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Mercedes-Benz CLE Coupe (C236) CLE 300vsMercedes-Benz GLC Coupe (C253) GLC 350d

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)

GLC 350d

258 hp2987 ccDieselAWDAutomaticTurbochargedCoupe2016-2018

Comparison overview

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Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe (C253) GLC 350d

  • Highest torque
    620 Nm
    457 lb-ft
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    6.2 L/100 km
    37.9 mpg US
    45.6 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    1,065 km
    661 mi
  • Largest trunk
    500 L
  • Best overall score
    63/100
  • Best performance score
    63/100
  • Best economy score
    90/100
  • Best practicality score
    63/100

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

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzCLE Coupe (C236)CLE 300Mercedes-BenzGLC Coupe (C253)GLC 350d
Power
258hp192kW
258hp192kW
Torque
400Nm295lb-ft
620Nm457lb-ft
Curb weight
1,800kg3,968lb
1,840kg4,057lb
Gross weight
2,330kg5,137lb
2,530kg5,578lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
238 km/h
148 mph
To 99% top speed
93.6s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
90.2s99% target: 236 km/h / 146 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.2s
6.2s
0-200 km/h
23.5s
Calculated
28.4s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.9s
Calculated
5.9s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
7.6L/100 km30.9mpg US37.2mpg UK
6.2L/100 km37.9mpg US45.6mpg UK
Fuel consumption city-
7.2L/100 km32.7mpg US39.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway-
5.7L/100 km41.3mpg US49.6mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.3s
Calculated
14.4s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
143hp/t107kW/t65hp/1000 lb
Calculated
140hp/t105kW/t64hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
222Nm/t149lb-ft/ton
Calculated
337Nm/t225lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
868km540mi
Calculated
1,065km661mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,999cc122cu in
2,987cc182cu 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-
169g/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) GLC 350dPowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz CLE Coupe (C236) CLE 300: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe (C253) GLC 350d: 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)GLC 350d3,400 rpm1,600-2,400 rpm3,650 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMercedes-BenzCLE Coupe (C236)CLE 300Mercedes-BenzGLC Coupe (C253)GLC 350d
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.9 s
5.9 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.2 s
6.2 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
23.5 s
28.4 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
238 km/h
148 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.3 s
2.2 s
330 ft
101 m
6.2 s
6.1 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.3 s
9.3 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.0 s
12.1 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.3 s
14.4 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
161 km/h
100 mph
156 km/h
97 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)GLC 350d
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-BenzGLC Coupe (C253)GLC 350d
620 Nm
457 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)GLC 350d
1,840 kg
4,057 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)GLC 350d
238 km/h
148 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

Bar comparison chart for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · seconds

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)GLC 350d
6.2 L/100 km
37.9 mpg US
45.6 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe (C253) GLC 350d and Mercedes-Benz CLE Coupe (C236) CLE 300: 1.4 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)GLC 350d
140 hp/t
105 kW/t
7.1 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 300
868 km
540 mi
Mercedes-BenzGLC Coupe (C253)GLC 350d
1,065 km
661 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)GLC 350d
258 hp
192 kW
6.2 s
238 km/h
148 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)GLC 350d
Power
258 hp
192 kW
0-100 km/h6.2 s
Top speed
238 km/h
148 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 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)GLC 350d
Power
258 hp
192 kW
0-100 km/h6.2 s
Top speed
238 km/h
148 mph
6.2 L/100 km
37.9 mpg US
45.6 mpg UK

Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe (C253) GLC 350d 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)GLC 350d
6.2 L/100 km
37.9 mpg US
45.6 mpg UK
6.2 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)GLC 350d
140 hp/t
105 kW/t
7.1 kg/hp
6.2 L/100 km
37.9 mpg US
45.6 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMercedes-BenzCLE Coupe (C236)CLE 300Mercedes-BenzGLC Coupe (C253)GLC 350d
Power
258 hp
192 kW
258 hp
192 kW
Torque
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
620 Nm
457 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.2 s
6.2 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
238 km/h
148 mph
Lightness
1,800 kg
3,968 lb
1,840 kg
4,057 lb
Fuel consumption
7.6 L/100 km
30.9 mpg US
37.2 mpg UK
6.2 L/100 km
37.9 mpg US
45.6 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
868 km
540 mi
1,065 km
661 mi
CO2 score
-
169 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
140 hp/t
105 kW/t
7.1 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 300Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe (C253) GLC 350d
Consumption7.6 L/100 km30.9 mpg US37.2 mpg UK6.2 L/100 km37.9 mpg US45.6 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km13.30 LC100 km10.85 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi21.40 LC100 mi17.46 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,140 L301 US gal251 UK gal930 L246 US gal205 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,995 LC/year1,628 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Mercedes-Benz CLE Coupe (C236) CLE 300

  • Is 40 kg lighter
  • Has 22 km/h (14 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 3 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

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

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Smallest trunk

Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe (C253) GLC 350d

  • Has 220 Nm more
  • Uses 1.4 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 196 km (122 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 80 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Highest torque
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed

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