Car comparison

Mercedes-Benz CLE Coupe (C236) CLE 300vsMercedes-Benz E-class Coupe (C238) · Facelift 2020 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) · Facelift 2020

E 300

258 hp1991 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticTurbochargedCoupe2020-2023

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
  • Largest trunk
    420 L
  • Best overall score
    58/100
  • Best performance score
    60/100
  • Best practicality score
    53/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzCLE Coupe (C236)CLE 300Mercedes-BenzE-class Coupe (C238)Facelift 2020E 300
Power
258hp192kW
258hp192kW
Torque
400Nm295lb-ft
370Nm273lb-ft
Curb weight
1,800kg3,968lb
1,700kg3,748lb
Gross weight
2,330kg5,137lb
2,315kg5,104lb
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
91.2s99% 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
7.2L/100 km32.7mpg US39.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption city-
9.4L/100 km25mpg US30.1mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway-
5.8L/100 km40.6mpg US48.7mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.3s
Calculated
14.4s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
143hp/t107kW/t65hp/1000 lb
Calculated
152hp/t113kW/t69hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
222Nm/t149lb-ft/ton
Calculated
218Nm/t146lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
868km540mi
Calculated
917km570mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,999cc122cu in
1,991cc121cu in
Length
4,850mm191in
4,835mm190in
Width
1,860mm73in
1,860mm73in
Height
1,428mm56in
1,428mm56in
Wheelbase
2,865mm113in
2,873mm113in
Front track
1,605mm63in
1,605mm63in
Rear track
1,616mm64in
1,609mm63in
Trunk volume
420L
405L
Doors
2
2
Seats
4
4
Fuel tank
66L
66L
CO2 emissions-
164g/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) Facelift 2020 E 300PowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz CLE Coupe (C236) CLE 300: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz E-class Coupe (C238) Facelift 2020 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)Facelift 2020E 300-1,650-4,000 rpm4,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMercedes-BenzCLE Coupe (C236)CLE 300Mercedes-BenzE-class Coupe (C238)Facelift 2020E 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)Facelift 2020E 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)Facelift 2020E 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)Facelift 2020E 300
1,700 kg
3,748 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)Facelift 2020E 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)Facelift 2020E 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) Facelift 2020 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)Facelift 2020E 300
7.2 L/100 km
32.7 mpg US
39.2 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 300
143 hp/t
107 kW/t
7.0 kg/hp
Mercedes-BenzE-class Coupe (C238)Facelift 2020E 300
152 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)Facelift 2020E 300
917 km
570 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)Facelift 2020E 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)Facelift 2020E 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
405 L
14.3 cu ft
Length
4,835 mm
190.4 in
Height
1,428 mm
56.2 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 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)Facelift 2020E 300
Power
258 hp
192 kW
0-100 km/h6.4 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
7.2 L/100 km
32.7 mpg US
39.2 mpg UK

Mercedes-Benz E-class Coupe (C238) Facelift 2020 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)Facelift 2020E 300
7.2 L/100 km
32.7 mpg US
39.2 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)Facelift 2020E 300
152 hp/t
113 kW/t
6.6 kg/hp
7.2 L/100 km
32.7 mpg US
39.2 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMercedes-BenzCLE Coupe (C236)CLE 300Mercedes-BenzE-class Coupe (C238)Facelift 2020E 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
1,700 kg
3,748 lb
Fuel consumption
7.6 L/100 km
30.9 mpg US
37.2 mpg UK
7.2 L/100 km
32.7 mpg US
39.2 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
405 L
14.3 cu ft
Length
4,835 mm
190.4 in
Height
1,428 mm
56.2 in
Range score
868 km
540 mi
917 km
570 mi
CO2 score
-
164 g/km
Trunk score
420 L
14.8 cu ft
405 L
14.3 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
143 hp/t
107 kW/t
7.0 kg/hp
152 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.

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LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleMercedes-Benz CLE Coupe (C236) CLE 300Mercedes-Benz E-class Coupe (C238) Facelift 2020 E 300
Consumption7.6 L/100 km30.9 mpg US37.2 mpg UK7.2 L/100 km32.7 mpg US39.2 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km13.30 LC100 km12.60 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi21.40 LC100 mi20.28 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,140 L301 US gal251 UK gal1,080 L285 US gal238 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,995 LC/year1,890 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
  • Has 15 L more trunk volume

Pros

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

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest

Mercedes-Benz E-class Coupe (C238) Facelift 2020 E 300

  • Is 100 kg lighter
  • Uses 0.4 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 8 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 48 km (30 mi) more estimated range

Pros

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

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Smallest trunk

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