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Mercedes-Benz CLS coupe (C218) · Facelift

CLS 350 BlueTEC V6

252 hp2987 ccDieselAWDAutomaticTurbochargedCoupe2014-2015

Comparison overview

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Mercedes-Benz CLS coupe (C218) Facelift CLS 350 BlueTEC V6 (Stage 3) 391 hp

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    5.1 s
  • Fastest top speed
    289 km/h
    180 mph
  • Most powerful
    391 hp
    291 kW
  • Highest torque
    992 Nm
    732 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,840 kg
    4,057 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    212 hp/t
    158 kW/t
    4.7 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    6.3 L/100 km
    37.3 mpg US
    44.8 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    7.5 L/100 km
    31.4 mpg US
    37.7 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    5.8 L/100 km
    40.6 mpg US
    48.7 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    937 km
    582 mi
  • Largest trunk
    475 L
  • Best overall score
    75/100
  • Best performance score
    81/100
  • Best economy score
    90/100
  • Best practicality score
    61/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzCLS coupe (C218)FaceliftCLS 350 BlueTEC V6 (Stage 3)391 hpMercedes-BenzCLS coupe (C218)FaceliftCLS 350 BlueTEC V6 (Stage 2)340 hpMercedes-BenzCLS coupe (C218)FaceliftCLS 350 BlueTEC V6 (Stage 1)302 hpMercedes-BenzCLS coupe (C218)FaceliftCLS 350 BlueTEC V6252 hp
Power
391hp291kW+139 hp
340hp254kW+88 hp
302hp225kW+50 hp
252hp188kW
Torque
992Nm732lb-ft+372 Nm
868Nm640lb-ft+248 Nm
775Nm572lb-ft+155 Nm
620Nm457lb-ft
Curb weight
1,840kg4,057lb
1,840kg4,057lb
1,840kg4,057lb
1,840kg4,057lb
Gross weight
2,400kg5,291lb
2,400kg5,291lb
2,400kg5,291lb
2,400kg5,291lb
Top speed
289 km/h
180 mph
+44 km/h
278 km/h
173 mph
+33 km/h
269 km/h
167 mph
+24 km/h
245 km/h
152 mph
To 99% top speed
78.9s99% target: 286 km/h / 178 mph-11.9 s
Calculated
84.9s99% target: 275 km/h / 171 mph-5.9 s
Calculated
89.6s99% target: 266 km/h / 165 mph-1.2 s
Calculated
90.8s99% target: 243 km/h / 151 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.1s-1.6 s
5.6s-1.1 s
6.0s-0.7 s
6.7s
0-200 km/h
16.5s-10.9 s
Calculated
18.9s-8.5 s
Calculated
21.2s-6.1 s
Calculated
27.4s
Calculated
0-60 mph
4.8s-1.5 s
Calculated
5.3s-1.1 s
Calculated
5.7s-0.7 s
Calculated
6.3s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
6.3L/100 km37.3mpg US44.8mpg UK
6.3L/100 km37.3mpg US44.8mpg UK
6.3L/100 km37.3mpg US44.8mpg UK
6.3L/100 km37.3mpg US44.8mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
7.5L/100 km31.4mpg US37.7mpg UK
7.5L/100 km31.4mpg US37.7mpg UK
7.5L/100 km31.4mpg US37.7mpg UK
7.5L/100 km31.4mpg US37.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
5.8L/100 km40.6mpg US48.7mpg UK
5.8L/100 km40.6mpg US48.7mpg UK
5.8L/100 km40.6mpg US48.7mpg UK
5.8L/100 km40.6mpg US48.7mpg UK
Quarter mile
13.1s-1.6 s
Calculated
13.6s-1.1 s
Calculated
14.0s-0.7 s
Calculated
14.7s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
212hp/t158kW/t96hp/1000 lb
Calculated
185hp/t138kW/t84hp/1000 lb
Calculated
164hp/t123kW/t75hp/1000 lb
Calculated
137hp/t102kW/t62hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
539Nm/t361lb-ft/ton
Calculated
472Nm/t316lb-ft/ton
Calculated
421Nm/t282lb-ft/ton
Calculated
337Nm/t225lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
937km582mi
Calculated
937km582mi
Calculated
937km582mi
Calculated
937km582mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,987cc182cu in
2,987cc182cu in
2,987cc182cu in
2,987cc182cu 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 350 BlueTEC V6 (Stage 3) 391 hpMercedes-Benz CLS coupe (C218) Facelift CLS 350 BlueTEC V6 (Stage 2) 340 hpMercedes-Benz CLS coupe (C218) Facelift CLS 350 BlueTEC V6 (Stage 1) 302 hpMercedes-Benz CLS coupe (C218) Facelift CLS 350 BlueTEC V6 252 hpPowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz CLS coupe (C218) Facelift CLS 350 BlueTEC V6 (Stage 3) 391 hp: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz CLS coupe (C218) Facelift CLS 350 BlueTEC V6 (Stage 2) 340 hp: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz CLS coupe (C218) Facelift CLS 350 BlueTEC V6 (Stage 1) 302 hp: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz CLS coupe (C218) Facelift CLS 350 BlueTEC V6 252 hp: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Mercedes-BenzCLS coupe (C218)FaceliftCLS 350 BlueTEC V6 (Stage 3)391 hp3,600 rpm1,600-2,400 rpm3,850 rpm
Mercedes-BenzCLS coupe (C218)FaceliftCLS 350 BlueTEC V6 (Stage 2)340 hp3,600 rpm1,600-2,400 rpm3,850 rpm
Mercedes-BenzCLS coupe (C218)FaceliftCLS 350 BlueTEC V6 (Stage 1)302 hp3,600 rpm1,600-2,400 rpm3,850 rpm
Mercedes-BenzCLS coupe (C218)FaceliftCLS 350 BlueTEC V6252 hp3,600 rpm1,600-2,400 rpm3,850 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMercedes-BenzCLS coupe (C218)FaceliftCLS 350 BlueTEC V6 (Stage 3)391 hpMercedes-BenzCLS coupe (C218)FaceliftCLS 350 BlueTEC V6 (Stage 2)340 hpMercedes-BenzCLS coupe (C218)FaceliftCLS 350 BlueTEC V6 (Stage 1)302 hpMercedes-BenzCLS coupe (C218)FaceliftCLS 350 BlueTEC V6252 hp
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
4.8 s
5.3 s
5.7 s
6.3 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.1 s
5.6 s
6.0 s
6.7 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
16.5 s
18.9 s
21.2 s
27.4 s
Top speed
289 km/h
180 mph
278 km/h
173 mph
269 km/h
167 mph
245 km/h
152 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.2 s
2.3 s
2.3 s
2.4 s
330 ft
101 m
5.8 s
6.0 s
6.1 s
6.4 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.6 s
9.0 s
9.2 s
9.6 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.1 s
11.5 s
11.8 s
12.4 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.1 s
13.6 s
14.0 s
14.7 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
179 km/h
111 mph
172 km/h
107 mph
166 km/h
103 mph
156 km/h
97 mph

Power comparison

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

Mercedes-Benz CLS coupe (C218) Facelift CLS 350 BlueTEC V6 (Stage 3) 391 hp has 139 hp more than Mercedes-Benz CLS coupe (C218) Facelift CLS 350 BlueTEC V6 252 hp.

The biggest power difference is between Mercedes-Benz CLS coupe (C218) Facelift CLS 350 BlueTEC V6 252 hp and Mercedes-Benz CLS coupe (C218) Facelift CLS 350 BlueTEC V6 (Stage 3) 391 hp: 139 hp (103 kW).

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 350 BlueTEC V6 (Stage 3) 391 hp and Mercedes-Benz CLS coupe (C218) Facelift CLS 350 BlueTEC V6 252 hp: 1.6 s.

The closest cars by acceleration are Mercedes-Benz CLS coupe (C218) Facelift CLS 350 BlueTEC V6 (Stage 2) 340 hp and Mercedes-Benz CLS coupe (C218) Facelift CLS 350 BlueTEC V6 (Stage 1) 302 hp, separated by only 0.4 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

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
Mercedes-BenzCLS coupe (C218)FaceliftCLS 350 BlueTEC V6 (Stage 3)391 hp
391 hp
291 kW
5.1 s
289 km/h
180 mph
Mercedes-BenzCLS coupe (C218)FaceliftCLS 350 BlueTEC V6 (Stage 2)340 hp
340 hp
254 kW
5.6 s
278 km/h
173 mph
Mercedes-BenzCLS coupe (C218)FaceliftCLS 350 BlueTEC V6 (Stage 1)302 hp
302 hp
225 kW
6.0 s
269 km/h
167 mph
Mercedes-BenzCLS coupe (C218)FaceliftCLS 350 BlueTEC V6252 hp
252 hp
188 kW
6.7 s
245 km/h
152 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 350 BlueTEC V6 (Stage 3)391 hp
Power
391 hp
291 kW
0-100 km/h5.1 s
Top speed
289 km/h
180 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 350 BlueTEC V6 (Stage 2)340 hp
Power
340 hp
254 kW
0-100 km/h5.6 s
Top speed
278 km/h
173 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 350 BlueTEC V6 (Stage 1)302 hp
Power
302 hp
225 kW
0-100 km/h6.0 s
Top speed
269 km/h
167 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 350 BlueTEC V6252 hp
Power
252 hp
188 kW
0-100 km/h6.7 s
Top speed
245 km/h
152 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 350 BlueTEC V6 (Stage 3)391 hp
Power
391 hp
291 kW
0-100 km/h5.1 s
Top speed
289 km/h
180 mph
6.3 L/100 km
37.3 mpg US
44.8 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzCLS coupe (C218)FaceliftCLS 350 BlueTEC V6 (Stage 2)340 hp
Power
340 hp
254 kW
0-100 km/h5.6 s
Top speed
278 km/h
173 mph
6.3 L/100 km
37.3 mpg US
44.8 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzCLS coupe (C218)FaceliftCLS 350 BlueTEC V6 (Stage 1)302 hp
Power
302 hp
225 kW
0-100 km/h6.0 s
Top speed
269 km/h
167 mph
6.3 L/100 km
37.3 mpg US
44.8 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzCLS coupe (C218)FaceliftCLS 350 BlueTEC V6252 hp
Power
252 hp
188 kW
0-100 km/h6.7 s
Top speed
245 km/h
152 mph
6.3 L/100 km
37.3 mpg US
44.8 mpg UK

Mercedes-Benz CLS coupe (C218) Facelift CLS 350 BlueTEC V6 (Stage 3) 391 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 350 BlueTEC V6 (Stage 3)391 hp
6.3 L/100 km
37.3 mpg US
44.8 mpg UK
5.1 s
Mercedes-BenzCLS coupe (C218)FaceliftCLS 350 BlueTEC V6 (Stage 2)340 hp
6.3 L/100 km
37.3 mpg US
44.8 mpg UK
5.6 s
Mercedes-BenzCLS coupe (C218)FaceliftCLS 350 BlueTEC V6 (Stage 1)302 hp
6.3 L/100 km
37.3 mpg US
44.8 mpg UK
6.0 s
Mercedes-BenzCLS coupe (C218)FaceliftCLS 350 BlueTEC V6252 hp
6.3 L/100 km
37.3 mpg US
44.8 mpg UK
6.7 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-BenzCLS coupe (C218)FaceliftCLS 350 BlueTEC V6 (Stage 3)391 hp
212 hp/t
158 kW/t
4.7 kg/hp
6.3 L/100 km
37.3 mpg US
44.8 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzCLS coupe (C218)FaceliftCLS 350 BlueTEC V6 (Stage 2)340 hp
185 hp/t
138 kW/t
5.4 kg/hp
6.3 L/100 km
37.3 mpg US
44.8 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzCLS coupe (C218)FaceliftCLS 350 BlueTEC V6 (Stage 1)302 hp
164 hp/t
123 kW/t
6.1 kg/hp
6.3 L/100 km
37.3 mpg US
44.8 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzCLS coupe (C218)FaceliftCLS 350 BlueTEC V6252 hp
137 hp/t
102 kW/t
7.3 kg/hp
6.3 L/100 km
37.3 mpg US
44.8 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMercedes-BenzCLS coupe (C218)FaceliftCLS 350 BlueTEC V6 (Stage 3)391 hpMercedes-BenzCLS coupe (C218)FaceliftCLS 350 BlueTEC V6 (Stage 2)340 hpMercedes-BenzCLS coupe (C218)FaceliftCLS 350 BlueTEC V6 (Stage 1)302 hpMercedes-BenzCLS coupe (C218)FaceliftCLS 350 BlueTEC V6252 hp
Power
391 hp
291 kW
340 hp
254 kW
302 hp
225 kW
252 hp
188 kW
Torque
992 Nm
732 lb-ft
868 Nm
640 lb-ft
775 Nm
572 lb-ft
620 Nm
457 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.1 s
5.6 s
6.0 s
6.7 s
Top speed
289 km/h
180 mph
278 km/h
173 mph
269 km/h
167 mph
245 km/h
152 mph
Lightness
1,840 kg
4,057 lb
1,840 kg
4,057 lb
1,840 kg
4,057 lb
1,840 kg
4,057 lb
Fuel consumption
6.3 L/100 km
37.3 mpg US
44.8 mpg UK
6.3 L/100 km
37.3 mpg US
44.8 mpg UK
6.3 L/100 km
37.3 mpg US
44.8 mpg UK
6.3 L/100 km
37.3 mpg US
44.8 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
937 km
582 mi
937 km
582 mi
937 km
582 mi
937 km
582 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
212 hp/t
158 kW/t
4.7 kg/hp
185 hp/t
138 kW/t
5.4 kg/hp
164 hp/t
123 kW/t
6.1 kg/hp
137 hp/t
102 kW/t
7.3 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 350 BlueTEC V6 (Stage 3) 391 hpMercedes-Benz CLS coupe (C218) Facelift CLS 350 BlueTEC V6 (Stage 2) 340 hpMercedes-Benz CLS coupe (C218) Facelift CLS 350 BlueTEC V6 (Stage 1) 302 hpMercedes-Benz CLS coupe (C218) Facelift CLS 350 BlueTEC V6 252 hp
Consumption6.3 L/100 km37.3 mpg US44.8 mpg UK6.3 L/100 km37.3 mpg US44.8 mpg UK6.3 L/100 km37.3 mpg US44.8 mpg UK6.3 L/100 km37.3 mpg US44.8 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km11.03 LC100 km11.03 LC100 km11.03 LC100 km11.03 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi17.74 LC100 mi17.74 LC100 mi17.74 LC100 mi17.74 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used945 L250 US gal208 UK gal945 L250 US gal208 UK gal945 L250 US gal208 UK gal945 L250 US gal208 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,654 LC/year1,654 LC/year1,654 LC/year1,654 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Mercedes-Benz CLS coupe (C218) Facelift CLS 350 BlueTEC V6 (Stage 3) 391 hp

  • Has 50 hp more
  • Has 124 Nm more
  • Is 0.5 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 11 km/h (7 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 27 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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