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Mercedes-Benz CLE Cabriolet (A236) CLE 300vsMercedes-Benz CLK (A208) · Facelift 1999 CLK 430

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

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Mercedes-Benz CLE Cabriolet (A236)

CLE 300

258 hp1999 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTurbochargedCabriolet / convertible2024-present
VS

Mercedes-Benz CLK (A208) · Facelift 1999

CLK 430

279 hp4266 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedCabriolet / convertible1997-2003

Comparison overview

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Mercedes-Benz CLE Cabriolet (A236) CLE 300

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.6 s
  • Fastest top speed
    260 km/h
    162 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Highest torque
    400 Nm
    295 lb-ft
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    7.9 L/100 km
    29.8 mpg US
    35.8 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    835 km
    519 mi
  • Best overall score
    55/100
  • Best performance score
    59/100
  • Best economy score
    86/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzCLE Cabriolet (A236)CLE 300Mercedes-BenzCLK (A208)Facelift 1999CLK 430
Power
258hp192kW
279hp208kW
Torque
400Nm295lb-ft
400Nm295lb-ft
Curb weight
1,910kg4,211lb
1,755kg3,869lb
Gross weight
2,420kg5,335lb
2,080kg4,586lb
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
105.3s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
104.2s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.6s
7.4s
0-200 km/h
25.7s
Calculated
27.1s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.3s
Calculated
7.0s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
7.9L/100 km29.8mpg US35.8mpg UK
12.2L/100 km19.3mpg US23.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption city-
17.7L/100 km13.3mpg US16.0mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway-
9L/100 km26.1mpg US31.4mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.6s
Calculated
15.3s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
135hp/t101kW/t61hp/1000 lb
Calculated
159hp/t119kW/t72hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
209Nm/t140lb-ft/ton
Calculated
228Nm/t153lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
835km519mi
Calculated
508km316mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,999cc122cu in
4,266cc260cu in
Length
4,850mm191in
4,567mm180in
Width
1,861mm73in
1,722mm68in
Height
1,424mm56in
1,382mm54in
Wheelbase
2,865mm113in
2,690mm106in
Front track
1,606mm63in
1,505mm59in
Rear track
1,616mm64in
1,474mm58in
Ground clearance
111mm4in
-
Trunk volume
295L
-
Max trunk volume
385L
-
Doors
2
2
Seats
4
4
Fuel tank
66L
62L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Mercedes-Benz CLE Cabriolet (A236) CLE 300Mercedes-Benz CLK (A208) Facelift 1999 CLK 430PowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz CLE Cabriolet (A236) CLE 300: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz CLK (A208) Facelift 1999 CLK 430: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Mercedes-BenzCLE Cabriolet (A236)CLE 3005,800 rpm2,000-3,200 rpm6,050 rpm
Mercedes-BenzCLK (A208)Facelift 1999CLK 4305,750 rpm3,000-4,400 rpm6,000 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMercedes-BenzCLE Cabriolet (A236)CLE 300Mercedes-BenzCLK (A208)Facelift 1999CLK 430
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.3 s
7.0 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.6 s
7.4 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
25.7 s
27.1 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
2.3 s
2.5 s
330 ft
101 m
6.3 s
6.7 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.5 s
10.0 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.3 s
12.9 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.6 s
15.3 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
157 km/h
98 mph
154 km/h
96 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzCLE Cabriolet (A236)CLE 300
258 hp
192 kW
Mercedes-BenzCLK (A208)Facelift 1999CLK 430
279 hp
208 kW

Mercedes-Benz CLK (A208) Facelift 1999 CLK 430 has 21 hp more than Mercedes-Benz CLE Cabriolet (A236) CLE 300.

The biggest power difference is between Mercedes-Benz CLE Cabriolet (A236) CLE 300 and Mercedes-Benz CLK (A208) Facelift 1999 CLK 430: 21 hp (16 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzCLE Cabriolet (A236)CLE 300
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
Mercedes-BenzCLK (A208)Facelift 1999CLK 430
400 Nm
295 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 300
1,910 kg
4,211 lb
Mercedes-BenzCLK (A208)Facelift 1999CLK 430
1,755 kg
3,869 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 300
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Mercedes-BenzCLK (A208)Facelift 1999CLK 430
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)CLE 3006.6 s
Mercedes-BenzCLK (A208)Facelift 1999CLK 4307.4 s

Although Mercedes-Benz CLK (A208) Facelift 1999 CLK 430 has more power, Mercedes-Benz CLE Cabriolet (A236) CLE 300 is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Mercedes-Benz CLE Cabriolet (A236) CLE 300 and Mercedes-Benz CLK (A208) Facelift 1999 CLK 430: 0.8 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 300
7.9 L/100 km
29.8 mpg US
35.8 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzCLK (A208)Facelift 1999CLK 430
12.2 L/100 km
19.3 mpg US
23.2 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Mercedes-Benz CLE Cabriolet (A236) CLE 300 and Mercedes-Benz CLK (A208) Facelift 1999 CLK 430: 4.3 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 300
135 hp/t
101 kW/t
7.4 kg/hp
Mercedes-BenzCLK (A208)Facelift 1999CLK 430
159 hp/t
119 kW/t
6.3 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 300
835 km
519 mi
Mercedes-BenzCLK (A208)Facelift 1999CLK 430
508 km
316 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
Mercedes-BenzCLE Cabriolet (A236)CLE 300
258 hp
192 kW
6.6 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Mercedes-BenzCLK (A208)Facelift 1999CLK 430
279 hp
208 kW
7.4 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-BenzCLE Cabriolet (A236)CLE 300
Power
258 hp
192 kW
0-100 km/h6.6 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 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-BenzCLK (A208)Facelift 1999CLK 430
Power
279 hp
208 kW
0-100 km/h7.4 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk-
Length
4,567 mm
179.8 in
Height
1,382 mm
54.4 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 300
Power
258 hp
192 kW
0-100 km/h6.6 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
7.9 L/100 km
29.8 mpg US
35.8 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzCLK (A208)Facelift 1999CLK 430
Power
279 hp
208 kW
0-100 km/h7.4 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
12.2 L/100 km
19.3 mpg US
23.2 mpg UK

Mercedes-Benz CLE Cabriolet (A236) CLE 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-BenzCLE Cabriolet (A236)CLE 300
7.9 L/100 km
29.8 mpg US
35.8 mpg UK
6.6 s
Mercedes-BenzCLK (A208)Facelift 1999CLK 430
12.2 L/100 km
19.3 mpg US
23.2 mpg UK
7.4 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 300
135 hp/t
101 kW/t
7.4 kg/hp
7.9 L/100 km
29.8 mpg US
35.8 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzCLK (A208)Facelift 1999CLK 430
159 hp/t
119 kW/t
6.3 kg/hp
12.2 L/100 km
19.3 mpg US
23.2 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMercedes-BenzCLE Cabriolet (A236)CLE 300Mercedes-BenzCLK (A208)Facelift 1999CLK 430
Power
258 hp
192 kW
279 hp
208 kW
Torque
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.6 s
7.4 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
1,910 kg
4,211 lb
1,755 kg
3,869 lb
Fuel consumption
7.9 L/100 km
29.8 mpg US
35.8 mpg UK
12.2 L/100 km
19.3 mpg US
23.2 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
4 seats
Trunk-
Length
4,567 mm
179.8 in
Height
1,382 mm
54.4 in
Range score
835 km
519 mi
508 km
316 mi
Trunk score
295 L
10.4 cu ft
-
Power-to-weight score
135 hp/t
101 kW/t
7.4 kg/hp
159 hp/t
119 kW/t
6.3 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 300Mercedes-Benz CLK (A208) Facelift 1999 CLK 430
Consumption7.9 L/100 km29.8 mpg US35.8 mpg UK12.2 L/100 km19.3 mpg US23.2 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km13.83 LC100 km21.35 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi22.25 LC100 mi34.36 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,185 L313 US gal261 UK gal1,830 L483 US gal403 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,074 LC/year3,203 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Mercedes-Benz CLE Cabriolet (A236) CLE 300

  • Is 0.8 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Uses 4.3 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 327 km (203 mi) more estimated range

Pros

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

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Heaviest

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