Car comparison

Mercedes-Benz CLE Coupe (C236) CLE 450vsMercedes-Benz GLC Coupe (C253) · Facelift 2019 GLC 400d

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) · Facelift 2019

GLC 400d

330 hp2925 ccDieselAWDAutomaticTurbochargedCoupe2019-2023

Comparison overview

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Best choices

Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe (C253) Facelift 2019 GLC 400d

  • Highest torque
    700 Nm
    516 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,855 kg
    4,090 lb
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    6.7 L/100 km
    35.1 mpg US
    42.2 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    985 km
    612 mi
  • Largest trunk
    500 L
  • Best overall score
    71/100
  • Best economy score
    89/100
  • Best practicality score
    70/100

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
  • Best power-to-weight
    204 hp/t
    152 kW/t
    4.9 kg/hp
  • Best performance score
    74/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzCLE Coupe (C236)CLE 450Mercedes-BenzGLC Coupe (C253)Facelift 2019GLC 400d
Power
381hp284kW
330hp246kW
Torque
500Nm369lb-ft
700Nm516lb-ft
Curb weight
1,870kg4,123lb
1,855kg4,090lb
Gross weight
2,400kg5,291lb
2,585kg5,699lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
Unrestricted
250 km/h155 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
62.8s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
75.7s99% target: 248 km/h / 154 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
4.4s
5.1s
0-200 km/h
15.7s
Calculated
20.9s
Calculated
0-60 mph
4.2s
Calculated
4.8s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
8.6L/100 km27.4mpg US32.8mpg UK
6.7L/100 km35.1mpg US42.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption city-
8.5L/100 km27.7mpg US33.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway-
5.8L/100 km40.6mpg US48.7mpg UK
Quarter mile
12.5s
Calculated
13.4s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
204hp/t152kW/t92hp/1000 lb
Calculated
178hp/t133kW/t81hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
267Nm/t179lb-ft/ton
Calculated
377Nm/t252lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
767km477mi
Calculated
985km612mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,999cc183cu in
2,925cc178cu in
Length
4,850mm191in
4,731mm186in
Width
1,860mm73in
1,890mm74in
Height
1,428mm56in
1,600mm63in
Wheelbase
2,865mm113in
2,873mm113in
Front track
1,605mm63in
1,621mm64in
Rear track
1,616mm64in
1,617mm64in
Ground clearance-
129mm5in
Trunk volume
420L
500L
Max trunk volume-
1,400L
Doors
2
5
Seats
4
5
Fuel tank
66L
66L

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) Facelift 2019 GLC 400dPowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz CLE Coupe (C236) CLE 450: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe (C253) Facelift 2019 GLC 400d: 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)Facelift 2019GLC 400d3,600 rpm1,200-3,200 rpm3,850 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMercedes-BenzCLE Coupe (C236)CLE 450Mercedes-BenzGLC Coupe (C253)Facelift 2019GLC 400d
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
4.2 s
4.8 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
4.4 s
5.1 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
15.7 s
20.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
Unrestricted
250 km/h155 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph
Likely limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.0 s
2.1 s
330 ft
101 m
5.4 s
5.7 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.2 s
8.6 s
1000 ft
305 m
10.5 s
11.2 s
1/4 mile
402 m
12.5 s
13.4 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
182 km/h
113 mph
168 km/h
105 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)Facelift 2019GLC 400d
330 hp
246 kW

Mercedes-Benz CLE Coupe (C236) CLE 450 has 51 hp more than Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe (C253) Facelift 2019 GLC 400d.

The biggest power difference is between Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe (C253) Facelift 2019 GLC 400d and Mercedes-Benz CLE Coupe (C236) CLE 450: 51 hp (38 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)Facelift 2019GLC 400d
700 Nm
516 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)Facelift 2019GLC 400d
1,855 kg
4,090 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)Facelift 2019GLC 400d
Unrestricted
250 km/h155 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 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)Facelift 2019GLC 400d5.1 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Mercedes-Benz CLE Coupe (C236) CLE 450 and Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe (C253) Facelift 2019 GLC 400d: 0.7 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)Facelift 2019GLC 400d
6.7 L/100 km
35.1 mpg US
42.2 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe (C253) Facelift 2019 GLC 400d and Mercedes-Benz CLE Coupe (C236) CLE 450: 1.9 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 450
204 hp/t
152 kW/t
4.9 kg/hp
Mercedes-BenzGLC Coupe (C253)Facelift 2019GLC 400d
178 hp/t
133 kW/t
5.6 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)Facelift 2019GLC 400d
985 km
612 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)Facelift 2019GLC 400d
330 hp
246 kW
5.1 s
Unrestricted
250 km/h155 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 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)Facelift 2019GLC 400d
Power
330 hp
246 kW
0-100 km/h5.1 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
250 km/h155 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
500 L
17.7 cu ft
Length
4,731 mm
186.3 in
Height
1,600 mm
63.0 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)Facelift 2019GLC 400d
Power
330 hp
246 kW
0-100 km/h5.1 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
250 km/h155 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph
6.7 L/100 km
35.1 mpg US
42.2 mpg UK

Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe (C253) Facelift 2019 GLC 400d 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)Facelift 2019GLC 400d
6.7 L/100 km
35.1 mpg US
42.2 mpg UK
5.1 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)Facelift 2019GLC 400d
178 hp/t
133 kW/t
5.6 kg/hp
6.7 L/100 km
35.1 mpg US
42.2 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMercedes-BenzCLE Coupe (C236)CLE 450Mercedes-BenzGLC Coupe (C253)Facelift 2019GLC 400d
Power
381 hp
284 kW
330 hp
246 kW
Torque
500 Nm
369 lb-ft
700 Nm
516 lb-ft
Acceleration
4.4 s
5.1 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Unrestricted
250 km/h155 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph
Lightness
1,870 kg
4,123 lb
1,855 kg
4,090 lb
Fuel consumption
8.6 L/100 km
27.4 mpg US
32.8 mpg UK
6.7 L/100 km
35.1 mpg US
42.2 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
500 L
17.7 cu ft
Length
4,731 mm
186.3 in
Height
1,600 mm
63.0 in
Range score
767 km
477 mi
985 km
612 mi
Trunk score
420 L
14.8 cu ft
500 L
17.7 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
204 hp/t
152 kW/t
4.9 kg/hp
178 hp/t
133 kW/t
5.6 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) Facelift 2019 GLC 400d
Consumption8.6 L/100 km27.4 mpg US32.8 mpg UK6.7 L/100 km35.1 mpg US42.2 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km15.05 LC100 km11.73 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi24.22 LC100 mi18.87 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,290 L341 US gal284 UK gal1,005 L265 US gal221 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,258 LC/year1,759 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Mercedes-Benz CLE Coupe (C236) CLE 450

  • Has 51 hp more
  • Is 0.7 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 15 km/h (9 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 26 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

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

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest
  • Smallest trunk

Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe (C253) Facelift 2019 GLC 400d

  • Has 200 Nm more
  • Is 15 kg lighter
  • Uses 1.9 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 218 km (135 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 80 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Highest torque
  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power
  • Lowest top speed

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