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Mercedes-Benz CLE Cabriolet (A236) CLE 200vsMercedes-Benz A124 300 CE-24 CAT

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

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Mercedes-Benz CLE Cabriolet (A236)

CLE 200

204 hp1999 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticTurbochargedCabriolet / convertible2024-present
VS

Mercedes-Benz A124

300 CE-24 CAT

220 hp2960 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedCabriolet / convertible1990-1993

Comparison overview

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Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzCLE Cabriolet (A236)CLE 200Mercedes-BenzA124300 CE-24 CAT
Power
204hp152kW
220hp164kW
Torque
320Nm236lb-ft
265Nm195lb-ft
Curb weight
1,850kg4,079lb
1,710kg3,770lb
Gross weight
2,360kg5,203lb
2,160kg4,762lb
Top speed
236 km/h
147 mph
230 km/h
143 mph
To 99% top speed
111.9s99% target: 234 km/h / 145 mph
Calculated
116.4s99% target: 228 km/h / 141 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.9s
8.8s
0-200 km/h
36.6s
Calculated
42.5s
Calculated
0-60 mph
7.5s
Calculated
8.3s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
7.4L/100 km31.8mpg US38.2mpg UK
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Fuel consumption city-
14.7L/100 km16mpg US19.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway-
9.3L/100 km25.3mpg US30.4mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.7s
Calculated
16.3s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
110hp/t82kW/t50hp/1000 lb
Calculated
129hp/t96kW/t58hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
173Nm/t116lb-ft/ton
Calculated
155Nm/t104lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
892km554mi
Calculated
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Displacement
1,999cc122cu in
2,960cc181cu in
Length
4,850mm191in
4,655mm183in
Width
1,861mm73in
1,740mm69in
Height
1,424mm56in
1,391mm55in
Wheelbase
2,865mm113in
2,715mm107in
Front track
1,605mm63in
1,501mm59in
Rear track
1,616mm64in
1,491mm59in
Ground clearance
111mm4in
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Trunk volume
295L
-
Max trunk volume
385L
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Doors
2
2
Seats
4
4
Fuel tank
66L
70L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Mercedes-Benz CLE Cabriolet (A236) CLE 200Mercedes-Benz A124 300 CE-24 CATPowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz CLE Cabriolet (A236) CLE 200: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz A124 300 CE-24 CAT: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Mercedes-BenzCLE Cabriolet (A236)CLE 2005,800 rpm1,600-4,000 rpm6,050 rpm
Mercedes-BenzA124300 CE-24 CAT6,400 rpm4,600 rpm6,650 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMercedes-BenzCLE Cabriolet (A236)CLE 200Mercedes-BenzA124300 CE-24 CAT
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
7.5 s
8.3 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.9 s
8.8 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
36.6 s
42.5 s
Top speed
236 km/h
147 mph
230 km/h
143 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.5 s
2.6 s
330 ft
101 m
6.7 s
7.0 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.2 s
10.6 s
1000 ft
305 m
13.2 s
13.7 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.7 s
16.3 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
145 km/h
90 mph
140 km/h
87 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzCLE Cabriolet (A236)CLE 200
204 hp
152 kW
Mercedes-BenzA124300 CE-24 CAT
220 hp
164 kW

Mercedes-Benz A124 300 CE-24 CAT has 16 hp more than Mercedes-Benz CLE Cabriolet (A236) CLE 200.

The biggest power difference is between Mercedes-Benz CLE Cabriolet (A236) CLE 200 and Mercedes-Benz A124 300 CE-24 CAT: 16 hp (12 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzCLE Cabriolet (A236)CLE 200
320 Nm
236 lb-ft
Mercedes-BenzA124300 CE-24 CAT
265 Nm
195 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzCLE Cabriolet (A236)CLE 200
1,850 kg
4,079 lb
Mercedes-BenzA124300 CE-24 CAT
1,710 kg
3,770 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)CLE 200
236 km/h
147 mph
Mercedes-BenzA124300 CE-24 CAT
230 km/h
143 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

Bar comparison chart for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · seconds

Although Mercedes-Benz A124 300 CE-24 CAT has more power, Mercedes-Benz CLE Cabriolet (A236) CLE 200 is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Mercedes-Benz CLE Cabriolet (A236) CLE 200 and Mercedes-Benz A124 300 CE-24 CAT: 0.9 s.

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)CLE 200
110 hp/t
82 kW/t
9.1 kg/hp
Mercedes-BenzA124300 CE-24 CAT
129 hp/t
96 kW/t
7.8 kg/hp

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
Mercedes-BenzCLE Cabriolet (A236)CLE 200
204 hp
152 kW
7.9 s
236 km/h
147 mph
Mercedes-BenzA124300 CE-24 CAT
220 hp
164 kW
8.8 s
230 km/h
143 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)CLE 200
Power
204 hp
152 kW
0-100 km/h7.9 s
Top speed
236 km/h
147 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
295 L
10.4 cu ft
Length
4,850 mm
190.9 in
Height
1,424 mm
56.1 in
Mercedes-BenzA124300 CE-24 CAT
Power
220 hp
164 kW
0-100 km/h8.8 s
Top speed
230 km/h
143 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk-
Length
4,655 mm
183.3 in
Height
1,391 mm
54.8 in

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMercedes-BenzCLE Cabriolet (A236)CLE 200Mercedes-BenzA124300 CE-24 CAT
Power
204 hp
152 kW
220 hp
164 kW
Torque
320 Nm
236 lb-ft
265 Nm
195 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.9 s
8.8 s
Top speed
236 km/h
147 mph
230 km/h
143 mph
Lightness
1,850 kg
4,079 lb
1,710 kg
3,770 lb
Fuel consumption
7.4 L/100 km
31.8 mpg US
38.2 mpg UK
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Practicality
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
295 L
10.4 cu ft
Length
4,850 mm
190.9 in
Height
1,424 mm
56.1 in
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk-
Length
4,655 mm
183.3 in
Height
1,391 mm
54.8 in
Range score
892 km
554 mi
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Trunk score
295 L
10.4 cu ft
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Power-to-weight score
110 hp/t
82 kW/t
9.1 kg/hp
129 hp/t
96 kW/t
7.8 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

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Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleMercedes-Benz CLE Cabriolet (A236) CLE 200
Consumption7.4 L/100 km31.8 mpg US38.2 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km12.95 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi20.84 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,110 L293 US gal244 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,943 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Mercedes-Benz CLE Cabriolet (A236) CLE 200

  • Has 55 Nm more
  • Is 0.9 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 6 km/h (4 mph) higher top speed

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Highest torque

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Heaviest

Mercedes-Benz A124 300 CE-24 CAT

  • Has 16 hp more
  • Is 140 kg lighter
  • Has 18 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Most powerful
  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest top speed

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