Car comparison

Mercedes-Benz CLE Cabriolet (A236) AMG CLE 53vsMercedes-Benz S-class Cabriolet (A217) S 500 V8

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

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Mercedes-Benz CLE Cabriolet (A236)

AMG CLE 53

449 hp2999 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTurbochargedCabriolet / convertible2024-present
VS

Mercedes-Benz S-class Cabriolet (A217)

S 500 V8

456 hp4663 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticTwin-turboCabriolet / convertible2015-2017

Comparison overview

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Best choices

Mercedes-Benz S-class Cabriolet (A217) S 500 V8

  • Most powerful
    456 hp
    340 kW
  • Highest torque
    700 Nm
    516 lb-ft
  • Best power-to-weight
    224 hp/t
    167 kW/t
    4.5 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    9.1 L/100 km
    25.8 mpg US
    31.0 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    879 km
    546 mi
  • Largest trunk
    350 L
  • Best overall score
    70/100
  • Best performance score
    80/100
  • Best economy score
    82/100
  • Best practicality score
    48/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzCLE Cabriolet (A236)AMG CLE 53Mercedes-BenzS-class Cabriolet (A217)S 500 V8
Power
449hp335kW
456hp340kW
Torque
600Nm443lb-ft
700Nm516lb-ft
Curb weight
2,035kg4,486lb
2,040kg4,497lb
Gross weight
2,490kg5,490lb
2,590kg5,710lb
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
62.6s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
64.9s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
4.4s
4.6s
0-200 km/h
16.2s
Calculated
16.9s
Calculated
0-60 mph
4.2s
Calculated
4.4s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
9.8L/100 km24mpg US28.8mpg UK
9.1L/100 km25.8mpg US31.0mpg UK
Fuel consumption city-
12.2L/100 km19.3mpg US23.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway-
7.5L/100 km31.4mpg US37.7mpg UK
Quarter mile
12.6s
Calculated
12.8s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
221hp/t165kW/t100hp/1000 lb
Calculated
224hp/t167kW/t101hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
295Nm/t197lb-ft/ton
Calculated
343Nm/t230lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
663km412mi
Calculated
879km546mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,999cc183cu in
4,663cc285cu in
Length
4,853mm191in
5,027mm198in
Width
1,935mm76in
1,899mm75in
Height
1,435mm56in
1,417mm56in
Wheelbase
2,875mm113in
2,945mm116in
Front track
1,661mm65in
1,625mm64in
Rear track
1,645mm65in
1,649mm65in
Trunk volume
285L
350L
Max trunk volume
375L
-
Doors
2
2
Seats
4
4
Fuel tank
65L
80L
CO2 emissions-
212g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Mercedes-Benz CLE Cabriolet (A236) AMG CLE 53Mercedes-Benz S-class Cabriolet (A217) S 500 V8PowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz CLE Cabriolet (A236) AMG CLE 53: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz S-class Cabriolet (A217) S 500 V8: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Mercedes-BenzCLE Cabriolet (A236)AMG CLE 535,800-6,100 rpm2,200-5,000 rpm6,350 rpm
Mercedes-BenzS-class Cabriolet (A217)S 500 V85,250-5,500 rpm1,800-3,500 rpm5,750 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMercedes-BenzCLE Cabriolet (A236)AMG CLE 53Mercedes-BenzS-class Cabriolet (A217)S 500 V8
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
4.2 s
4.4 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
4.4 s
4.6 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
16.2 s
16.9 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
2.0 s
2.1 s
330 ft
101 m
5.4 s
5.5 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.2 s
8.3 s
1000 ft
305 m
10.6 s
10.7 s
1/4 mile
402 m
12.6 s
12.8 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
180 km/h
112 mph
178 km/h
111 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzCLE Cabriolet (A236)AMG CLE 53
449 hp
335 kW
Mercedes-BenzS-class Cabriolet (A217)S 500 V8
456 hp
340 kW

Mercedes-Benz S-class Cabriolet (A217) S 500 V8 has 7 hp more than Mercedes-Benz CLE Cabriolet (A236) AMG CLE 53.

The biggest power difference is between Mercedes-Benz CLE Cabriolet (A236) AMG CLE 53 and Mercedes-Benz S-class Cabriolet (A217) S 500 V8: 7 hp (5 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzCLE Cabriolet (A236)AMG CLE 53
600 Nm
443 lb-ft
Mercedes-BenzS-class Cabriolet (A217)S 500 V8
700 Nm
516 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzCLE Cabriolet (A236)AMG CLE 53
2,035 kg
4,486 lb
Mercedes-BenzS-class Cabriolet (A217)S 500 V8
2,040 kg
4,497 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 Cabriolet (A236)AMG CLE 53
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Mercedes-BenzS-class Cabriolet (A217)S 500 V8
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-BenzCLE Cabriolet (A236)AMG CLE 534.4 s
Mercedes-BenzS-class Cabriolet (A217)S 500 V84.6 s

Although Mercedes-Benz S-class Cabriolet (A217) S 500 V8 has more power, Mercedes-Benz CLE Cabriolet (A236) AMG CLE 53 is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Mercedes-Benz CLE Cabriolet (A236) AMG CLE 53 and Mercedes-Benz S-class Cabriolet (A217) S 500 V8: 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-BenzCLE Cabriolet (A236)AMG CLE 53
9.8 L/100 km
24.0 mpg US
28.8 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzS-class Cabriolet (A217)S 500 V8
9.1 L/100 km
25.8 mpg US
31.0 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Mercedes-Benz S-class Cabriolet (A217) S 500 V8 and Mercedes-Benz CLE Cabriolet (A236) AMG CLE 53: 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-BenzCLE Cabriolet (A236)AMG CLE 53
221 hp/t
165 kW/t
4.5 kg/hp
Mercedes-BenzS-class Cabriolet (A217)S 500 V8
224 hp/t
167 kW/t
4.5 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzCLE Cabriolet (A236)AMG CLE 53
663 km
412 mi
Mercedes-BenzS-class Cabriolet (A217)S 500 V8
879 km
546 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
Mercedes-BenzCLE Cabriolet (A236)AMG CLE 53
449 hp
335 kW
4.4 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Mercedes-BenzS-class Cabriolet (A217)S 500 V8
456 hp
340 kW
4.6 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-BenzCLE Cabriolet (A236)AMG CLE 53
Power
449 hp
335 kW
0-100 km/h4.4 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
285 L
10.1 cu ft
Length
4,853 mm
191.1 in
Height
1,435 mm
56.5 in
Mercedes-BenzS-class Cabriolet (A217)S 500 V8
Power
456 hp
340 kW
0-100 km/h4.6 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
350 L
12.4 cu ft
Length
5,027 mm
197.9 in
Height
1,417 mm
55.8 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 Cabriolet (A236)AMG CLE 53
Power
449 hp
335 kW
0-100 km/h4.4 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-BenzS-class Cabriolet (A217)S 500 V8
Power
456 hp
340 kW
0-100 km/h4.6 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
9.1 L/100 km
25.8 mpg US
31.0 mpg UK

Mercedes-Benz S-class Cabriolet (A217) S 500 V8 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 Cabriolet (A236)AMG CLE 53
9.8 L/100 km
24.0 mpg US
28.8 mpg UK
4.4 s
Mercedes-BenzS-class Cabriolet (A217)S 500 V8
9.1 L/100 km
25.8 mpg US
31.0 mpg UK
4.6 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 Cabriolet (A236)AMG CLE 53
221 hp/t
165 kW/t
4.5 kg/hp
9.8 L/100 km
24.0 mpg US
28.8 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzS-class Cabriolet (A217)S 500 V8
224 hp/t
167 kW/t
4.5 kg/hp
9.1 L/100 km
25.8 mpg US
31.0 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMercedes-BenzCLE Cabriolet (A236)AMG CLE 53Mercedes-BenzS-class Cabriolet (A217)S 500 V8
Power
449 hp
335 kW
456 hp
340 kW
Torque
600 Nm
443 lb-ft
700 Nm
516 lb-ft
Acceleration
4.4 s
4.6 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
2,035 kg
4,486 lb
2,040 kg
4,497 lb
Fuel consumption
9.8 L/100 km
24.0 mpg US
28.8 mpg UK
9.1 L/100 km
25.8 mpg US
31.0 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
285 L
10.1 cu ft
Length
4,853 mm
191.1 in
Height
1,435 mm
56.5 in
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
350 L
12.4 cu ft
Length
5,027 mm
197.9 in
Height
1,417 mm
55.8 in
Range score
663 km
412 mi
879 km
546 mi
CO2 score
-
212 g/km
Trunk score
285 L
10.1 cu ft
350 L
12.4 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
221 hp/t
165 kW/t
4.5 kg/hp
224 hp/t
167 kW/t
4.5 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

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LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleMercedes-Benz CLE Cabriolet (A236) AMG CLE 53Mercedes-Benz S-class Cabriolet (A217) S 500 V8
Consumption9.8 L/100 km24 mpg US28.8 mpg UK9.1 L/100 km25.8 mpg US31 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km17.15 LC100 km15.92 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi27.60 LC100 mi25.63 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,470 L388 US gal323 UK gal1,365 L361 US gal300 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,573 LC/year2,389 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Mercedes-Benz S-class Cabriolet (A217) S 500 V8

  • Has 7 hp more
  • Has 100 Nm more
  • Uses 0.7 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 3 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 216 km (134 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 65 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Heaviest

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