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Mercedes-Benz CLE Coupe (C236) CLE 300evsMercedes-Benz GLC Coupe (C253) GLC 250d

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

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Mercedes-Benz CLE Coupe (C236)

CLE 300e

204 hp1999 ccHybridRWDAutomaticTurbochargedCoupe2024-present
VS

Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe (C253)

GLC 250d

204 hp2143 ccDieselAWDAutomaticTwin-turboCoupe2016-2019

Comparison overview

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Mercedes-Benz CLE Coupe (C236) CLE 300e

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.3 s
  • Fastest top speed
    245 km/h
    152 mph Unrestricted
    236 km/h
    147 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    204 hp
    152 kW
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    0.7 L/100 km
    336.0 mpg US
    403.5 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    7,143 km
    4,438 mi
  • Best performance score
    54/100
  • Best economy score
    100/100

Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe (C253) GLC 250d

  • Highest torque
    500 Nm
    369 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,770 kg
    3,902 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    115 hp/t
    86 kW/t
    8.7 kg/hp
  • Largest trunk
    500 L
  • Best overall score
    56/100
  • Best practicality score
    63/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzCLE Coupe (C236)CLE 300eMercedes-BenzGLC Coupe (C253)GLC 250d
Power
204hp152kW
204hp152kW
Torque
320Nm236lb-ft
500Nm369lb-ft
Curb weight
2,100kg4,630lb
1,770kg3,902lb
Gross weight
2,580kg5,688lb
2,520kg5,556lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
245 km/h152 mph
Restricted
236 km/h147 mph
Calculated
222 km/h
138 mph
To 99% top speed
95.8s99% target: 243 km/h / 151 mph
Calculated
101.4s99% target: 220 km/h / 137 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.3s
7.6s
0-200 km/h
27.4s
Calculated
42.3s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.0s
Calculated
7.2s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
0.7L/100 km336mpg US403.5mpg UK
5.4L/100 km43.6mpg US52.3mpg UK
Fuel consumption city-
6.2L/100 km37.9mpg US45.6mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway-
5L/100 km47mpg US56.5mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.4s
Calculated
15.5s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
97hp/t72kW/t44hp/1000 lb
Calculated
115hp/t86kW/t52hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
152Nm/t102lb-ft/ton
Calculated
282Nm/t189lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
7,143km4,438mi
Calculated
926km575mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,999cc122cu in
2,143cc131cu in
Length
4,850mm191in
4,732mm186in
Width
1,861mm73in
1,890mm74in
Height
1,429mm56in
1,602mm63in
Wheelbase
2,865mm113in
2,873mm113in
Front track
1,604mm63in
1,620mm64in
Rear track
1,584mm62in
1,619mm64in
Trunk volume
290L
500L
Max trunk volume-
1,400L
Doors
2
4
Seats
4
4
Fuel tank
50L
50L
CO2 emissions-
143g/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 300eMercedes-Benz GLC Coupe (C253) GLC 250dPowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz CLE Coupe (C236) CLE 300e: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe (C253) GLC 250d: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Mercedes-BenzCLE Coupe (C236)CLE 300e6,100 rpm2,000-4,000 rpm6,350 rpm
Mercedes-BenzGLC Coupe (C253)GLC 250d3,800 rpm1,600-1,800 rpm4,050 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMercedes-BenzCLE Coupe (C236)CLE 300eMercedes-BenzGLC Coupe (C253)GLC 250d
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.0 s
7.2 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.3 s
7.6 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
27.4 s
42.3 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
245 km/h152 mph
Restricted
236 km/h147 mph
Likely limited
222 km/h
138 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.3 s
2.4 s
330 ft
101 m
6.1 s
6.5 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.3 s
10.0 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.1 s
13.0 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.4 s
15.5 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
156 km/h
97 mph
144 km/h
90 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzCLE Coupe (C236)CLE 300e
204 hp
152 kW
Mercedes-BenzGLC Coupe (C253)GLC 250d
204 hp
152 kW

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzCLE Coupe (C236)CLE 300e
320 Nm
236 lb-ft
Mercedes-BenzGLC Coupe (C253)GLC 250d
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 300e
2,100 kg
4,630 lb
Mercedes-BenzGLC Coupe (C253)GLC 250d
1,770 kg
3,902 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 300e
Unrestricted
245 km/h152 mph
Restricted
236 km/h147 mph
Mercedes-BenzGLC Coupe (C253)GLC 250d
222 km/h
138 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Mercedes-Benz CLE Coupe (C236) CLE 300e and Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe (C253) GLC 250d: 1.3 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 300e
0.7 L/100 km
336.0 mpg US
403.5 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzGLC Coupe (C253)GLC 250d
5.4 L/100 km
43.6 mpg US
52.3 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Mercedes-Benz CLE Coupe (C236) CLE 300e and Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe (C253) GLC 250d: 4.7 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 300e
97 hp/t
72 kW/t
10.3 kg/hp
Mercedes-BenzGLC Coupe (C253)GLC 250d
115 hp/t
86 kW/t
8.7 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 300e
7,143 km
4,438 mi
Mercedes-BenzGLC Coupe (C253)GLC 250d
926 km
575 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
Mercedes-BenzCLE Coupe (C236)CLE 300e
204 hp
152 kW
6.3 s
Unrestricted
245 km/h152 mph
Restricted
236 km/h147 mph
Mercedes-BenzGLC Coupe (C253)GLC 250d
204 hp
152 kW
7.6 s
222 km/h
138 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 300e
Power
204 hp
152 kW
0-100 km/h6.3 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
245 km/h152 mph
Restricted
236 km/h147 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
290 L
10.2 cu ft
Length
4,850 mm
190.9 in
Height
1,429 mm
56.3 in
Mercedes-BenzGLC Coupe (C253)GLC 250d
Power
204 hp
152 kW
0-100 km/h7.6 s
Top speed
222 km/h
138 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 300e
Power
204 hp
152 kW
0-100 km/h6.3 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
245 km/h152 mph
Restricted
236 km/h147 mph
0.7 L/100 km
336.0 mpg US
403.5 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzGLC Coupe (C253)GLC 250d
Power
204 hp
152 kW
0-100 km/h7.6 s
Top speed
222 km/h
138 mph
5.4 L/100 km
43.6 mpg US
52.3 mpg UK

Mercedes-Benz CLE Coupe (C236) CLE 300e 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 300e
0.7 L/100 km
336.0 mpg US
403.5 mpg UK
6.3 s
Mercedes-BenzGLC Coupe (C253)GLC 250d
5.4 L/100 km
43.6 mpg US
52.3 mpg UK
7.6 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 300e
97 hp/t
72 kW/t
10.3 kg/hp
0.7 L/100 km
336.0 mpg US
403.5 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzGLC Coupe (C253)GLC 250d
115 hp/t
86 kW/t
8.7 kg/hp
5.4 L/100 km
43.6 mpg US
52.3 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMercedes-BenzCLE Coupe (C236)CLE 300eMercedes-BenzGLC Coupe (C253)GLC 250d
Power
204 hp
152 kW
204 hp
152 kW
Torque
320 Nm
236 lb-ft
500 Nm
369 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.3 s
7.6 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
245 km/h152 mph
Restricted
236 km/h147 mph
222 km/h
138 mph
Lightness
2,100 kg
4,630 lb
1,770 kg
3,902 lb
Fuel consumption
0.7 L/100 km
336.0 mpg US
403.5 mpg UK
5.4 L/100 km
43.6 mpg US
52.3 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
290 L
10.2 cu ft
Length
4,850 mm
190.9 in
Height
1,429 mm
56.3 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
7,143 km
4,438 mi
926 km
575 mi
CO2 score
-
143 g/km
Trunk score
290 L
10.2 cu ft
500 L
17.7 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
97 hp/t
72 kW/t
10.3 kg/hp
115 hp/t
86 kW/t
8.7 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 300eMercedes-Benz GLC Coupe (C253) GLC 250d
Consumption0.7 L/100 km336 mpg US403.5 mpg UK5.4 L/100 km43.6 mpg US52.3 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km1.22 LC100 km9.45 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi1.97 LC100 mi15.21 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used105 L28 US gal23 UK gal810 L214 US gal178 UK gal
Annual fuel cost183.75 LC/year1,418 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Mercedes-Benz CLE Coupe (C236) CLE 300e

  • Is 1.3 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 23 km/h (14 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 4.7 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 6,217 km (3,863 mi) more estimated range

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range

Cons

  • Heaviest
  • Smallest trunk

Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe (C253) GLC 250d

  • Has 180 Nm more
  • Is 330 kg lighter
  • Has 18 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 210 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Highest torque
  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Lowest top speed

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