hp
203 kW
6.3 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Mercedes-BenzE-class Coupe (C207)Facelift 2013E 350 BlueTEC V6
252 hp
188 kW
6.4 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-BenzCLC (CL203)CLC 350 V6
Power
272 hp
203 kW
0-100 km/h6.3 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
3 doors
4 seats
Trunk
310 L
10.9 cu ft
Length
4,448 mm
175.1 in
Height
1,405 mm
55.3 in
Mercedes-BenzE-class Coupe (C207)Facelift 2013E 350 BlueTEC V6
Power
252 hp
188 kW
0-100 km/h6.4 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
450 L
15.9 cu ft
Length
4,703 mm
185.2 in
Height
1,397 mm
55.0 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-BenzCLC (CL203)CLC 350 V6
Power
272 hp
203 kW
0-100 km/h6.3 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
9.8 L/100 km
24.0 mpg US
28.8 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzE-class Coupe (C207)Facelift 2013E 350 BlueTEC V6
Power
252 hp
188 kW
0-100 km/h6.4 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
5.7 L/100 km
41.3 mpg US
49.6 mpg UK

Mercedes-Benz E-class Coupe (C207) Facelift 2013 E 350 BlueTEC V6 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-BenzCLC (CL203)CLC 350 V6
9.8 L/100 km
24.0 mpg US
28.8 mpg UK
6.3 s
Mercedes-BenzE-class Coupe (C207)Facelift 2013E 350 BlueTEC V6
5.7 L/100 km
41.3 mpg US
49.6 mpg UK
6.4 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-BenzCLC (CL203)CLC 350 V6
184 hp/t
138 kW/t
5.4 kg/hp
9.8 L/100 km
24.0 mpg US
28.8 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzE-class Coupe (C207)Facelift 2013E 350 BlueTEC V6
146 hp/t
109 kW/t
6.9 kg/hp
5.7 L/100 km
41.3 mpg US
49.6 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMercedes-BenzCLC (CL203)CLC 350 V6Mercedes-BenzE-class Coupe (C207)Facelift 2013E 350 BlueTEC V6
Power
272 hp
203 kW
252 hp
188 kW
Torque
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
620 Nm
457 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.3 s
6.4 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
1,475 kg
3,252 lb
1,730 kg
3,814 lb
Fuel consumption
9.8 L/100 km
24.0 mpg US
28.8 mpg UK
5.7 L/100 km
41.3 mpg US
49.6 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
3 doors
4 seats
Trunk
310 L
10.9 cu ft
Length
4,448 mm
175.1 in
Height
1,405 mm
55.3 in
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
450 L
15.9 cu ft
Length
4,703 mm
185.2 in
Height
1,397 mm
55.0 in
Range score
633 km
393 mi
1,158 km
719 mi
Trunk score
310 L
10.9 cu ft
450 L
15.9 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
184 hp/t
138 kW/t
5.4 kg/hp
146 hp/t
109 kW/t
6.9 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

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Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleMercedes-Benz CLC (CL203) CLC 350 V6Mercedes-Benz E-class Coupe (C207) Facelift 2013 E 350 BlueTEC V6
Consumption9.8 L/100 km24 mpg US28.8 mpg UK5.7 L/100 km41.3 mpg US49.6 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km17.15 LC100 km9.98 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi27.60 LC100 mi16.05 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,470 L388 US gal323 UK gal855 L226 US gal188 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,573 LC/year1,496 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Mercedes-Benz CLC (CL203) CLC 350 V6

  • Has 20 hp more
  • Is 255 kg lighter
  • Is 0.1 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 39 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Smallest trunk

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