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Mercedes-Benz CLS coupe (C257) AMG CLS 53 · Stage 3vsMercedes-Benz CLS coupe (C257) AMG CLS 53 · Stage 2vsMercedes-Benz CLS coupe (C257) AMG CLS 53 · Stage 1vsMercedes-Benz CLS coupe (C257) AMG CLS 53

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Mercedes-Benz CLS coupe (C257)

AMG CLS 53 (Stage 3)

652 hp2999 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTurbochargedCoupe2018-2021
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Mercedes-Benz CLS coupe (C257)

AMG CLS 53 (Stage 2)

565 hp2999 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTurbochargedCoupe2018-2021
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Mercedes-Benz CLS coupe (C257)

AMG CLS 53 (Stage 1)

513 hp2999 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTurbochargedCoupe2018-2021
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Mercedes-Benz CLS coupe (C257)

AMG CLS 53

435 hp2999 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTurbochargedCoupe2018-2021

Comparison overview

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Mercedes-Benz CLS coupe (C257) AMG CLS 53 (Stage 3) 652 hp

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    3.5 s
  • Fastest top speed
    353 km/h
    219 mph
  • Most powerful
    652 hp
    487 kW
  • Highest torque
    806 Nm
    594 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,980 kg
    4,365 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    330 hp/t
    246 kW/t
    3.0 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    8.8 L/100 km
    26.7 mpg US
    32.1 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    11.5 L/100 km
    20.5 mpg US
    24.6 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    7.3 L/100 km
    32.2 mpg US
    38.7 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    202 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    750 km
    466 mi
  • Largest trunk
    490 L
  • Best overall score
    84/100
  • Best performance score
    93/100
  • Best economy score
    83/100
  • Best practicality score
    66/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzCLS coupe (C257)AMG CLS 53 (Stage 3)652 hpMercedes-BenzCLS coupe (C257)AMG CLS 53 (Stage 2)565 hpMercedes-BenzCLS coupe (C257)AMG CLS 53 (Stage 1)513 hpMercedes-BenzCLS coupe (C257)AMG CLS 53435 hp
Power
652hp487kW+217 hp
565hp422kW+130 hp
513hp383kW+78 hp
435hp324kW
Torque
806Nm594lb-ft+286 Nm
702Nm518lb-ft+182 Nm
634Nm468lb-ft+114 Nm
520Nm384lb-ft
Curb weight
1,980kg4,365lb
1,980kg4,365lb
1,980kg4,365lb
1,980kg4,365lb
Gross weight
2,550kg5,622lb
2,550kg5,622lb
2,550kg5,622lb
2,550kg5,622lb
Top speed
353 km/h
219 mph
+88 km/h
336 km/h
209 mph
+71 km/h
324 km/h
201 mph
+59 km/h
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
59.2s99% target: 349 km/h / 217 mph-1.3 s
Calculated
64.8s99% target: 333 km/h / 207 mph+4.3 s
Calculated
68.3s99% target: 321 km/h / 199 mph+7.8 s
Calculated
60.5s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
3.5s-1.0 s
3.8s-0.7 s
4.1s-0.4 s
4.5s
0-200 km/h
9.4s-6.2 s
Calculated
10.8s-4.8 s
Calculated
11.8s-3.8 s
Calculated
15.6s
Calculated
0-60 mph
3.3s-0.9 s
Calculated
3.7s-0.6 s
Calculated
3.9s-0.4 s
Calculated
4.3s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
8.8L/100 km26.7mpg US32.1mpg UK
8.8L/100 km26.7mpg US32.1mpg UK
8.8L/100 km26.7mpg US32.1mpg UK
8.8L/100 km26.7mpg US32.1mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
11.5L/100 km20.5mpg US24.6mpg UK
11.5L/100 km20.5mpg US24.6mpg UK
11.5L/100 km20.5mpg US24.6mpg UK
11.5L/100 km20.5mpg US24.6mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
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
Quarter mile
11.0s-1.6 s
Calculated
11.5s-1.1 s
Calculated
11.9s-0.7 s
Calculated
12.6s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
330hp/t246kW/t149hp/1000 lb
Calculated
286hp/t213kW/t130hp/1000 lb
Calculated
259hp/t193kW/t118hp/1000 lb
Calculated
220hp/t164kW/t100hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
407Nm/t272lb-ft/ton
Calculated
355Nm/t237lb-ft/ton
Calculated
320Nm/t214lb-ft/ton
Calculated
263Nm/t176lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
750km466mi
Calculated
750km466mi
Calculated
750km466mi
Calculated
750km466mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,999cc183cu in
2,999cc183cu in
2,999cc183cu in
2,999cc183cu in
Length
5,001mm197in
5,001mm197in
5,001mm197in
5,001mm197in
Width
1,890mm74in
1,890mm74in
1,890mm74in
1,890mm74in
Height
1,422mm56in
1,422mm56in
1,422mm56in
1,422mm56in
Wheelbase
2,939mm116in
2,939mm116in
2,939mm116in
2,939mm116in
Front track
1,647mm65in
1,647mm65in
1,647mm65in
1,647mm65in
Rear track
1,637mm64in
1,637mm64in
1,637mm64in
1,637mm64in
Ground clearance
120mm5in
120mm5in
120mm5in
120mm5in
Trunk volume
490L
490L
490L
490L
Doors
4
4
4
4
Seats
5
5
5
5
Fuel tank
66L
66L
66L
66L
CO2 emissions
202g/km
202g/km
202g/km
202g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Mercedes-Benz CLS coupe (C257) AMG CLS 53 (Stage 3) 652 hpMercedes-Benz CLS coupe (C257) AMG CLS 53 (Stage 2) 565 hpMercedes-Benz CLS coupe (C257) AMG CLS 53 (Stage 1) 513 hpMercedes-Benz CLS coupe (C257) AMG CLS 53 435 hpPowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz CLS coupe (C257) AMG CLS 53 (Stage 3) 652 hp: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz CLS coupe (C257) AMG CLS 53 (Stage 2) 565 hp: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz CLS coupe (C257) AMG CLS 53 (Stage 1) 513 hp: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz CLS coupe (C257) AMG CLS 53 435 hp: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Mercedes-BenzCLS coupe (C257)AMG CLS 53 (Stage 3)652 hp6,100 rpm1,800-5,800 rpm6,350 rpm
Mercedes-BenzCLS coupe (C257)AMG CLS 53 (Stage 2)565 hp6,100 rpm1,800-5,800 rpm6,350 rpm
Mercedes-BenzCLS coupe (C257)AMG CLS 53 (Stage 1)513 hp6,100 rpm1,800-5,800 rpm6,350 rpm
Mercedes-BenzCLS coupe (C257)AMG CLS 53435 hp6,100 rpm1,800-5,800 rpm6,350 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMercedes-BenzCLS coupe (C257)AMG CLS 53 (Stage 3)652 hpMercedes-BenzCLS coupe (C257)AMG CLS 53 (Stage 2)565 hpMercedes-BenzCLS coupe (C257)AMG CLS 53 (Stage 1)513 hpMercedes-BenzCLS coupe (C257)AMG CLS 53435 hp
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
3.3 s
3.7 s
3.9 s
4.3 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
3.5 s
3.8 s
4.1 s
4.5 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
9.4 s
10.8 s
11.8 s
15.6 s
0-200 mph
0-322 km/h
29.7 s
42.9 s
75.3 s
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Top speed
353 km/h
219 mph
336 km/h
209 mph
324 km/h
201 mph
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.0 s
2.0 s
2.0 s
2.1 s
330 ft
101 m
5.0 s
5.2 s
5.3 s
5.5 s
1/8 mile
201 m
7.3 s
7.7 s
7.9 s
8.2 s
1000 ft
305 m
9.4 s
9.8 s
10.1 s
10.6 s
1/4 mile
402 m
11.0 s
11.5 s
11.9 s
12.6 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
219 km/h
136 mph
208 km/h
129 mph
200 km/h
125 mph
183 km/h
113 mph

Power comparison

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

Mercedes-Benz CLS coupe (C257) AMG CLS 53 (Stage 3) 652 hp has 217 hp more than Mercedes-Benz CLS coupe (C257) AMG CLS 53 435 hp.

The biggest power difference is between Mercedes-Benz CLS coupe (C257) AMG CLS 53 435 hp and Mercedes-Benz CLS coupe (C257) AMG CLS 53 (Stage 3) 652 hp: 217 hp (162 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 (C257) AMG CLS 53 (Stage 3) 652 hp and Mercedes-Benz CLS coupe (C257) AMG CLS 53 435 hp: 1.0 s.

The closest cars by acceleration are Mercedes-Benz CLS coupe (C257) AMG CLS 53 (Stage 2) 565 hp and Mercedes-Benz CLS coupe (C257) AMG CLS 53 (Stage 1) 513 hp, separated by only 0.2 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 (C257)AMG CLS 53 (Stage 3)652 hp
8.8 L/100 km
26.7 mpg US
32.1 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzCLS coupe (C257)AMG CLS 53 (Stage 2)565 hp
8.8 L/100 km
26.7 mpg US
32.1 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzCLS coupe (C257)AMG CLS 53 (Stage 1)513 hp
8.8 L/100 km
26.7 mpg US
32.1 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzCLS coupe (C257)AMG CLS 53435 hp
8.8 L/100 km
26.7 mpg US
32.1 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 (C257)AMG CLS 53 (Stage 3)652 hp
652 hp
487 kW
3.5 s
353 km/h
219 mph
Mercedes-BenzCLS coupe (C257)AMG CLS 53 (Stage 2)565 hp
565 hp
422 kW
3.8 s
336 km/h
209 mph
Mercedes-BenzCLS coupe (C257)AMG CLS 53 (Stage 1)513 hp
513 hp
383 kW
4.1 s
324 km/h
201 mph
Mercedes-BenzCLS coupe (C257)AMG CLS 53435 hp
435 hp
324 kW
4.5 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 (C257)AMG CLS 53 (Stage 3)652 hp
Power
652 hp
487 kW
0-100 km/h3.5 s
Top speed
353 km/h
219 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
490 L
17.3 cu ft
Length
5,001 mm
196.9 in
Height
1,422 mm
56.0 in
Mercedes-BenzCLS coupe (C257)AMG CLS 53 (Stage 2)565 hp
Power
565 hp
422 kW
0-100 km/h3.8 s
Top speed
336 km/h
209 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
490 L
17.3 cu ft
Length
5,001 mm
196.9 in
Height
1,422 mm
56.0 in
Mercedes-BenzCLS coupe (C257)AMG CLS 53 (Stage 1)513 hp
Power
513 hp
383 kW
0-100 km/h4.1 s
Top speed
324 km/h
201 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
490 L
17.3 cu ft
Length
5,001 mm
196.9 in
Height
1,422 mm
56.0 in
Mercedes-BenzCLS coupe (C257)AMG CLS 53435 hp
Power
435 hp
324 kW
0-100 km/h4.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
490 L
17.3 cu ft
Length
5,001 mm
196.9 in
Height
1,422 mm
56.0 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 (C257)AMG CLS 53 (Stage 3)652 hp
Power
652 hp
487 kW
0-100 km/h3.5 s
Top speed
353 km/h
219 mph
8.8 L/100 km
26.7 mpg US
32.1 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzCLS coupe (C257)AMG CLS 53 (Stage 2)565 hp
Power
565 hp
422 kW
0-100 km/h3.8 s
Top speed
336 km/h
209 mph
8.8 L/100 km
26.7 mpg US
32.1 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzCLS coupe (C257)AMG CLS 53 (Stage 1)513 hp
Power
513 hp
383 kW
0-100 km/h4.1 s
Top speed
324 km/h
201 mph
8.8 L/100 km
26.7 mpg US
32.1 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzCLS coupe (C257)AMG CLS 53435 hp
Power
435 hp
324 kW
0-100 km/h4.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
8.8 L/100 km
26.7 mpg US
32.1 mpg UK

Mercedes-Benz CLS coupe (C257) AMG CLS 53 (Stage 3) 652 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 (C257)AMG CLS 53 (Stage 3)652 hp
8.8 L/100 km
26.7 mpg US
32.1 mpg UK
3.5 s
Mercedes-BenzCLS coupe (C257)AMG CLS 53 (Stage 2)565 hp
8.8 L/100 km
26.7 mpg US
32.1 mpg UK
3.8 s
Mercedes-BenzCLS coupe (C257)AMG CLS 53 (Stage 1)513 hp
8.8 L/100 km
26.7 mpg US
32.1 mpg UK
4.1 s
Mercedes-BenzCLS coupe (C257)AMG CLS 53435 hp
8.8 L/100 km
26.7 mpg US
32.1 mpg UK
4.5 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 (C257)AMG CLS 53 (Stage 3)652 hp
330 hp/t
246 kW/t
3.0 kg/hp
8.8 L/100 km
26.7 mpg US
32.1 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzCLS coupe (C257)AMG CLS 53 (Stage 2)565 hp
286 hp/t
213 kW/t
3.5 kg/hp
8.8 L/100 km
26.7 mpg US
32.1 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzCLS coupe (C257)AMG CLS 53 (Stage 1)513 hp
259 hp/t
193 kW/t
3.9 kg/hp
8.8 L/100 km
26.7 mpg US
32.1 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzCLS coupe (C257)AMG CLS 53435 hp
220 hp/t
164 kW/t
4.6 kg/hp
8.8 L/100 km
26.7 mpg US
32.1 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMercedes-BenzCLS coupe (C257)AMG CLS 53 (Stage 3)652 hpMercedes-BenzCLS coupe (C257)AMG CLS 53 (Stage 2)565 hpMercedes-BenzCLS coupe (C257)AMG CLS 53 (Stage 1)513 hpMercedes-BenzCLS coupe (C257)AMG CLS 53435 hp
Power
652 hp
487 kW
565 hp
422 kW
513 hp
383 kW
435 hp
324 kW
Torque
806 Nm
594 lb-ft
702 Nm
518 lb-ft
634 Nm
468 lb-ft
520 Nm
384 lb-ft
Acceleration
3.5 s
3.8 s
4.1 s
4.5 s
Top speed
353 km/h
219 mph
336 km/h
209 mph
324 km/h
201 mph
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
1,980 kg
4,365 lb
1,980 kg
4,365 lb
1,980 kg
4,365 lb
1,980 kg
4,365 lb
Fuel consumption
8.8 L/100 km
26.7 mpg US
32.1 mpg UK
8.8 L/100 km
26.7 mpg US
32.1 mpg UK
8.8 L/100 km
26.7 mpg US
32.1 mpg UK
8.8 L/100 km
26.7 mpg US
32.1 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
490 L
17.3 cu ft
Length
5,001 mm
196.9 in
Height
1,422 mm
56.0 in
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
490 L
17.3 cu ft
Length
5,001 mm
196.9 in
Height
1,422 mm
56.0 in
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
490 L
17.3 cu ft
Length
5,001 mm
196.9 in
Height
1,422 mm
56.0 in
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
490 L
17.3 cu ft
Length
5,001 mm
196.9 in
Height
1,422 mm
56.0 in
Range score
750 km
466 mi
750 km
466 mi
750 km
466 mi
750 km
466 mi
CO2 score
202 g/km
202 g/km
202 g/km
202 g/km
Trunk score
490 L
17.3 cu ft
490 L
17.3 cu ft
490 L
17.3 cu ft
490 L
17.3 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
330 hp/t
246 kW/t
3.0 kg/hp
286 hp/t
213 kW/t
3.5 kg/hp
259 hp/t
193 kW/t
3.9 kg/hp
220 hp/t
164 kW/t
4.6 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 (C257) AMG CLS 53 (Stage 3) 652 hpMercedes-Benz CLS coupe (C257) AMG CLS 53 (Stage 2) 565 hpMercedes-Benz CLS coupe (C257) AMG CLS 53 (Stage 1) 513 hpMercedes-Benz CLS coupe (C257) AMG CLS 53 435 hp
Consumption8.8 L/100 km26.7 mpg US32.1 mpg UK8.8 L/100 km26.7 mpg US32.1 mpg UK8.8 L/100 km26.7 mpg US32.1 mpg UK8.8 L/100 km26.7 mpg US32.1 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km15.40 LC100 km15.40 LC100 km15.40 LC100 km15.40 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi24.78 LC100 mi24.78 LC100 mi24.78 LC100 mi24.78 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,320 L349 US gal290 UK gal1,320 L349 US gal290 UK gal1,320 L349 US gal290 UK gal1,320 L349 US gal290 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,310 LC/year2,310 LC/year2,310 LC/year2,310 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Mercedes-Benz CLS coupe (C257) AMG CLS 53 (Stage 3) 652 hp

  • Has 87 hp more
  • Has 104 Nm more
  • Is 0.3 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 17 km/h (11 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 44 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

Cons

  • Highest CO2 emissions

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