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Mercedes-Benz CLE Cabriolet (A236) CLE 200vsMercedes-Benz W111 Cabriolet 280 SE 3.5 V8

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 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTurbochargedCabriolet / convertible2024-present
VS

Mercedes-Benz W111 Cabriolet

280 SE 3.5 V8

200 hp3499 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedCabriolet / convertible1969-1971

Comparison overview

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Mercedes-Benz CLE Cabriolet (A236) CLE 200

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    8.0 s
  • Fastest top speed
    232 km/h
    144 mph
  • Most powerful
    204 hp
    152 kW
  • Highest torque
    320 Nm
    236 lb-ft
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    7.6 L/100 km
    30.9 mpg US
    37.2 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    868 km
    540 mi
  • Best overall score
    47/100
  • Best performance score
    48/100
  • Best economy score
    86/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzCLE Cabriolet (A236)CLE 200Mercedes-BenzW111 Cabriolet280 SE 3.5 V8
Power
204hp152kW
200hp149kW
Torque
320Nm236lb-ft
286Nm211lb-ft
Curb weight
1,900kg4,189lb
1,650kg3,638lb
Gross weight
2,410kg5,313lb
2,120kg4,674lb
Top speed
232 km/h
144 mph
205 km/h
127 mph
To 99% top speed
111.3s99% target: 230 km/h / 143 mph
Calculated
105.1s99% target: 203 km/h / 126 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
8.0s
9.4s
0-200 km/h
38.7s
Calculated
80.3s
Calculated
0-60 mph
7.6s
Calculated
8.8s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
7.6L/100 km30.9mpg US37.2mpg UK
13.5L/100 km17.4mpg US20.9mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.8s
Calculated
16.8s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
107hp/t80kW/t49hp/1000 lb
Calculated
121hp/t90kW/t55hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
168Nm/t113lb-ft/ton
Calculated
173Nm/t116lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
868km540mi
Calculated
607km377mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,999cc122cu in
3,499cc214cu in
Length
4,850mm191in
4,905mm193in
Width
1,861mm73in
1,845mm73in
Height
1,424mm56in
1,435mm56in
Wheelbase
2,865mm113in
2,750mm108in
Front track
1,606mm63in
1,482mm58in
Rear track
1,616mm64in
1,485mm58in
Ground clearance
111mm4in
-
Trunk volume
295L
530L
Max trunk volume
385L
-
Doors
2
2
Seats
4
5
Fuel tank
66L
82L

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 W111 Cabriolet 280 SE 3.5 V8PowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz CLE Cabriolet (A236) CLE 200: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz W111 Cabriolet 280 SE 3.5 V8: 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-BenzW111 Cabriolet280 SE 3.5 V85,800 rpm4,000 rpm6,050 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMercedes-BenzCLE Cabriolet (A236)CLE 200Mercedes-BenzW111 Cabriolet280 SE 3.5 V8
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
7.6 s
8.8 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
8.0 s
9.4 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
38.7 s
80.3 s
Top speed
232 km/h
144 mph
205 km/h
127 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.5 s
2.6 s
330 ft
101 m
6.7 s
7.1 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.2 s
10.8 s
1000 ft
305 m
13.2 s
14.0 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.8 s
16.8 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
144 km/h
89 mph
134 km/h
83 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-BenzW111 Cabriolet280 SE 3.5 V8
200 hp
149 kW

Mercedes-Benz CLE Cabriolet (A236) CLE 200 has 4 hp more than Mercedes-Benz W111 Cabriolet 280 SE 3.5 V8.

The biggest power difference is between Mercedes-Benz W111 Cabriolet 280 SE 3.5 V8 and Mercedes-Benz CLE Cabriolet (A236) CLE 200: 4 hp (3 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-BenzW111 Cabriolet280 SE 3.5 V8
286 Nm
211 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
1,900 kg
4,189 lb
Mercedes-BenzW111 Cabriolet280 SE 3.5 V8
1,650 kg
3,638 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
232 km/h
144 mph
Mercedes-BenzW111 Cabriolet280 SE 3.5 V8
205 km/h
127 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)CLE 2008.0 s
Mercedes-BenzW111 Cabriolet280 SE 3.5 V89.4 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Mercedes-Benz CLE Cabriolet (A236) CLE 200 and Mercedes-Benz W111 Cabriolet 280 SE 3.5 V8: 1.4 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)CLE 200
7.6 L/100 km
30.9 mpg US
37.2 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzW111 Cabriolet280 SE 3.5 V8
13.5 L/100 km
17.4 mpg US
20.9 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Mercedes-Benz CLE Cabriolet (A236) CLE 200 and Mercedes-Benz W111 Cabriolet 280 SE 3.5 V8: 5.9 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)CLE 200
107 hp/t
80 kW/t
9.3 kg/hp
Mercedes-BenzW111 Cabriolet280 SE 3.5 V8
121 hp/t
90 kW/t
8.2 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzCLE Cabriolet (A236)CLE 200
868 km
540 mi
Mercedes-BenzW111 Cabriolet280 SE 3.5 V8
607 km
377 mi

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
8.0 s
232 km/h
144 mph
Mercedes-BenzW111 Cabriolet280 SE 3.5 V8
200 hp
149 kW
9.4 s
205 km/h
127 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/h8.0 s
Top speed
232 km/h
144 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-BenzW111 Cabriolet280 SE 3.5 V8
Power
200 hp
149 kW
0-100 km/h9.4 s
Top speed
205 km/h
127 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
5 seats
Trunk
530 L
18.7 cu ft
Length
4,905 mm
193.1 in
Height
1,435 mm
56.5 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)CLE 200
Power
204 hp
152 kW
0-100 km/h8.0 s
Top speed
232 km/h
144 mph
7.6 L/100 km
30.9 mpg US
37.2 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzW111 Cabriolet280 SE 3.5 V8
Power
200 hp
149 kW
0-100 km/h9.4 s
Top speed
205 km/h
127 mph
13.5 L/100 km
17.4 mpg US
20.9 mpg UK

Mercedes-Benz CLE Cabriolet (A236) CLE 200 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)CLE 200
7.6 L/100 km
30.9 mpg US
37.2 mpg UK
8.0 s
Mercedes-BenzW111 Cabriolet280 SE 3.5 V8
13.5 L/100 km
17.4 mpg US
20.9 mpg UK
9.4 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-BenzCLE Cabriolet (A236)CLE 200
107 hp/t
80 kW/t
9.3 kg/hp
7.6 L/100 km
30.9 mpg US
37.2 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzW111 Cabriolet280 SE 3.5 V8
121 hp/t
90 kW/t
8.3 kg/hp
13.5 L/100 km
17.4 mpg US
20.9 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMercedes-BenzCLE Cabriolet (A236)CLE 200Mercedes-BenzW111 Cabriolet280 SE 3.5 V8
Power
204 hp
152 kW
200 hp
149 kW
Torque
320 Nm
236 lb-ft
286 Nm
211 lb-ft
Acceleration
8.0 s
9.4 s
Top speed
232 km/h
144 mph
205 km/h
127 mph
Lightness
1,900 kg
4,189 lb
1,650 kg
3,638 lb
Fuel consumption
7.6 L/100 km
30.9 mpg US
37.2 mpg UK
13.5 L/100 km
17.4 mpg US
20.9 mpg UK
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
5 seats
Trunk
530 L
18.7 cu ft
Length
4,905 mm
193.1 in
Height
1,435 mm
56.5 in
Range score
868 km
540 mi
607 km
377 mi
Trunk score
295 L
10.4 cu ft
530 L
18.7 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
107 hp/t
80 kW/t
9.3 kg/hp
121 hp/t
90 kW/t
8.3 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 CLE Cabriolet (A236) CLE 200Mercedes-Benz W111 Cabriolet 280 SE 3.5 V8
Consumption7.6 L/100 km30.9 mpg US37.2 mpg UK13.5 L/100 km17.4 mpg US20.9 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km13.30 LC100 km23.63 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi21.40 LC100 mi38.02 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,140 L301 US gal251 UK gal2,025 L535 US gal445 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,995 LC/year3,544 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Mercedes-Benz CLE Cabriolet (A236) CLE 200

  • Has 4 hp more
  • Has 34 Nm more
  • Is 1.4 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 27 km/h (17 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 5.9 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 261 km (162 mi) more estimated range

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range

Cons

  • Heaviest
  • Smallest trunk

Mercedes-Benz W111 Cabriolet 280 SE 3.5 V8

  • Is 250 kg lighter
  • Has 14 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 235 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Largest trunk

Cons

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

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