Mercedes-Benz CLE Coupe (C236)
Car comparison
Mercedes-Benz CLE Coupe (C236) CLE 450vsMercedes-Benz CLE Cabriolet (A236) CLE 450
Compare specs, acceleration, fuel consumption, dimensions, practicality, and estimated running costs side by side.
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CLE 450
Comparison overview
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Mercedes-Benz CLE Coupe (C236) CLE 450
- Quickest 0-100 km/h4.4 s
- Fastest top speed265 km/h165 mph Unrestricted250 km/h155 mph Restricted
- Most powerful381 hp284 kW
- Highest torque500 Nm369 lb-ft
- Lightest1,870 kg4,123 lb
- Best power-to-weight204 hp/t152 kW/t4.9 kg/hp
- Largest trunk420 L
- Best overall score67/100
- Best performance score74/100
- Best economy score84/100
- Best practicality score53/100
Mercedes-Benz CLE Cabriolet (A236) CLE 450
- Lowest combined fuel consumption8.5 L/100 km27.7 mpg US33.2 mpg UK
- Best estimated range776 km482 mi
Specification comparison
| Model | Mercedes-BenzCLE Coupe (C236)CLE 450 | Mercedes-BenzCLE Cabriolet (A236)CLE 450 |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 381hp284kW | 381hp284kW |
| Torque | 500Nm369lb-ft | 500Nm369lb-ft |
| Curb weight | 1,870kg4,123lb | 2,005kg4,420lb |
| Gross weight | 2,400kg5,291lb | 2,495kg5,501lb |
| Top speed | Unrestricted 265 km/h165 mph Restricted 250 km/h155 mph Calculated | Unrestricted 260 km/h162 mph Restricted 250 km/h155 mph Calculated |
| To 99% top speed | 62.8s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph Calculated | 68.6s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph Calculated |
| 0-100 km/h | 4.4s | 4.7s |
| 0-200 km/h | 15.7s Calculated | 17.6s Calculated |
| 0-60 mph | 4.2s Calculated | 4.5s Calculated |
| Fuel consumption | 8.6L/100 km27.4mpg US32.8mpg UK | 8.5L/100 km27.7mpg US33.2mpg UK |
| Quarter mile | 12.5s Calculated | 12.9s Calculated |
| Power-to-weight | 204hp/t152kW/t92hp/1000 lb Calculated | 190hp/t142kW/t86hp/1000 lb Calculated |
| Torque-to-weight | 267Nm/t179lb-ft/ton Calculated | 249Nm/t167lb-ft/ton Calculated |
| Estimated range | 767km477mi Calculated | 776km482mi Calculated |
| Displacement | 2,999cc183cu in | 2,999cc183cu in |
| Length | 4,850mm191in | 4,850mm191in |
| Width | 1,860mm73in | 1,861mm73in |
| Height | 1,428mm56in | 1,424mm56in |
| Wheelbase | 2,865mm113in | 2,865mm113in |
| Front track | 1,605mm63in | 1,606mm63in |
| Rear track | 1,616mm64in | 1,585mm62in |
| Ground clearance | - | 111mm4in |
| Trunk volume | 420L | 295L |
| Max trunk volume | - | 385L |
| Doors | 2 | 2 |
| Seats | 4 | 4 |
| Fuel tank | 66L | 66L |
Performance charts
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Dyno simulation
Estimated stock-style power and torque curves by engine speed.
- Mercedes-Benz CLE Coupe (C236) CLE 450: Power / Torque
- Mercedes-Benz CLE Cabriolet (A236) CLE 450: Power / Torque
| Vehicle | Peak power RPM | Peak torque RPM | Max engine speed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mercedes-BenzCLE Coupe (C236)CLE 450 | 5,800-6,100 rpm | 1,800-5,000 rpm | 6,350 rpm |
| Mercedes-BenzCLE Cabriolet (A236)CLE 450 | 5,800-6,100 rpm | 1,800-5,000 rpm | 6,350 rpm |
Acceleration curve
Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.
| Metric | Mercedes-BenzCLE Coupe (C236)CLE 450 | Mercedes-BenzCLE Cabriolet (A236)CLE 450 |
|---|---|---|
| Acceleration checkpoints | ||
0-60 mph 0-97 km/h | 4.2 s | 4.5 s |
0-100 km/h 0-62 mph | 4.4 s | 4.7 s |
0-200 km/h 0-124 mph | 15.7 s | 17.6 s |
| Top speed | Unrestricted 265 km/h165 mph Restricted 250 km/h155 mph Likely limited | Unrestricted 260 km/h162 mph Restricted 250 km/h155 mph 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 | 8.4 s |
1000 ft 305 m | 10.5 s | 10.8 s |
1/4 mile 402 m | 12.5 s | 12.9 s |
Trap speed 1/4 mile 402 m | 182 km/h 113 mph | 176 km/h 109 mph |
Power comparison
Bar comparison chart for Power. Higher is better · hp / kW
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| Mercedes-BenzCLE Coupe (C236)CLE 450 | 381 hp 284 kW |
| Mercedes-BenzCLE Cabriolet (A236)CLE 450 | 381 hp 284 kW |
Torque comparison
Bar comparison chart for Torque. Higher is better · Nm / lb-ft
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| Mercedes-BenzCLE Coupe (C236)CLE 450 | 500 Nm 369 lb-ft |
| Mercedes-BenzCLE Cabriolet (A236)CLE 450 | 500 Nm 369 lb-ft |
Curb weight comparison
Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| Mercedes-BenzCLE Coupe (C236)CLE 450 | 1,870 kg 4,123 lb |
| Mercedes-BenzCLE Cabriolet (A236)CLE 450 | 2,005 kg 4,420 lb |
Top speed without limiter comparison
Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| Mercedes-BenzCLE Coupe (C236)CLE 450 | Unrestricted 265 km/h165 mph Restricted 250 km/h155 mph |
| Mercedes-BenzCLE Cabriolet (A236)CLE 450 | 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
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| Mercedes-BenzCLE Coupe (C236)CLE 450 | 4.4 s |
| Mercedes-BenzCLE Cabriolet (A236)CLE 450 | 4.7 s |
The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Mercedes-Benz CLE Coupe (C236) CLE 450 and Mercedes-Benz CLE Cabriolet (A236) CLE 450: 0.3 s.
Fuel consumption comparison
Bar comparison chart for Fuel consumption. Lower is better · L/100 km / mpg US / mpg UK
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| Mercedes-BenzCLE Coupe (C236)CLE 450 | 8.6 L/100 km 27.4 mpg US 32.8 mpg UK |
| Mercedes-BenzCLE Cabriolet (A236)CLE 450 | 8.5 L/100 km 27.7 mpg US 33.2 mpg UK |
Power-to-weight comparison
Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| Mercedes-BenzCLE Coupe (C236)CLE 450 | 204 hp/t 152 kW/t 4.9 kg/hp |
| Mercedes-BenzCLE Cabriolet (A236)CLE 450 | 190 hp/t 142 kW/t 5.3 kg/hp |
Estimated range comparison
Bar comparison chart for Estimated range. Higher is better · km / mi
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| Mercedes-BenzCLE Coupe (C236)CLE 450 | 767 km 477 mi |
| Mercedes-BenzCLE Cabriolet (A236)CLE 450 | 776 km 482 mi |
Performance spider chart
Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.
| Vehicle | Power | Acceleration | Top speed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mercedes-BenzCLE Coupe (C236)CLE 450 | 381 hp 284 kW | 4.4 s | Unrestricted 265 km/h165 mph Restricted 250 km/h155 mph |
| Mercedes-BenzCLE Cabriolet (A236)CLE 450 | 381 hp 284 kW | 4.7 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.
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Performance vs fuel economy
Cars closer to the top-right corner combine stronger performance with better fuel economy scores.
| Vehicle | Performance score | Fuel economy score | ||||||
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| Mercedes-BenzCLE Coupe (C236)CLE 450 |
| 8.6 L/100 km 27.4 mpg US 32.8 mpg UK | ||||||
| Mercedes-BenzCLE Cabriolet (A236)CLE 450 |
| 8.5 L/100 km 27.7 mpg US 33.2 mpg UK | ||||||
Mercedes-Benz CLE Coupe (C236) CLE 450 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.
| Vehicle | Fuel consumption, L/100 km | 0-100 km/h, s |
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| Mercedes-BenzCLE Coupe (C236)CLE 450 | 8.6 L/100 km 27.4 mpg US 32.8 mpg UK | 4.4 s |
| Mercedes-BenzCLE Cabriolet (A236)CLE 450 | 8.5 L/100 km 27.7 mpg US 33.2 mpg UK | 4.7 s |
Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption
The shaded area favors higher power-to-weight with lower combined fuel consumption.
| Vehicle | Power-to-weight, hp/t | Fuel consumption, L/100 km |
|---|---|---|
| Mercedes-BenzCLE Coupe (C236)CLE 450 | 204 hp/t 152 kW/t 4.9 kg/hp | 8.6 L/100 km 27.4 mpg US 32.8 mpg UK |
| Mercedes-BenzCLE Cabriolet (A236)CLE 450 | 190 hp/t 142 kW/t 5.3 kg/hp | 8.5 L/100 km 27.7 mpg US 33.2 mpg UK |
Detailed score breakdown
| Vehicle | Mercedes-BenzCLE Coupe (C236)CLE 450 | Mercedes-BenzCLE Cabriolet (A236)CLE 450 | ||||||||||||||||
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| Power | 381 hp 284 kW | 381 hp 284 kW | ||||||||||||||||
| Torque | 500 Nm 369 lb-ft | 500 Nm 369 lb-ft | ||||||||||||||||
| Acceleration | 4.4 s | 4.7 s | ||||||||||||||||
| Top speed | Unrestricted 265 km/h165 mph Restricted 250 km/h155 mph | Unrestricted 260 km/h162 mph Restricted 250 km/h155 mph | ||||||||||||||||
| Lightness | 1,870 kg 4,123 lb | 2,005 kg 4,420 lb | ||||||||||||||||
| Fuel consumption | 8.6 L/100 km 27.4 mpg US 32.8 mpg UK | 8.5 L/100 km 27.7 mpg US 33.2 mpg UK | ||||||||||||||||
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| Range score | 767 km 477 mi | 776 km 482 mi | ||||||||||||||||
| Trunk score | 420 L 14.8 cu ft | 295 L 10.4 cu ft | ||||||||||||||||
| Power-to-weight score | 204 hp/t 152 kW/t 4.9 kg/hp | 190 hp/t 142 kW/t 5.3 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.
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| Vehicle | Mercedes-Benz CLE Coupe (C236) CLE 450 | Mercedes-Benz CLE Cabriolet (A236) CLE 450 |
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| Consumption | 8.6 L/100 km27.4 mpg US32.8 mpg UK | 8.5 L/100 km27.7 mpg US33.2 mpg UK |
| Cost / 100 km | 15.05 LC100 km | 14.88 LC100 km |
| Cost / 100 mi | 24.22 LC100 mi | 23.94 LC100 mi |
| Annual fuel used | 1,290 L341 US gal284 UK gal | 1,275 L337 US gal280 UK gal |
| Annual fuel cost | 2,258 LC/year | 2,231 LC/year |
Head-to-head comparisons
Mercedes-Benz CLE Coupe (C236) CLE 450
- Is 135 kg lighter
- Is 0.3 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
- Has 5 km/h (3 mph) higher top speed
- Has 14 hp/t better power-to-weight
- Has 125 L more trunk volume
Pros
- Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
- Highest top speed
- Most powerful
- Highest torque
- Lightest
- Best power-to-weight ratio
- Largest trunk
Cons
- Highest combined fuel consumption
Mercedes-Benz CLE Cabriolet (A236) CLE 450
- Uses 0.1 L/100 km less fuel
- Has 9 km (6 mi) more estimated range
Pros
- Lowest combined fuel consumption
- Best estimated range
Cons
- Slowest 0-100 km/h
- Heaviest
- Lowest top speed
- Smallest trunk
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