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Mercedes-Benz CLS coupe (C218) · Facelift CLS 400 V6 · Stage 3vsMercedes-Benz CLS coupe (C218) · Facelift CLS 400 V6 · Stage 2vsMercedes-Benz CLS coupe (C218) · Facelift CLS 400 V6 · Stage 1vsMercedes-Benz CLS coupe (C218) · Facelift CLS 400 V6

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Mercedes-Benz CLS coupe (C218) · Facelift

CLS 400 V6 (Stage 3)

499 hp3498 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticTwin-turboCoupe2016-2017
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Mercedes-Benz CLS coupe (C218) · Facelift

CLS 400 V6 (Stage 2)

433 hp3498 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticTwin-turboCoupe2016-2017
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Mercedes-Benz CLS coupe (C218) · Facelift

CLS 400 V6 (Stage 1)

393 hp3498 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticTwin-turboCoupe2016-2017
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Mercedes-Benz CLS coupe (C218) · Facelift

CLS 400 V6

333 hp3498 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticTwin-turboCoupe2016-2017

Comparison overview

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Mercedes-Benz CLS coupe (C218) Facelift CLS 400 V6 (Stage 3) 499 hp

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    4.2 s
  • Fastest top speed
    332 km/h
    206 mph
  • Most powerful
    499 hp
    372 kW
  • Highest torque
    744 Nm
    549 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,700 kg
    3,748 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    294 hp/t
    219 kW/t
    3.4 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    7.5 L/100 km
    31.4 mpg US
    37.7 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    10.4 L/100 km
    22.6 mpg US
    27.2 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    5.9 L/100 km
    39.9 mpg US
    47.9 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    787 km
    489 mi
  • Largest trunk
    520 L
  • Best overall score
    82/100
  • Best performance score
    91/100
  • Best economy score
    87/100
  • Best practicality score
    63/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzCLS coupe (C218)FaceliftCLS 400 V6 (Stage 3)499 hpMercedes-BenzCLS coupe (C218)FaceliftCLS 400 V6 (Stage 2)433 hpMercedes-BenzCLS coupe (C218)FaceliftCLS 400 V6 (Stage 1)393 hpMercedes-BenzCLS coupe (C218)FaceliftCLS 400 V6333 hp
Power
499hp372kW+166 hp
433hp323kW+100 hp
393hp293kW+60 hp
333hp248kW
Torque
744Nm549lb-ft+264 Nm
648Nm478lb-ft+168 Nm
586Nm432lb-ft+106 Nm
480Nm354lb-ft
Curb weight
1,700kg3,748lb
1,700kg3,748lb
1,700kg3,748lb
1,700kg3,748lb
Gross weight
2,260kg4,982lb
2,260kg4,982lb
2,260kg4,982lb
2,260kg4,982lb
Top speed
332 km/h
206 mph
+67 km/h
315 km/h
196 mph
+50 km/h
305 km/h
190 mph
+40 km/h
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
68.6s99% target: 329 km/h / 204 mph-6.0 s
Calculated
74.2s99% target: 312 km/h / 194 mph-0.3 s
Calculated
78.0s99% target: 302 km/h / 188 mph+3.5 s
Calculated
74.6s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
4.2s-1.2 s
4.6s-0.8 s
4.9s-0.5 s
5.4s
0-200 km/h
11.8s-7.2 s
Calculated
13.6s-5.4 s
Calculated
14.9s-4.1 s
Calculated
19.0s
Calculated
0-60 mph
4.0s-1.1 s
Calculated
4.4s-0.8 s
Calculated
4.6s-0.5 s
Calculated
5.1s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
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 city
10.4L/100 km22.6mpg US27.2mpg UK
10.4L/100 km22.6mpg US27.2mpg UK
10.4L/100 km22.6mpg US27.2mpg UK
10.4L/100 km22.6mpg US27.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
5.9L/100 km39.9mpg US47.9mpg UK
5.9L/100 km39.9mpg US47.9mpg UK
5.9L/100 km39.9mpg US47.9mpg UK
5.9L/100 km39.9mpg US47.9mpg UK
Quarter mile
12.0s-1.5 s
Calculated
12.5s-1.0 s
Calculated
12.8s-0.7 s
Calculated
13.5s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
294hp/t219kW/t133hp/1000 lb
Calculated
255hp/t190kW/t116hp/1000 lb
Calculated
231hp/t172kW/t105hp/1000 lb
Calculated
196hp/t146kW/t89hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
438Nm/t293lb-ft/ton
Calculated
381Nm/t255lb-ft/ton
Calculated
344Nm/t230lb-ft/ton
Calculated
282Nm/t189lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
787km489mi
Calculated
787km489mi
Calculated
787km489mi
Calculated
787km489mi
Calculated
Displacement
3,498cc213cu in
3,498cc213cu in
3,498cc213cu in
3,498cc213cu 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
520L
520L
520L
520L
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 400 V6 (Stage 3) 499 hpMercedes-Benz CLS coupe (C218) Facelift CLS 400 V6 (Stage 2) 433 hpMercedes-Benz CLS coupe (C218) Facelift CLS 400 V6 (Stage 1) 393 hpMercedes-Benz CLS coupe (C218) Facelift CLS 400 V6 333 hpPowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz CLS coupe (C218) Facelift CLS 400 V6 (Stage 3) 499 hp: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz CLS coupe (C218) Facelift CLS 400 V6 (Stage 2) 433 hp: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz CLS coupe (C218) Facelift CLS 400 V6 (Stage 1) 393 hp: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz CLS coupe (C218) Facelift CLS 400 V6 333 hp: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Mercedes-BenzCLS coupe (C218)FaceliftCLS 400 V6 (Stage 3)499 hp5,250-6,000 rpm1,200-4,000 rpm6,250 rpm
Mercedes-BenzCLS coupe (C218)FaceliftCLS 400 V6 (Stage 2)433 hp5,250-6,000 rpm1,200-4,000 rpm6,250 rpm
Mercedes-BenzCLS coupe (C218)FaceliftCLS 400 V6 (Stage 1)393 hp5,250-6,000 rpm1,200-4,000 rpm6,250 rpm
Mercedes-BenzCLS coupe (C218)FaceliftCLS 400 V6333 hp5,250-6,000 rpm1,200-4,000 rpm6,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMercedes-BenzCLS coupe (C218)FaceliftCLS 400 V6 (Stage 3)499 hpMercedes-BenzCLS coupe (C218)FaceliftCLS 400 V6 (Stage 2)433 hpMercedes-BenzCLS coupe (C218)FaceliftCLS 400 V6 (Stage 1)393 hpMercedes-BenzCLS coupe (C218)FaceliftCLS 400 V6333 hp
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
4.0 s
4.4 s
4.6 s
5.1 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
4.2 s
4.6 s
4.9 s
5.4 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
11.8 s
13.6 s
14.9 s
19.0 s
0-200 mph
0-322 km/h
50.6 s
-
-
-
Top speed
332 km/h
206 mph
315 km/h
196 mph
305 km/h
190 mph
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.1 s
2.2 s
2.2 s
2.2 s
330 ft
101 m
5.4 s
5.6 s
5.7 s
5.9 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.0 s
8.3 s
8.5 s
8.9 s
1000 ft
305 m
10.2 s
10.6 s
10.9 s
11.4 s
1/4 mile
402 m
12.0 s
12.5 s
12.8 s
13.5 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
202 km/h
125 mph
191 km/h
119 mph
185 km/h
115 mph
172 km/h
107 mph

Power comparison

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

Mercedes-Benz CLS coupe (C218) Facelift CLS 400 V6 (Stage 3) 499 hp has 166 hp more than Mercedes-Benz CLS coupe (C218) Facelift CLS 400 V6 333 hp.

The biggest power difference is between Mercedes-Benz CLS coupe (C218) Facelift CLS 400 V6 333 hp and Mercedes-Benz CLS coupe (C218) Facelift CLS 400 V6 (Stage 3) 499 hp: 166 hp (124 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 400 V6 (Stage 3) 499 hp and Mercedes-Benz CLS coupe (C218) Facelift CLS 400 V6 333 hp: 1.2 s.

The closest cars by acceleration are Mercedes-Benz CLS coupe (C218) Facelift CLS 400 V6 (Stage 2) 433 hp and Mercedes-Benz CLS coupe (C218) Facelift CLS 400 V6 (Stage 1) 393 hp, separated by only 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-BenzCLS coupe (C218)FaceliftCLS 400 V6 (Stage 3)499 hp
7.5 L/100 km
31.4 mpg US
37.7 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzCLS coupe (C218)FaceliftCLS 400 V6 (Stage 2)433 hp
7.5 L/100 km
31.4 mpg US
37.7 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzCLS coupe (C218)FaceliftCLS 400 V6 (Stage 1)393 hp
7.5 L/100 km
31.4 mpg US
37.7 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzCLS coupe (C218)FaceliftCLS 400 V6333 hp
7.5 L/100 km
31.4 mpg US
37.7 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 400 V6 (Stage 3)499 hp
499 hp
372 kW
4.2 s
332 km/h
206 mph
Mercedes-BenzCLS coupe (C218)FaceliftCLS 400 V6 (Stage 2)433 hp
433 hp
323 kW
4.6 s
315 km/h
196 mph
Mercedes-BenzCLS coupe (C218)FaceliftCLS 400 V6 (Stage 1)393 hp
393 hp
293 kW
4.9 s
305 km/h
190 mph
Mercedes-BenzCLS coupe (C218)FaceliftCLS 400 V6333 hp
333 hp
248 kW
5.4 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-BenzCLS coupe (C218)FaceliftCLS 400 V6 (Stage 3)499 hp
Power
499 hp
372 kW
0-100 km/h4.2 s
Top speed
332 km/h
206 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
4 seats
Trunk
520 L
18.4 cu ft
Length
4,937 mm
194.4 in
Height
1,418 mm
55.8 in
Mercedes-BenzCLS coupe (C218)FaceliftCLS 400 V6 (Stage 2)433 hp
Power
433 hp
323 kW
0-100 km/h4.6 s
Top speed
315 km/h
196 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
4 seats
Trunk
520 L
18.4 cu ft
Length
4,937 mm
194.4 in
Height
1,418 mm
55.8 in
Mercedes-BenzCLS coupe (C218)FaceliftCLS 400 V6 (Stage 1)393 hp
Power
393 hp
293 kW
0-100 km/h4.9 s
Top speed
305 km/h
190 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
4 seats
Trunk
520 L
18.4 cu ft
Length
4,937 mm
194.4 in
Height
1,418 mm
55.8 in
Mercedes-BenzCLS coupe (C218)FaceliftCLS 400 V6333 hp
Power
333 hp
248 kW
0-100 km/h5.4 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
4 seats
Trunk
520 L
18.4 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 400 V6 (Stage 3)499 hp
Power
499 hp
372 kW
0-100 km/h4.2 s
Top speed
332 km/h
206 mph
7.5 L/100 km
31.4 mpg US
37.7 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzCLS coupe (C218)FaceliftCLS 400 V6 (Stage 2)433 hp
Power
433 hp
323 kW
0-100 km/h4.6 s
Top speed
315 km/h
196 mph
7.5 L/100 km
31.4 mpg US
37.7 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzCLS coupe (C218)FaceliftCLS 400 V6 (Stage 1)393 hp
Power
393 hp
293 kW
0-100 km/h4.9 s
Top speed
305 km/h
190 mph
7.5 L/100 km
31.4 mpg US
37.7 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzCLS coupe (C218)FaceliftCLS 400 V6333 hp
Power
333 hp
248 kW
0-100 km/h5.4 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
7.5 L/100 km
31.4 mpg US
37.7 mpg UK

Mercedes-Benz CLS coupe (C218) Facelift CLS 400 V6 (Stage 3) 499 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 400 V6 (Stage 3)499 hp
7.5 L/100 km
31.4 mpg US
37.7 mpg UK
4.2 s
Mercedes-BenzCLS coupe (C218)FaceliftCLS 400 V6 (Stage 2)433 hp
7.5 L/100 km
31.4 mpg US
37.7 mpg UK
4.6 s
Mercedes-BenzCLS coupe (C218)FaceliftCLS 400 V6 (Stage 1)393 hp
7.5 L/100 km
31.4 mpg US
37.7 mpg UK
4.9 s
Mercedes-BenzCLS coupe (C218)FaceliftCLS 400 V6333 hp
7.5 L/100 km
31.4 mpg US
37.7 mpg UK
5.4 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 400 V6 (Stage 3)499 hp
294 hp/t
219 kW/t
3.4 kg/hp
7.5 L/100 km
31.4 mpg US
37.7 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzCLS coupe (C218)FaceliftCLS 400 V6 (Stage 2)433 hp
255 hp/t
190 kW/t
3.9 kg/hp
7.5 L/100 km
31.4 mpg US
37.7 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzCLS coupe (C218)FaceliftCLS 400 V6 (Stage 1)393 hp
231 hp/t
172 kW/t
4.3 kg/hp
7.5 L/100 km
31.4 mpg US
37.7 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzCLS coupe (C218)FaceliftCLS 400 V6333 hp
196 hp/t
146 kW/t
5.1 kg/hp
7.5 L/100 km
31.4 mpg US
37.7 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMercedes-BenzCLS coupe (C218)FaceliftCLS 400 V6 (Stage 3)499 hpMercedes-BenzCLS coupe (C218)FaceliftCLS 400 V6 (Stage 2)433 hpMercedes-BenzCLS coupe (C218)FaceliftCLS 400 V6 (Stage 1)393 hpMercedes-BenzCLS coupe (C218)FaceliftCLS 400 V6333 hp
Power
499 hp
372 kW
433 hp
323 kW
393 hp
293 kW
333 hp
248 kW
Torque
744 Nm
549 lb-ft
648 Nm
478 lb-ft
586 Nm
432 lb-ft
480 Nm
354 lb-ft
Acceleration
4.2 s
4.6 s
4.9 s
5.4 s
Top speed
332 km/h
206 mph
315 km/h
196 mph
305 km/h
190 mph
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
1,700 kg
3,748 lb
1,700 kg
3,748 lb
1,700 kg
3,748 lb
1,700 kg
3,748 lb
Fuel consumption
7.5 L/100 km
31.4 mpg US
37.7 mpg UK
7.5 L/100 km
31.4 mpg US
37.7 mpg UK
7.5 L/100 km
31.4 mpg US
37.7 mpg UK
7.5 L/100 km
31.4 mpg US
37.7 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
4 doors
4 seats
Trunk
520 L
18.4 cu ft
Length
4,937 mm
194.4 in
Height
1,418 mm
55.8 in
Doors/seats
4 doors
4 seats
Trunk
520 L
18.4 cu ft
Length
4,937 mm
194.4 in
Height
1,418 mm
55.8 in
Doors/seats
4 doors
4 seats
Trunk
520 L
18.4 cu ft
Length
4,937 mm
194.4 in
Height
1,418 mm
55.8 in
Doors/seats
4 doors
4 seats
Trunk
520 L
18.4 cu ft
Length
4,937 mm
194.4 in
Height
1,418 mm
55.8 in
Range score
787 km
489 mi
787 km
489 mi
787 km
489 mi
787 km
489 mi
Trunk score
520 L
18.4 cu ft
520 L
18.4 cu ft
520 L
18.4 cu ft
520 L
18.4 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
294 hp/t
219 kW/t
3.4 kg/hp
255 hp/t
190 kW/t
3.9 kg/hp
231 hp/t
172 kW/t
4.3 kg/hp
196 hp/t
146 kW/t
5.1 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 400 V6 (Stage 3) 499 hpMercedes-Benz CLS coupe (C218) Facelift CLS 400 V6 (Stage 2) 433 hpMercedes-Benz CLS coupe (C218) Facelift CLS 400 V6 (Stage 1) 393 hpMercedes-Benz CLS coupe (C218) Facelift CLS 400 V6 333 hp
Consumption7.5 L/100 km31.4 mpg US37.7 mpg UK7.5 L/100 km31.4 mpg US37.7 mpg UK7.5 L/100 km31.4 mpg US37.7 mpg UK7.5 L/100 km31.4 mpg US37.7 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km13.13 LC100 km13.13 LC100 km13.13 LC100 km13.13 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi21.12 LC100 mi21.12 LC100 mi21.12 LC100 mi21.12 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,125 L297 US gal247 UK gal1,125 L297 US gal247 UK gal1,125 L297 US gal247 UK gal1,125 L297 US gal247 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,969 LC/year1,969 LC/year1,969 LC/year1,969 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Mercedes-Benz CLS coupe (C218) Facelift CLS 400 V6 (Stage 3) 499 hp

  • Has 67 hp more
  • Has 96 Nm more
  • Is 0.4 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 17 km/h (11 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 39 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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