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Mercedes-Benz E-class Coupe (C238) · Facelift 2020 E 220dvsMercedes-Benz CLE Coupe (C236) CLE 180

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

E 220d

194 hp1950 ccDieselAWDAutomaticTurbochargedCoupe2020-2023
VS

Mercedes-Benz CLE Coupe (C236)

CLE 180

170 hp1999 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticTurbochargedCoupe2024-present

Comparison overview

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Mercedes-Benz E-class Coupe (C238) Facelift 2020 E 220d

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    7.7 s
  • Fastest top speed
    235 km/h
    146 mph Unrestricted
    229 km/h
    142 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    194 hp
    145 kW
  • Highest torque
    400 Nm
    295 lb-ft
  • Best power-to-weight
    109 hp/t
    81 kW/t
    9.2 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    5.5 L/100 km
    42.8 mpg US
    51.4 mpg UK
  • Largest trunk
    425 L
  • Best overall score
    52/100
  • Best performance score
    51/100
  • Best economy score
    92/100
  • Best practicality score
    53/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzE-class Coupe (C238)Facelift 2020E 220dMercedes-BenzCLE Coupe (C236)CLE 180
Power
194hp145kW
170hp127kW
Torque
400Nm295lb-ft
250Nm184lb-ft
Curb weight
1,780kg3,924lb
1,715kg3,781lb
Gross weight
2,395kg5,280lb
2,265kg4,993lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
235 km/h146 mph
Restricted
229 km/h142 mph
Calculated
225 km/h
140 mph
To 99% top speed
99.8s99% target: 233 km/h / 145 mph
Calculated
111.4s99% target: 223 km/h / 138 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.7s
8.9s
0-200 km/h
34.3s
Calculated
44.9s
Calculated
0-60 mph
7.3s
Calculated
8.4s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
5.5L/100 km42.8mpg US51.4mpg UK
7.1L/100 km33.1mpg US39.8mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
6.6L/100 km35.6mpg US42.8mpg UK
-
Fuel consumption highway
4.8L/100 km49mpg US58.9mpg UK
-
Quarter mile
15.6s
Calculated
16.4s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
109hp/t81kW/t49hp/1000 lb
Calculated
99hp/t74kW/t45hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
225Nm/t150lb-ft/ton
Calculated
146Nm/t98lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
909km565mi
Calculated
930km578mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,950cc119cu in
1,999cc122cu in
Length
4,835mm190in
4,850mm191in
Width
1,860mm73in
1,861mm73in
Height
1,428mm56in
1,423mm56in
Wheelbase
2,873mm113in
2,865mm113in
Front track
1,604mm63in
1,605mm63in
Rear track
1,610mm63in
1,616mm64in
Ground clearance-
108mm4in
Trunk volume
425L
420L
Doors
2
2
Seats
4
4
Fuel tank
50L
66L
CO2 emissions
144g/km
-

Performance charts

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Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMercedes-BenzE-class Coupe (C238)Facelift 2020E 220dMercedes-BenzCLE Coupe (C236)CLE 180
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
7.3 s
8.4 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.7 s
8.9 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
34.3 s
44.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
235 km/h146 mph
Restricted
229 km/h142 mph
Limited
225 km/h
140 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.5 s
2.6 s
330 ft
101 m
6.7 s
7.1 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.1 s
10.7 s
1000 ft
305 m
13.1 s
13.8 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.6 s
16.4 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
148 km/h
92 mph
140 km/h
87 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzE-class Coupe (C238)Facelift 2020E 220d
194 hp
145 kW
Mercedes-BenzCLE Coupe (C236)CLE 180
170 hp
127 kW

Mercedes-Benz E-class Coupe (C238) Facelift 2020 E 220d has 24 hp more than Mercedes-Benz CLE Coupe (C236) CLE 180.

The biggest power difference is between Mercedes-Benz CLE Coupe (C236) CLE 180 and Mercedes-Benz E-class Coupe (C238) Facelift 2020 E 220d: 24 hp (18 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzE-class Coupe (C238)Facelift 2020E 220d
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
Mercedes-BenzCLE Coupe (C236)CLE 180
250 Nm
184 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzE-class Coupe (C238)Facelift 2020E 220d
1,780 kg
3,924 lb
Mercedes-BenzCLE Coupe (C236)CLE 180
1,715 kg
3,781 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-BenzE-class Coupe (C238)Facelift 2020E 220d
Unrestricted
235 km/h146 mph
Restricted
229 km/h142 mph
Mercedes-BenzCLE Coupe (C236)CLE 180
225 km/h
140 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

Bar comparison chart for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · seconds

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzE-class Coupe (C238)Facelift 2020E 220d7.7 s
Mercedes-BenzCLE Coupe (C236)CLE 1808.9 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Mercedes-Benz E-class Coupe (C238) Facelift 2020 E 220d and Mercedes-Benz CLE Coupe (C236) CLE 180: 1.2 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-BenzE-class Coupe (C238)Facelift 2020E 220d
5.5 L/100 km
42.8 mpg US
51.4 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzCLE Coupe (C236)CLE 180
7.1 L/100 km
33.1 mpg US
39.8 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Mercedes-Benz E-class Coupe (C238) Facelift 2020 E 220d and Mercedes-Benz CLE Coupe (C236) CLE 180: 1.6 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-BenzE-class Coupe (C238)Facelift 2020E 220d
109 hp/t
81 kW/t
9.2 kg/hp
Mercedes-BenzCLE Coupe (C236)CLE 180
99 hp/t
74 kW/t
10.1 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzE-class Coupe (C238)Facelift 2020E 220d
909 km
565 mi
Mercedes-BenzCLE Coupe (C236)CLE 180
930 km
578 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
Mercedes-BenzE-class Coupe (C238)Facelift 2020E 220d
194 hp
145 kW
7.7 s
Unrestricted
235 km/h146 mph
Restricted
229 km/h142 mph
Mercedes-BenzCLE Coupe (C236)CLE 180
170 hp
127 kW
8.9 s
225 km/h
140 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-BenzE-class Coupe (C238)Facelift 2020E 220d
Power
194 hp
145 kW
0-100 km/h7.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
235 km/h146 mph
Restricted
229 km/h142 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
425 L
15.0 cu ft
Length
4,835 mm
190.4 in
Height
1,428 mm
56.2 in
Mercedes-BenzCLE Coupe (C236)CLE 180
Power
170 hp
127 kW
0-100 km/h8.9 s
Top speed
225 km/h
140 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
420 L
14.8 cu ft
Length
4,850 mm
190.9 in
Height
1,423 mm
56.0 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-BenzE-class Coupe (C238)Facelift 2020E 220d
Power
194 hp
145 kW
0-100 km/h7.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
235 km/h146 mph
Restricted
229 km/h142 mph
5.5 L/100 km
42.8 mpg US
51.4 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzCLE Coupe (C236)CLE 180
Power
170 hp
127 kW
0-100 km/h8.9 s
Top speed
225 km/h
140 mph
7.1 L/100 km
33.1 mpg US
39.8 mpg UK

Mercedes-Benz E-class Coupe (C238) Facelift 2020 E 220d 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-BenzE-class Coupe (C238)Facelift 2020E 220d
5.5 L/100 km
42.8 mpg US
51.4 mpg UK
7.7 s
Mercedes-BenzCLE Coupe (C236)CLE 180
7.1 L/100 km
33.1 mpg US
39.8 mpg UK
8.9 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-BenzE-class Coupe (C238)Facelift 2020E 220d
109 hp/t
81 kW/t
9.2 kg/hp
5.5 L/100 km
42.8 mpg US
51.4 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzCLE Coupe (C236)CLE 180
99 hp/t
74 kW/t
10.1 kg/hp
7.1 L/100 km
33.1 mpg US
39.8 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMercedes-BenzE-class Coupe (C238)Facelift 2020E 220dMercedes-BenzCLE Coupe (C236)CLE 180
Power
194 hp
145 kW
170 hp
127 kW
Torque
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
250 Nm
184 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.7 s
8.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
235 km/h146 mph
Restricted
229 km/h142 mph
225 km/h
140 mph
Lightness
1,780 kg
3,924 lb
1,715 kg
3,781 lb
Fuel consumption
5.5 L/100 km
42.8 mpg US
51.4 mpg UK
7.1 L/100 km
33.1 mpg US
39.8 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
425 L
15.0 cu ft
Length
4,835 mm
190.4 in
Height
1,428 mm
56.2 in
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
420 L
14.8 cu ft
Length
4,850 mm
190.9 in
Height
1,423 mm
56.0 in
Range score
909 km
565 mi
930 km
578 mi
CO2 score
144 g/km
-
Trunk score
425 L
15.0 cu ft
420 L
14.8 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
109 hp/t
81 kW/t
9.2 kg/hp
99 hp/t
74 kW/t
10.1 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

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Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleMercedes-Benz E-class Coupe (C238) Facelift 2020 E 220dMercedes-Benz CLE Coupe (C236) CLE 180
Consumption5.5 L/100 km42.8 mpg US51.4 mpg UK7.1 L/100 km33.1 mpg US39.8 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km9.63 LC100 km12.42 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi15.49 LC100 mi20.00 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used825 L218 US gal181 UK gal1,065 L281 US gal234 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,444 LC/year1,864 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Mercedes-Benz E-class Coupe (C238) Facelift 2020 E 220d

  • Has 24 hp more
  • Has 150 Nm more
  • Is 1.2 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 10 km/h (6 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 1.6 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 10 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 5 L more trunk volume

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
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Heaviest

Mercedes-Benz CLE Coupe (C236) CLE 180

  • Is 65 kg lighter
  • Has 20 km (13 mi) more estimated range

Pros

  • Lightest
  • Best estimated range

Cons

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

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