Car comparison

Mercedes-Benz S-class Cabriolet (A217) S 500 V8vsMercedes-Benz CLE Cabriolet (A236) CLE 450

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

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Mercedes-Benz S-class Cabriolet (A217)

S 500 V8

456 hp4663 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticTwin-turboCabriolet / convertible2015-2017
VS

Mercedes-Benz CLE Cabriolet (A236)

CLE 450

381 hp2999 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTurbochargedCabriolet / convertible2024-present

Comparison overview

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Mercedes-Benz S-class Cabriolet (A217) S 500 V8

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    4.6 s
  • Fastest top speed
    260 km/h
    162 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    456 hp
    340 kW
  • Highest torque
    700 Nm
    516 lb-ft
  • Best power-to-weight
    224 hp/t
    167 kW/t
    4.5 kg/hp
  • Best estimated range
    879 km
    546 mi
  • Largest trunk
    350 L
  • Best overall score
    70/100
  • Best performance score
    80/100
  • Best practicality score
    48/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzS-class Cabriolet (A217)S 500 V8Mercedes-BenzCLE Cabriolet (A236)CLE 450
Power
456hp340kW
381hp284kW
Torque
700Nm516lb-ft
500Nm369lb-ft
Curb weight
2,040kg4,497lb
2,005kg4,420lb
Gross weight
2,590kg5,710lb
2,495kg5,501lb
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
64.9s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
68.6s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
4.6s
4.7s
0-200 km/h
16.9s
Calculated
17.6s
Calculated
0-60 mph
4.4s
Calculated
4.5s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
9.1L/100 km25.8mpg US31.0mpg UK
8.5L/100 km27.7mpg US33.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
12.2L/100 km19.3mpg US23.2mpg UK
-
Fuel consumption highway
7.5L/100 km31.4mpg US37.7mpg UK
-
Quarter mile
12.8s
Calculated
12.9s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
224hp/t167kW/t101hp/1000 lb
Calculated
190hp/t142kW/t86hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
343Nm/t230lb-ft/ton
Calculated
249Nm/t167lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
879km546mi
Calculated
776km482mi
Calculated
Displacement
4,663cc285cu in
2,999cc183cu in
Length
5,027mm198in
4,850mm191in
Width
1,899mm75in
1,861mm73in
Height
1,417mm56in
1,424mm56in
Wheelbase
2,945mm116in
2,865mm113in
Front track
1,625mm64in
1,606mm63in
Rear track
1,649mm65in
1,585mm62in
Ground clearance-
111mm4in
Trunk volume
350L
295L
Max trunk volume-
385L
Doors
2
2
Seats
4
4
Fuel tank
80L
66L
CO2 emissions
212g/km
-

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Mercedes-Benz S-class Cabriolet (A217) S 500 V8Mercedes-Benz CLE Cabriolet (A236) CLE 450PowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz S-class Cabriolet (A217) S 500 V8: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz CLE Cabriolet (A236) CLE 450: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Mercedes-BenzS-class Cabriolet (A217)S 500 V85,250-5,500 rpm1,800-3,500 rpm5,750 rpm
Mercedes-BenzCLE Cabriolet (A236)CLE 4505,800-6,100 rpm1,800-5,000 rpm6,350 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMercedes-BenzS-class Cabriolet (A217)S 500 V8Mercedes-BenzCLE Cabriolet (A236)CLE 450
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
4.4 s
4.5 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
4.6 s
4.7 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
16.9 s
17.6 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 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
2.1 s
2.1 s
330 ft
101 m
5.5 s
5.5 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.3 s
8.4 s
1000 ft
305 m
10.7 s
10.8 s
1/4 mile
402 m
12.8 s
12.9 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
178 km/h
111 mph
176 km/h
109 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzS-class Cabriolet (A217)S 500 V8
456 hp
340 kW
Mercedes-BenzCLE Cabriolet (A236)CLE 450
381 hp
284 kW

Mercedes-Benz S-class Cabriolet (A217) S 500 V8 has 75 hp more than Mercedes-Benz CLE Cabriolet (A236) CLE 450.

The biggest power difference is between Mercedes-Benz CLE Cabriolet (A236) CLE 450 and Mercedes-Benz S-class Cabriolet (A217) S 500 V8: 75 hp (56 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzS-class Cabriolet (A217)S 500 V8
700 Nm
516 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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzS-class Cabriolet (A217)S 500 V8
2,040 kg
4,497 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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzS-class Cabriolet (A217)S 500 V8
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzS-class Cabriolet (A217)S 500 V84.6 s
Mercedes-BenzCLE Cabriolet (A236)CLE 4504.7 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Mercedes-Benz S-class Cabriolet (A217) S 500 V8 and Mercedes-Benz CLE Cabriolet (A236) CLE 450: 0.1 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-BenzS-class Cabriolet (A217)S 500 V8
9.1 L/100 km
25.8 mpg US
31.0 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzCLE Cabriolet (A236)CLE 450
8.5 L/100 km
27.7 mpg US
33.2 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Mercedes-Benz CLE Cabriolet (A236) CLE 450 and Mercedes-Benz S-class Cabriolet (A217) S 500 V8: 0.6 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-BenzS-class Cabriolet (A217)S 500 V8
224 hp/t
167 kW/t
4.5 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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzS-class Cabriolet (A217)S 500 V8
879 km
546 mi
Mercedes-BenzCLE Cabriolet (A236)CLE 450
776 km
482 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
Mercedes-BenzS-class Cabriolet (A217)S 500 V8
456 hp
340 kW
4.6 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 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.

Chart data table
VehiclePerformance scorePracticality score
Mercedes-BenzS-class Cabriolet (A217)S 500 V8
Power
456 hp
340 kW
0-100 km/h4.6 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
350 L
12.4 cu ft
Length
5,027 mm
197.9 in
Height
1,417 mm
55.8 in
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

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-BenzS-class Cabriolet (A217)S 500 V8
Power
456 hp
340 kW
0-100 km/h4.6 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
9.1 L/100 km
25.8 mpg US
31.0 mpg UK
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-Benz S-class Cabriolet (A217) S 500 V8 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-BenzS-class Cabriolet (A217)S 500 V8
9.1 L/100 km
25.8 mpg US
31.0 mpg UK
4.6 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.

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption data table
VehiclePower-to-weight, hp/tFuel consumption, L/100 km
Mercedes-BenzS-class Cabriolet (A217)S 500 V8
224 hp/t
167 kW/t
4.5 kg/hp
9.1 L/100 km
25.8 mpg US
31.0 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

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMercedes-BenzS-class Cabriolet (A217)S 500 V8Mercedes-BenzCLE Cabriolet (A236)CLE 450
Power
456 hp
340 kW
381 hp
284 kW
Torque
700 Nm
516 lb-ft
500 Nm
369 lb-ft
Acceleration
4.6 s
4.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
2,040 kg
4,497 lb
2,005 kg
4,420 lb
Fuel consumption
9.1 L/100 km
25.8 mpg US
31.0 mpg UK
8.5 L/100 km
27.7 mpg US
33.2 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
350 L
12.4 cu ft
Length
5,027 mm
197.9 in
Height
1,417 mm
55.8 in
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
Range score
879 km
546 mi
776 km
482 mi
CO2 score
212 g/km
-
Trunk score
350 L
12.4 cu ft
295 L
10.4 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
224 hp/t
167 kW/t
4.5 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.

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 S-class Cabriolet (A217) S 500 V8Mercedes-Benz CLE Cabriolet (A236) CLE 450
Consumption9.1 L/100 km25.8 mpg US31 mpg UK8.5 L/100 km27.7 mpg US33.2 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km15.92 LC100 km14.88 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi25.63 LC100 mi23.94 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,365 L361 US gal300 UK gal1,275 L337 US gal280 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,389 LC/year2,231 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Mercedes-Benz S-class Cabriolet (A217) S 500 V8

  • Has 75 hp more
  • Has 200 Nm more
  • Is 0.1 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 34 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 103 km (64 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 55 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest

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