Car comparison

Mercedes-Benz CLE Coupe (C236) AMG CLE 53vsMercedes-Benz E-class Coupe (C238) · Facelift 2020 AMG E 53

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

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Mercedes-Benz CLE Coupe (C236)

AMG CLE 53

449 hp2999 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTurbochargedCoupe2023-present
VS

Mercedes-Benz E-class Coupe (C238) · Facelift 2020

AMG E 53

435 hp2999 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTurbochargedCoupe2020-2023

Comparison overview

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Mercedes-Benz CLE Coupe (C236) AMG CLE 53

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    4.2 s
  • Fastest top speed
    265 km/h
    165 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    449 hp
    335 kW
  • Highest torque
    600 Nm
    443 lb-ft
  • Best power-to-weight
    233 hp/t
    174 kW/t
    4.3 kg/hp
  • Best overall score
    71/100
  • Best performance score
    80/100
  • Best practicality score
    52/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzCLE Coupe (C236)AMG CLE 53Mercedes-BenzE-class Coupe (C238)Facelift 2020AMG E 53
Power
449hp335kW
435hp324kW
Torque
600Nm443lb-ft
520Nm384lb-ft
Curb weight
1,925kg4,244lb
1,895kg4,178lb
Gross weight
2,420kg5,335lb
2,425kg5,346lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
58.8s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
57.1s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
4.2s
4.4s
0-200 km/h
14.8s
Calculated
15.0s
Calculated
0-60 mph
4.0s
Calculated
4.2s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
9.7L/100 km24.2mpg US29.1mpg UK
8.9L/100 km26.4mpg US31.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption city-
11.9L/100 km19.8mpg US23.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway-
7.2L/100 km32.7mpg US39.2mpg UK
Quarter mile
12.3s
Calculated
12.5s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
233hp/t174kW/t106hp/1000 lb
Calculated
230hp/t171kW/t104hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
312Nm/t209lb-ft/ton
Calculated
274Nm/t184lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
670km416mi
Calculated
742km461mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,999cc183cu in
2,999cc183cu in
Length
4,853mm191in
-
Width
1,936mm76in
-
Height
1,435mm56in
-
Wheelbase
2,875mm113in
-
Front track
1,661mm65in
-
Rear track
1,645mm65in
-
Ground clearance
110mm4in
-
Trunk volume
410L
425L
Doors
2
2
Seats
4
4
Fuel tank
65L
66L
CO2 emissions-
204g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Mercedes-Benz CLE Coupe (C236) AMG CLE 53Mercedes-Benz E-class Coupe (C238) Facelift 2020 AMG E 53PowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz CLE Coupe (C236) AMG CLE 53: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz E-class Coupe (C238) Facelift 2020 AMG E 53: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Mercedes-BenzCLE Coupe (C236)AMG CLE 535,800-6,100 rpm2,200-5,000 rpm6,350 rpm
Mercedes-BenzE-class Coupe (C238)Facelift 2020AMG E 53-1,800-5,800 rpm6,050 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMercedes-BenzCLE Coupe (C236)AMG CLE 53Mercedes-BenzE-class Coupe (C238)Facelift 2020AMG E 53
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
4.0 s
4.2 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
4.2 s
4.4 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
14.8 s
15.0 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Limited
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.0 s
2.1 s
330 ft
101 m
5.3 s
5.4 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.0 s
8.2 s
1000 ft
305 m
10.3 s
10.5 s
1/4 mile
402 m
12.3 s
12.5 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
185 km/h
115 mph
185 km/h
115 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzCLE Coupe (C236)AMG CLE 53
449 hp
335 kW
Mercedes-BenzE-class Coupe (C238)Facelift 2020AMG E 53
435 hp
324 kW

Mercedes-Benz CLE Coupe (C236) AMG CLE 53 has 14 hp more than Mercedes-Benz E-class Coupe (C238) Facelift 2020 AMG E 53.

The biggest power difference is between Mercedes-Benz E-class Coupe (C238) Facelift 2020 AMG E 53 and Mercedes-Benz CLE Coupe (C236) AMG CLE 53: 14 hp (10 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzCLE Coupe (C236)AMG CLE 53
600 Nm
443 lb-ft
Mercedes-BenzE-class Coupe (C238)Facelift 2020AMG E 53
520 Nm
384 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzCLE Coupe (C236)AMG CLE 53
1,925 kg
4,244 lb
Mercedes-BenzE-class Coupe (C238)Facelift 2020AMG E 53
1,895 kg
4,178 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 Coupe (C236)AMG CLE 53
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Mercedes-BenzE-class Coupe (C238)Facelift 2020AMG E 53
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 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 Coupe (C236)AMG CLE 534.2 s
Mercedes-BenzE-class Coupe (C238)Facelift 2020AMG E 534.4 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Mercedes-Benz CLE Coupe (C236) AMG CLE 53 and Mercedes-Benz E-class Coupe (C238) Facelift 2020 AMG E 53: 0.2 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 Coupe (C236)AMG CLE 53
9.7 L/100 km
24.2 mpg US
29.1 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzE-class Coupe (C238)Facelift 2020AMG E 53
8.9 L/100 km
26.4 mpg US
31.7 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Mercedes-Benz E-class Coupe (C238) Facelift 2020 AMG E 53 and Mercedes-Benz CLE Coupe (C236) AMG CLE 53: 0.8 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 Coupe (C236)AMG CLE 53
233 hp/t
174 kW/t
4.3 kg/hp
Mercedes-BenzE-class Coupe (C238)Facelift 2020AMG E 53
230 hp/t
171 kW/t
4.4 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzCLE Coupe (C236)AMG CLE 53
670 km
416 mi
Mercedes-BenzE-class Coupe (C238)Facelift 2020AMG E 53
742 km
461 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
Mercedes-BenzCLE Coupe (C236)AMG CLE 53
449 hp
335 kW
4.2 s
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Mercedes-BenzE-class Coupe (C238)Facelift 2020AMG E 53
435 hp
324 kW
4.4 s
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 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 Coupe (C236)AMG CLE 53
Power
449 hp
335 kW
0-100 km/h4.2 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
410 L
14.5 cu ft
Length
4,853 mm
191.1 in
Height
1,435 mm
56.5 in
Mercedes-BenzE-class Coupe (C238)Facelift 2020AMG E 53
Power
435 hp
324 kW
0-100 km/h4.4 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
425 L
15.0 cu ft
Length-
Height-

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 Coupe (C236)AMG CLE 53
Power
449 hp
335 kW
0-100 km/h4.2 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
9.7 L/100 km
24.2 mpg US
29.1 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzE-class Coupe (C238)Facelift 2020AMG E 53
Power
435 hp
324 kW
0-100 km/h4.4 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
8.9 L/100 km
26.4 mpg US
31.7 mpg UK

Mercedes-Benz CLE Coupe (C236) AMG CLE 53 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 Coupe (C236)AMG CLE 53
9.7 L/100 km
24.2 mpg US
29.1 mpg UK
4.2 s
Mercedes-BenzE-class Coupe (C238)Facelift 2020AMG E 53
8.9 L/100 km
26.4 mpg US
31.7 mpg UK
4.4 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 Coupe (C236)AMG CLE 53
233 hp/t
174 kW/t
4.3 kg/hp
9.7 L/100 km
24.2 mpg US
29.1 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzE-class Coupe (C238)Facelift 2020AMG E 53
230 hp/t
171 kW/t
4.4 kg/hp
8.9 L/100 km
26.4 mpg US
31.7 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMercedes-BenzCLE Coupe (C236)AMG CLE 53Mercedes-BenzE-class Coupe (C238)Facelift 2020AMG E 53
Power
449 hp
335 kW
435 hp
324 kW
Torque
600 Nm
443 lb-ft
520 Nm
384 lb-ft
Acceleration
4.2 s
4.4 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
1,925 kg
4,244 lb
1,895 kg
4,178 lb
Fuel consumption
9.7 L/100 km
24.2 mpg US
29.1 mpg UK
8.9 L/100 km
26.4 mpg US
31.7 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
410 L
14.5 cu ft
Length
4,853 mm
191.1 in
Height
1,435 mm
56.5 in
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
425 L
15.0 cu ft
Length-
Height-
Range score
670 km
416 mi
742 km
461 mi
CO2 score
-
204 g/km
Trunk score
410 L
14.5 cu ft
425 L
15.0 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
233 hp/t
174 kW/t
4.3 kg/hp
230 hp/t
171 kW/t
4.4 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 Coupe (C236) AMG CLE 53Mercedes-Benz E-class Coupe (C238) Facelift 2020 AMG E 53
Consumption9.7 L/100 km24.2 mpg US29.1 mpg UK8.9 L/100 km26.4 mpg US31.7 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km16.97 LC100 km15.58 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi27.32 LC100 mi25.07 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,455 L384 US gal320 UK gal1,335 L353 US gal294 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,546 LC/year2,336 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Mercedes-Benz CLE Coupe (C236) AMG CLE 53

  • Has 14 hp more
  • Has 80 Nm more
  • Is 0.2 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 4 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

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

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest
  • Smallest trunk

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