Car comparison

Mercedes-Benz CLE Coupe (C236) CLE 300vsMercedes-Benz GLC Coupe (C253) · Facelift 2019 GLC 300d

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 GLC Coupe (C253) · Facelift 2019

GLC 300d

245 hp1950 ccDieselAWDAutomaticTurbochargedCoupe2019-2023

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
  • Lightest
    1,800 kg
    3,968 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    143 hp/t
    107 kW/t
    7.0 kg/hp
  • Best estimated range
    868 km
    540 mi
  • Best performance score
    60/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzCLE Coupe (C236)CLE 300Mercedes-BenzGLC Coupe (C253)Facelift 2019GLC 300d
Power
258hp192kW
245hp183kW
Torque
400Nm295lb-ft
500Nm369lb-ft
Curb weight
1,800kg3,968lb
1,800kg3,968lb
Gross weight
2,330kg5,137lb
2,530kg5,578lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
233 km/h
145 mph
To 99% top speed
93.6s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
92.8s99% target: 231 km/h / 143 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.2s
6.6s
0-200 km/h
23.5s
Calculated
31.7s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.9s
Calculated
6.2s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
7.6L/100 km30.9mpg US37.2mpg UK
6L/100 km39.2mpg US47.1mpg UK
Fuel consumption city-
7.4L/100 km31.8mpg US38.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway-
5.4L/100 km43.6mpg US52.3mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.3s
Calculated
14.7s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
143hp/t107kW/t65hp/1000 lb
Calculated
136hp/t101kW/t62hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
222Nm/t149lb-ft/ton
Calculated
278Nm/t186lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
868km540mi
Calculated
833km518mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,999cc122cu in
1,950cc119cu 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
-
Ground clearance-
128mm5in
Trunk volume
420L
500L
Max trunk volume-
1,400L
Doors
2
5
Seats
4
5
Fuel tank
66L
50L
CO2 emissions-
159g/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 GLC Coupe (C253) Facelift 2019 GLC 300dPowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz CLE Coupe (C236) CLE 300: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe (C253) Facelift 2019 GLC 300d: 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-BenzGLC Coupe (C253)Facelift 2019GLC 300d-1,600-2,400 rpm2,650 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMercedes-BenzCLE Coupe (C236)CLE 300Mercedes-BenzGLC Coupe (C253)Facelift 2019GLC 300d
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.9 s
6.2 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.2 s
6.6 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
23.5 s
31.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
233 km/h
145 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.3 s
2.3 s
330 ft
101 m
6.2 s
6.2 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.3 s
9.5 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.0 s
12.3 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.3 s
14.7 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
161 km/h
100 mph
152 km/h
95 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-BenzGLC Coupe (C253)Facelift 2019GLC 300d
245 hp
183 kW

Mercedes-Benz CLE Coupe (C236) CLE 300 has 13 hp more than Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe (C253) Facelift 2019 GLC 300d.

The biggest power difference is between Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe (C253) Facelift 2019 GLC 300d and Mercedes-Benz CLE Coupe (C236) CLE 300: 13 hp (10 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-BenzGLC Coupe (C253)Facelift 2019GLC 300d
500 Nm
369 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-BenzGLC Coupe (C253)Facelift 2019GLC 300d
1,800 kg
3,968 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-BenzGLC Coupe (C253)Facelift 2019GLC 300d
233 km/h
145 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-BenzGLC Coupe (C253)Facelift 2019GLC 300d6.6 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Mercedes-Benz CLE Coupe (C236) CLE 300 and Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe (C253) Facelift 2019 GLC 300d: 0.4 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-BenzGLC Coupe (C253)Facelift 2019GLC 300d
6.0 L/100 km
39.2 mpg US
47.1 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe (C253) Facelift 2019 GLC 300d and Mercedes-Benz CLE Coupe (C236) CLE 300: 1.6 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-BenzGLC Coupe (C253)Facelift 2019GLC 300d
136 hp/t
101 kW/t
7.3 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 300
868 km
540 mi
Mercedes-BenzGLC Coupe (C253)Facelift 2019GLC 300d
833 km
518 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-BenzGLC Coupe (C253)Facelift 2019GLC 300d
245 hp
183 kW
6.6 s
233 km/h
145 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-BenzGLC Coupe (C253)Facelift 2019GLC 300d
Power
245 hp
183 kW
0-100 km/h6.6 s
Top speed
233 km/h
145 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 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-BenzGLC Coupe (C253)Facelift 2019GLC 300d
Power
245 hp
183 kW
0-100 km/h6.6 s
Top speed
233 km/h
145 mph
6.0 L/100 km
39.2 mpg US
47.1 mpg UK

Mercedes-Benz CLE Coupe (C236) CLE 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-BenzGLC Coupe (C253)Facelift 2019GLC 300d
6.0 L/100 km
39.2 mpg US
47.1 mpg UK
6.6 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-BenzGLC Coupe (C253)Facelift 2019GLC 300d
136 hp/t
101 kW/t
7.3 kg/hp
6.0 L/100 km
39.2 mpg US
47.1 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMercedes-BenzCLE Coupe (C236)CLE 300Mercedes-BenzGLC Coupe (C253)Facelift 2019GLC 300d
Power
258 hp
192 kW
245 hp
183 kW
Torque
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
500 Nm
369 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.2 s
6.6 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
233 km/h
145 mph
Lightness
1,800 kg
3,968 lb
1,800 kg
3,968 lb
Fuel consumption
7.6 L/100 km
30.9 mpg US
37.2 mpg UK
6.0 L/100 km
39.2 mpg US
47.1 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
868 km
540 mi
833 km
518 mi
CO2 score
-
159 g/km
Trunk score
420 L
14.8 cu ft
500 L
17.7 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
143 hp/t
107 kW/t
7.0 kg/hp
136 hp/t
101 kW/t
7.3 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 GLC Coupe (C253) Facelift 2019 GLC 300d
Consumption7.6 L/100 km30.9 mpg US37.2 mpg UK6 L/100 km39.2 mpg US47.1 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km13.30 LC100 km10.50 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi21.40 LC100 mi16.90 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,140 L301 US gal251 UK gal900 L238 US gal198 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,995 LC/year1,575 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Mercedes-Benz CLE Coupe (C236) CLE 300

  • Has 13 hp more
  • Is 0.4 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 27 km/h (17 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 7 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 35 km (22 mi) more estimated range

Pros

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

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Smallest trunk

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