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Mercedes-Benz CLE Coupe (C236) CLE 180vsMercedes-Benz SLC (R172) · Facelift 2016 SLC 180

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

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Mercedes-Benz CLE Coupe (C236)

CLE 180

170 hp1999 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticTurbochargedCoupe2024-present
VS

Mercedes-Benz SLC (R172) · Facelift 2016

SLC 180

156 hp1595 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticTurbochargedCoupe2016-2019

Comparison overview

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Best choices

Mercedes-Benz SLC (R172) Facelift 2016 SLC 180

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    8.1 s
  • Lightest
    1,385 kg
    3,053 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    113 hp/t
    84 kW/t
    8.9 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    6.1 L/100 km
    38.6 mpg US
    46.3 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    984 km
    611 mi
  • Best performance score
    46/100
  • Best economy score
    90/100

Mercedes-Benz CLE Coupe (C236) CLE 180

  • Fastest top speed
    225 km/h
    140 mph
  • Most powerful
    170 hp
    127 kW
  • Highest torque
    250 Nm
    184 lb-ft
  • Largest trunk
    420 L
  • Best overall score
    46/100
  • Best practicality score
    52/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzCLE Coupe (C236)CLE 180Mercedes-BenzSLC (R172)Facelift 2016SLC 180
Power
170hp127kW
156hp116kW
Torque
250Nm184lb-ft
250Nm184lb-ft
Curb weight
1,715kg3,781lb
1,385kg3,053lb
Gross weight
2,265kg4,993lb
1,775kg3,913lb
Top speed
225 km/h
140 mph
223 km/h
139 mph
To 99% top speed
112.3s99% target: 223 km/h / 138 mph
Calculated
93.4s99% target: 221 km/h / 137 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
8.9s
8.1s
0-200 km/h
45.2s
Calculated
40.2s
Calculated
0-60 mph
8.4s
Calculated
7.7s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
7.1L/100 km33.1mpg US39.8mpg UK
6.1L/100 km38.6mpg US46.3mpg UK
Fuel consumption city-
7.7L/100 km30.5mpg US36.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway-
5.2L/100 km45.2mpg US54.3mpg UK
Quarter mile
16.4s
Calculated
15.9s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
99hp/t74kW/t45hp/1000 lb
Calculated
113hp/t84kW/t51hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
146Nm/t98lb-ft/ton
Calculated
181Nm/t121lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
930km578mi
Calculated
984km611mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,999cc122cu in
1,595cc97cu in
Length
4,850mm191in
4,133mm163in
Width
1,861mm73in
1,810mm71in
Height
1,423mm56in
1,301mm51in
Wheelbase
2,865mm113in
2,430mm96in
Front track
1,605mm63in
1,559mm61in
Rear track
1,616mm64in
1,565mm62in
Ground clearance
108mm4in
-
Trunk volume
420L
225L
Max trunk volume-
335L
Doors
2
2
Seats
4
2
Fuel tank
66L
60L
CO2 emissions-
139g/km

Performance charts

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Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMercedes-BenzCLE Coupe (C236)CLE 180Mercedes-BenzSLC (R172)Facelift 2016SLC 180
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
8.4 s
7.7 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
8.9 s
8.1 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
45.2 s
40.2 s
Top speed
225 km/h
140 mph
223 km/h
139 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.6 s
2.6 s
330 ft
101 m
7.1 s
6.8 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.7 s
10.3 s
1000 ft
305 m
13.8 s
13.3 s
1/4 mile
402 m
16.4 s
15.9 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
139 km/h
87 mph
145 km/h
90 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzCLE Coupe (C236)CLE 180
170 hp
127 kW
Mercedes-BenzSLC (R172)Facelift 2016SLC 180
156 hp
116 kW

Mercedes-Benz CLE Coupe (C236) CLE 180 has 14 hp more than Mercedes-Benz SLC (R172) Facelift 2016 SLC 180.

The biggest power difference is between Mercedes-Benz SLC (R172) Facelift 2016 SLC 180 and Mercedes-Benz CLE Coupe (C236) CLE 180: 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)CLE 180
250 Nm
184 lb-ft
Mercedes-BenzSLC (R172)Facelift 2016SLC 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-BenzCLE Coupe (C236)CLE 180
1,715 kg
3,781 lb
Mercedes-BenzSLC (R172)Facelift 2016SLC 180
1,385 kg
3,053 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)CLE 180
225 km/h
140 mph
Mercedes-BenzSLC (R172)Facelift 2016SLC 180
223 km/h
139 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)CLE 1808.9 s
Mercedes-BenzSLC (R172)Facelift 2016SLC 1808.1 s

Although Mercedes-Benz CLE Coupe (C236) CLE 180 has more power, Mercedes-Benz SLC (R172) Facelift 2016 SLC 180 is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Mercedes-Benz SLC (R172) Facelift 2016 SLC 180 and Mercedes-Benz CLE Coupe (C236) CLE 180: 0.8 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)CLE 180
7.1 L/100 km
33.1 mpg US
39.8 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzSLC (R172)Facelift 2016SLC 180
6.1 L/100 km
38.6 mpg US
46.3 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Mercedes-Benz SLC (R172) Facelift 2016 SLC 180 and Mercedes-Benz CLE Coupe (C236) CLE 180: 1.0 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)CLE 180
99 hp/t
74 kW/t
10.1 kg/hp
Mercedes-BenzSLC (R172)Facelift 2016SLC 180
113 hp/t
84 kW/t
8.9 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzCLE Coupe (C236)CLE 180
930 km
578 mi
Mercedes-BenzSLC (R172)Facelift 2016SLC 180
984 km
611 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
Mercedes-BenzCLE Coupe (C236)CLE 180
170 hp
127 kW
8.9 s
225 km/h
140 mph
Mercedes-BenzSLC (R172)Facelift 2016SLC 180
156 hp
116 kW
8.1 s
223 km/h
139 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)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
Mercedes-BenzSLC (R172)Facelift 2016SLC 180
Power
156 hp
116 kW
0-100 km/h8.1 s
Top speed
223 km/h
139 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
225 L
7.9 cu ft
Length
4,133 mm
162.7 in
Height
1,301 mm
51.2 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)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-BenzSLC (R172)Facelift 2016SLC 180
Power
156 hp
116 kW
0-100 km/h8.1 s
Top speed
223 km/h
139 mph
6.1 L/100 km
38.6 mpg US
46.3 mpg UK

Mercedes-Benz SLC (R172) Facelift 2016 SLC 180 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)CLE 180
7.1 L/100 km
33.1 mpg US
39.8 mpg UK
8.9 s
Mercedes-BenzSLC (R172)Facelift 2016SLC 180
6.1 L/100 km
38.6 mpg US
46.3 mpg UK
8.1 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)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
Mercedes-BenzSLC (R172)Facelift 2016SLC 180
113 hp/t
84 kW/t
8.9 kg/hp
6.1 L/100 km
38.6 mpg US
46.3 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMercedes-BenzCLE Coupe (C236)CLE 180Mercedes-BenzSLC (R172)Facelift 2016SLC 180
Power
170 hp
127 kW
156 hp
116 kW
Torque
250 Nm
184 lb-ft
250 Nm
184 lb-ft
Acceleration
8.9 s
8.1 s
Top speed
225 km/h
140 mph
223 km/h
139 mph
Lightness
1,715 kg
3,781 lb
1,385 kg
3,053 lb
Fuel consumption
7.1 L/100 km
33.1 mpg US
39.8 mpg UK
6.1 L/100 km
38.6 mpg US
46.3 mpg UK
Practicality
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
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
225 L
7.9 cu ft
Length
4,133 mm
162.7 in
Height
1,301 mm
51.2 in
Range score
930 km
578 mi
984 km
611 mi
CO2 score
-
139 g/km
Trunk score
420 L
14.8 cu ft
225 L
7.9 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
99 hp/t
74 kW/t
10.1 kg/hp
113 hp/t
84 kW/t
8.9 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) CLE 180Mercedes-Benz SLC (R172) Facelift 2016 SLC 180
Consumption7.1 L/100 km33.1 mpg US39.8 mpg UK6.1 L/100 km38.6 mpg US46.3 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km12.42 LC100 km10.67 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi20.00 LC100 mi17.18 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,065 L281 US gal234 UK gal915 L242 US gal201 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,864 LC/year1,601 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Mercedes-Benz CLE Coupe (C236) CLE 180

  • Has 14 hp more
  • Has 2 km/h (1 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 195 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest

Mercedes-Benz SLC (R172) Facelift 2016 SLC 180

  • Is 330 kg lighter
  • Is 0.8 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Uses 1.0 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 14 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 54 km (34 mi) more estimated range

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Best estimated range

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Lowest top speed
  • Smallest trunk

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