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Mercedes-Benz CLS coupe (C218) · Facelift

CLS 220 BlueTEC

170 hp2143 ccDieselRWDAutomaticTwin-turboCoupe2014-2017

Comparison overview

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Mercedes-Benz CLS coupe (C218) Facelift CLS 220 BlueTEC (Stage 3) 264 hp

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.3 s
  • Fastest top speed
    267 km/h
    166 mph
  • Most powerful
    264 hp
    196 kW
  • Highest torque
    640 Nm
    472 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,715 kg
    3,781 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    154 hp/t
    115 kW/t
    6.5 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    4.7 L/100 km
    50.0 mpg US
    60.1 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    5.6 L/100 km
    42.0 mpg US
    50.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    4.2 L/100 km
    56.0 mpg US
    67.3 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    1,255 km
    780 mi
  • Largest trunk
    475 L
  • Best overall score
    65/100
  • Best performance score
    67/100
  • Best economy score
    94/100
  • Best practicality score
    61/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzCLS coupe (C218)FaceliftCLS 220 BlueTEC (Stage 3)264 hpMercedes-BenzCLS coupe (C218)FaceliftCLS 220 BlueTEC (Stage 2)230 hpMercedes-BenzCLS coupe (C218)FaceliftCLS 220 BlueTEC (Stage 1)204 hpMercedes-BenzCLS coupe (C218)FaceliftCLS 220 BlueTEC170 hp
Power
264hp196kW+94 hp
230hp171kW+60 hp
204hp152kW+34 hp
170hp127kW
Torque
640Nm472lb-ft+240 Nm
560Nm413lb-ft+160 Nm
500Nm369lb-ft+100 Nm
400Nm295lb-ft
Curb weight
1,715kg3,781lb
1,715kg3,781lb
1,715kg3,781lb
1,715kg3,781lb
Gross weight
2,275kg5,016lb
2,275kg5,016lb
2,275kg5,016lb
2,275kg5,016lb
Top speed
267 km/h
166 mph
+41 km/h
256 km/h
159 mph
+30 km/h
248 km/h
154 mph
+22 km/h
226 km/h
140 mph
To 99% top speed
91.8s99% target: 264 km/h / 164 mph-9.0 s
Calculated
96.9s99% target: 253 km/h / 157 mph-3.9 s
Calculated
101.4s99% target: 246 km/h / 153 mph+0.5 s
Calculated
100.9s99% target: 224 km/h / 139 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.3s-2.0 s
6.9s-1.4 s
7.4s-0.9 s
8.3s
0-200 km/h
22.4s-18.0 s
Calculated
26.0s-14.4 s
Calculated
29.5s-10.9 s
Calculated
40.4s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.0s-1.8 s
Calculated
6.5s-1.3 s
Calculated
7.0s-0.8 s
Calculated
7.8s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
4.7L/100 km50mpg US60.1mpg UK
4.7L/100 km50mpg US60.1mpg UK
4.7L/100 km50mpg US60.1mpg UK
4.7L/100 km50mpg US60.1mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
5.6L/100 km42mpg US50.4mpg UK
5.6L/100 km42mpg US50.4mpg UK
5.6L/100 km42mpg US50.4mpg UK
5.6L/100 km42mpg US50.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
4.2L/100 km56mpg US67.3mpg UK
4.2L/100 km56mpg US67.3mpg UK
4.2L/100 km56mpg US67.3mpg UK
4.2L/100 km56mpg US67.3mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.3s-1.7 s
Calculated
14.9s-1.1 s
Calculated
15.3s-0.7 s
Calculated
16.0s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
154hp/t115kW/t70hp/1000 lb
Calculated
134hp/t100kW/t61hp/1000 lb
Calculated
119hp/t89kW/t54hp/1000 lb
Calculated
99hp/t74kW/t45hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
373Nm/t250lb-ft/ton
Calculated
327Nm/t218lb-ft/ton
Calculated
292Nm/t195lb-ft/ton
Calculated
233Nm/t156lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
1,255km780mi
Calculated
1,255km780mi
Calculated
1,255km780mi
Calculated
1,255km780mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,143cc131cu in
2,143cc131cu in
2,143cc131cu in
2,143cc131cu in
Length
4,937mm194in
4,937mm194in
4,937mm194in
4,937mm194in
Width
1,881mm74in
1,881mm74in
1,881mm74in
1,881mm74in
Height
1,418mm56in
1,418mm56in
1,418mm56in
1,418mm56in
Wheelbase
2,874mm113in
2,874mm113in
2,874mm113in
2,874mm113in
Front track
1,596mm63in
1,596mm63in
1,596mm63in
1,596mm63in
Rear track
1,626mm64in
1,626mm64in
1,626mm64in
1,626mm64in
Trunk volume
475L
475L
475L
475L
Doors
4
4
4
4
Seats
4
4
4
4
Fuel tank
59L
59L
59L
59L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

Estimated stock-style power and torque curves by engine speed.

Mercedes-Benz CLS coupe (C218) Facelift CLS 220 BlueTEC (Stage 3) 264 hpMercedes-Benz CLS coupe (C218) Facelift CLS 220 BlueTEC (Stage 2) 230 hpMercedes-Benz CLS coupe (C218) Facelift CLS 220 BlueTEC (Stage 1) 204 hpMercedes-Benz CLS coupe (C218) Facelift CLS 220 BlueTEC 170 hpPowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz CLS coupe (C218) Facelift CLS 220 BlueTEC (Stage 3) 264 hp: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz CLS coupe (C218) Facelift CLS 220 BlueTEC (Stage 2) 230 hp: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz CLS coupe (C218) Facelift CLS 220 BlueTEC (Stage 1) 204 hp: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz CLS coupe (C218) Facelift CLS 220 BlueTEC 170 hp: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Mercedes-BenzCLS coupe (C218)FaceliftCLS 220 BlueTEC (Stage 3)264 hp3,000-4,200 rpm1,400-2,800 rpm4,450 rpm
Mercedes-BenzCLS coupe (C218)FaceliftCLS 220 BlueTEC (Stage 2)230 hp3,000-4,200 rpm1,400-2,800 rpm4,450 rpm
Mercedes-BenzCLS coupe (C218)FaceliftCLS 220 BlueTEC (Stage 1)204 hp3,000-4,200 rpm1,400-2,800 rpm4,450 rpm
Mercedes-BenzCLS coupe (C218)FaceliftCLS 220 BlueTEC170 hp3,000-4,200 rpm1,400-2,800 rpm4,450 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMercedes-BenzCLS coupe (C218)FaceliftCLS 220 BlueTEC (Stage 3)264 hpMercedes-BenzCLS coupe (C218)FaceliftCLS 220 BlueTEC (Stage 2)230 hpMercedes-BenzCLS coupe (C218)FaceliftCLS 220 BlueTEC (Stage 1)204 hpMercedes-BenzCLS coupe (C218)FaceliftCLS 220 BlueTEC170 hp
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.0 s
6.5 s
7.0 s
7.8 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.3 s
6.9 s
7.4 s
8.3 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
22.4 s
26.0 s
29.5 s
40.4 s
Top speed
267 km/h
166 mph
256 km/h
159 mph
248 km/h
154 mph
226 km/h
140 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.4 s
2.4 s
2.5 s
2.6 s
330 ft
101 m
6.3 s
6.5 s
6.6 s
6.9 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.4 s
9.7 s
10.0 s
10.4 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.1 s
12.5 s
12.9 s
13.5 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.3 s
14.9 s
15.3 s
16.0 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
163 km/h
101 mph
157 km/h
97 mph
152 km/h
94 mph
143 km/h
89 mph

Power comparison

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

Mercedes-Benz CLS coupe (C218) Facelift CLS 220 BlueTEC (Stage 3) 264 hp has 94 hp more than Mercedes-Benz CLS coupe (C218) Facelift CLS 220 BlueTEC 170 hp.

The biggest power difference is between Mercedes-Benz CLS coupe (C218) Facelift CLS 220 BlueTEC 170 hp and Mercedes-Benz CLS coupe (C218) Facelift CLS 220 BlueTEC (Stage 3) 264 hp: 94 hp (70 kW).

Curb weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph

0-100 km/h comparison

Bar comparison chart for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · seconds

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Mercedes-Benz CLS coupe (C218) Facelift CLS 220 BlueTEC (Stage 3) 264 hp and Mercedes-Benz CLS coupe (C218) Facelift CLS 220 BlueTEC 170 hp: 2.0 s.

The closest cars by acceleration are Mercedes-Benz CLS coupe (C218) Facelift CLS 220 BlueTEC (Stage 2) 230 hp and Mercedes-Benz CLS coupe (C218) Facelift CLS 220 BlueTEC (Stage 1) 204 hp, separated by only 0.5 s.

Fuel consumption comparison

Bar comparison chart for Fuel consumption. Lower is better · L/100 km / mpg US / mpg UK

Power-to-weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t

Estimated range comparison

Bar comparison chart for Estimated range. Higher is better · km / mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
Mercedes-BenzCLS coupe (C218)FaceliftCLS 220 BlueTEC (Stage 3)264 hp
264 hp
196 kW
6.3 s
267 km/h
166 mph
Mercedes-BenzCLS coupe (C218)FaceliftCLS 220 BlueTEC (Stage 2)230 hp
230 hp
171 kW
6.9 s
256 km/h
159 mph
Mercedes-BenzCLS coupe (C218)FaceliftCLS 220 BlueTEC (Stage 1)204 hp
204 hp
152 kW
7.4 s
248 km/h
154 mph
Mercedes-BenzCLS coupe (C218)FaceliftCLS 220 BlueTEC170 hp
170 hp
127 kW
8.3 s
226 km/h
140 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-BenzCLS coupe (C218)FaceliftCLS 220 BlueTEC (Stage 3)264 hp
Power
264 hp
196 kW
0-100 km/h6.3 s
Top speed
267 km/h
166 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
4 seats
Trunk
475 L
16.8 cu ft
Length
4,937 mm
194.4 in
Height
1,418 mm
55.8 in
Mercedes-BenzCLS coupe (C218)FaceliftCLS 220 BlueTEC (Stage 2)230 hp
Power
230 hp
171 kW
0-100 km/h6.9 s
Top speed
256 km/h
159 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
4 seats
Trunk
475 L
16.8 cu ft
Length
4,937 mm
194.4 in
Height
1,418 mm
55.8 in
Mercedes-BenzCLS coupe (C218)FaceliftCLS 220 BlueTEC (Stage 1)204 hp
Power
204 hp
152 kW
0-100 km/h7.4 s
Top speed
248 km/h
154 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
4 seats
Trunk
475 L
16.8 cu ft
Length
4,937 mm
194.4 in
Height
1,418 mm
55.8 in
Mercedes-BenzCLS coupe (C218)FaceliftCLS 220 BlueTEC170 hp
Power
170 hp
127 kW
0-100 km/h8.3 s
Top speed
226 km/h
140 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
4 seats
Trunk
475 L
16.8 cu ft
Length
4,937 mm
194.4 in
Height
1,418 mm
55.8 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-BenzCLS coupe (C218)FaceliftCLS 220 BlueTEC (Stage 3)264 hp
Power
264 hp
196 kW
0-100 km/h6.3 s
Top speed
267 km/h
166 mph
4.7 L/100 km
50.0 mpg US
60.1 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzCLS coupe (C218)FaceliftCLS 220 BlueTEC (Stage 2)230 hp
Power
230 hp
171 kW
0-100 km/h6.9 s
Top speed
256 km/h
159 mph
4.7 L/100 km
50.0 mpg US
60.1 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzCLS coupe (C218)FaceliftCLS 220 BlueTEC (Stage 1)204 hp
Power
204 hp
152 kW
0-100 km/h7.4 s
Top speed
248 km/h
154 mph
4.7 L/100 km
50.0 mpg US
60.1 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzCLS coupe (C218)FaceliftCLS 220 BlueTEC170 hp
Power
170 hp
127 kW
0-100 km/h8.3 s
Top speed
226 km/h
140 mph
4.7 L/100 km
50.0 mpg US
60.1 mpg UK

Mercedes-Benz CLS coupe (C218) Facelift CLS 220 BlueTEC (Stage 3) 264 hp 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-BenzCLS coupe (C218)FaceliftCLS 220 BlueTEC (Stage 3)264 hp
4.7 L/100 km
50.0 mpg US
60.1 mpg UK
6.3 s
Mercedes-BenzCLS coupe (C218)FaceliftCLS 220 BlueTEC (Stage 2)230 hp
4.7 L/100 km
50.0 mpg US
60.1 mpg UK
6.9 s
Mercedes-BenzCLS coupe (C218)FaceliftCLS 220 BlueTEC (Stage 1)204 hp
4.7 L/100 km
50.0 mpg US
60.1 mpg UK
7.4 s
Mercedes-BenzCLS coupe (C218)FaceliftCLS 220 BlueTEC170 hp
4.7 L/100 km
50.0 mpg US
60.1 mpg UK
8.3 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-BenzCLS coupe (C218)FaceliftCLS 220 BlueTEC (Stage 3)264 hp
154 hp/t
115 kW/t
6.5 kg/hp
4.7 L/100 km
50.0 mpg US
60.1 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzCLS coupe (C218)FaceliftCLS 220 BlueTEC (Stage 2)230 hp
134 hp/t
100 kW/t
7.5 kg/hp
4.7 L/100 km
50.0 mpg US
60.1 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzCLS coupe (C218)FaceliftCLS 220 BlueTEC (Stage 1)204 hp
119 hp/t
89 kW/t
8.4 kg/hp
4.7 L/100 km
50.0 mpg US
60.1 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzCLS coupe (C218)FaceliftCLS 220 BlueTEC170 hp
99 hp/t
74 kW/t
10.1 kg/hp
4.7 L/100 km
50.0 mpg US
60.1 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMercedes-BenzCLS coupe (C218)FaceliftCLS 220 BlueTEC (Stage 3)264 hpMercedes-BenzCLS coupe (C218)FaceliftCLS 220 BlueTEC (Stage 2)230 hpMercedes-BenzCLS coupe (C218)FaceliftCLS 220 BlueTEC (Stage 1)204 hpMercedes-BenzCLS coupe (C218)FaceliftCLS 220 BlueTEC170 hp
Power
264 hp
196 kW
230 hp
171 kW
204 hp
152 kW
170 hp
127 kW
Torque
640 Nm
472 lb-ft
560 Nm
413 lb-ft
500 Nm
369 lb-ft
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.3 s
6.9 s
7.4 s
8.3 s
Top speed
267 km/h
166 mph
256 km/h
159 mph
248 km/h
154 mph
226 km/h
140 mph
Lightness
1,715 kg
3,781 lb
1,715 kg
3,781 lb
1,715 kg
3,781 lb
1,715 kg
3,781 lb
Fuel consumption
4.7 L/100 km
50.0 mpg US
60.1 mpg UK
4.7 L/100 km
50.0 mpg US
60.1 mpg UK
4.7 L/100 km
50.0 mpg US
60.1 mpg UK
4.7 L/100 km
50.0 mpg US
60.1 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
4 doors
4 seats
Trunk
475 L
16.8 cu ft
Length
4,937 mm
194.4 in
Height
1,418 mm
55.8 in
Doors/seats
4 doors
4 seats
Trunk
475 L
16.8 cu ft
Length
4,937 mm
194.4 in
Height
1,418 mm
55.8 in
Doors/seats
4 doors
4 seats
Trunk
475 L
16.8 cu ft
Length
4,937 mm
194.4 in
Height
1,418 mm
55.8 in
Doors/seats
4 doors
4 seats
Trunk
475 L
16.8 cu ft
Length
4,937 mm
194.4 in
Height
1,418 mm
55.8 in
Range score
1,255 km
780 mi
1,255 km
780 mi
1,255 km
780 mi
1,255 km
780 mi
Trunk score
475 L
16.8 cu ft
475 L
16.8 cu ft
475 L
16.8 cu ft
475 L
16.8 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
154 hp/t
115 kW/t
6.5 kg/hp
134 hp/t
100 kW/t
7.5 kg/hp
119 hp/t
89 kW/t
8.4 kg/hp
99 hp/t
74 kW/t
10.1 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score
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.

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Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleMercedes-Benz CLS coupe (C218) Facelift CLS 220 BlueTEC (Stage 3) 264 hpMercedes-Benz CLS coupe (C218) Facelift CLS 220 BlueTEC (Stage 2) 230 hpMercedes-Benz CLS coupe (C218) Facelift CLS 220 BlueTEC (Stage 1) 204 hpMercedes-Benz CLS coupe (C218) Facelift CLS 220 BlueTEC 170 hp
Consumption4.7 L/100 km50 mpg US60.1 mpg UK4.7 L/100 km50 mpg US60.1 mpg UK4.7 L/100 km50 mpg US60.1 mpg UK4.7 L/100 km50 mpg US60.1 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km8.23 LC100 km8.23 LC100 km8.23 LC100 km8.23 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi13.24 LC100 mi13.24 LC100 mi13.24 LC100 mi13.24 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used705 L186 US gal155 UK gal705 L186 US gal155 UK gal705 L186 US gal155 UK gal705 L186 US gal155 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,234 LC/year1,234 LC/year1,234 LC/year1,234 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Mercedes-Benz CLS coupe (C218) Facelift CLS 220 BlueTEC (Stage 3) 264 hp

  • Has 34 hp more
  • Has 80 Nm more
  • Is 0.6 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 11 km/h (7 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 20 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

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