Car comparison

Mercedes-Benz CLE Coupe (C236) AMG CLE 53vsMercedes-Benz S-class Coupe (C217) · Facelift 2017 S 560

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 S-class Coupe (C217) · Facelift 2017

S 560

469 hp3982 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticTwin-turboCoupe2017-2020

Comparison overview

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Best choices

Mercedes-Benz S-class Coupe (C217) Facelift 2017 S 560

  • Most powerful
    469 hp
    350 kW
  • Highest torque
    700 Nm
    516 lb-ft
  • Best power-to-weight
    235 hp/t
    175 kW/t
    4.3 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    8.3 L/100 km
    28.3 mpg US
    34.0 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    964 km
    599 mi
  • Best overall score
    72/100
  • Best performance score
    82/100
  • Best economy score
    85/100

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
  • Lightest
    1,925 kg
    4,244 lb
  • Largest trunk
    410 L
  • Best practicality score
    52/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzCLE Coupe (C236)AMG CLE 53Mercedes-BenzS-class Coupe (C217)Facelift 2017S 560
Power
449hp335kW
469hp350kW
Torque
600Nm443lb-ft
700Nm516lb-ft
Curb weight
1,925kg4,244lb
2,000kg4,409lb
Gross weight
2,420kg5,335lb
2,630kg5,798lb
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
61.5s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
4.2s
4.6s
0-200 km/h
14.8s
Calculated
15.9s
Calculated
0-60 mph
4.0s
Calculated
4.4s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
9.7L/100 km24.2mpg US29.1mpg UK
8.3L/100 km28.3mpg US34.0mpg UK
Fuel consumption city-
11.2L/100 km21mpg US25.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway-
6.6L/100 km35.6mpg US42.8mpg UK
Quarter mile
12.3s
Calculated
12.7s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
233hp/t174kW/t106hp/1000 lb
Calculated
235hp/t175kW/t106hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
312Nm/t209lb-ft/ton
Calculated
350Nm/t234lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
670km416mi
Calculated
964km599mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,999cc183cu in
3,982cc243cu in
Length
4,853mm191in
5,032mm198in
Width
1,936mm76in
1,899mm75in
Height
1,435mm56in
1,411mm56in
Wheelbase
2,875mm113in
2,945mm116in
Front track
1,661mm65in
1,625mm64in
Rear track
1,645mm65in
1,649mm65in
Ground clearance
110mm4in
-
Trunk volume
410L
400L
Doors
2
2
Seats
4
4
Fuel tank
65L
80L
CO2 emissions-
188g/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 S-class Coupe (C217) Facelift 2017 S 560PowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz CLE Coupe (C236) AMG CLE 53: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz S-class Coupe (C217) Facelift 2017 S 560: 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-BenzS-class Coupe (C217)Facelift 2017S 5605,250-5,500 rpm2,000-4,000 rpm5,750 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMercedes-BenzCLE Coupe (C236)AMG CLE 53Mercedes-BenzS-class Coupe (C217)Facelift 2017S 560
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
4.0 s
4.4 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
4.2 s
4.6 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
14.8 s
15.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Limited
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.0 s
2.1 s
330 ft
101 m
5.3 s
5.5 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.0 s
8.3 s
1000 ft
305 m
10.3 s
10.7 s
1/4 mile
402 m
12.3 s
12.7 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
185 km/h
115 mph
182 km/h
113 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-BenzS-class Coupe (C217)Facelift 2017S 560
469 hp
350 kW

Mercedes-Benz S-class Coupe (C217) Facelift 2017 S 560 has 20 hp more than Mercedes-Benz CLE Coupe (C236) AMG CLE 53.

The biggest power difference is between Mercedes-Benz CLE Coupe (C236) AMG CLE 53 and Mercedes-Benz S-class Coupe (C217) Facelift 2017 S 560: 20 hp (15 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-BenzS-class Coupe (C217)Facelift 2017S 560
700 Nm
516 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-BenzS-class Coupe (C217)Facelift 2017S 560
2,000 kg
4,409 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-BenzS-class Coupe (C217)Facelift 2017S 560
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-BenzS-class Coupe (C217)Facelift 2017S 5604.6 s

Although Mercedes-Benz S-class Coupe (C217) Facelift 2017 S 560 has more power, Mercedes-Benz CLE Coupe (C236) AMG CLE 53 is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Mercedes-Benz CLE Coupe (C236) AMG CLE 53 and Mercedes-Benz S-class Coupe (C217) Facelift 2017 S 560: 0.4 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-BenzS-class Coupe (C217)Facelift 2017S 560
8.3 L/100 km
28.3 mpg US
34.0 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Mercedes-Benz S-class Coupe (C217) Facelift 2017 S 560 and Mercedes-Benz CLE Coupe (C236) AMG CLE 53: 1.4 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-BenzS-class Coupe (C217)Facelift 2017S 560
234 hp/t
175 kW/t
4.3 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-BenzS-class Coupe (C217)Facelift 2017S 560
964 km
599 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-BenzS-class Coupe (C217)Facelift 2017S 560
469 hp
350 kW
4.6 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-BenzS-class Coupe (C217)Facelift 2017S 560
Power
469 hp
350 kW
0-100 km/h4.6 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
400 L
14.1 cu ft
Length
5,032 mm
198.1 in
Height
1,411 mm
55.6 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-BenzS-class Coupe (C217)Facelift 2017S 560
Power
469 hp
350 kW
0-100 km/h4.6 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
8.3 L/100 km
28.3 mpg US
34.0 mpg UK

Mercedes-Benz S-class Coupe (C217) Facelift 2017 S 560 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-BenzS-class Coupe (C217)Facelift 2017S 560
8.3 L/100 km
28.3 mpg US
34.0 mpg UK
4.6 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-BenzS-class Coupe (C217)Facelift 2017S 560
235 hp/t
175 kW/t
4.3 kg/hp
8.3 L/100 km
28.3 mpg US
34.0 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMercedes-BenzCLE Coupe (C236)AMG CLE 53Mercedes-BenzS-class Coupe (C217)Facelift 2017S 560
Power
449 hp
335 kW
469 hp
350 kW
Torque
600 Nm
443 lb-ft
700 Nm
516 lb-ft
Acceleration
4.2 s
4.6 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
2,000 kg
4,409 lb
Fuel consumption
9.7 L/100 km
24.2 mpg US
29.1 mpg UK
8.3 L/100 km
28.3 mpg US
34.0 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
400 L
14.1 cu ft
Length
5,032 mm
198.1 in
Height
1,411 mm
55.6 in
Range score
670 km
416 mi
964 km
599 mi
CO2 score
-
188 g/km
Trunk score
410 L
14.5 cu ft
400 L
14.1 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
233 hp/t
174 kW/t
4.3 kg/hp
235 hp/t
175 kW/t
4.3 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 CLE Coupe (C236) AMG CLE 53Mercedes-Benz S-class Coupe (C217) Facelift 2017 S 560
Consumption9.7 L/100 km24.2 mpg US29.1 mpg UK8.3 L/100 km28.3 mpg US34 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km16.97 LC100 km14.53 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi27.32 LC100 mi23.38 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,455 L384 US gal320 UK gal1,245 L329 US gal274 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,546 LC/year2,179 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Mercedes-Benz CLE Coupe (C236) AMG CLE 53

  • Is 75 kg lighter
  • Is 0.4 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 10 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Lightest
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Highest combined fuel consumption

Mercedes-Benz S-class Coupe (C217) Facelift 2017 S 560

  • Has 20 hp more
  • Has 100 Nm more
  • Uses 1.4 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 1 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 294 km (183 mi) more estimated range

Pros

  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Best estimated range

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Heaviest
  • Smallest trunk

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