Car comparison

Mercedes-Benz CLE Coupe (C236) CLE 300vsMercedes-Benz E-class Coupe (C238) E 300

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

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Mercedes-Benz CLE Coupe (C236)

CLE 300

258 hp1999 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTurbochargedCoupe2023-present
VS

Mercedes-Benz E-class Coupe (C238)

E 300

258 hp1991 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticTurbochargedCoupe2018-2020

Comparison overview

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Mercedes-Benz CLE Coupe (C236) CLE 300

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.2 s
  • Fastest top speed
    260 km/h
    162 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    258 hp
    192 kW
  • Highest torque
    400 Nm
    295 lb-ft
  • Best overall score
    58/100
  • Best performance score
    60/100
  • Best practicality score
    53/100

Mercedes-Benz E-class Coupe (C238) E 300

  • Lightest
    1,710 kg
    3,770 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    151 hp/t
    113 kW/t
    6.6 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    6.6 L/100 km
    35.6 mpg US
    42.8 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    1,000 km
    621 mi
  • Largest trunk
    425 L
  • Best economy score
    89/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzCLE Coupe (C236)CLE 300Mercedes-BenzE-class Coupe (C238)E 300
Power
258hp192kW
258hp192kW
Torque
400Nm295lb-ft
370Nm273lb-ft
Curb weight
1,800kg3,968lb
1,710kg3,770lb
Gross weight
2,330kg5,137lb
2,320kg5,115lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
92.8s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
90.9s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.2s
6.4s
0-200 km/h
23.4s
Calculated
23.6s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.9s
Calculated
6.1s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
7.6L/100 km30.9mpg US37.2mpg UK
6.6L/100 km35.6mpg US42.8mpg UK
Fuel consumption city-
8.5L/100 km27.7mpg US33.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway-
5.5L/100 km42.8mpg US51.4mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.3s
Calculated
14.4s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
143hp/t107kW/t65hp/1000 lb
Calculated
151hp/t113kW/t68hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
222Nm/t149lb-ft/ton
Calculated
216Nm/t145lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
868km540mi
Calculated
1,000km621mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,999cc122cu in
1,991cc121cu in
Length
4,850mm191in
4,826mm190in
Width
1,860mm73in
1,860mm73in
Height
1,428mm56in
1,430mm56in
Wheelbase
2,865mm113in
2,873mm113in
Front track
1,605mm63in
1,605mm63in
Rear track
1,616mm64in
1,609mm63in
Trunk volume
420L
425L
Doors
2
2
Seats
4
4
Fuel tank
66L
66L
CO2 emissions-
150g/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 300Mercedes-Benz E-class Coupe (C238) E 300PowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz CLE Coupe (C236) CLE 300: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz E-class Coupe (C238) E 300: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Mercedes-BenzCLE Coupe (C236)CLE 3005,800 rpm2,000-3,200 rpm6,050 rpm
Mercedes-BenzE-class Coupe (C238)E 300-1,800-4,000 rpm4,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMercedes-BenzCLE Coupe (C236)CLE 300Mercedes-BenzE-class Coupe (C238)E 300
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.9 s
6.1 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.2 s
6.4 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
23.4 s
23.6 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.3 s
2.4 s
330 ft
101 m
6.2 s
6.3 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.3 s
9.5 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.0 s
12.2 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.3 s
14.4 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
162 km/h
100 mph
161 km/h
100 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzCLE Coupe (C236)CLE 300
258 hp
192 kW
Mercedes-BenzE-class Coupe (C238)E 300
258 hp
192 kW

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzCLE Coupe (C236)CLE 300
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
Mercedes-BenzE-class Coupe (C238)E 300
370 Nm
273 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 300
1,800 kg
3,968 lb
Mercedes-BenzE-class Coupe (C238)E 300
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 300
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Mercedes-BenzE-class Coupe (C238)E 300
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 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 3006.2 s
Mercedes-BenzE-class Coupe (C238)E 3006.4 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Mercedes-Benz CLE Coupe (C236) CLE 300 and Mercedes-Benz E-class Coupe (C238) E 300: 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 300
7.6 L/100 km
30.9 mpg US
37.2 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzE-class Coupe (C238)E 300
6.6 L/100 km
35.6 mpg US
42.8 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Mercedes-Benz E-class Coupe (C238) E 300 and Mercedes-Benz CLE Coupe (C236) CLE 300: 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 300
143 hp/t
107 kW/t
7.0 kg/hp
Mercedes-BenzE-class Coupe (C238)E 300
151 hp/t
113 kW/t
6.6 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 300
868 km
540 mi
Mercedes-BenzE-class Coupe (C238)E 300
1,000 km
621 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
Mercedes-BenzCLE Coupe (C236)CLE 300
258 hp
192 kW
6.2 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Mercedes-BenzE-class Coupe (C238)E 300
258 hp
192 kW
6.4 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 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 300
Power
258 hp
192 kW
0-100 km/h6.2 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 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-BenzE-class Coupe (C238)E 300
Power
258 hp
192 kW
0-100 km/h6.4 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
425 L
15.0 cu ft
Length
4,826 mm
190.0 in
Height
1,430 mm
56.3 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 300
Power
258 hp
192 kW
0-100 km/h6.2 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
7.6 L/100 km
30.9 mpg US
37.2 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzE-class Coupe (C238)E 300
Power
258 hp
192 kW
0-100 km/h6.4 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
6.6 L/100 km
35.6 mpg US
42.8 mpg UK

Mercedes-Benz E-class Coupe (C238) E 300 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 300
7.6 L/100 km
30.9 mpg US
37.2 mpg UK
6.2 s
Mercedes-BenzE-class Coupe (C238)E 300
6.6 L/100 km
35.6 mpg US
42.8 mpg UK
6.4 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 300
143 hp/t
107 kW/t
7.0 kg/hp
7.6 L/100 km
30.9 mpg US
37.2 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzE-class Coupe (C238)E 300
151 hp/t
113 kW/t
6.6 kg/hp
6.6 L/100 km
35.6 mpg US
42.8 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMercedes-BenzCLE Coupe (C236)CLE 300Mercedes-BenzE-class Coupe (C238)E 300
Power
258 hp
192 kW
258 hp
192 kW
Torque
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
370 Nm
273 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.2 s
6.4 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
1,800 kg
3,968 lb
1,710 kg
3,770 lb
Fuel consumption
7.6 L/100 km
30.9 mpg US
37.2 mpg UK
6.6 L/100 km
35.6 mpg US
42.8 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
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
425 L
15.0 cu ft
Length
4,826 mm
190.0 in
Height
1,430 mm
56.3 in
Range score
868 km
540 mi
1,000 km
621 mi
CO2 score
-
150 g/km
Trunk score
420 L
14.8 cu ft
425 L
15.0 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
143 hp/t
107 kW/t
7.0 kg/hp
151 hp/t
113 kW/t
6.6 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 300Mercedes-Benz E-class Coupe (C238) E 300
Consumption7.6 L/100 km30.9 mpg US37.2 mpg UK6.6 L/100 km35.6 mpg US42.8 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km13.30 LC100 km11.55 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi21.40 LC100 mi18.59 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,140 L301 US gal251 UK gal990 L262 US gal218 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,995 LC/year1,733 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Mercedes-Benz CLE Coupe (C236) CLE 300

  • Has 30 Nm more
  • Is 0.2 s quicker from 0-100 km/h

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest
  • Smallest trunk

Mercedes-Benz E-class Coupe (C238) E 300

  • Is 90 kg lighter
  • Uses 1.0 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 8 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 132 km (82 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 5 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h

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