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Mercedes-Benz CLE Coupe (C236) AMG CLE 53vsMercedes-Benz GLC Coupe (C254) AMG GLC 43

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 GLC Coupe (C254)

AMG GLC 43

421 hp1991 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTurbochargedCoupe2023-present

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
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    9.7 L/100 km
    24.2 mpg US
    29.1 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    670 km
    416 mi
  • Best performance score
    80/100
  • Best economy score
    81/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzCLE Coupe (C236)AMG CLE 53Mercedes-BenzGLC Coupe (C254)AMG GLC 43
Power
449hp335kW
421hp314kW
Torque
600Nm443lb-ft
500Nm369lb-ft
Curb weight
1,925kg4,244lb
1,920kg4,233lb
Gross weight
2,420kg5,335lb
2,535kg5,589lb
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
74.9s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
4.2s
4.8s
0-200 km/h
14.8s
Calculated
17.9s
Calculated
0-60 mph
4.0s
Calculated
4.6s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
9.7L/100 km24.2mpg US29.1mpg UK
10.2L/100 km23.1mpg US27.7mpg UK
Quarter mile
12.3s
Calculated
13.0s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
233hp/t174kW/t106hp/1000 lb
Calculated
219hp/t164kW/t99hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
312Nm/t209lb-ft/ton
Calculated
260Nm/t174lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
670km416mi
Calculated
608km378mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,999cc183cu in
1,991cc121cu in
Length
4,853mm191in
4,792mm189in
Width
1,936mm76in
1,920mm76in
Height
1,435mm56in
1,603mm63in
Wheelbase
2,875mm113in
2,888mm114in
Front track
1,661mm65in
1,666mm66in
Rear track
1,645mm65in
1,666mm66in
Ground clearance
110mm4in
-
Trunk volume
410L
545L
Max trunk volume-
1,490L
Doors
2
5
Seats
4
5
Fuel tank
65L
62L

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 GLC Coupe (C254) AMG GLC 43PowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz CLE Coupe (C236) AMG CLE 53: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe (C254) AMG GLC 43: 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-BenzGLC Coupe (C254)AMG GLC 436,750 rpm5,000 rpm7,000 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMercedes-BenzCLE Coupe (C236)AMG CLE 53Mercedes-BenzGLC Coupe (C254)AMG GLC 43
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
4.0 s
4.6 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
4.2 s
4.8 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
14.8 s
17.9 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
5.6 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.0 s
8.4 s
1000 ft
305 m
10.3 s
10.9 s
1/4 mile
402 m
12.3 s
13.0 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
185 km/h
115 mph
175 km/h
109 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-BenzGLC Coupe (C254)AMG GLC 43
421 hp
314 kW

Mercedes-Benz CLE Coupe (C236) AMG CLE 53 has 28 hp more than Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe (C254) AMG GLC 43.

The biggest power difference is between Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe (C254) AMG GLC 43 and Mercedes-Benz CLE Coupe (C236) AMG CLE 53: 28 hp (21 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-BenzGLC Coupe (C254)AMG GLC 43
500 Nm
369 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-BenzGLC Coupe (C254)AMG GLC 43
1,920 kg
4,233 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-BenzGLC Coupe (C254)AMG GLC 43
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

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Mercedes-Benz CLE Coupe (C236) AMG CLE 53 and Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe (C254) AMG GLC 43: 0.6 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-BenzGLC Coupe (C254)AMG GLC 43
10.2 L/100 km
23.1 mpg US
27.7 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Mercedes-Benz CLE Coupe (C236) AMG CLE 53 and Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe (C254) AMG GLC 43: 0.5 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-BenzGLC Coupe (C254)AMG GLC 43
219 hp/t
164 kW/t
4.6 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-BenzGLC Coupe (C254)AMG GLC 43
608 km
378 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-BenzGLC Coupe (C254)AMG GLC 43
421 hp
314 kW
4.8 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-BenzGLC Coupe (C254)AMG GLC 43
Power
421 hp
314 kW
0-100 km/h4.8 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
545 L
19.2 cu ft
Length
4,792 mm
188.7 in
Height
1,603 mm
63.1 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-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-BenzGLC Coupe (C254)AMG GLC 43
Power
421 hp
314 kW
0-100 km/h4.8 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
10.2 L/100 km
23.1 mpg US
27.7 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-BenzGLC Coupe (C254)AMG GLC 43
10.2 L/100 km
23.1 mpg US
27.7 mpg UK
4.8 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-BenzGLC Coupe (C254)AMG GLC 43
219 hp/t
164 kW/t
4.6 kg/hp
10.2 L/100 km
23.1 mpg US
27.7 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMercedes-BenzCLE Coupe (C236)AMG CLE 53Mercedes-BenzGLC Coupe (C254)AMG GLC 43
Power
449 hp
335 kW
421 hp
314 kW
Torque
600 Nm
443 lb-ft
500 Nm
369 lb-ft
Acceleration
4.2 s
4.8 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
1,920 kg
4,233 lb
Fuel consumption
9.7 L/100 km
24.2 mpg US
29.1 mpg UK
10.2 L/100 km
23.1 mpg US
27.7 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
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
545 L
19.2 cu ft
Length
4,792 mm
188.7 in
Height
1,603 mm
63.1 in
Range score
670 km
416 mi
608 km
378 mi
Trunk score
410 L
14.5 cu ft
545 L
19.2 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
233 hp/t
174 kW/t
4.3 kg/hp
219 hp/t
164 kW/t
4.6 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

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Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleMercedes-Benz CLE Coupe (C236) AMG CLE 53Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe (C254) AMG GLC 43
Consumption9.7 L/100 km24.2 mpg US29.1 mpg UK10.2 L/100 km23.1 mpg US27.7 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km16.97 LC100 km17.85 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi27.32 LC100 mi28.73 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,455 L384 US gal320 UK gal1,530 L404 US gal337 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,546 LC/year2,678 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Mercedes-Benz CLE Coupe (C236) AMG CLE 53

  • Has 28 hp more
  • Has 100 Nm more
  • Is 0.6 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Uses 0.5 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 14 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 62 km (39 mi) more estimated range

Pros

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

Cons

  • Heaviest
  • Smallest trunk

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