Mercedes-Benz CLE Coupe (C236)
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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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GLC 250d
Comparison overview
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Mercedes-Benz CLE Coupe (C236) CLE 300e
- Quickest 0-100 km/h6.3 s
- Fastest top speed245 km/h152 mph Unrestricted236 km/h147 mph Restricted
- Most powerful204 hp152 kW
- Lowest combined fuel consumption0.7 L/100 km336.0 mpg US403.5 mpg UK
- Best estimated range7,143 km4,438 mi
- Best performance score54/100
- Best economy score100/100
Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe (C253) GLC 250d
- Highest torque500 Nm369 lb-ft
- Lightest1,770 kg3,902 lb
- Best power-to-weight115 hp/t86 kW/t8.7 kg/hp
- Largest trunk500 L
- Best overall score56/100
- Best practicality score63/100
Specification comparison
| Model | Mercedes-BenzCLE Coupe (C236)CLE 300e | Mercedes-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 300e: Power / Torque
- Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe (C253) GLC 250d: Power / Torque
| Vehicle | Peak power RPM | Peak torque RPM | Max engine speed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mercedes-BenzCLE Coupe (C236)CLE 300e | 6,100 rpm | 2,000-4,000 rpm | 6,350 rpm |
| Mercedes-BenzGLC Coupe (C253)GLC 250d | 3,800 rpm | 1,600-1,800 rpm | 4,050 rpm |
Acceleration curve
Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.
| Metric | Mercedes-BenzCLE Coupe (C236)CLE 300e | Mercedes-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
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| 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
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| 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
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| 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
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| 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
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| Mercedes-BenzCLE Coupe (C236)CLE 300e | 6.3 s |
| Mercedes-BenzGLC Coupe (C253)GLC 250d | 7.6 s |
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
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| 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
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| 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
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| 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.
| Vehicle | Power | Acceleration | Top 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.
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Performance vs fuel economy
Cars closer to the top-right corner combine stronger performance with better fuel economy scores.
| Vehicle | Performance score | Fuel economy score | ||||||
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| 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 | ||||||
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.
| Vehicle | Fuel consumption, L/100 km | 0-100 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.
| Vehicle | Power-to-weight, hp/t | Fuel 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
| Vehicle | Mercedes-BenzCLE Coupe (C236)CLE 300e | Mercedes-BenzGLC Coupe (C253)GLC 250d | ||||||||||||||||
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| 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 | ||||||||||||||||
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| 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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| Vehicle | Mercedes-Benz CLE Coupe (C236) CLE 300e | Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe (C253) GLC 250d |
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| Consumption | 0.7 L/100 km336 mpg US403.5 mpg UK | 5.4 L/100 km43.6 mpg US52.3 mpg UK |
| Cost / 100 km | 1.22 LC100 km | 9.45 LC100 km |
| Cost / 100 mi | 1.97 LC100 mi | 15.21 LC100 mi |
| Annual fuel used | 105 L28 US gal23 UK gal | 810 L214 US gal178 UK gal |
| Annual fuel cost | 183.75 LC/year | 1,418 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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