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Mercedes-Benz CLS coupe (C218) · Facelift

CLS 250 BlueTEC

204 hp2143 ccDieselAWDAutomaticTwin-turboCoupe2014-2017

Comparison overview

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Mercedes-Benz CLS coupe (C218) Facelift CLS 250 BlueTEC (Stage 3) 316 hp

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.0 s
  • Fastest top speed
    275 km/h
    171 mph
  • Most powerful
    316 hp
    236 kW
  • Highest torque
    800 Nm
    590 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,800 kg
    3,968 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    176 hp/t
    131 kW/t
    5.7 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    5.3 L/100 km
    44.4 mpg US
    53.3 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    6.4 L/100 km
    36.8 mpg US
    44.1 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    4.6 L/100 km
    51.1 mpg US
    61.4 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    1,113 km
    692 mi
  • Largest trunk
    475 L
  • Best overall score
    69/100
  • Best performance score
    73/100
  • Best economy score
    93/100
  • Best practicality score
    61/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzCLS coupe (C218)FaceliftCLS 250 BlueTEC (Stage 3)316 hpMercedes-BenzCLS coupe (C218)FaceliftCLS 250 BlueTEC (Stage 2)275 hpMercedes-BenzCLS coupe (C218)FaceliftCLS 250 BlueTEC (Stage 1)245 hpMercedes-BenzCLS coupe (C218)FaceliftCLS 250 BlueTEC204 hp
Power
316hp236kW+112 hp
275hp205kW+71 hp
245hp183kW+41 hp
204hp152kW
Torque
800Nm590lb-ft+300 Nm
700Nm516lb-ft+200 Nm
625Nm461lb-ft+125 Nm
500Nm369lb-ft
Curb weight
1,800kg3,968lb
1,800kg3,968lb
1,800kg3,968lb
1,800kg3,968lb
Gross weight
2,360kg5,203lb
2,360kg5,203lb
2,360kg5,203lb
2,360kg5,203lb
Top speed
275 km/h
171 mph
+39 km/h
262 km/h
163 mph
+26 km/h
251 km/h
156 mph
+15 km/h
236 km/h
147 mph
To 99% top speed
91.1s99% target: 272 km/h / 169 mph-13.0 s
Calculated
95.7s99% target: 259 km/h / 161 mph-8.3 s
Calculated
98.8s99% target: 248 km/h / 154 mph-5.2 s
Calculated
104.1s99% target: 234 km/h / 145 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.0s-1.9 s
6.6s-1.4 s
7.0s-0.9 s
7.9s
0-200 km/h
20.7s-14.4 s
Calculated
24.1s-11.0 s
Calculated
27.7s-7.4 s
Calculated
35.1s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.7s-1.8 s
Calculated
6.2s-1.3 s
Calculated
6.7s-0.8 s
Calculated
7.5s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
5.3L/100 km44.4mpg US53.3mpg UK
5.3L/100 km44.4mpg US53.3mpg UK
5.3L/100 km44.4mpg US53.3mpg UK
5.3L/100 km44.4mpg US53.3mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
6.4L/100 km36.8mpg US44.1mpg UK
6.4L/100 km36.8mpg US44.1mpg UK
6.4L/100 km36.8mpg US44.1mpg UK
6.4L/100 km36.8mpg US44.1mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
4.6L/100 km51.1mpg US61.4mpg UK
4.6L/100 km51.1mpg US61.4mpg UK
4.6L/100 km51.1mpg US61.4mpg UK
4.6L/100 km51.1mpg US61.4mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.0s-1.7 s
Calculated
14.6s-1.1 s
Calculated
15.0s-0.7 s
Calculated
15.7s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
176hp/t131kW/t80hp/1000 lb
Calculated
153hp/t114kW/t69hp/1000 lb
Calculated
136hp/t101kW/t62hp/1000 lb
Calculated
113hp/t85kW/t51hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
444Nm/t297lb-ft/ton
Calculated
389Nm/t260lb-ft/ton
Calculated
347Nm/t232lb-ft/ton
Calculated
278Nm/t186lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
1,113km692mi
Calculated
1,113km692mi
Calculated
1,113km692mi
Calculated
1,113km692mi
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 250 BlueTEC (Stage 3) 316 hpMercedes-Benz CLS coupe (C218) Facelift CLS 250 BlueTEC (Stage 2) 275 hpMercedes-Benz CLS coupe (C218) Facelift CLS 250 BlueTEC (Stage 1) 245 hpMercedes-Benz CLS coupe (C218) Facelift CLS 250 BlueTEC 204 hpPowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz CLS coupe (C218) Facelift CLS 250 BlueTEC (Stage 3) 316 hp: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz CLS coupe (C218) Facelift CLS 250 BlueTEC (Stage 2) 275 hp: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz CLS coupe (C218) Facelift CLS 250 BlueTEC (Stage 1) 245 hp: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz CLS coupe (C218) Facelift CLS 250 BlueTEC 204 hp: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Mercedes-BenzCLS coupe (C218)FaceliftCLS 250 BlueTEC (Stage 3)316 hp3,800 rpm1,600-1,800 rpm4,050 rpm
Mercedes-BenzCLS coupe (C218)FaceliftCLS 250 BlueTEC (Stage 2)275 hp3,800 rpm1,600-1,800 rpm4,050 rpm
Mercedes-BenzCLS coupe (C218)FaceliftCLS 250 BlueTEC (Stage 1)245 hp3,800 rpm1,600-1,800 rpm4,050 rpm
Mercedes-BenzCLS coupe (C218)FaceliftCLS 250 BlueTEC204 hp3,800 rpm1,600-1,800 rpm4,050 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMercedes-BenzCLS coupe (C218)FaceliftCLS 250 BlueTEC (Stage 3)316 hpMercedes-BenzCLS coupe (C218)FaceliftCLS 250 BlueTEC (Stage 2)275 hpMercedes-BenzCLS coupe (C218)FaceliftCLS 250 BlueTEC (Stage 1)245 hpMercedes-BenzCLS coupe (C218)FaceliftCLS 250 BlueTEC204 hp
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.7 s
6.2 s
6.7 s
7.5 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.0 s
6.6 s
7.0 s
7.9 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
20.7 s
24.1 s
27.7 s
35.1 s
Top speed
275 km/h
171 mph
262 km/h
163 mph
251 km/h
156 mph
236 km/h
147 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.3 s
2.4 s
2.4 s
2.5 s
330 ft
101 m
6.2 s
6.4 s
6.5 s
6.8 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.2 s
9.5 s
9.8 s
10.2 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.9 s
12.3 s
12.6 s
13.2 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.0 s
14.6 s
15.0 s
15.7 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
167 km/h
104 mph
160 km/h
99 mph
154 km/h
96 mph
147 km/h
91 mph

Power comparison

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

Mercedes-Benz CLS coupe (C218) Facelift CLS 250 BlueTEC (Stage 3) 316 hp has 112 hp more than Mercedes-Benz CLS coupe (C218) Facelift CLS 250 BlueTEC 204 hp.

The biggest power difference is between Mercedes-Benz CLS coupe (C218) Facelift CLS 250 BlueTEC 204 hp and Mercedes-Benz CLS coupe (C218) Facelift CLS 250 BlueTEC (Stage 3) 316 hp: 112 hp (84 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 250 BlueTEC (Stage 3) 316 hp and Mercedes-Benz CLS coupe (C218) Facelift CLS 250 BlueTEC 204 hp: 1.9 s.

The closest cars by acceleration are Mercedes-Benz CLS coupe (C218) Facelift CLS 250 BlueTEC (Stage 2) 275 hp and Mercedes-Benz CLS coupe (C218) Facelift CLS 250 BlueTEC (Stage 1) 245 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 250 BlueTEC (Stage 3)316 hp
316 hp
236 kW
6.0 s
275 km/h
171 mph
Mercedes-BenzCLS coupe (C218)FaceliftCLS 250 BlueTEC (Stage 2)275 hp
275 hp
205 kW
6.6 s
262 km/h
163 mph
Mercedes-BenzCLS coupe (C218)FaceliftCLS 250 BlueTEC (Stage 1)245 hp
245 hp
183 kW
7.0 s
251 km/h
156 mph
Mercedes-BenzCLS coupe (C218)FaceliftCLS 250 BlueTEC204 hp
204 hp
152 kW
7.9 s
236 km/h
147 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 250 BlueTEC (Stage 3)316 hp
Power
316 hp
236 kW
0-100 km/h6.0 s
Top speed
275 km/h
171 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 250 BlueTEC (Stage 2)275 hp
Power
275 hp
205 kW
0-100 km/h6.6 s
Top speed
262 km/h
163 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 250 BlueTEC (Stage 1)245 hp
Power
245 hp
183 kW
0-100 km/h7.0 s
Top speed
251 km/h
156 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 250 BlueTEC204 hp
Power
204 hp
152 kW
0-100 km/h7.9 s
Top speed
236 km/h
147 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 250 BlueTEC (Stage 3)316 hp
Power
316 hp
236 kW
0-100 km/h6.0 s
Top speed
275 km/h
171 mph
5.3 L/100 km
44.4 mpg US
53.3 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzCLS coupe (C218)FaceliftCLS 250 BlueTEC (Stage 2)275 hp
Power
275 hp
205 kW
0-100 km/h6.6 s
Top speed
262 km/h
163 mph
5.3 L/100 km
44.4 mpg US
53.3 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzCLS coupe (C218)FaceliftCLS 250 BlueTEC (Stage 1)245 hp
Power
245 hp
183 kW
0-100 km/h7.0 s
Top speed
251 km/h
156 mph
5.3 L/100 km
44.4 mpg US
53.3 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzCLS coupe (C218)FaceliftCLS 250 BlueTEC204 hp
Power
204 hp
152 kW
0-100 km/h7.9 s
Top speed
236 km/h
147 mph
5.3 L/100 km
44.4 mpg US
53.3 mpg UK

Mercedes-Benz CLS coupe (C218) Facelift CLS 250 BlueTEC (Stage 3) 316 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 250 BlueTEC (Stage 3)316 hp
5.3 L/100 km
44.4 mpg US
53.3 mpg UK
6.0 s
Mercedes-BenzCLS coupe (C218)FaceliftCLS 250 BlueTEC (Stage 2)275 hp
5.3 L/100 km
44.4 mpg US
53.3 mpg UK
6.6 s
Mercedes-BenzCLS coupe (C218)FaceliftCLS 250 BlueTEC (Stage 1)245 hp
5.3 L/100 km
44.4 mpg US
53.3 mpg UK
7.0 s
Mercedes-BenzCLS coupe (C218)FaceliftCLS 250 BlueTEC204 hp
5.3 L/100 km
44.4 mpg US
53.3 mpg UK
7.9 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-BenzCLS coupe (C218)FaceliftCLS 250 BlueTEC (Stage 3)316 hp
176 hp/t
131 kW/t
5.7 kg/hp
5.3 L/100 km
44.4 mpg US
53.3 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzCLS coupe (C218)FaceliftCLS 250 BlueTEC (Stage 2)275 hp
153 hp/t
114 kW/t
6.5 kg/hp
5.3 L/100 km
44.4 mpg US
53.3 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzCLS coupe (C218)FaceliftCLS 250 BlueTEC (Stage 1)245 hp
136 hp/t
101 kW/t
7.4 kg/hp
5.3 L/100 km
44.4 mpg US
53.3 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzCLS coupe (C218)FaceliftCLS 250 BlueTEC204 hp
113 hp/t
85 kW/t
8.8 kg/hp
5.3 L/100 km
44.4 mpg US
53.3 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMercedes-BenzCLS coupe (C218)FaceliftCLS 250 BlueTEC (Stage 3)316 hpMercedes-BenzCLS coupe (C218)FaceliftCLS 250 BlueTEC (Stage 2)275 hpMercedes-BenzCLS coupe (C218)FaceliftCLS 250 BlueTEC (Stage 1)245 hpMercedes-BenzCLS coupe (C218)FaceliftCLS 250 BlueTEC204 hp
Power
316 hp
236 kW
275 hp
205 kW
245 hp
183 kW
204 hp
152 kW
Torque
800 Nm
590 lb-ft
700 Nm
516 lb-ft
625 Nm
461 lb-ft
500 Nm
369 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.0 s
6.6 s
7.0 s
7.9 s
Top speed
275 km/h
171 mph
262 km/h
163 mph
251 km/h
156 mph
236 km/h
147 mph
Lightness
1,800 kg
3,968 lb
1,800 kg
3,968 lb
1,800 kg
3,968 lb
1,800 kg
3,968 lb
Fuel consumption
5.3 L/100 km
44.4 mpg US
53.3 mpg UK
5.3 L/100 km
44.4 mpg US
53.3 mpg UK
5.3 L/100 km
44.4 mpg US
53.3 mpg UK
5.3 L/100 km
44.4 mpg US
53.3 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
1,113 km
692 mi
1,113 km
692 mi
1,113 km
692 mi
1,113 km
692 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
176 hp/t
131 kW/t
5.7 kg/hp
153 hp/t
114 kW/t
6.5 kg/hp
136 hp/t
101 kW/t
7.4 kg/hp
113 hp/t
85 kW/t
8.8 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

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Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleMercedes-Benz CLS coupe (C218) Facelift CLS 250 BlueTEC (Stage 3) 316 hpMercedes-Benz CLS coupe (C218) Facelift CLS 250 BlueTEC (Stage 2) 275 hpMercedes-Benz CLS coupe (C218) Facelift CLS 250 BlueTEC (Stage 1) 245 hpMercedes-Benz CLS coupe (C218) Facelift CLS 250 BlueTEC 204 hp
Consumption5.3 L/100 km44.4 mpg US53.3 mpg UK5.3 L/100 km44.4 mpg US53.3 mpg UK5.3 L/100 km44.4 mpg US53.3 mpg UK5.3 L/100 km44.4 mpg US53.3 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km9.28 LC100 km9.28 LC100 km9.28 LC100 km9.28 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi14.93 LC100 mi14.93 LC100 mi14.93 LC100 mi14.93 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used795 L210 US gal175 UK gal795 L210 US gal175 UK gal795 L210 US gal175 UK gal795 L210 US gal175 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,391 LC/year1,391 LC/year1,391 LC/year1,391 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Mercedes-Benz CLS coupe (C218) Facelift CLS 250 BlueTEC (Stage 3) 316 hp

  • Has 41 hp more
  • Has 100 Nm more
  • Is 0.5 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 13 km/h (8 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 23 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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