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Mercedes-Benz CLE Coupe (C236) CLE 200vsMercedes-Benz GLC Coupe (C254) GLC 220d

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

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Mercedes-Benz CLE Coupe (C236)

CLE 200

204 hp1999 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticTurbochargedCoupe2023-present
VS

Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe (C254)

GLC 220d

197 hp1993 ccDieselAWDAutomaticTwin-turboCoupe2023-present

Comparison overview

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Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe (C254) GLC 220d

  • Highest torque
    440 Nm
    325 lb-ft
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    5.8 L/100 km
    40.6 mpg US
    48.7 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    1,069 km
    664 mi
  • Largest trunk
    545 L
  • Best overall score
    56/100
  • Best economy score
    91/100
  • Best practicality score
    72/100

Mercedes-Benz CLE Coupe (C236) CLE 200

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    7.4 s
  • Fastest top speed
    240 km/h
    149 mph
  • Most powerful
    204 hp
    152 kW
  • Lightest
    1,715 kg
    3,781 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    119 hp/t
    89 kW/t
    8.4 kg/hp
  • Best performance score
    51/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzCLE Coupe (C236)CLE 200Mercedes-BenzGLC Coupe (C254)GLC 220d
Power
204hp152kW
197hp147kW
Torque
320Nm236lb-ft
440Nm325lb-ft
Curb weight
1,715kg3,781lb
2,020kg4,453lb
Gross weight
2,265kg4,993lb
2,550kg5,622lb
Top speed
240 km/h
149 mph
225 km/h
140 mph
To 99% top speed
101.3s99% target: 238 km/h / 148 mph
Calculated
119.1s99% target: 223 km/h / 138 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.4s
8.1s
0-200 km/h
32.0s
Calculated
45.3s
Calculated
0-60 mph
7.0s
Calculated
7.6s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
7.1L/100 km33.1mpg US39.8mpg UK
5.8L/100 km40.6mpg US48.7mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.3s
Calculated
15.9s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
119hp/t89kW/t54hp/1000 lb
Calculated
98hp/t73kW/t44hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
187Nm/t125lb-ft/ton
Calculated
218Nm/t146lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
930km578mi
Calculated
1,069km664mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,999cc122cu in
1,993cc122cu in
Length
4,850mm191in
4,769mm188in
Width
1,860mm73in
1,920mm76in
Height
1,428mm56in
1,606mm63in
Wheelbase
2,865mm113in
2,888mm114in
Front track
1,605mm63in
1,628mm64in
Rear track
1,616mm64in
1,642mm65in
Ground clearance-
158mm6in
Trunk volume
420L
545L
Max trunk volume-
1,490L
Doors
2
5
Seats
4
5
Fuel tank
66L
62L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

Estimated stock-style power and torque curves by engine speed.

Mercedes-Benz CLE Coupe (C236) CLE 200Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe (C254) GLC 220dPowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz CLE Coupe (C236) CLE 200: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe (C254) GLC 220d: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Mercedes-BenzCLE Coupe (C236)CLE 2005,800 rpm1,600-4,000 rpm6,050 rpm
Mercedes-BenzGLC Coupe (C254)GLC 220d3,600 rpm1,800-2,800 rpm3,850 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMercedes-BenzCLE Coupe (C236)CLE 200Mercedes-BenzGLC Coupe (C254)GLC 220d
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
7.0 s
7.6 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.4 s
8.1 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
32.0 s
45.3 s
Top speed
240 km/h
149 mph
225 km/h
140 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.5 s
2.4 s
330 ft
101 m
6.6 s
6.7 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.0 s
10.2 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.9 s
13.3 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.3 s
15.9 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
150 km/h
93 mph
141 km/h
88 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzCLE Coupe (C236)CLE 200
204 hp
152 kW
Mercedes-BenzGLC Coupe (C254)GLC 220d
197 hp
147 kW

Mercedes-Benz CLE Coupe (C236) CLE 200 has 7 hp more than Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe (C254) GLC 220d.

The biggest power difference is between Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe (C254) GLC 220d and Mercedes-Benz CLE Coupe (C236) CLE 200: 7 hp (5 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzCLE Coupe (C236)CLE 200
320 Nm
236 lb-ft
Mercedes-BenzGLC Coupe (C254)GLC 220d
440 Nm
325 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 200
1,715 kg
3,781 lb
Mercedes-BenzGLC Coupe (C254)GLC 220d
2,020 kg
4,453 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 200
240 km/h
149 mph
Mercedes-BenzGLC Coupe (C254)GLC 220d
225 km/h
140 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) CLE 200 and Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe (C254) GLC 220d: 0.7 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 200
7.1 L/100 km
33.1 mpg US
39.8 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzGLC Coupe (C254)GLC 220d
5.8 L/100 km
40.6 mpg US
48.7 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe (C254) GLC 220d and Mercedes-Benz CLE Coupe (C236) CLE 200: 1.3 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 200
119 hp/t
89 kW/t
8.4 kg/hp
Mercedes-BenzGLC Coupe (C254)GLC 220d
98 hp/t
73 kW/t
10.3 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzCLE Coupe (C236)CLE 200
930 km
578 mi
Mercedes-BenzGLC Coupe (C254)GLC 220d
1,069 km
664 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
Mercedes-BenzCLE Coupe (C236)CLE 200
204 hp
152 kW
7.4 s
240 km/h
149 mph
Mercedes-BenzGLC Coupe (C254)GLC 220d
197 hp
147 kW
8.1 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-BenzCLE Coupe (C236)CLE 200
Power
204 hp
152 kW
0-100 km/h7.4 s
Top speed
240 km/h
149 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
420 L
14.8 cu ft
Length
4,850 mm
190.9 in
Height
1,428 mm
56.2 in
Mercedes-BenzGLC Coupe (C254)GLC 220d
Power
197 hp
147 kW
0-100 km/h8.1 s
Top speed
225 km/h
140 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
545 L
19.2 cu ft
Length
4,769 mm
187.8 in
Height
1,606 mm
63.2 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 200
Power
204 hp
152 kW
0-100 km/h7.4 s
Top speed
240 km/h
149 mph
7.1 L/100 km
33.1 mpg US
39.8 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzGLC Coupe (C254)GLC 220d
Power
197 hp
147 kW
0-100 km/h8.1 s
Top speed
225 km/h
140 mph
5.8 L/100 km
40.6 mpg US
48.7 mpg UK

Mercedes-Benz CLE Coupe (C236) CLE 200 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 200
7.1 L/100 km
33.1 mpg US
39.8 mpg UK
7.4 s
Mercedes-BenzGLC Coupe (C254)GLC 220d
5.8 L/100 km
40.6 mpg US
48.7 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 200
119 hp/t
89 kW/t
8.4 kg/hp
7.1 L/100 km
33.1 mpg US
39.8 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzGLC Coupe (C254)GLC 220d
98 hp/t
73 kW/t
10.3 kg/hp
5.8 L/100 km
40.6 mpg US
48.7 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMercedes-BenzCLE Coupe (C236)CLE 200Mercedes-BenzGLC Coupe (C254)GLC 220d
Power
204 hp
152 kW
197 hp
147 kW
Torque
320 Nm
236 lb-ft
440 Nm
325 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.4 s
8.1 s
Top speed
240 km/h
149 mph
225 km/h
140 mph
Lightness
1,715 kg
3,781 lb
2,020 kg
4,453 lb
Fuel consumption
7.1 L/100 km
33.1 mpg US
39.8 mpg UK
5.8 L/100 km
40.6 mpg US
48.7 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
420 L
14.8 cu ft
Length
4,850 mm
190.9 in
Height
1,428 mm
56.2 in
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
545 L
19.2 cu ft
Length
4,769 mm
187.8 in
Height
1,606 mm
63.2 in
Range score
930 km
578 mi
1,069 km
664 mi
Trunk score
420 L
14.8 cu ft
545 L
19.2 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
119 hp/t
89 kW/t
8.4 kg/hp
98 hp/t
73 kW/t
10.3 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) CLE 200Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe (C254) GLC 220d
Consumption7.1 L/100 km33.1 mpg US39.8 mpg UK5.8 L/100 km40.6 mpg US48.7 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km12.42 LC100 km10.15 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi20.00 LC100 mi16.33 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,065 L281 US gal234 UK gal870 L230 US gal191 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,864 LC/year1,523 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Mercedes-Benz CLE Coupe (C236) CLE 200

  • Has 7 hp more
  • Is 305 kg lighter
  • Is 0.7 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 15 km/h (9 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 21 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Smallest trunk

Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe (C254) GLC 220d

  • Has 120 Nm more
  • Uses 1.3 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 139 km (87 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 125 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Highest torque
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power
  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed

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