Car comparison

Mercedes-Benz CLE Coupe (C236) CLE 450vsMercedes-Benz SLC (R172) · Facelift 2016 AMG SLC 43 V6

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 SLC (R172) · Facelift 2016

AMG SLC 43 V6

390 hp2996 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticTwin-turboCoupe2018-2020

Comparison overview

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Best choices

Mercedes-Benz SLC (R172) Facelift 2016 AMG SLC 43 V6

  • Most powerful
    390 hp
    291 kW
  • Highest torque
    520 Nm
    384 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,520 kg
    3,351 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    257 hp/t
    191 kW/t
    3.9 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    8.1 L/100 km
    29.0 mpg US
    34.9 mpg UK
  • Best performance score
    76/100
  • Best economy score
    85/100

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
  • Best estimated range
    767 km
    477 mi
  • Largest trunk
    420 L
  • Best overall score
    67/100
  • Best practicality score
    53/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzCLE Coupe (C236)CLE 450Mercedes-BenzSLC (R172)Facelift 2016AMG SLC 43 V6
Power
381hp284kW
390hp291kW
Torque
500Nm369lb-ft
520Nm384lb-ft
Curb weight
1,870kg4,123lb
1,520kg3,351lb
Gross weight
2,400kg5,291lb
1,890kg4,167lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
62.8s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
58.9s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
4.4s
4.7s
0-200 km/h
15.7s
Calculated
15.8s
Calculated
0-60 mph
4.2s
Calculated
4.5s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
8.6L/100 km27.4mpg US32.8mpg UK
8.1L/100 km29mpg US34.9mpg UK
Fuel consumption city-
11.1L/100 km21.2mpg US25.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway-
6.4L/100 km36.8mpg US44.1mpg UK
Quarter mile
12.5s
Calculated
12.8s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
204hp/t152kW/t92hp/1000 lb
Calculated
257hp/t191kW/t116hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
267Nm/t179lb-ft/ton
Calculated
342Nm/t229lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
767km477mi
Calculated
741km460mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,999cc183cu in
2,996cc183cu in
Length
4,850mm191in
4,133mm163in
Width
1,860mm73in
1,810mm71in
Height
1,428mm56in
1,301mm51in
Wheelbase
2,865mm113in
2,430mm96in
Front track
1,605mm63in
1,559mm61in
Rear track
1,616mm64in
-
Ground clearance-
112mm4in
Trunk volume
420L
225L
Max trunk volume-
335L
Doors
2
2
Seats
4
2
Fuel tank
66L
60L
CO2 emissions-
185g/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 SLC (R172) Facelift 2016 AMG SLC 43 V6PowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz CLE Coupe (C236) CLE 450: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz SLC (R172) Facelift 2016 AMG SLC 43 V6: 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-BenzSLC (R172)Facelift 2016AMG SLC 43 V65,500-6,000 rpm2,500-5,000 rpm6,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMercedes-BenzCLE Coupe (C236)CLE 450Mercedes-BenzSLC (R172)Facelift 2016AMG SLC 43 V6
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
4.2 s
4.5 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
4.4 s
4.7 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
15.7 s
15.8 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.0 s
2.2 s
330 ft
101 m
5.4 s
5.6 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.2 s
8.4 s
1000 ft
305 m
10.5 s
10.8 s
1/4 mile
402 m
12.5 s
12.8 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
182 km/h
113 mph
182 km/h
113 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-BenzSLC (R172)Facelift 2016AMG SLC 43 V6
390 hp
291 kW

Mercedes-Benz SLC (R172) Facelift 2016 AMG SLC 43 V6 has 9 hp more than Mercedes-Benz CLE Coupe (C236) CLE 450.

The biggest power difference is between Mercedes-Benz CLE Coupe (C236) CLE 450 and Mercedes-Benz SLC (R172) Facelift 2016 AMG SLC 43 V6: 9 hp (7 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-BenzSLC (R172)Facelift 2016AMG SLC 43 V6
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-BenzSLC (R172)Facelift 2016AMG SLC 43 V6
1,520 kg
3,351 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-BenzSLC (R172)Facelift 2016AMG SLC 43 V6
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 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-BenzSLC (R172)Facelift 2016AMG SLC 43 V64.7 s

Although Mercedes-Benz SLC (R172) Facelift 2016 AMG SLC 43 V6 has more power, Mercedes-Benz CLE Coupe (C236) CLE 450 is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Mercedes-Benz CLE Coupe (C236) CLE 450 and Mercedes-Benz SLC (R172) Facelift 2016 AMG SLC 43 V6: 0.3 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 450
8.6 L/100 km
27.4 mpg US
32.8 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzSLC (R172)Facelift 2016AMG SLC 43 V6
8.1 L/100 km
29.0 mpg US
34.9 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Mercedes-Benz SLC (R172) Facelift 2016 AMG SLC 43 V6 and Mercedes-Benz CLE Coupe (C236) CLE 450: 0.5 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-BenzSLC (R172)Facelift 2016AMG SLC 43 V6
257 hp/t
191 kW/t
3.9 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-BenzSLC (R172)Facelift 2016AMG SLC 43 V6
741 km
460 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-BenzSLC (R172)Facelift 2016AMG SLC 43 V6
390 hp
291 kW
4.7 s
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 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-BenzSLC (R172)Facelift 2016AMG SLC 43 V6
Power
390 hp
291 kW
0-100 km/h4.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
225 L
7.9 cu ft
Length
4,133 mm
162.7 in
Height
1,301 mm
51.2 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-BenzSLC (R172)Facelift 2016AMG SLC 43 V6
Power
390 hp
291 kW
0-100 km/h4.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
8.1 L/100 km
29.0 mpg US
34.9 mpg UK

Mercedes-Benz SLC (R172) Facelift 2016 AMG SLC 43 V6 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-BenzSLC (R172)Facelift 2016AMG SLC 43 V6
8.1 L/100 km
29.0 mpg US
34.9 mpg UK
4.7 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-BenzSLC (R172)Facelift 2016AMG SLC 43 V6
257 hp/t
191 kW/t
3.9 kg/hp
8.1 L/100 km
29.0 mpg US
34.9 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMercedes-BenzCLE Coupe (C236)CLE 450Mercedes-BenzSLC (R172)Facelift 2016AMG SLC 43 V6
Power
381 hp
284 kW
390 hp
291 kW
Torque
500 Nm
369 lb-ft
520 Nm
384 lb-ft
Acceleration
4.4 s
4.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
1,870 kg
4,123 lb
1,520 kg
3,351 lb
Fuel consumption
8.6 L/100 km
27.4 mpg US
32.8 mpg UK
8.1 L/100 km
29.0 mpg US
34.9 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
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
225 L
7.9 cu ft
Length
4,133 mm
162.7 in
Height
1,301 mm
51.2 in
Range score
767 km
477 mi
741 km
460 mi
CO2 score
-
185 g/km
Trunk score
420 L
14.8 cu ft
225 L
7.9 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
204 hp/t
152 kW/t
4.9 kg/hp
257 hp/t
191 kW/t
3.9 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 SLC (R172) Facelift 2016 AMG SLC 43 V6
Consumption8.6 L/100 km27.4 mpg US32.8 mpg UK8.1 L/100 km29 mpg US34.9 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km15.05 LC100 km14.17 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi24.22 LC100 mi22.81 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,290 L341 US gal284 UK gal1,215 L321 US gal267 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,258 LC/year2,126 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Mercedes-Benz CLE Coupe (C236) CLE 450

  • Is 0.3 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 27 km (17 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 195 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest

Mercedes-Benz SLC (R172) Facelift 2016 AMG SLC 43 V6

  • Has 9 hp more
  • Has 20 Nm more
  • Is 350 kg lighter
  • Uses 0.5 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 53 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Smallest trunk

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