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Mercedes-Benz CLE Coupe (C236) CLE 220dvsMercedes-Benz GLC Coupe (C253) · Facelift 2019 GLC 200

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

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Mercedes-Benz CLE Coupe (C236)

CLE 220d

197 hp1993 ccDieselRWDAutomaticTurbochargedCoupe2023-present
VS

Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe (C253) · Facelift 2019

GLC 200

197 hp1991 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTurbochargedCoupe2019-2023

Comparison overview

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Mercedes-Benz CLE Coupe (C236) CLE 220d

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    7.5 s
  • Fastest top speed
    238 km/h
    148 mph
  • Most powerful
    197 hp
    147 kW
  • Highest torque
    440 Nm
    325 lb-ft
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    5.2 L/100 km
    45.2 mpg US
    54.3 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    1,269 km
    789 mi
  • Best performance score
    53/100
  • Best economy score
    93/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzCLE Coupe (C236)CLE 220dMercedes-BenzGLC Coupe (C253)Facelift 2019GLC 200
Power
197hp147kW
197hp147kW
Torque
440Nm325lb-ft
320Nm236lb-ft
Curb weight
1,795kg3,957lb
1,745kg3,847lb
Gross weight
2,345kg5,170lb
2,430kg5,357lb
Top speed
238 km/h
148 mph
216 km/h
134 mph
To 99% top speed
103.6s99% target: 236 km/h / 146 mph
Calculated
101.8s99% target: 214 km/h / 133 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.5s
8.0s
0-200 km/h
33.4s
Calculated
49.3s
Calculated
0-60 mph
7.1s
Calculated
7.5s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
5.2L/100 km45.2mpg US54.3mpg UK
7.5L/100 km31.4mpg US37.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption city-
9.5L/100 km24.8mpg US29.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway-
6.4L/100 km36.8mpg US44.1mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.4s
Calculated
15.8s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
110hp/t82kW/t50hp/1000 lb
Calculated
113hp/t84kW/t51hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
245Nm/t164lb-ft/ton
Calculated
183Nm/t123lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
1,269km789mi
Calculated
880km547mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,993cc122cu in
1,991cc121cu in
Length
4,850mm191in
4,731mm186in
Width
1,860mm73in
1,890mm74in
Height
1,428mm56in
1,600mm63in
Wheelbase
2,865mm113in
2,873mm113in
Front track
1,605mm63in
1,621mm64in
Rear track
1,616mm64in
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Trunk volume
420L
500L
Max trunk volume-
1,400L
Doors
2
5
Seats
4
5
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 220dMercedes-Benz GLC Coupe (C253) Facelift 2019 GLC 200PowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz CLE Coupe (C236) CLE 220d: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe (C253) Facelift 2019 GLC 200: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Mercedes-BenzCLE Coupe (C236)CLE 220d3,600 rpm1,800-2,800 rpm3,850 rpm
Mercedes-BenzGLC Coupe (C253)Facelift 2019GLC 200-1,650-4,000 rpm4,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMercedes-BenzCLE Coupe (C236)CLE 220dMercedes-BenzGLC Coupe (C253)Facelift 2019GLC 200
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
7.1 s
7.5 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.5 s
8.0 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
33.4 s
49.3 s
Top speed
238 km/h
148 mph
216 km/h
134 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
13.2 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.4 s
15.8 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
149 km/h
92 mph
141 km/h
88 mph

Power comparison

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

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzCLE Coupe (C236)CLE 220d
440 Nm
325 lb-ft
Mercedes-BenzGLC Coupe (C253)Facelift 2019GLC 200
320 Nm
236 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 220d
1,795 kg
3,957 lb
Mercedes-BenzGLC Coupe (C253)Facelift 2019GLC 200
1,745 kg
3,847 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 220d
238 km/h
148 mph
Mercedes-BenzGLC Coupe (C253)Facelift 2019GLC 200
216 km/h
134 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 220d and Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe (C253) Facelift 2019 GLC 200: 0.5 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 220d
5.2 L/100 km
45.2 mpg US
54.3 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzGLC Coupe (C253)Facelift 2019GLC 200
7.5 L/100 km
31.4 mpg US
37.7 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Mercedes-Benz CLE Coupe (C236) CLE 220d and Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe (C253) Facelift 2019 GLC 200: 2.3 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 220d
110 hp/t
82 kW/t
9.1 kg/hp
Mercedes-BenzGLC Coupe (C253)Facelift 2019GLC 200
113 hp/t
84 kW/t
8.9 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
Mercedes-BenzCLE Coupe (C236)CLE 220d
197 hp
147 kW
7.5 s
238 km/h
148 mph
Mercedes-BenzGLC Coupe (C253)Facelift 2019GLC 200
197 hp
147 kW
8.0 s
216 km/h
134 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 220d
Power
197 hp
147 kW
0-100 km/h7.5 s
Top speed
238 km/h
148 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)Facelift 2019GLC 200
Power
197 hp
147 kW
0-100 km/h8.0 s
Top speed
216 km/h
134 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
500 L
17.7 cu ft
Length
4,731 mm
186.3 in
Height
1,600 mm
63.0 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-BenzCLE Coupe (C236)CLE 220d
Power
197 hp
147 kW
0-100 km/h7.5 s
Top speed
238 km/h
148 mph
5.2 L/100 km
45.2 mpg US
54.3 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzGLC Coupe (C253)Facelift 2019GLC 200
Power
197 hp
147 kW
0-100 km/h8.0 s
Top speed
216 km/h
134 mph
7.5 L/100 km
31.4 mpg US
37.7 mpg UK

Mercedes-Benz CLE Coupe (C236) CLE 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-BenzCLE Coupe (C236)CLE 220d
5.2 L/100 km
45.2 mpg US
54.3 mpg UK
7.5 s
Mercedes-BenzGLC Coupe (C253)Facelift 2019GLC 200
7.5 L/100 km
31.4 mpg US
37.7 mpg UK
8.0 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 220d
110 hp/t
82 kW/t
9.1 kg/hp
5.2 L/100 km
45.2 mpg US
54.3 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzGLC Coupe (C253)Facelift 2019GLC 200
113 hp/t
84 kW/t
8.9 kg/hp
7.5 L/100 km
31.4 mpg US
37.7 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMercedes-BenzCLE Coupe (C236)CLE 220dMercedes-BenzGLC Coupe (C253)Facelift 2019GLC 200
Power
197 hp
147 kW
197 hp
147 kW
Torque
440 Nm
325 lb-ft
320 Nm
236 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.5 s
8.0 s
Top speed
238 km/h
148 mph
216 km/h
134 mph
Lightness
1,795 kg
3,957 lb
1,745 kg
3,847 lb
Fuel consumption
5.2 L/100 km
45.2 mpg US
54.3 mpg UK
7.5 L/100 km
31.4 mpg US
37.7 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
500 L
17.7 cu ft
Length
4,731 mm
186.3 in
Height
1,600 mm
63.0 in
Range score
1,269 km
789 mi
880 km
547 mi
CO2 score
-
170 g/km
Trunk score
420 L
14.8 cu ft
500 L
17.7 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
110 hp/t
82 kW/t
9.1 kg/hp
113 hp/t
84 kW/t
8.9 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 220dMercedes-Benz GLC Coupe (C253) Facelift 2019 GLC 200
Consumption5.2 L/100 km45.2 mpg US54.3 mpg UK7.5 L/100 km31.4 mpg US37.7 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km9.10 LC100 km13.13 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi14.65 LC100 mi21.12 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used780 L206 US gal172 UK gal1,125 L297 US gal247 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,365 LC/year1,969 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Mercedes-Benz CLE Coupe (C236) CLE 220d

  • Has 120 Nm more
  • Is 0.5 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 22 km/h (14 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 2.3 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 389 km (242 mi) more estimated range

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range

Cons

  • Heaviest
  • Smallest trunk

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