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Mercedes-Benz CLS coupe (C257) · Facelift 2021

CLS 220d (Stage 3)

301 hp1950 ccDieselRWDAutomaticTurbochargedCoupe2021-2023
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Mercedes-Benz CLS coupe (C257) · Facelift 2021

CLS 220d (Stage 2)

262 hp1950 ccDieselRWDAutomaticTurbochargedCoupe2021-2023
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Mercedes-Benz CLS coupe (C257) · Facelift 2021

CLS 220d (Stage 1)

233 hp1950 ccDieselRWDAutomaticTurbochargedCoupe2021-2023
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Mercedes-Benz CLS coupe (C257) · Facelift 2021

CLS 220d

194 hp1950 ccDieselRWDAutomaticTurbochargedCoupe2021-2023

Comparison overview

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Mercedes-Benz CLS coupe (C257) Facelift 2021 CLS 220d (Stage 3) 301 hp

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    5.7 s
  • Fastest top speed
    277 km/h
    172 mph
  • Most powerful
    301 hp
    224 kW
  • Highest torque
    640 Nm
    472 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,725 kg
    3,803 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    174 hp/t
    130 kW/t
    5.7 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    5.1 L/100 km
    46.1 mpg US
    55.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    6.1 L/100 km
    38.6 mpg US
    46.3 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    4.6 L/100 km
    51.1 mpg US
    61.4 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    980 km
    609 mi
  • Largest trunk
    520 L
  • Best overall score
    70/100
  • Best performance score
    72/100
  • Best economy score
    93/100
  • Best practicality score
    67/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzCLS coupe (C257)Facelift 2021CLS 220d (Stage 3)301 hpMercedes-BenzCLS coupe (C257)Facelift 2021CLS 220d (Stage 2)262 hpMercedes-BenzCLS coupe (C257)Facelift 2021CLS 220d (Stage 1)233 hpMercedes-BenzCLS coupe (C257)Facelift 2021CLS 220d194 hp
Power
301hp224kW+107 hp
262hp195kW+68 hp
233hp174kW+39 hp
194hp145kW
Torque
640Nm472lb-ft+240 Nm
560Nm413lb-ft+160 Nm
500Nm369lb-ft+100 Nm
400Nm295lb-ft
Curb weight
1,725kg3,803lb
1,725kg3,803lb
1,725kg3,803lb
1,725kg3,803lb
Gross weight
2,410kg5,313lb
2,410kg5,313lb
2,410kg5,313lb
2,410kg5,313lb
Top speed
277 km/h
172 mph
+42 km/h
267 km/h
166 mph
+32 km/h
258 km/h
160 mph
+23 km/h
235 km/h
146 mph
To 99% top speed
85.4s99% target: 274 km/h / 170 mph-10.4 s
Calculated
91.3s99% target: 264 km/h / 164 mph-4.5 s
Calculated
95.7s99% target: 255 km/h / 159 mph-0.1 s
Calculated
95.8s99% target: 233 km/h / 145 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.7s-1.8 s
6.2s-1.3 s
6.7s-0.8 s
7.5s
0-200 km/h
19.3s-13.8 s
Calculated
22.2s-10.9 s
Calculated
25.1s-8.0 s
Calculated
33.1s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.4s-1.7 s
Calculated
5.9s-1.2 s
Calculated
6.3s-0.7 s
Calculated
7.1s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
5.1L/100 km46.1mpg US55.4mpg UK
5.1L/100 km46.1mpg US55.4mpg UK
5.1L/100 km46.1mpg US55.4mpg UK
5.1L/100 km46.1mpg US55.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
6.1L/100 km38.6mpg US46.3mpg UK
6.1L/100 km38.6mpg US46.3mpg UK
6.1L/100 km38.6mpg US46.3mpg UK
6.1L/100 km38.6mpg US46.3mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
4.6L/100 km51.1mpg US61.4mpg UK
4.6L/100 km51.1mpg US61.4mpg UK
4.6L/100 km51.1mpg US61.4mpg UK
4.6L/100 km51.1mpg US61.4mpg UK
Quarter mile
13.8s-1.6 s
Calculated
14.3s-1.1 s
Calculated
14.7s-0.7 s
Calculated
15.4s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
174hp/t130kW/t79hp/1000 lb
Calculated
152hp/t113kW/t69hp/1000 lb
Calculated
135hp/t101kW/t61hp/1000 lb
Calculated
112hp/t84kW/t51hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
371Nm/t248lb-ft/ton
Calculated
325Nm/t217lb-ft/ton
Calculated
290Nm/t194lb-ft/ton
Calculated
232Nm/t155lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
980km609mi
Calculated
980km609mi
Calculated
980km609mi
Calculated
980km609mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,950cc119cu in
1,950cc119cu in
1,950cc119cu in
1,950cc119cu in
Length
4,988mm196in
4,988mm196in
4,988mm196in
4,988mm196in
Width
1,890mm74in
1,890mm74in
1,890mm74in
1,890mm74in
Height
1,429mm56in
1,429mm56in
1,429mm56in
1,429mm56in
Wheelbase
2,939mm116in
2,939mm116in
2,939mm116in
2,939mm116in
Front track
1,618mm64in
1,618mm64in
1,618mm64in
1,618mm64in
Rear track
1,622mm64in
1,622mm64in
1,622mm64in
1,622mm64in
Trunk volume
520L
520L
520L
520L
Doors
4
4
4
4
Seats
5
5
5
5
Fuel tank
50L
50L
50L
50L

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 CLS 220d (Stage 3) 301 hpMercedes-Benz CLS coupe (C257) Facelift 2021 CLS 220d (Stage 2) 262 hpMercedes-Benz CLS coupe (C257) Facelift 2021 CLS 220d (Stage 1) 233 hpMercedes-Benz CLS coupe (C257) Facelift 2021 CLS 220d 194 hpPowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz CLS coupe (C257) Facelift 2021 CLS 220d (Stage 3) 301 hp: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz CLS coupe (C257) Facelift 2021 CLS 220d (Stage 2) 262 hp: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz CLS coupe (C257) Facelift 2021 CLS 220d (Stage 1) 233 hp: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz CLS coupe (C257) Facelift 2021 CLS 220d 194 hp: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Mercedes-BenzCLS coupe (C257)Facelift 2021CLS 220d (Stage 3)301 hp3,800 rpm1,600-2,800 rpm4,050 rpm
Mercedes-BenzCLS coupe (C257)Facelift 2021CLS 220d (Stage 2)262 hp3,800 rpm1,600-2,800 rpm4,050 rpm
Mercedes-BenzCLS coupe (C257)Facelift 2021CLS 220d (Stage 1)233 hp3,800 rpm1,600-2,800 rpm4,050 rpm
Mercedes-BenzCLS coupe (C257)Facelift 2021CLS 220d194 hp3,800 rpm1,600-2,800 rpm4,050 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMercedes-BenzCLS coupe (C257)Facelift 2021CLS 220d (Stage 3)301 hpMercedes-BenzCLS coupe (C257)Facelift 2021CLS 220d (Stage 2)262 hpMercedes-BenzCLS coupe (C257)Facelift 2021CLS 220d (Stage 1)233 hpMercedes-BenzCLS coupe (C257)Facelift 2021CLS 220d194 hp
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.4 s
5.9 s
6.3 s
7.1 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.7 s
6.2 s
6.7 s
7.5 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
19.3 s
22.2 s
25.1 s
33.1 s
Top speed
277 km/h
172 mph
267 km/h
166 mph
258 km/h
160 mph
235 km/h
146 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.3 s
2.4 s
2.4 s
2.5 s
330 ft
101 m
6.0 s
6.2 s
6.4 s
6.6 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.0 s
9.4 s
9.6 s
10.0 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.6 s
12.0 s
12.4 s
13.0 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.8 s
14.3 s
14.7 s
15.4 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
171 km/h
106 mph
164 km/h
102 mph
158 km/h
98 mph
149 km/h
93 mph

Power comparison

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

Mercedes-Benz CLS coupe (C257) Facelift 2021 CLS 220d (Stage 3) 301 hp has 107 hp more than Mercedes-Benz CLS coupe (C257) Facelift 2021 CLS 220d 194 hp.

The biggest power difference is between Mercedes-Benz CLS coupe (C257) Facelift 2021 CLS 220d 194 hp and Mercedes-Benz CLS coupe (C257) Facelift 2021 CLS 220d (Stage 3) 301 hp: 107 hp (80 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 CLS 220d (Stage 3) 301 hp and Mercedes-Benz CLS coupe (C257) Facelift 2021 CLS 220d 194 hp: 1.8 s.

The closest cars by acceleration are Mercedes-Benz CLS coupe (C257) Facelift 2021 CLS 220d (Stage 2) 262 hp and Mercedes-Benz CLS coupe (C257) Facelift 2021 CLS 220d (Stage 1) 233 hp, separated by only 0.5 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

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)Facelift 2021CLS 220d (Stage 3)301 hp
301 hp
224 kW
5.7 s
277 km/h
172 mph
Mercedes-BenzCLS coupe (C257)Facelift 2021CLS 220d (Stage 2)262 hp
262 hp
195 kW
6.2 s
267 km/h
166 mph
Mercedes-BenzCLS coupe (C257)Facelift 2021CLS 220d (Stage 1)233 hp
233 hp
174 kW
6.7 s
258 km/h
160 mph
Mercedes-BenzCLS coupe (C257)Facelift 2021CLS 220d194 hp
194 hp
145 kW
7.5 s
235 km/h
146 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 2021CLS 220d (Stage 3)301 hp
Power
301 hp
224 kW
0-100 km/h5.7 s
Top speed
277 km/h
172 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
520 L
18.4 cu ft
Length
4,988 mm
196.4 in
Height
1,429 mm
56.3 in
Mercedes-BenzCLS coupe (C257)Facelift 2021CLS 220d (Stage 2)262 hp
Power
262 hp
195 kW
0-100 km/h6.2 s
Top speed
267 km/h
166 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
520 L
18.4 cu ft
Length
4,988 mm
196.4 in
Height
1,429 mm
56.3 in
Mercedes-BenzCLS coupe (C257)Facelift 2021CLS 220d (Stage 1)233 hp
Power
233 hp
174 kW
0-100 km/h6.7 s
Top speed
258 km/h
160 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
520 L
18.4 cu ft
Length
4,988 mm
196.4 in
Height
1,429 mm
56.3 in
Mercedes-BenzCLS coupe (C257)Facelift 2021CLS 220d194 hp
Power
194 hp
145 kW
0-100 km/h7.5 s
Top speed
235 km/h
146 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
520 L
18.4 cu ft
Length
4,988 mm
196.4 in
Height
1,429 mm
56.3 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 2021CLS 220d (Stage 3)301 hp
Power
301 hp
224 kW
0-100 km/h5.7 s
Top speed
277 km/h
172 mph
5.1 L/100 km
46.1 mpg US
55.4 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzCLS coupe (C257)Facelift 2021CLS 220d (Stage 2)262 hp
Power
262 hp
195 kW
0-100 km/h6.2 s
Top speed
267 km/h
166 mph
5.1 L/100 km
46.1 mpg US
55.4 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzCLS coupe (C257)Facelift 2021CLS 220d (Stage 1)233 hp
Power
233 hp
174 kW
0-100 km/h6.7 s
Top speed
258 km/h
160 mph
5.1 L/100 km
46.1 mpg US
55.4 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzCLS coupe (C257)Facelift 2021CLS 220d194 hp
Power
194 hp
145 kW
0-100 km/h7.5 s
Top speed
235 km/h
146 mph
5.1 L/100 km
46.1 mpg US
55.4 mpg UK

Mercedes-Benz CLS coupe (C257) Facelift 2021 CLS 220d (Stage 3) 301 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 2021CLS 220d (Stage 3)301 hp
5.1 L/100 km
46.1 mpg US
55.4 mpg UK
5.7 s
Mercedes-BenzCLS coupe (C257)Facelift 2021CLS 220d (Stage 2)262 hp
5.1 L/100 km
46.1 mpg US
55.4 mpg UK
6.2 s
Mercedes-BenzCLS coupe (C257)Facelift 2021CLS 220d (Stage 1)233 hp
5.1 L/100 km
46.1 mpg US
55.4 mpg UK
6.7 s
Mercedes-BenzCLS coupe (C257)Facelift 2021CLS 220d194 hp
5.1 L/100 km
46.1 mpg US
55.4 mpg UK
7.5 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 2021CLS 220d (Stage 3)301 hp
174 hp/t
130 kW/t
5.7 kg/hp
5.1 L/100 km
46.1 mpg US
55.4 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzCLS coupe (C257)Facelift 2021CLS 220d (Stage 2)262 hp
152 hp/t
113 kW/t
6.6 kg/hp
5.1 L/100 km
46.1 mpg US
55.4 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzCLS coupe (C257)Facelift 2021CLS 220d (Stage 1)233 hp
135 hp/t
101 kW/t
7.4 kg/hp
5.1 L/100 km
46.1 mpg US
55.4 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzCLS coupe (C257)Facelift 2021CLS 220d194 hp
112 hp/t
84 kW/t
8.9 kg/hp
5.1 L/100 km
46.1 mpg US
55.4 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMercedes-BenzCLS coupe (C257)Facelift 2021CLS 220d (Stage 3)301 hpMercedes-BenzCLS coupe (C257)Facelift 2021CLS 220d (Stage 2)262 hpMercedes-BenzCLS coupe (C257)Facelift 2021CLS 220d (Stage 1)233 hpMercedes-BenzCLS coupe (C257)Facelift 2021CLS 220d194 hp
Power
301 hp
224 kW
262 hp
195 kW
233 hp
174 kW
194 hp
145 kW
Torque
640 Nm
472 lb-ft
560 Nm
413 lb-ft
500 Nm
369 lb-ft
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.7 s
6.2 s
6.7 s
7.5 s
Top speed
277 km/h
172 mph
267 km/h
166 mph
258 km/h
160 mph
235 km/h
146 mph
Lightness
1,725 kg
3,803 lb
1,725 kg
3,803 lb
1,725 kg
3,803 lb
1,725 kg
3,803 lb
Fuel consumption
5.1 L/100 km
46.1 mpg US
55.4 mpg UK
5.1 L/100 km
46.1 mpg US
55.4 mpg UK
5.1 L/100 km
46.1 mpg US
55.4 mpg UK
5.1 L/100 km
46.1 mpg US
55.4 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
520 L
18.4 cu ft
Length
4,988 mm
196.4 in
Height
1,429 mm
56.3 in
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
520 L
18.4 cu ft
Length
4,988 mm
196.4 in
Height
1,429 mm
56.3 in
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
520 L
18.4 cu ft
Length
4,988 mm
196.4 in
Height
1,429 mm
56.3 in
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
520 L
18.4 cu ft
Length
4,988 mm
196.4 in
Height
1,429 mm
56.3 in
Range score
980 km
609 mi
980 km
609 mi
980 km
609 mi
980 km
609 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
174 hp/t
130 kW/t
5.7 kg/hp
152 hp/t
113 kW/t
6.6 kg/hp
135 hp/t
101 kW/t
7.4 kg/hp
112 hp/t
84 kW/t
8.9 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) Facelift 2021 CLS 220d (Stage 3) 301 hpMercedes-Benz CLS coupe (C257) Facelift 2021 CLS 220d (Stage 2) 262 hpMercedes-Benz CLS coupe (C257) Facelift 2021 CLS 220d (Stage 1) 233 hpMercedes-Benz CLS coupe (C257) Facelift 2021 CLS 220d 194 hp
Consumption5.1 L/100 km46.1 mpg US55.4 mpg UK5.1 L/100 km46.1 mpg US55.4 mpg UK5.1 L/100 km46.1 mpg US55.4 mpg UK5.1 L/100 km46.1 mpg US55.4 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km8.92 LC100 km8.92 LC100 km8.92 LC100 km8.92 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi14.36 LC100 mi14.36 LC100 mi14.36 LC100 mi14.36 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used765 L202 US gal168 UK gal765 L202 US gal168 UK gal765 L202 US gal168 UK gal765 L202 US gal168 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,339 LC/year1,339 LC/year1,339 LC/year1,339 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Mercedes-Benz CLS coupe (C257) Facelift 2021 CLS 220d (Stage 3) 301 hp

  • Has 39 hp more
  • Has 80 Nm more
  • Is 0.5 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 10 km/h (6 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 22 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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