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Mercedes-Benz CLE Coupe (C236) CLE 180vsVolkswagen Nivus · Facelift 2024 GTS 250 TSI

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

Volkswagen Nivus · Facelift 2024

GTS 250 TSI

150 hp1395 ccGasolineFWDAutomaticTurbochargedCoupe2024-present

Comparison overview

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Best choices

Volkswagen Nivus Facelift 2024 GTS 250 TSI

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    8.4 s
  • Lightest
    1,266 kg
    2,791 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    118 hp/t
    88 kW/t
    8.4 kg/hp
  • Best overall score
    51/100
  • Best performance score
    44/100
  • Best practicality score
    66/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzCLE Coupe (C236)CLE 180VolkswagenNivusFacelift 2024GTS 250 TSI
Power
170hp127kW
150hp112kW
Torque
250Nm184lb-ft
250Nm184lb-ft
Curb weight
1,715kg3,781lb
1,266kg2,791lb
Gross weight
2,265kg4,993lb
1,690kg3,726lb
Top speed
225 km/h
140 mph
206 km/h
128 mph
To 99% top speed
112.3s99% target: 223 km/h / 138 mph
Calculated
85.0s99% target: 204 km/h / 127 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
8.9s
8.4s
0-200 km/h
45.2s
Calculated
62.0s
Calculated
0-60 mph
8.4s
Calculated
7.9s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
7.1L/100 km33.1mpg US39.8mpg UK
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Quarter mile
16.4s
Calculated
16.1s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
99hp/t74kW/t45hp/1000 lb
Calculated
118hp/t88kW/t54hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
146Nm/t98lb-ft/ton
Calculated
197Nm/t132lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
930km578mi
Calculated
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Displacement
1,999cc122cu in
1,395cc85cu in
Length
4,850mm191in
4,272mm168in
Width
1,861mm73in
1,757mm69in
Height
1,423mm56in
1,499mm59in
Wheelbase
2,865mm113in
2,566mm101in
Front track
1,605mm63in
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Rear track
1,616mm64in
-
Ground clearance
108mm4in
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Trunk volume
420L
415L
Doors
2
5
Seats
4
5
Fuel tank
66L
49L

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 180VolkswagenNivusFacelift 2024GTS 250 TSI
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
8.4 s
7.9 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
8.9 s
8.4 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
45.2 s
62.0 s
Top speed
225 km/h
140 mph
206 km/h
128 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.6 s
2.6 s
330 ft
101 m
7.1 s
6.9 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.7 s
10.5 s
1000 ft
305 m
13.8 s
13.5 s
1/4 mile
402 m
16.4 s
16.1 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
139 km/h
87 mph
141 km/h
87 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
VolkswagenNivusFacelift 2024GTS 250 TSI
150 hp
112 kW

Mercedes-Benz CLE Coupe (C236) CLE 180 has 20 hp more than Volkswagen Nivus Facelift 2024 GTS 250 TSI.

The biggest power difference is between Volkswagen Nivus Facelift 2024 GTS 250 TSI and Mercedes-Benz CLE Coupe (C236) CLE 180: 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)CLE 180
250 Nm
184 lb-ft
VolkswagenNivusFacelift 2024GTS 250 TSI
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
VolkswagenNivusFacelift 2024GTS 250 TSI
1,266 kg
2,791 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
VolkswagenNivusFacelift 2024GTS 250 TSI
206 km/h
128 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
VolkswagenNivusFacelift 2024GTS 250 TSI8.4 s

Although Mercedes-Benz CLE Coupe (C236) CLE 180 has more power, Volkswagen Nivus Facelift 2024 GTS 250 TSI is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Volkswagen Nivus Facelift 2024 GTS 250 TSI and Mercedes-Benz CLE Coupe (C236) CLE 180: 0.5 s.

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
VolkswagenNivusFacelift 2024GTS 250 TSI
118 hp/t
88 kW/t
8.4 kg/hp

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
VolkswagenNivusFacelift 2024GTS 250 TSI
150 hp
112 kW
8.4 s
206 km/h
128 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
VolkswagenNivusFacelift 2024GTS 250 TSI
Power
150 hp
112 kW
0-100 km/h8.4 s
Top speed
206 km/h
128 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
415 L
14.7 cu ft
Length
4,272 mm
168.2 in
Height
1,499 mm
59.0 in

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMercedes-BenzCLE Coupe (C236)CLE 180VolkswagenNivusFacelift 2024GTS 250 TSI
Power
170 hp
127 kW
150 hp
112 kW
Torque
250 Nm
184 lb-ft
250 Nm
184 lb-ft
Acceleration
8.9 s
8.4 s
Top speed
225 km/h
140 mph
206 km/h
128 mph
Lightness
1,715 kg
3,781 lb
1,266 kg
2,791 lb
Fuel consumption
7.1 L/100 km
33.1 mpg US
39.8 mpg UK
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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
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
415 L
14.7 cu ft
Length
4,272 mm
168.2 in
Height
1,499 mm
59.0 in
Range score
930 km
578 mi
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Trunk score
420 L
14.8 cu ft
415 L
14.7 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
99 hp/t
74 kW/t
10.1 kg/hp
118 hp/t
88 kW/t
8.4 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.

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Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleMercedes-Benz CLE Coupe (C236) CLE 180
Consumption7.1 L/100 km33.1 mpg US39.8 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km12.42 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi20.00 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,065 L281 US gal234 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,864 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Mercedes-Benz CLE Coupe (C236) CLE 180

  • Has 20 hp more
  • Has 19 km/h (12 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 5 L more trunk volume

Pros

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

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Heaviest

Volkswagen Nivus Facelift 2024 GTS 250 TSI

  • Is 449 kg lighter
  • Is 0.5 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 19 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Lowest top speed
  • Smallest trunk

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