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Mercedes-Benz CLE Cabriolet (A236) CLE 450vsMercedes-Benz CLK (A209) AMG CLK 55 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 450

381 hp2999 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTurbochargedCabriolet / convertible2024-present
VS

Mercedes-Benz CLK (A209)

AMG CLK 55 V8

367 hp5439 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedCabriolet / convertible2003-2005

Comparison overview

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Mercedes-Benz CLE Cabriolet (A236) CLE 450

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    4.7 s
  • Fastest top speed
    260 km/h
    162 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    381 hp
    284 kW
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    8.5 L/100 km
    27.7 mpg US
    33.2 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    776 km
    482 mi
  • Largest trunk
    295 L
  • Best overall score
    63/100
  • Best performance score
    72/100
  • Best economy score
    84/100
  • Best practicality score
    45/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzCLE Cabriolet (A236)CLE 450Mercedes-BenzCLK (A209)AMG CLK 55 V8
Power
381hp284kW
367hp274kW
Torque
500Nm369lb-ft
510Nm376lb-ft
Curb weight
2,005kg4,420lb
1,745kg3,847lb
Gross weight
2,495kg5,501lb
2,225kg4,905lb
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
68.6s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
70.6s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
4.7s
5.4s
0-200 km/h
17.6s
Calculated
19.1s
Calculated
0-60 mph
4.5s
Calculated
5.1s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
8.5L/100 km27.7mpg US33.2mpg UK
12.3L/100 km19.1mpg US23.0mpg UK
Fuel consumption city-
18.2L/100 km12.9mpg US15.5mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway-
8.9L/100 km26.4mpg US31.7mpg UK
Quarter mile
12.9s
Calculated
13.5s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
190hp/t142kW/t86hp/1000 lb
Calculated
210hp/t157kW/t95hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
249Nm/t167lb-ft/ton
Calculated
292Nm/t196lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
776km482mi
Calculated
504km313mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,999cc183cu in
5,439cc332cu in
Length
4,850mm191in
4,638mm183in
Width
1,861mm73in
1,740mm69in
Height
1,424mm56in
1,405mm55in
Wheelbase
2,865mm113in
2,715mm107in
Front track
1,606mm63in
1,495mm59in
Rear track
1,585mm62in
1,474mm58in
Ground clearance
111mm4in
-
Trunk volume
295L
276L
Max trunk volume
385L
390L
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 450Mercedes-Benz CLK (A209) AMG CLK 55 V8PowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz CLE Cabriolet (A236) CLE 450: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz CLK (A209) AMG CLK 55 V8: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Mercedes-BenzCLE Cabriolet (A236)CLE 4505,800-6,100 rpm1,800-5,000 rpm6,350 rpm
Mercedes-BenzCLK (A209)AMG CLK 55 V85,750 rpm4,000 rpm6,000 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMercedes-BenzCLE Cabriolet (A236)CLE 450Mercedes-BenzCLK (A209)AMG CLK 55 V8
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
4.5 s
5.1 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
4.7 s
5.4 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
17.6 s
19.1 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
2.1 s
2.3 s
330 ft
101 m
5.5 s
5.9 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.4 s
8.9 s
1000 ft
305 m
10.8 s
11.4 s
1/4 mile
402 m
12.9 s
13.5 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
176 km/h
109 mph
172 km/h
107 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzCLE Cabriolet (A236)CLE 450
381 hp
284 kW
Mercedes-BenzCLK (A209)AMG CLK 55 V8
367 hp
274 kW

Mercedes-Benz CLE Cabriolet (A236) CLE 450 has 14 hp more than Mercedes-Benz CLK (A209) AMG CLK 55 V8.

The biggest power difference is between Mercedes-Benz CLK (A209) AMG CLK 55 V8 and Mercedes-Benz CLE Cabriolet (A236) CLE 450: 14 hp (10 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzCLE Cabriolet (A236)CLE 450
500 Nm
369 lb-ft
Mercedes-BenzCLK (A209)AMG CLK 55 V8
510 Nm
376 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 450
2,005 kg
4,420 lb
Mercedes-BenzCLK (A209)AMG CLK 55 V8
1,745 kg
3,847 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 450
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Mercedes-BenzCLK (A209)AMG CLK 55 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)CLE 4504.7 s
Mercedes-BenzCLK (A209)AMG CLK 55 V85.4 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Mercedes-Benz CLE Cabriolet (A236) CLE 450 and Mercedes-Benz CLK (A209) AMG CLK 55 V8: 0.7 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 450
8.5 L/100 km
27.7 mpg US
33.2 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzCLK (A209)AMG CLK 55 V8
12.3 L/100 km
19.1 mpg US
23.0 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Mercedes-Benz CLE Cabriolet (A236) CLE 450 and Mercedes-Benz CLK (A209) AMG CLK 55 V8: 3.8 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 450
190 hp/t
142 kW/t
5.3 kg/hp
Mercedes-BenzCLK (A209)AMG CLK 55 V8
210 hp/t
157 kW/t
4.8 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 450
776 km
482 mi
Mercedes-BenzCLK (A209)AMG CLK 55 V8
504 km
313 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
Mercedes-BenzCLE Cabriolet (A236)CLE 450
381 hp
284 kW
4.7 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Mercedes-BenzCLK (A209)AMG CLK 55 V8
367 hp
274 kW
5.4 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 450
Power
381 hp
284 kW
0-100 km/h4.7 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 (A209)AMG CLK 55 V8
Power
367 hp
274 kW
0-100 km/h5.4 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
276 L
9.7 cu ft
Length
4,638 mm
182.6 in
Height
1,405 mm
55.3 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 450
Power
381 hp
284 kW
0-100 km/h4.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
8.5 L/100 km
27.7 mpg US
33.2 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzCLK (A209)AMG CLK 55 V8
Power
367 hp
274 kW
0-100 km/h5.4 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
12.3 L/100 km
19.1 mpg US
23.0 mpg UK

Mercedes-Benz CLE Cabriolet (A236) 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.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption data table
VehicleFuel consumption, L/100 km0-100 km/h, s
Mercedes-BenzCLE Cabriolet (A236)CLE 450
8.5 L/100 km
27.7 mpg US
33.2 mpg UK
4.7 s
Mercedes-BenzCLK (A209)AMG CLK 55 V8
12.3 L/100 km
19.1 mpg US
23.0 mpg UK
5.4 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 450
190 hp/t
142 kW/t
5.3 kg/hp
8.5 L/100 km
27.7 mpg US
33.2 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzCLK (A209)AMG CLK 55 V8
210 hp/t
157 kW/t
4.8 kg/hp
12.3 L/100 km
19.1 mpg US
23.0 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMercedes-BenzCLE Cabriolet (A236)CLE 450Mercedes-BenzCLK (A209)AMG CLK 55 V8
Power
381 hp
284 kW
367 hp
274 kW
Torque
500 Nm
369 lb-ft
510 Nm
376 lb-ft
Acceleration
4.7 s
5.4 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
2,005 kg
4,420 lb
1,745 kg
3,847 lb
Fuel consumption
8.5 L/100 km
27.7 mpg US
33.2 mpg UK
12.3 L/100 km
19.1 mpg US
23.0 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
276 L
9.7 cu ft
Length
4,638 mm
182.6 in
Height
1,405 mm
55.3 in
Range score
776 km
482 mi
504 km
313 mi
Trunk score
295 L
10.4 cu ft
276 L
9.7 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
190 hp/t
142 kW/t
5.3 kg/hp
210 hp/t
157 kW/t
4.8 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 450Mercedes-Benz CLK (A209) AMG CLK 55 V8
Consumption8.5 L/100 km27.7 mpg US33.2 mpg UK12.3 L/100 km19.1 mpg US23 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km14.88 LC100 km21.53 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi23.94 LC100 mi34.64 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,275 L337 US gal280 UK gal1,845 L487 US gal406 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,231 LC/year3,229 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Mercedes-Benz CLE Cabriolet (A236) CLE 450

  • Has 14 hp more
  • Is 0.7 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Uses 3.8 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 272 km (169 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 19 L more trunk volume

Pros

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

Cons

  • Heaviest

Mercedes-Benz CLK (A209) AMG CLK 55 V8

  • Has 10 Nm more
  • Is 260 kg lighter
  • Has 20 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Highest torque
  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Smallest trunk

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