Car comparison

Mercedes-Benz CLE Coupe (C236) CLE 450vsMercedes-Benz GLC Coupe (C253) AMG GLC 43

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

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Mercedes-Benz CLE Coupe (C236)

CLE 450

381 hp2999 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTurbochargedCoupe2023-present
VS

Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe (C253)

AMG GLC 43

367 hp2996 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTwin-turboCoupe2016-2019

Comparison overview

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Mercedes-Benz CLE Coupe (C236) CLE 450

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    4.4 s
  • Fastest top speed
    265 km/h
    165 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    381 hp
    284 kW
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    8.6 L/100 km
    27.4 mpg US
    32.8 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    767 km
    477 mi
  • Best performance score
    74/100
  • Best economy score
    84/100

Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe (C253) AMG GLC 43

  • Highest torque
    520 Nm
    384 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,780 kg
    3,924 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    206 hp/t
    154 kW/t
    4.9 kg/hp
  • Largest trunk
    550 L
  • Best overall score
    69/100
  • Best practicality score
    64/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzCLE Coupe (C236)CLE 450Mercedes-BenzGLC Coupe (C253)AMG GLC 43
Power
381hp284kW
367hp274kW
Torque
500Nm369lb-ft
520Nm384lb-ft
Curb weight
1,870kg4,123lb
1,780kg3,924lb
Gross weight
2,400kg5,291lb
2,460kg5,423lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
62.8s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
74.0s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
4.4s
4.9s
0-200 km/h
15.7s
Calculated
18.6s
Calculated
0-60 mph
4.2s
Calculated
4.6s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
8.6L/100 km27.4mpg US32.8mpg UK
8.9L/100 km26.4mpg US31.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption city-
11.5L/100 km20.5mpg US24.6mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway-
7.5L/100 km31.4mpg US37.7mpg UK
Quarter mile
12.5s
Calculated
13.1s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
204hp/t152kW/t92hp/1000 lb
Calculated
206hp/t154kW/t94hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
267Nm/t179lb-ft/ton
Calculated
292Nm/t195lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
767km477mi
Calculated
742km461mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,999cc183cu in
2,996cc183cu 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
550L
Max trunk volume-
1,600L
Doors
2
4
Seats
4
4
Fuel tank
66L
66L
CO2 emissions-
203g/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 450Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe (C253) AMG GLC 43PowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz CLE Coupe (C236) CLE 450: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe (C253) AMG GLC 43: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Mercedes-BenzCLE Coupe (C236)CLE 4505,800-6,100 rpm1,800-5,000 rpm6,350 rpm
Mercedes-BenzGLC Coupe (C253)AMG GLC 435,500-6,000 rpm2,500-4,500 rpm6,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMercedes-BenzCLE Coupe (C236)CLE 450Mercedes-BenzGLC Coupe (C253)AMG GLC 43
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
4.2 s
4.6 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
4.4 s
4.9 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
15.7 s
18.6 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.0 s
2.1 s
330 ft
101 m
5.4 s
5.6 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.2 s
8.5 s
1000 ft
305 m
10.5 s
11.0 s
1/4 mile
402 m
12.5 s
13.1 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
182 km/h
113 mph
173 km/h
108 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzCLE Coupe (C236)CLE 450
381 hp
284 kW
Mercedes-BenzGLC Coupe (C253)AMG GLC 43
367 hp
274 kW

Mercedes-Benz CLE Coupe (C236) CLE 450 has 14 hp more than Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe (C253) AMG GLC 43.

The biggest power difference is between Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe (C253) AMG GLC 43 and Mercedes-Benz CLE Coupe (C236) CLE 450: 14 hp (10 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzCLE Coupe (C236)CLE 450
500 Nm
369 lb-ft
Mercedes-BenzGLC Coupe (C253)AMG GLC 43
520 Nm
384 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 450
1,870 kg
4,123 lb
Mercedes-BenzGLC Coupe (C253)AMG GLC 43
1,780 kg
3,924 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 450
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Mercedes-BenzGLC Coupe (C253)AMG GLC 43
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 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 4504.4 s
Mercedes-BenzGLC Coupe (C253)AMG GLC 434.9 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Mercedes-Benz CLE Coupe (C236) CLE 450 and Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe (C253) AMG GLC 43: 0.5 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 450
8.6 L/100 km
27.4 mpg US
32.8 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzGLC Coupe (C253)AMG GLC 43
8.9 L/100 km
26.4 mpg US
31.7 mpg UK

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 450
204 hp/t
152 kW/t
4.9 kg/hp
Mercedes-BenzGLC Coupe (C253)AMG GLC 43
206 hp/t
154 kW/t
4.9 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 450
767 km
477 mi
Mercedes-BenzGLC Coupe (C253)AMG GLC 43
742 km
461 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
Mercedes-BenzCLE Coupe (C236)CLE 450
381 hp
284 kW
4.4 s
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Mercedes-BenzGLC Coupe (C253)AMG GLC 43
367 hp
274 kW
4.9 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 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 450
Power
381 hp
284 kW
0-100 km/h4.4 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 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)AMG GLC 43
Power
367 hp
274 kW
0-100 km/h4.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
4 seats
Trunk
550 L
19.4 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 450
Power
381 hp
284 kW
0-100 km/h4.4 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
8.6 L/100 km
27.4 mpg US
32.8 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzGLC Coupe (C253)AMG GLC 43
Power
367 hp
274 kW
0-100 km/h4.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
8.9 L/100 km
26.4 mpg US
31.7 mpg UK

Mercedes-Benz CLE Coupe (C236) CLE 450 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 450
8.6 L/100 km
27.4 mpg US
32.8 mpg UK
4.4 s
Mercedes-BenzGLC Coupe (C253)AMG GLC 43
8.9 L/100 km
26.4 mpg US
31.7 mpg UK
4.9 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 450
204 hp/t
152 kW/t
4.9 kg/hp
8.6 L/100 km
27.4 mpg US
32.8 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzGLC Coupe (C253)AMG GLC 43
206 hp/t
154 kW/t
4.9 kg/hp
8.9 L/100 km
26.4 mpg US
31.7 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMercedes-BenzCLE Coupe (C236)CLE 450Mercedes-BenzGLC Coupe (C253)AMG GLC 43
Power
381 hp
284 kW
367 hp
274 kW
Torque
500 Nm
369 lb-ft
520 Nm
384 lb-ft
Acceleration
4.4 s
4.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
1,870 kg
4,123 lb
1,780 kg
3,924 lb
Fuel consumption
8.6 L/100 km
27.4 mpg US
32.8 mpg UK
8.9 L/100 km
26.4 mpg US
31.7 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
550 L
19.4 cu ft
Length
4,732 mm
186.3 in
Height
1,602 mm
63.1 in
Range score
767 km
477 mi
742 km
461 mi
CO2 score
-
203 g/km
Trunk score
420 L
14.8 cu ft
550 L
19.4 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
204 hp/t
152 kW/t
4.9 kg/hp
206 hp/t
154 kW/t
4.9 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 450Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe (C253) AMG GLC 43
Consumption8.6 L/100 km27.4 mpg US32.8 mpg UK8.9 L/100 km26.4 mpg US31.7 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km15.05 LC100 km15.58 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi24.22 LC100 mi25.07 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,290 L341 US gal284 UK gal1,335 L353 US gal294 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,258 LC/year2,336 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Mercedes-Benz CLE Coupe (C236) CLE 450

  • Has 14 hp more
  • Is 0.5 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 5 km/h (3 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 0.3 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 26 km (16 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) AMG GLC 43

  • Has 20 Nm more
  • Is 90 kg lighter
  • Has 2 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 130 L more trunk volume

Pros

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

Cons

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

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