Car comparison

Mercedes-Benz CLE Coupe (C236) CLE 200vsMercedes-Benz GLC Coupe (C253) GLC 250

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 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTurbochargedCoupe2023-present
VS

Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe (C253)

GLC 250

211 hp1991 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTurbochargedCoupe2016-2019

Comparison overview

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Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe (C253) GLC 250

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    7.3 s
  • Most powerful
    211 hp
    157 kW
  • Highest torque
    350 Nm
    258 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,710 kg
    3,770 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    123 hp/t
    92 kW/t
    8.1 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    7.3 L/100 km
    32.2 mpg US
    38.7 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    904 km
    562 mi
  • Largest trunk
    500 L
  • Best overall score
    55/100
  • Best practicality score
    63/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzCLE Coupe (C236)CLE 200Mercedes-BenzGLC Coupe (C253)GLC 250
Power
204hp152kW
211hp157kW
Torque
320Nm236lb-ft
350Nm258lb-ft
Curb weight
1,765kg3,891lb
1,710kg3,770lb
Gross weight
2,315kg5,104lb
2,430kg5,357lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
245 km/h152 mph
Restricted
236 km/h147 mph
Calculated
222 km/h
138 mph
To 99% top speed
107.2s99% target: 243 km/h / 151 mph
Calculated
97.3s99% target: 220 km/h / 137 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.5s
7.3s
0-200 km/h
31.5s
Calculated
40.6s
Calculated
0-60 mph
7.1s
Calculated
6.9s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
7.5L/100 km31.4mpg US37.7mpg UK
7.3L/100 km32.2mpg US38.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption city-
8.7L/100 km27mpg US32.5mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway-
6.5L/100 km36.2mpg US43.5mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.4s
Calculated
15.3s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
116hp/t86kW/t52hp/1000 lb
Calculated
123hp/t92kW/t56hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
181Nm/t121lb-ft/ton
Calculated
205Nm/t137lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
880km547mi
Calculated
904km562mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,999cc122cu in
1,991cc121cu in
Length
4,850mm191in
4,732mm186in
Width
1,860mm73in
1,890mm74in
Height
1,428mm56in
1,602mm63in
Wheelbase
2,865mm113in
2,873mm113in
Front track
1,605mm63in
1,620mm64in
Rear track
1,616mm64in
1,619mm64in
Trunk volume
420L
500L
Max trunk volume-
1,400L
Doors
2
4
Seats
4
4
Fuel tank
66L
66L
CO2 emissions-
170g/km

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 (C253) GLC 250PowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz CLE Coupe (C236) CLE 200: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe (C253) GLC 250: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Mercedes-BenzCLE Coupe (C236)CLE 2006,100 rpm2,000-4,000 rpm6,350 rpm
Mercedes-BenzGLC Coupe (C253)GLC 2505,500 rpm1,200-4,000 rpm5,750 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMercedes-BenzCLE Coupe (C236)CLE 200Mercedes-BenzGLC Coupe (C253)GLC 250
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
7.1 s
6.9 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.5 s
7.3 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
31.5 s
40.6 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
245 km/h152 mph
Restricted
236 km/h147 mph
Likely limited
222 km/h
138 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.5 s
2.3 s
330 ft
101 m
6.6 s
6.4 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.0 s
9.8 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.9 s
12.8 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.4 s
15.3 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
150 km/h
93 mph
146 km/h
91 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 (C253)GLC 250
211 hp
157 kW

Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe (C253) GLC 250 has 7 hp more than Mercedes-Benz CLE Coupe (C236) CLE 200.

The biggest power difference is between Mercedes-Benz CLE Coupe (C236) CLE 200 and Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe (C253) GLC 250: 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 (C253)GLC 250
350 Nm
258 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
1,765 kg
3,891 lb
Mercedes-BenzGLC Coupe (C253)GLC 250
1,710 kg
3,770 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
Unrestricted
245 km/h152 mph
Restricted
236 km/h147 mph
Mercedes-BenzGLC Coupe (C253)GLC 250
222 km/h
138 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 2007.5 s
Mercedes-BenzGLC Coupe (C253)GLC 2507.3 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe (C253) GLC 250 and Mercedes-Benz CLE Coupe (C236) CLE 200: 0.2 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-BenzCLE Coupe (C236)CLE 200
7.5 L/100 km
31.4 mpg US
37.7 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzGLC Coupe (C253)GLC 250
7.3 L/100 km
32.2 mpg US
38.7 mpg UK

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
116 hp/t
86 kW/t
8.7 kg/hp
Mercedes-BenzGLC Coupe (C253)GLC 250
123 hp/t
92 kW/t
8.1 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
880 km
547 mi
Mercedes-BenzGLC Coupe (C253)GLC 250
904 km
562 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
7.5 s
Unrestricted
245 km/h152 mph
Restricted
236 km/h147 mph
Mercedes-BenzGLC Coupe (C253)GLC 250
211 hp
157 kW
7.3 s
222 km/h
138 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/h7.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
245 km/h152 mph
Restricted
236 km/h147 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 (C253)GLC 250
Power
211 hp
157 kW
0-100 km/h7.3 s
Top speed
222 km/h
138 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
4 seats
Trunk
500 L
17.7 cu ft
Length
4,732 mm
186.3 in
Height
1,602 mm
63.1 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/h7.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
245 km/h152 mph
Restricted
236 km/h147 mph
7.5 L/100 km
31.4 mpg US
37.7 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzGLC Coupe (C253)GLC 250
Power
211 hp
157 kW
0-100 km/h7.3 s
Top speed
222 km/h
138 mph
7.3 L/100 km
32.2 mpg US
38.7 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
7.5 L/100 km
31.4 mpg US
37.7 mpg UK
7.5 s
Mercedes-BenzGLC Coupe (C253)GLC 250
7.3 L/100 km
32.2 mpg US
38.7 mpg UK
7.3 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
116 hp/t
86 kW/t
8.7 kg/hp
7.5 L/100 km
31.4 mpg US
37.7 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzGLC Coupe (C253)GLC 250
123 hp/t
92 kW/t
8.1 kg/hp
7.3 L/100 km
32.2 mpg US
38.7 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMercedes-BenzCLE Coupe (C236)CLE 200Mercedes-BenzGLC Coupe (C253)GLC 250
Power
204 hp
152 kW
211 hp
157 kW
Torque
320 Nm
236 lb-ft
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.5 s
7.3 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
245 km/h152 mph
Restricted
236 km/h147 mph
222 km/h
138 mph
Lightness
1,765 kg
3,891 lb
1,710 kg
3,770 lb
Fuel consumption
7.5 L/100 km
31.4 mpg US
37.7 mpg UK
7.3 L/100 km
32.2 mpg US
38.7 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
4 doors
4 seats
Trunk
500 L
17.7 cu ft
Length
4,732 mm
186.3 in
Height
1,602 mm
63.1 in
Range score
880 km
547 mi
904 km
562 mi
CO2 score
-
170 g/km
Trunk score
420 L
14.8 cu ft
500 L
17.7 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
116 hp/t
86 kW/t
8.7 kg/hp
123 hp/t
92 kW/t
8.1 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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LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleMercedes-Benz CLE Coupe (C236) CLE 200Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe (C253) GLC 250
Consumption7.5 L/100 km31.4 mpg US37.7 mpg UK7.3 L/100 km32.2 mpg US38.7 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km13.13 LC100 km12.78 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi21.12 LC100 mi20.56 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,125 L297 US gal247 UK gal1,095 L289 US gal241 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,969 LC/year1,916 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe (C253) GLC 250

  • Has 7 hp more
  • Has 30 Nm more
  • Is 55 kg lighter
  • Is 0.2 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Uses 0.2 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 8 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 24 km (15 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 80 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Lowest top speed

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