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Mercedes-Benz CLS coupe (C218) · Facelift

CLS 350d V6 (Stage 3)

400 hp2987 ccDieselAWDAutomaticTurbochargedCoupe2015-2017
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Mercedes-Benz CLS coupe (C218) · Facelift

CLS 350d V6 (Stage 2)

348 hp2987 ccDieselAWDAutomaticTurbochargedCoupe2015-2017
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Mercedes-Benz CLS coupe (C218) · Facelift

CLS 350d V6 (Stage 1)

310 hp2987 ccDieselAWDAutomaticTurbochargedCoupe2015-2017
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Mercedes-Benz CLS coupe (C218) · Facelift

CLS 350d V6

258 hp2987 ccDieselAWDAutomaticTurbochargedCoupe2015-2017

Comparison overview

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Mercedes-Benz CLS coupe (C218) Facelift CLS 350d V6 (Stage 3) 400 hp

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    4.9 s
  • Fastest top speed
    299 km/h
    186 mph
  • Most powerful
    400 hp
    298 kW
  • Highest torque
    992 Nm
    732 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,820 kg
    4,012 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    220 hp/t
    164 kW/t
    4.6 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    6.2 L/100 km
    37.9 mpg US
    45.6 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    7.3 L/100 km
    32.2 mpg US
    38.7 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    5.7 L/100 km
    41.3 mpg US
    49.6 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    952 km
    591 mi
  • Largest trunk
    475 L
  • Best overall score
    76/100
  • Best performance score
    83/100
  • Best economy score
    90/100
  • Best practicality score
    61/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzCLS coupe (C218)FaceliftCLS 350d V6 (Stage 3)400 hpMercedes-BenzCLS coupe (C218)FaceliftCLS 350d V6 (Stage 2)348 hpMercedes-BenzCLS coupe (C218)FaceliftCLS 350d V6 (Stage 1)310 hpMercedes-BenzCLS coupe (C218)FaceliftCLS 350d V6258 hp
Power
400hp298kW+142 hp
348hp260kW+90 hp
310hp231kW+52 hp
258hp192kW
Torque
992Nm732lb-ft+372 Nm
868Nm640lb-ft+248 Nm
775Nm572lb-ft+155 Nm
620Nm457lb-ft
Curb weight
1,820kg4,012lb
1,820kg4,012lb
1,820kg4,012lb
1,820kg4,012lb
Gross weight
2,380kg5,247lb
2,380kg5,247lb
2,380kg5,247lb
2,380kg5,247lb
Top speed
299 km/h
186 mph
+39 km/h
284 km/h
176 mph
+24 km/h
273 km/h
170 mph
+13 km/h
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
78.0s99% target: 296 km/h / 184 mph-16.3 s
Calculated
82.7s99% target: 281 km/h / 175 mph-11.6 s
Calculated
86.7s99% target: 270 km/h / 168 mph-7.6 s
Calculated
94.3s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
4.9s-1.5 s
5.3s-1.1 s
5.7s-0.7 s
6.4s
0-200 km/h
15.2s-8.8 s
Calculated
17.6s-6.4 s
Calculated
19.9s-4.1 s
Calculated
24.0s
Calculated
0-60 mph
4.6s-1.4 s
Calculated
5.1s-1.0 s
Calculated
5.4s-0.6 s
Calculated
6.1s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
6.2L/100 km37.9mpg US45.6mpg UK
6.2L/100 km37.9mpg US45.6mpg UK
6.2L/100 km37.9mpg US45.6mpg UK
6.2L/100 km37.9mpg US45.6mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
7.3L/100 km32.2mpg US38.7mpg UK
7.3L/100 km32.2mpg US38.7mpg UK
7.3L/100 km32.2mpg US38.7mpg UK
7.3L/100 km32.2mpg US38.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
5.7L/100 km41.3mpg US49.6mpg UK
5.7L/100 km41.3mpg US49.6mpg UK
5.7L/100 km41.3mpg US49.6mpg UK
5.7L/100 km41.3mpg US49.6mpg UK
Quarter mile
12.9s-1.6 s
Calculated
13.4s-1.1 s
Calculated
13.8s-0.7 s
Calculated
14.5s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
220hp/t164kW/t100hp/1000 lb
Calculated
191hp/t143kW/t87hp/1000 lb
Calculated
170hp/t127kW/t77hp/1000 lb
Calculated
142hp/t106kW/t64hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
545Nm/t365lb-ft/ton
Calculated
477Nm/t319lb-ft/ton
Calculated
426Nm/t285lb-ft/ton
Calculated
341Nm/t228lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
952km591mi
Calculated
952km591mi
Calculated
952km591mi
Calculated
952km591mi
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 350d V6 (Stage 3) 400 hpMercedes-Benz CLS coupe (C218) Facelift CLS 350d V6 (Stage 2) 348 hpMercedes-Benz CLS coupe (C218) Facelift CLS 350d V6 (Stage 1) 310 hpMercedes-Benz CLS coupe (C218) Facelift CLS 350d V6 258 hpPowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz CLS coupe (C218) Facelift CLS 350d V6 (Stage 3) 400 hp: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz CLS coupe (C218) Facelift CLS 350d V6 (Stage 2) 348 hp: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz CLS coupe (C218) Facelift CLS 350d V6 (Stage 1) 310 hp: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz CLS coupe (C218) Facelift CLS 350d V6 258 hp: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Mercedes-BenzCLS coupe (C218)FaceliftCLS 350d V6 (Stage 3)400 hp3,400 rpm1,600-2,400 rpm3,650 rpm
Mercedes-BenzCLS coupe (C218)FaceliftCLS 350d V6 (Stage 2)348 hp3,400 rpm1,600-2,400 rpm3,650 rpm
Mercedes-BenzCLS coupe (C218)FaceliftCLS 350d V6 (Stage 1)310 hp3,400 rpm1,600-2,400 rpm3,650 rpm
Mercedes-BenzCLS coupe (C218)FaceliftCLS 350d V6258 hp3,400 rpm1,600-2,400 rpm3,650 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMercedes-BenzCLS coupe (C218)FaceliftCLS 350d V6 (Stage 3)400 hpMercedes-BenzCLS coupe (C218)FaceliftCLS 350d V6 (Stage 2)348 hpMercedes-BenzCLS coupe (C218)FaceliftCLS 350d V6 (Stage 1)310 hpMercedes-BenzCLS coupe (C218)FaceliftCLS 350d V6258 hp
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
4.6 s
5.1 s
5.4 s
6.1 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
4.9 s
5.3 s
5.7 s
6.4 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
15.2 s
17.6 s
19.9 s
24.0 s
Top speed
299 km/h
186 mph
284 km/h
176 mph
273 km/h
170 mph
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.2 s
2.2 s
2.3 s
2.4 s
330 ft
101 m
5.7 s
5.9 s
6.0 s
6.3 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.5 s
8.8 s
9.0 s
9.5 s
1000 ft
305 m
10.9 s
11.3 s
11.6 s
12.2 s
1/4 mile
402 m
12.9 s
13.4 s
13.8 s
14.5 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
184 km/h
114 mph
175 km/h
109 mph
169 km/h
105 mph
160 km/h
100 mph

Power comparison

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

Mercedes-Benz CLS coupe (C218) Facelift CLS 350d V6 (Stage 3) 400 hp has 142 hp more than Mercedes-Benz CLS coupe (C218) Facelift CLS 350d V6 258 hp.

The biggest power difference is between Mercedes-Benz CLS coupe (C218) Facelift CLS 350d V6 258 hp and Mercedes-Benz CLS coupe (C218) Facelift CLS 350d V6 (Stage 3) 400 hp: 142 hp (106 kW).

Torque comparison

Bar comparison chart for Torque. Higher is better · Nm / lb-ft

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 350d V6 (Stage 3) 400 hp and Mercedes-Benz CLS coupe (C218) Facelift CLS 350d V6 258 hp: 1.5 s.

The closest cars by acceleration are Mercedes-Benz CLS coupe (C218) Facelift CLS 350d V6 (Stage 2) 348 hp and Mercedes-Benz CLS coupe (C218) Facelift CLS 350d V6 (Stage 1) 310 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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzCLS coupe (C218)FaceliftCLS 350d V6 (Stage 3)400 hp
6.2 L/100 km
37.9 mpg US
45.6 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzCLS coupe (C218)FaceliftCLS 350d V6 (Stage 2)348 hp
6.2 L/100 km
37.9 mpg US
45.6 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzCLS coupe (C218)FaceliftCLS 350d V6 (Stage 1)310 hp
6.2 L/100 km
37.9 mpg US
45.6 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzCLS coupe (C218)FaceliftCLS 350d V6258 hp
6.2 L/100 km
37.9 mpg US
45.6 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 350d V6 (Stage 3)400 hp
400 hp
298 kW
4.9 s
299 km/h
186 mph
Mercedes-BenzCLS coupe (C218)FaceliftCLS 350d V6 (Stage 2)348 hp
348 hp
260 kW
5.3 s
284 km/h
176 mph
Mercedes-BenzCLS coupe (C218)FaceliftCLS 350d V6 (Stage 1)310 hp
310 hp
231 kW
5.7 s
273 km/h
170 mph
Mercedes-BenzCLS coupe (C218)FaceliftCLS 350d V6258 hp
258 hp
192 kW
6.4 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 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-BenzCLS coupe (C218)FaceliftCLS 350d V6 (Stage 3)400 hp
Power
400 hp
298 kW
0-100 km/h4.9 s
Top speed
299 km/h
186 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 350d V6 (Stage 2)348 hp
Power
348 hp
260 kW
0-100 km/h5.3 s
Top speed
284 km/h
176 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 350d V6 (Stage 1)310 hp
Power
310 hp
231 kW
0-100 km/h5.7 s
Top speed
273 km/h
170 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 350d V6258 hp
Power
258 hp
192 kW
0-100 km/h6.4 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 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 350d V6 (Stage 3)400 hp
Power
400 hp
298 kW
0-100 km/h4.9 s
Top speed
299 km/h
186 mph
6.2 L/100 km
37.9 mpg US
45.6 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzCLS coupe (C218)FaceliftCLS 350d V6 (Stage 2)348 hp
Power
348 hp
260 kW
0-100 km/h5.3 s
Top speed
284 km/h
176 mph
6.2 L/100 km
37.9 mpg US
45.6 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzCLS coupe (C218)FaceliftCLS 350d V6 (Stage 1)310 hp
Power
310 hp
231 kW
0-100 km/h5.7 s
Top speed
273 km/h
170 mph
6.2 L/100 km
37.9 mpg US
45.6 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzCLS coupe (C218)FaceliftCLS 350d V6258 hp
Power
258 hp
192 kW
0-100 km/h6.4 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
6.2 L/100 km
37.9 mpg US
45.6 mpg UK

Mercedes-Benz CLS coupe (C218) Facelift CLS 350d V6 (Stage 3) 400 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 350d V6 (Stage 3)400 hp
6.2 L/100 km
37.9 mpg US
45.6 mpg UK
4.9 s
Mercedes-BenzCLS coupe (C218)FaceliftCLS 350d V6 (Stage 2)348 hp
6.2 L/100 km
37.9 mpg US
45.6 mpg UK
5.3 s
Mercedes-BenzCLS coupe (C218)FaceliftCLS 350d V6 (Stage 1)310 hp
6.2 L/100 km
37.9 mpg US
45.6 mpg UK
5.7 s
Mercedes-BenzCLS coupe (C218)FaceliftCLS 350d V6258 hp
6.2 L/100 km
37.9 mpg US
45.6 mpg UK
6.4 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 350d V6 (Stage 3)400 hp
220 hp/t
164 kW/t
4.6 kg/hp
6.2 L/100 km
37.9 mpg US
45.6 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzCLS coupe (C218)FaceliftCLS 350d V6 (Stage 2)348 hp
191 hp/t
143 kW/t
5.2 kg/hp
6.2 L/100 km
37.9 mpg US
45.6 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzCLS coupe (C218)FaceliftCLS 350d V6 (Stage 1)310 hp
170 hp/t
127 kW/t
5.9 kg/hp
6.2 L/100 km
37.9 mpg US
45.6 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzCLS coupe (C218)FaceliftCLS 350d V6258 hp
142 hp/t
106 kW/t
7.1 kg/hp
6.2 L/100 km
37.9 mpg US
45.6 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMercedes-BenzCLS coupe (C218)FaceliftCLS 350d V6 (Stage 3)400 hpMercedes-BenzCLS coupe (C218)FaceliftCLS 350d V6 (Stage 2)348 hpMercedes-BenzCLS coupe (C218)FaceliftCLS 350d V6 (Stage 1)310 hpMercedes-BenzCLS coupe (C218)FaceliftCLS 350d V6258 hp
Power
400 hp
298 kW
348 hp
260 kW
310 hp
231 kW
258 hp
192 kW
Torque
992 Nm
732 lb-ft
868 Nm
640 lb-ft
775 Nm
572 lb-ft
620 Nm
457 lb-ft
Acceleration
4.9 s
5.3 s
5.7 s
6.4 s
Top speed
299 km/h
186 mph
284 km/h
176 mph
273 km/h
170 mph
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
1,820 kg
4,012 lb
1,820 kg
4,012 lb
1,820 kg
4,012 lb
1,820 kg
4,012 lb
Fuel consumption
6.2 L/100 km
37.9 mpg US
45.6 mpg UK
6.2 L/100 km
37.9 mpg US
45.6 mpg UK
6.2 L/100 km
37.9 mpg US
45.6 mpg UK
6.2 L/100 km
37.9 mpg US
45.6 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
952 km
591 mi
952 km
591 mi
952 km
591 mi
952 km
591 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
220 hp/t
164 kW/t
4.6 kg/hp
191 hp/t
143 kW/t
5.2 kg/hp
170 hp/t
127 kW/t
5.9 kg/hp
142 hp/t
106 kW/t
7.1 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 350d V6 (Stage 3) 400 hpMercedes-Benz CLS coupe (C218) Facelift CLS 350d V6 (Stage 2) 348 hpMercedes-Benz CLS coupe (C218) Facelift CLS 350d V6 (Stage 1) 310 hpMercedes-Benz CLS coupe (C218) Facelift CLS 350d V6 258 hp
Consumption6.2 L/100 km37.9 mpg US45.6 mpg UK6.2 L/100 km37.9 mpg US45.6 mpg UK6.2 L/100 km37.9 mpg US45.6 mpg UK6.2 L/100 km37.9 mpg US45.6 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km10.85 LC100 km10.85 LC100 km10.85 LC100 km10.85 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi17.46 LC100 mi17.46 LC100 mi17.46 LC100 mi17.46 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used930 L246 US gal205 UK gal930 L246 US gal205 UK gal930 L246 US gal205 UK gal930 L246 US gal205 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,628 LC/year1,628 LC/year1,628 LC/year1,628 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Mercedes-Benz CLS coupe (C218) Facelift CLS 350d V6 (Stage 3) 400 hp

  • Has 52 hp more
  • Has 124 Nm more
  • Is 0.4 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 15 km/h (9 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 28 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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