Car comparison

Mercedes-Benz CLE Coupe (C236) CLE 300vsMercedes-Benz GLE Coupe (C167) · Facelift 2026 GLE 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 GLE Coupe (C167) · Facelift 2026

GLE 350d

286 hp2989 ccDieselAWDAutomaticTwin-turboCoupe2026-present

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
  • Lightest
    1,800 kg
    3,968 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    143 hp/t
    107 kW/t
    7.0 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    7.6 L/100 km
    30.9 mpg US
    37.2 mpg UK
  • Best economy score
    86/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzCLE Coupe (C236)CLE 300Mercedes-BenzGLE Coupe (C167)Facelift 2026GLE 350d
Power
258hp192kW
286hp213kW
Torque
400Nm295lb-ft
650Nm479lb-ft
Curb weight
1,800kg3,968lb
2,395kg5,280lb
Gross weight
2,330kg5,137lb
3,130kg6,900lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
235 km/h
146 mph
To 99% top speed
93.6s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
117.3s99% target: 233 km/h / 145 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.2s
6.2s
0-200 km/h
23.5s
Calculated
34.4s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.9s
Calculated
5.8s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
7.6L/100 km30.9mpg US37.2mpg UK
8.1L/100 km29mpg US34.9mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.3s
Calculated
14.5s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
143hp/t107kW/t65hp/1000 lb
Calculated
119hp/t89kW/t54hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
222Nm/t149lb-ft/ton
Calculated
271Nm/t182lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
868km540mi
Calculated
1,049km652mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,999cc122cu in
2,989cc182cu in
Length
4,850mm191in
4,940mm194in
Width
1,860mm73in
2,018mm79in
Height
1,428mm56in
1,729mm68in
Wheelbase
2,865mm113in
2,935mm116in
Front track
1,605mm63in
-
Rear track
1,616mm64in
-
Ground clearance-
205mm8in
Trunk volume
420L
655L
Max trunk volume-
1,795L
Doors
2
5
Seats
4
5
Fuel tank
66L
85L

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 GLE Coupe (C167) Facelift 2026 GLE 350dPowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz CLE Coupe (C236) CLE 300: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz GLE Coupe (C167) Facelift 2026 GLE 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-BenzGLE Coupe (C167)Facelift 2026GLE 350d3,200-4,800 rpm1,200-3,000 rpm5,050 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMercedes-BenzCLE Coupe (C236)CLE 300Mercedes-BenzGLE Coupe (C167)Facelift 2026GLE 350d
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.9 s
5.8 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.2 s
6.2 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
23.5 s
34.4 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
235 km/h
146 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.3 s
2.1 s
330 ft
101 m
6.2 s
5.9 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.3 s
9.2 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.0 s
12.0 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.3 s
14.5 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
161 km/h
100 mph
150 km/h
93 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-BenzGLE Coupe (C167)Facelift 2026GLE 350d
286 hp
213 kW

Mercedes-Benz GLE Coupe (C167) Facelift 2026 GLE 350d has 28 hp more than Mercedes-Benz CLE Coupe (C236) CLE 300.

The biggest power difference is between Mercedes-Benz CLE Coupe (C236) CLE 300 and Mercedes-Benz GLE Coupe (C167) Facelift 2026 GLE 350d: 28 hp (21 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-BenzGLE Coupe (C167)Facelift 2026GLE 350d
650 Nm
479 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-BenzGLE Coupe (C167)Facelift 2026GLE 350d
2,395 kg
5,280 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-BenzGLE Coupe (C167)Facelift 2026GLE 350d
235 km/h
146 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-BenzGLE Coupe (C167)Facelift 2026GLE 350d6.2 s

Although Mercedes-Benz GLE Coupe (C167) Facelift 2026 GLE 350d has more power, Mercedes-Benz CLE Coupe (C236) CLE 300 is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

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-BenzGLE Coupe (C167)Facelift 2026GLE 350d
8.1 L/100 km
29.0 mpg US
34.9 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Mercedes-Benz CLE Coupe (C236) CLE 300 and Mercedes-Benz GLE Coupe (C167) Facelift 2026 GLE 350d: 0.5 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-BenzGLE Coupe (C167)Facelift 2026GLE 350d
119 hp/t
89 kW/t
8.4 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-BenzGLE Coupe (C167)Facelift 2026GLE 350d
1,049 km
652 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-BenzGLE Coupe (C167)Facelift 2026GLE 350d
286 hp
213 kW
6.2 s
235 km/h
146 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-BenzGLE Coupe (C167)Facelift 2026GLE 350d
Power
286 hp
213 kW
0-100 km/h6.2 s
Top speed
235 km/h
146 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
655 L
23.1 cu ft
Length
4,940 mm
194.5 in
Height
1,729 mm
68.1 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-BenzGLE Coupe (C167)Facelift 2026GLE 350d
Power
286 hp
213 kW
0-100 km/h6.2 s
Top speed
235 km/h
146 mph
8.1 L/100 km
29.0 mpg US
34.9 mpg UK

Mercedes-Benz GLE Coupe (C167) Facelift 2026 GLE 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-BenzGLE Coupe (C167)Facelift 2026GLE 350d
8.1 L/100 km
29.0 mpg US
34.9 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-BenzGLE Coupe (C167)Facelift 2026GLE 350d
119 hp/t
89 kW/t
8.4 kg/hp
8.1 L/100 km
29.0 mpg US
34.9 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMercedes-BenzCLE Coupe (C236)CLE 300Mercedes-BenzGLE Coupe (C167)Facelift 2026GLE 350d
Power
258 hp
192 kW
286 hp
213 kW
Torque
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
650 Nm
479 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.2 s
6.2 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
235 km/h
146 mph
Lightness
1,800 kg
3,968 lb
2,395 kg
5,280 lb
Fuel consumption
7.6 L/100 km
30.9 mpg US
37.2 mpg UK
8.1 L/100 km
29.0 mpg US
34.9 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
655 L
23.1 cu ft
Length
4,940 mm
194.5 in
Height
1,729 mm
68.1 in
Range score
868 km
540 mi
1,049 km
652 mi
Trunk score
420 L
14.8 cu ft
655 L
23.1 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
143 hp/t
107 kW/t
7.0 kg/hp
119 hp/t
89 kW/t
8.4 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 GLE Coupe (C167) Facelift 2026 GLE 350d
Consumption7.6 L/100 km30.9 mpg US37.2 mpg UK8.1 L/100 km29 mpg US34.9 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km13.30 LC100 km14.17 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi21.40 LC100 mi22.81 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,140 L301 US gal251 UK gal1,215 L321 US gal267 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,995 LC/year2,126 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Mercedes-Benz CLE Coupe (C236) CLE 300

  • Is 595 kg lighter
  • Has 25 km/h (16 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 0.5 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 24 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Smallest trunk

Mercedes-Benz GLE Coupe (C167) Facelift 2026 GLE 350d

  • Has 28 hp more
  • Has 250 Nm more
  • Has 181 km (112 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 235 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed

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