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Mercedes-Benz CLS coupe (C257) · Facelift 2021

AMG CLS 53 (Stage 3)

652 hp2999 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTurbochargedCoupe2021-2023
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Mercedes-Benz CLS coupe (C257) · Facelift 2021

AMG CLS 53 (Stage 2)

565 hp2999 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTurbochargedCoupe2021-2023
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Mercedes-Benz CLS coupe (C257) · Facelift 2021

AMG CLS 53 (Stage 1)

513 hp2999 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTurbochargedCoupe2021-2023
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Mercedes-Benz CLS coupe (C257) · Facelift 2021

AMG CLS 53

435 hp2999 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTurbochargedCoupe2021-2023

Comparison overview

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Mercedes-Benz CLS coupe (C257) Facelift 2021 AMG CLS 53 (Stage 3) 652 hp

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    3.5 s
  • Fastest top speed
    340 km/h
    211 mph
  • Most powerful
    652 hp
    487 kW
  • Highest torque
    806 Nm
    594 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,910 kg
    4,211 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    342 hp/t
    255 kW/t
    2.9 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    9.0 L/100 km
    26.1 mpg US
    31.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    11.9 L/100 km
    19.8 mpg US
    23.7 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    7.3 L/100 km
    32.2 mpg US
    38.7 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    733 km
    456 mi
  • Largest trunk
    490 L
  • Best overall score
    84/100
  • Best performance score
    92/100
  • Best economy score
    83/100
  • Best practicality score
    66/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzCLS coupe (C257)Facelift 2021AMG CLS 53 (Stage 3)652 hpMercedes-BenzCLS coupe (C257)Facelift 2021AMG CLS 53 (Stage 2)565 hpMercedes-BenzCLS coupe (C257)Facelift 2021AMG CLS 53 (Stage 1)513 hpMercedes-BenzCLS coupe (C257)Facelift 2021AMG 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
1,910kg4,211lb
1,910kg4,211lb
1,910kg4,211lb
1,910kg4,211lb
Gross weight
2,550kg5,622lb
2,550kg5,622lb
2,550kg5,622lb
2,550kg5,622lb
Top speed
340 km/h
211 mph
+75 km/h
324 km/h
201 mph
+59 km/h
313 km/h
194 mph
+48 km/h
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
59.6s99% target: 337 km/h / 209 mph-4.7 s
Calculated
65.6s99% target: 321 km/h / 199 mph+1.2 s
Calculated
69.3s99% target: 310 km/h / 193 mph+5.0 s
Calculated
64.3s99% 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
9.8s-6.3 s
Calculated
11.2s-4.8 s
Calculated
12.4s-3.7 s
Calculated
16.1s
Calculated
0-60 mph
3.3s-0.9 s
Calculated
3.6s-0.6 s
Calculated
3.9s-0.4 s
Calculated
4.3s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
9L/100 km26.1mpg US31.4mpg UK
9L/100 km26.1mpg US31.4mpg UK
9L/100 km26.1mpg US31.4mpg UK
9L/100 km26.1mpg US31.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
11.9L/100 km19.8mpg US23.7mpg UK
11.9L/100 km19.8mpg US23.7mpg UK
11.9L/100 km19.8mpg US23.7mpg UK
11.9L/100 km19.8mpg US23.7mpg 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
11.1s-1.5 s
Calculated
11.6s-1.0 s
Calculated
12.0s-0.7 s
Calculated
12.6s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
342hp/t255kW/t155hp/1000 lb
Calculated
296hp/t221kW/t134hp/1000 lb
Calculated
269hp/t200kW/t122hp/1000 lb
Calculated
228hp/t170kW/t103hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
422Nm/t282lb-ft/ton
Calculated
368Nm/t246lb-ft/ton
Calculated
332Nm/t222lb-ft/ton
Calculated
272Nm/t182lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
733km456mi
Calculated
733km456mi
Calculated
733km456mi
Calculated
733km456mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,999cc183cu in
2,999cc183cu in
2,999cc183cu in
2,999cc183cu in
Length
5,012mm197in
5,012mm197in
5,012mm197in
5,012mm197in
Width
1,896mm75in
1,896mm75in
1,896mm75in
1,896mm75in
Height
1,422mm56in
1,422mm56in
1,422mm56in
1,422mm56in
Wheelbase
2,939mm116in
2,939mm116in
2,939mm116in
2,939mm116in
Front track
1,637mm64in
1,637mm64in
1,637mm64in
1,637mm64in
Rear track
1,647mm65in
1,647mm65in
1,647mm65in
1,647mm65in
Trunk volume
490L
490L
490L
490L
Doors
4
4
4
4
Seats
5
5
5
5
Fuel tank
66L
66L
66L
66L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Mercedes-Benz CLS coupe (C257) Facelift 2021 AMG CLS 53 (Stage 3) 652 hpMercedes-Benz CLS coupe (C257) Facelift 2021 AMG CLS 53 (Stage 2) 565 hpMercedes-Benz CLS coupe (C257) Facelift 2021 AMG CLS 53 (Stage 1) 513 hpMercedes-Benz CLS coupe (C257) Facelift 2021 AMG CLS 53 435 hpPowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz CLS coupe (C257) Facelift 2021 AMG CLS 53 (Stage 3) 652 hp: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz CLS coupe (C257) Facelift 2021 AMG CLS 53 (Stage 2) 565 hp: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz CLS coupe (C257) Facelift 2021 AMG CLS 53 (Stage 1) 513 hp: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz CLS coupe (C257) Facelift 2021 AMG CLS 53 435 hp: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Mercedes-BenzCLS coupe (C257)Facelift 2021AMG CLS 53 (Stage 3)652 hp5,500-6,100 rpm1,800-5,800 rpm6,350 rpm
Mercedes-BenzCLS coupe (C257)Facelift 2021AMG CLS 53 (Stage 2)565 hp5,500-6,100 rpm1,800-5,800 rpm6,350 rpm
Mercedes-BenzCLS coupe (C257)Facelift 2021AMG CLS 53 (Stage 1)513 hp5,500-6,100 rpm1,800-5,800 rpm6,350 rpm
Mercedes-BenzCLS coupe (C257)Facelift 2021AMG CLS 53435 hp5,500-6,100 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)Facelift 2021AMG CLS 53 (Stage 3)652 hpMercedes-BenzCLS coupe (C257)Facelift 2021AMG CLS 53 (Stage 2)565 hpMercedes-BenzCLS coupe (C257)Facelift 2021AMG CLS 53 (Stage 1)513 hpMercedes-BenzCLS coupe (C257)Facelift 2021AMG CLS 53435 hp
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
3.3 s
3.6 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
9.8 s
11.2 s
12.4 s
16.1 s
0-200 mph
0-322 km/h
36.3 s
72.3 s
-
-
Top speed
340 km/h
211 mph
324 km/h
201 mph
313 km/h
194 mph
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
1.9 s
2.0 s
2.0 s
2.1 s
330 ft
101 m
5.0 s
5.1 s
5.3 s
5.5 s
1/8 mile
201 m
7.4 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
11.1 s
11.6 s
12.0 s
12.6 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
215 km/h
133 mph
204 km/h
127 mph
197 km/h
122 mph
181 km/h
112 mph

Power comparison

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

Mercedes-Benz CLS coupe (C257) Facelift 2021 AMG CLS 53 (Stage 3) 652 hp has 217 hp more than Mercedes-Benz CLS coupe (C257) Facelift 2021 AMG CLS 53 435 hp.

The biggest power difference is between Mercedes-Benz CLS coupe (C257) Facelift 2021 AMG CLS 53 435 hp and Mercedes-Benz CLS coupe (C257) Facelift 2021 AMG CLS 53 (Stage 3) 652 hp: 217 hp (162 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 (C257) Facelift 2021 AMG CLS 53 (Stage 3) 652 hp and Mercedes-Benz CLS coupe (C257) Facelift 2021 AMG CLS 53 435 hp: 1.0 s.

The closest cars by acceleration are Mercedes-Benz CLS coupe (C257) Facelift 2021 AMG CLS 53 (Stage 2) 565 hp and Mercedes-Benz CLS coupe (C257) Facelift 2021 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

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 (C257)Facelift 2021AMG CLS 53 (Stage 3)652 hp
652 hp
487 kW
3.5 s
340 km/h
211 mph
Mercedes-BenzCLS coupe (C257)Facelift 2021AMG CLS 53 (Stage 2)565 hp
565 hp
422 kW
3.8 s
324 km/h
201 mph
Mercedes-BenzCLS coupe (C257)Facelift 2021AMG CLS 53 (Stage 1)513 hp
513 hp
383 kW
4.1 s
313 km/h
194 mph
Mercedes-BenzCLS coupe (C257)Facelift 2021AMG 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)Facelift 2021AMG CLS 53 (Stage 3)652 hp
Power
652 hp
487 kW
0-100 km/h3.5 s
Top speed
340 km/h
211 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
490 L
17.3 cu ft
Length
5,012 mm
197.3 in
Height
1,422 mm
56.0 in
Mercedes-BenzCLS coupe (C257)Facelift 2021AMG CLS 53 (Stage 2)565 hp
Power
565 hp
422 kW
0-100 km/h3.8 s
Top speed
324 km/h
201 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
490 L
17.3 cu ft
Length
5,012 mm
197.3 in
Height
1,422 mm
56.0 in
Mercedes-BenzCLS coupe (C257)Facelift 2021AMG CLS 53 (Stage 1)513 hp
Power
513 hp
383 kW
0-100 km/h4.1 s
Top speed
313 km/h
194 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
490 L
17.3 cu ft
Length
5,012 mm
197.3 in
Height
1,422 mm
56.0 in
Mercedes-BenzCLS coupe (C257)Facelift 2021AMG 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
5,012 mm
197.3 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)Facelift 2021AMG CLS 53 (Stage 3)652 hp
Power
652 hp
487 kW
0-100 km/h3.5 s
Top speed
340 km/h
211 mph
9.0 L/100 km
26.1 mpg US
31.4 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzCLS coupe (C257)Facelift 2021AMG CLS 53 (Stage 2)565 hp
Power
565 hp
422 kW
0-100 km/h3.8 s
Top speed
324 km/h
201 mph
9.0 L/100 km
26.1 mpg US
31.4 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzCLS coupe (C257)Facelift 2021AMG CLS 53 (Stage 1)513 hp
Power
513 hp
383 kW
0-100 km/h4.1 s
Top speed
313 km/h
194 mph
9.0 L/100 km
26.1 mpg US
31.4 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzCLS coupe (C257)Facelift 2021AMG 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
9.0 L/100 km
26.1 mpg US
31.4 mpg UK

Mercedes-Benz CLS coupe (C257) Facelift 2021 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)Facelift 2021AMG CLS 53 (Stage 3)652 hp
9.0 L/100 km
26.1 mpg US
31.4 mpg UK
3.5 s
Mercedes-BenzCLS coupe (C257)Facelift 2021AMG CLS 53 (Stage 2)565 hp
9.0 L/100 km
26.1 mpg US
31.4 mpg UK
3.8 s
Mercedes-BenzCLS coupe (C257)Facelift 2021AMG CLS 53 (Stage 1)513 hp
9.0 L/100 km
26.1 mpg US
31.4 mpg UK
4.1 s
Mercedes-BenzCLS coupe (C257)Facelift 2021AMG CLS 53435 hp
9.0 L/100 km
26.1 mpg US
31.4 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)Facelift 2021AMG CLS 53 (Stage 3)652 hp
342 hp/t
255 kW/t
2.9 kg/hp
9.0 L/100 km
26.1 mpg US
31.4 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzCLS coupe (C257)Facelift 2021AMG CLS 53 (Stage 2)565 hp
296 hp/t
221 kW/t
3.4 kg/hp
9.0 L/100 km
26.1 mpg US
31.4 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzCLS coupe (C257)Facelift 2021AMG CLS 53 (Stage 1)513 hp
269 hp/t
200 kW/t
3.7 kg/hp
9.0 L/100 km
26.1 mpg US
31.4 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzCLS coupe (C257)Facelift 2021AMG CLS 53435 hp
228 hp/t
170 kW/t
4.4 kg/hp
9.0 L/100 km
26.1 mpg US
31.4 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMercedes-BenzCLS coupe (C257)Facelift 2021AMG CLS 53 (Stage 3)652 hpMercedes-BenzCLS coupe (C257)Facelift 2021AMG CLS 53 (Stage 2)565 hpMercedes-BenzCLS coupe (C257)Facelift 2021AMG CLS 53 (Stage 1)513 hpMercedes-BenzCLS coupe (C257)Facelift 2021AMG 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
340 km/h
211 mph
324 km/h
201 mph
313 km/h
194 mph
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
1,910 kg
4,211 lb
1,910 kg
4,211 lb
1,910 kg
4,211 lb
1,910 kg
4,211 lb
Fuel consumption
9.0 L/100 km
26.1 mpg US
31.4 mpg UK
9.0 L/100 km
26.1 mpg US
31.4 mpg UK
9.0 L/100 km
26.1 mpg US
31.4 mpg UK
9.0 L/100 km
26.1 mpg US
31.4 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
490 L
17.3 cu ft
Length
5,012 mm
197.3 in
Height
1,422 mm
56.0 in
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
490 L
17.3 cu ft
Length
5,012 mm
197.3 in
Height
1,422 mm
56.0 in
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
490 L
17.3 cu ft
Length
5,012 mm
197.3 in
Height
1,422 mm
56.0 in
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
490 L
17.3 cu ft
Length
5,012 mm
197.3 in
Height
1,422 mm
56.0 in
Range score
733 km
456 mi
733 km
456 mi
733 km
456 mi
733 km
456 mi
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
342 hp/t
255 kW/t
2.9 kg/hp
296 hp/t
221 kW/t
3.4 kg/hp
269 hp/t
200 kW/t
3.7 kg/hp
228 hp/t
170 kW/t
4.4 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 (C257) Facelift 2021 AMG CLS 53 (Stage 3) 652 hpMercedes-Benz CLS coupe (C257) Facelift 2021 AMG CLS 53 (Stage 2) 565 hpMercedes-Benz CLS coupe (C257) Facelift 2021 AMG CLS 53 (Stage 1) 513 hpMercedes-Benz CLS coupe (C257) Facelift 2021 AMG CLS 53 435 hp
Consumption9 L/100 km26.1 mpg US31.4 mpg UK9 L/100 km26.1 mpg US31.4 mpg UK9 L/100 km26.1 mpg US31.4 mpg UK9 L/100 km26.1 mpg US31.4 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km15.75 LC100 km15.75 LC100 km15.75 LC100 km15.75 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi25.35 LC100 mi25.35 LC100 mi25.35 LC100 mi25.35 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,350 L357 US gal297 UK gal1,350 L357 US gal297 UK gal1,350 L357 US gal297 UK gal1,350 L357 US gal297 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,363 LC/year2,363 LC/year2,363 LC/year2,363 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Mercedes-Benz CLS coupe (C257) Facelift 2021 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 16 km/h (10 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 46 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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