Car comparison

Mercedes-Benz CLE Coupe (C236) CLE 300evsMercedes-Benz GLC Coupe (C253) GLC 350e

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 350e

211 hp1991 ccHybridAWDAutomaticCoupe2016-2018

Comparison overview

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Best choices

Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe (C253) GLC 350e

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    5.9 s
  • Most powerful
    211 hp
    157 kW
  • Highest torque
    350 Nm
    258 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    2,040 kg
    4,497 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    103 hp/t
    77 kW/t
    9.7 kg/hp
  • Best overall score
    57/100
  • Best practicality score
    62/100

Mercedes-Benz CLE Coupe (C236) CLE 300e

  • Fastest top speed
    245 km/h
    152 mph Unrestricted
    236 km/h
    147 mph Restricted
  • 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

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzCLE Coupe (C236)CLE 300eMercedes-BenzGLC Coupe (C253)GLC 350e
Power
204hp152kW
211hp157kW
Torque
320Nm236lb-ft
350Nm258lb-ft
Curb weight
2,100kg4,630lb
2,040kg4,497lb
Gross weight
2,580kg5,688lb
2,625kg5,787lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
245 km/h152 mph
Restricted
236 km/h147 mph
Calculated
235 km/h
146 mph
To 99% top speed
95.8s99% target: 243 km/h / 151 mph
Calculated
92.0s99% target: 233 km/h / 145 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.3s
5.9s
0-200 km/h
27.4s
Calculated
29.3s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.0s
Calculated
5.6s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
0.7L/100 km336mpg US403.5mpg UK
2.7L/100 km87.1mpg US104.6mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.4s
Calculated
14.2s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
97hp/t72kW/t44hp/1000 lb
Calculated
103hp/t77kW/t47hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
152Nm/t102lb-ft/ton
Calculated
172Nm/t115lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
7,143km4,438mi
Calculated
1,852km1,151mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,999cc122cu in
1,991cc121cu 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
-
Ground clearance-
155mm6in
Trunk volume
290L
-
Doors
2
4
Seats
4
4
Fuel tank
50L
50L
CO2 emissions-
64g/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 350ePowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz CLE Coupe (C236) CLE 300e: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe (C253) GLC 350e: 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 350e-1,200-4,000 rpm4,250 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 350e
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.0 s
5.6 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.3 s
5.9 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
27.4 s
29.3 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
245 km/h152 mph
Restricted
236 km/h147 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
6.1 s
5.9 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.3 s
9.1 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.1 s
11.8 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.4 s
14.2 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
156 km/h
97 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 300e
204 hp
152 kW
Mercedes-BenzGLC Coupe (C253)GLC 350e
211 hp
157 kW

Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe (C253) GLC 350e has 7 hp more than Mercedes-Benz CLE Coupe (C236) CLE 300e.

The biggest power difference is between Mercedes-Benz CLE Coupe (C236) CLE 300e and Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe (C253) GLC 350e: 7 hp (5 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 350e
350 Nm
258 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 350e
2,040 kg
4,497 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 350e
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 300e6.3 s
Mercedes-BenzGLC Coupe (C253)GLC 350e5.9 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe (C253) GLC 350e and Mercedes-Benz CLE Coupe (C236) CLE 300e: 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 300e
0.7 L/100 km
336.0 mpg US
403.5 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzGLC Coupe (C253)GLC 350e
2.7 L/100 km
87.1 mpg US
104.6 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Mercedes-Benz CLE Coupe (C236) CLE 300e and Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe (C253) GLC 350e: 2.0 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 350e
103 hp/t
77 kW/t
9.7 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 350e
1,852 km
1,151 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 350e
211 hp
157 kW
5.9 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 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 350e
Power
211 hp
157 kW
0-100 km/h5.9 s
Top speed
235 km/h
146 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
4 seats
Trunk-
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 350e
Power
211 hp
157 kW
0-100 km/h5.9 s
Top speed
235 km/h
146 mph
2.7 L/100 km
87.1 mpg US
104.6 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 350e
2.7 L/100 km
87.1 mpg US
104.6 mpg UK
5.9 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 350e
103 hp/t
77 kW/t
9.7 kg/hp
2.7 L/100 km
87.1 mpg US
104.6 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMercedes-BenzCLE Coupe (C236)CLE 300eMercedes-BenzGLC Coupe (C253)GLC 350e
Power
204 hp
152 kW
211 hp
157 kW
Torque
320 Nm
236 lb-ft
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.3 s
5.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
245 km/h152 mph
Restricted
236 km/h147 mph
235 km/h
146 mph
Lightness
2,100 kg
4,630 lb
2,040 kg
4,497 lb
Fuel consumption
0.7 L/100 km
336.0 mpg US
403.5 mpg UK
2.7 L/100 km
87.1 mpg US
104.6 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-
Length
4,732 mm
186.3 in
Height
1,602 mm
63.1 in
Range score
7,143 km
4,438 mi
1,852 km
1,151 mi
CO2 score
-
64 g/km
Trunk score
290 L
10.2 cu ft
-
Power-to-weight score
97 hp/t
72 kW/t
10.3 kg/hp
103 hp/t
77 kW/t
9.7 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 300eMercedes-Benz GLC Coupe (C253) GLC 350e
Consumption0.7 L/100 km336 mpg US403.5 mpg UK2.7 L/100 km87.1 mpg US104.6 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km1.22 LC100 km4.73 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi1.97 LC100 mi7.60 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used105 L28 US gal23 UK gal405 L107 US gal89 UK gal
Annual fuel cost183.75 LC/year708.75 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Mercedes-Benz CLE Coupe (C236) CLE 300e

  • Has 10 km/h (6 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 2.0 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 5,291 km (3,288 mi) more estimated range

Pros

  • Highest top speed
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power
  • Heaviest

Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe (C253) GLC 350e

  • Has 7 hp more
  • Has 30 Nm more
  • Is 60 kg lighter
  • Is 0.4 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 6 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

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

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Lowest top speed

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