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Mercedes-Benz CLS coupe (C257)

CLS 300d (Stage 3)

380 hp1950 ccDieselRWDAutomaticTurbochargedCoupe2018-2021
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Mercedes-Benz CLS coupe (C257)

CLS 300d (Stage 2)

331 hp1950 ccDieselRWDAutomaticTurbochargedCoupe2018-2021
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Mercedes-Benz CLS coupe (C257)

CLS 300d (Stage 1)

294 hp1950 ccDieselRWDAutomaticTurbochargedCoupe2018-2021
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Mercedes-Benz CLS coupe (C257)

CLS 300d

245 hp1950 ccDieselRWDAutomaticTurbochargedCoupe2018-2021

Comparison overview

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Mercedes-Benz CLS coupe (C257) CLS 300d (Stage 3) 380 hp

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    4.9 s
  • Fastest top speed
    295 km/h
    183 mph
  • Most powerful
    380 hp
    283 kW
  • Highest torque
    800 Nm
    590 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,750 kg
    3,858 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    217 hp/t
    162 kW/t
    4.6 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    5.4 L/100 km
    43.6 mpg US
    52.3 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    6.7 L/100 km
    35.1 mpg US
    42.2 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    4.6 L/100 km
    51.1 mpg US
    61.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    142 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    926 km
    575 mi
  • Best overall score
    77/100
  • Best performance score
    82/100
  • Best economy score
    92/100
  • Best practicality score
    67/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzCLS coupe (C257)CLS 300d (Stage 3)380 hpMercedes-BenzCLS coupe (C257)CLS 300d (Stage 2)331 hpMercedes-BenzCLS coupe (C257)CLS 300d (Stage 1)294 hpMercedes-BenzCLS coupe (C257)CLS 300d245 hp
Power
380hp283kW+135 hp
331hp247kW+86 hp
294hp219kW+49 hp
245hp183kW
Torque
800Nm590lb-ft+300 Nm
700Nm516lb-ft+200 Nm
625Nm461lb-ft+125 Nm
500Nm369lb-ft
Curb weight
1,750kg3,858lb
1,750kg3,858lb
1,750kg3,858lb
1,750kg3,858lb
Gross weight
2,445kg5,390lb
2,445kg5,390lb
2,445kg5,390lb
2,445kg5,390lb
Top speed
295 km/h
183 mph
+35 km/h
284 km/h
176 mph
+24 km/h
274 km/h
170 mph
+14 km/h
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
75.1s99% target: 292 km/h / 181 mph-17.2 s
Calculated
81.0s99% target: 281 km/h / 175 mph-11.2 s
Calculated
85.4s99% target: 271 km/h / 169 mph-6.9 s
Calculated
92.3s99% 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
15.3s-8.5 s
Calculated
17.5s-6.3 s
Calculated
19.7s-4.1 s
Calculated
23.8s
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
5.4L/100 km43.6mpg US52.3mpg UK
5.4L/100 km43.6mpg US52.3mpg UK
5.4L/100 km43.6mpg US52.3mpg UK
5.4L/100 km43.6mpg US52.3mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
6.7L/100 km35.1mpg US42.2mpg UK
6.7L/100 km35.1mpg US42.2mpg UK
6.7L/100 km35.1mpg US42.2mpg UK
6.7L/100 km35.1mpg US42.2mpg 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
12.9s-1.6 s
Calculated
13.4s-1.1 s
Calculated
13.8s-0.7 s
Calculated
14.4s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
217hp/t162kW/t98hp/1000 lb
Calculated
189hp/t141kW/t86hp/1000 lb
Calculated
168hp/t125kW/t76hp/1000 lb
Calculated
140hp/t104kW/t64hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
457Nm/t306lb-ft/ton
Calculated
400Nm/t268lb-ft/ton
Calculated
357Nm/t239lb-ft/ton
Calculated
286Nm/t191lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
926km575mi
Calculated
926km575mi
Calculated
926km575mi
Calculated
926km575mi
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
1,435mm56in
1,435mm56in
1,435mm56in
1,435mm56in
Wheelbase
2,939mm116in
2,939mm116in
2,939mm116in
2,939mm116in
Front track
1,618mm64in
1,618mm64in
1,618mm64in
1,618mm64in
Ground clearance
93mm4in
93mm4in
93mm4in
93mm4in
Doors
4
4
4
4
Seats
5
5
5
5
Fuel tank
50L
50L
50L
50L
CO2 emissions
142g/km
142g/km
142g/km
142g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Mercedes-Benz CLS coupe (C257) CLS 300d (Stage 3) 380 hpMercedes-Benz CLS coupe (C257) CLS 300d (Stage 2) 331 hpMercedes-Benz CLS coupe (C257) CLS 300d (Stage 1) 294 hpMercedes-Benz CLS coupe (C257) CLS 300d 245 hpPowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz CLS coupe (C257) CLS 300d (Stage 3) 380 hp: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz CLS coupe (C257) CLS 300d (Stage 2) 331 hp: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz CLS coupe (C257) CLS 300d (Stage 1) 294 hp: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz CLS coupe (C257) CLS 300d 245 hp: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Mercedes-BenzCLS coupe (C257)CLS 300d (Stage 3)380 hp4,200 rpm1,600-2,400 rpm4,450 rpm
Mercedes-BenzCLS coupe (C257)CLS 300d (Stage 2)331 hp4,200 rpm1,600-2,400 rpm4,450 rpm
Mercedes-BenzCLS coupe (C257)CLS 300d (Stage 1)294 hp4,200 rpm1,600-2,400 rpm4,450 rpm
Mercedes-BenzCLS coupe (C257)CLS 300d245 hp4,200 rpm1,600-2,400 rpm4,450 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMercedes-BenzCLS coupe (C257)CLS 300d (Stage 3)380 hpMercedes-BenzCLS coupe (C257)CLS 300d (Stage 2)331 hpMercedes-BenzCLS coupe (C257)CLS 300d (Stage 1)294 hpMercedes-BenzCLS coupe (C257)CLS 300d245 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
15.3 s
17.5 s
19.7 s
23.8 s
Top speed
295 km/h
183 mph
284 km/h
176 mph
274 km/h
170 mph
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely 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
9.1 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
14.4 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
184 km/h
114 mph
176 km/h
109 mph
170 km/h
105 mph
161 km/h
100 mph

Power comparison

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

Mercedes-Benz CLS coupe (C257) CLS 300d (Stage 3) 380 hp has 135 hp more than Mercedes-Benz CLS coupe (C257) CLS 300d 245 hp.

The biggest power difference is between Mercedes-Benz CLS coupe (C257) CLS 300d 245 hp and Mercedes-Benz CLS coupe (C257) CLS 300d (Stage 3) 380 hp: 135 hp (100 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) CLS 300d (Stage 3) 380 hp and Mercedes-Benz CLS coupe (C257) CLS 300d 245 hp: 1.5 s.

The closest cars by acceleration are Mercedes-Benz CLS coupe (C257) CLS 300d (Stage 2) 331 hp and Mercedes-Benz CLS coupe (C257) CLS 300d (Stage 1) 294 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 (C257)CLS 300d (Stage 3)380 hp
5.4 L/100 km
43.6 mpg US
52.3 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzCLS coupe (C257)CLS 300d (Stage 2)331 hp
5.4 L/100 km
43.6 mpg US
52.3 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzCLS coupe (C257)CLS 300d (Stage 1)294 hp
5.4 L/100 km
43.6 mpg US
52.3 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzCLS coupe (C257)CLS 300d245 hp
5.4 L/100 km
43.6 mpg US
52.3 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)CLS 300d (Stage 3)380 hp
380 hp
283 kW
4.9 s
295 km/h
183 mph
Mercedes-BenzCLS coupe (C257)CLS 300d (Stage 2)331 hp
331 hp
247 kW
5.3 s
284 km/h
176 mph
Mercedes-BenzCLS coupe (C257)CLS 300d (Stage 1)294 hp
294 hp
219 kW
5.7 s
274 km/h
170 mph
Mercedes-BenzCLS coupe (C257)CLS 300d245 hp
245 hp
183 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 (C257)CLS 300d (Stage 3)380 hp
Power
380 hp
283 kW
0-100 km/h4.9 s
Top speed
295 km/h
183 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk-
Length
4,988 mm
196.4 in
Height
1,435 mm
56.5 in
Mercedes-BenzCLS coupe (C257)CLS 300d (Stage 2)331 hp
Power
331 hp
247 kW
0-100 km/h5.3 s
Top speed
284 km/h
176 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk-
Length
4,988 mm
196.4 in
Height
1,435 mm
56.5 in
Mercedes-BenzCLS coupe (C257)CLS 300d (Stage 1)294 hp
Power
294 hp
219 kW
0-100 km/h5.7 s
Top speed
274 km/h
170 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk-
Length
4,988 mm
196.4 in
Height
1,435 mm
56.5 in
Mercedes-BenzCLS coupe (C257)CLS 300d245 hp
Power
245 hp
183 kW
0-100 km/h6.4 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk-
Length
4,988 mm
196.4 in
Height
1,435 mm
56.5 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)CLS 300d (Stage 3)380 hp
Power
380 hp
283 kW
0-100 km/h4.9 s
Top speed
295 km/h
183 mph
5.4 L/100 km
43.6 mpg US
52.3 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzCLS coupe (C257)CLS 300d (Stage 2)331 hp
Power
331 hp
247 kW
0-100 km/h5.3 s
Top speed
284 km/h
176 mph
5.4 L/100 km
43.6 mpg US
52.3 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzCLS coupe (C257)CLS 300d (Stage 1)294 hp
Power
294 hp
219 kW
0-100 km/h5.7 s
Top speed
274 km/h
170 mph
5.4 L/100 km
43.6 mpg US
52.3 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzCLS coupe (C257)CLS 300d245 hp
Power
245 hp
183 kW
0-100 km/h6.4 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
5.4 L/100 km
43.6 mpg US
52.3 mpg UK

Mercedes-Benz CLS coupe (C257) CLS 300d (Stage 3) 380 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)CLS 300d (Stage 3)380 hp
5.4 L/100 km
43.6 mpg US
52.3 mpg UK
4.9 s
Mercedes-BenzCLS coupe (C257)CLS 300d (Stage 2)331 hp
5.4 L/100 km
43.6 mpg US
52.3 mpg UK
5.3 s
Mercedes-BenzCLS coupe (C257)CLS 300d (Stage 1)294 hp
5.4 L/100 km
43.6 mpg US
52.3 mpg UK
5.7 s
Mercedes-BenzCLS coupe (C257)CLS 300d245 hp
5.4 L/100 km
43.6 mpg US
52.3 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 (C257)CLS 300d (Stage 3)380 hp
217 hp/t
162 kW/t
4.6 kg/hp
5.4 L/100 km
43.6 mpg US
52.3 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzCLS coupe (C257)CLS 300d (Stage 2)331 hp
189 hp/t
141 kW/t
5.3 kg/hp
5.4 L/100 km
43.6 mpg US
52.3 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzCLS coupe (C257)CLS 300d (Stage 1)294 hp
168 hp/t
125 kW/t
6.0 kg/hp
5.4 L/100 km
43.6 mpg US
52.3 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzCLS coupe (C257)CLS 300d245 hp
140 hp/t
104 kW/t
7.1 kg/hp
5.4 L/100 km
43.6 mpg US
52.3 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMercedes-BenzCLS coupe (C257)CLS 300d (Stage 3)380 hpMercedes-BenzCLS coupe (C257)CLS 300d (Stage 2)331 hpMercedes-BenzCLS coupe (C257)CLS 300d (Stage 1)294 hpMercedes-BenzCLS coupe (C257)CLS 300d245 hp
Power
380 hp
283 kW
331 hp
247 kW
294 hp
219 kW
245 hp
183 kW
Torque
800 Nm
590 lb-ft
700 Nm
516 lb-ft
625 Nm
461 lb-ft
500 Nm
369 lb-ft
Acceleration
4.9 s
5.3 s
5.7 s
6.4 s
Top speed
295 km/h
183 mph
284 km/h
176 mph
274 km/h
170 mph
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
1,750 kg
3,858 lb
1,750 kg
3,858 lb
1,750 kg
3,858 lb
1,750 kg
3,858 lb
Fuel consumption
5.4 L/100 km
43.6 mpg US
52.3 mpg UK
5.4 L/100 km
43.6 mpg US
52.3 mpg UK
5.4 L/100 km
43.6 mpg US
52.3 mpg UK
5.4 L/100 km
43.6 mpg US
52.3 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk-
Length
4,988 mm
196.4 in
Height
1,435 mm
56.5 in
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk-
Length
4,988 mm
196.4 in
Height
1,435 mm
56.5 in
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk-
Length
4,988 mm
196.4 in
Height
1,435 mm
56.5 in
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk-
Length
4,988 mm
196.4 in
Height
1,435 mm
56.5 in
Range score
926 km
575 mi
926 km
575 mi
926 km
575 mi
926 km
575 mi
CO2 score
142 g/km
142 g/km
142 g/km
142 g/km
Power-to-weight score
217 hp/t
162 kW/t
4.6 kg/hp
189 hp/t
141 kW/t
5.3 kg/hp
168 hp/t
125 kW/t
6.0 kg/hp
140 hp/t
104 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 (C257) CLS 300d (Stage 3) 380 hpMercedes-Benz CLS coupe (C257) CLS 300d (Stage 2) 331 hpMercedes-Benz CLS coupe (C257) CLS 300d (Stage 1) 294 hpMercedes-Benz CLS coupe (C257) CLS 300d 245 hp
Consumption5.4 L/100 km43.6 mpg US52.3 mpg UK5.4 L/100 km43.6 mpg US52.3 mpg UK5.4 L/100 km43.6 mpg US52.3 mpg UK5.4 L/100 km43.6 mpg US52.3 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km9.45 LC100 km9.45 LC100 km9.45 LC100 km9.45 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi15.21 LC100 mi15.21 LC100 mi15.21 LC100 mi15.21 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used810 L214 US gal178 UK gal810 L214 US gal178 UK gal810 L214 US gal178 UK gal810 L214 US gal178 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,418 LC/year1,418 LC/year1,418 LC/year1,418 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Mercedes-Benz CLS coupe (C257) CLS 300d (Stage 3) 380 hp

  • Has 49 hp more
  • Has 100 Nm more
  • Is 0.4 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 11 km/h (7 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

Cons

  • Highest CO2 emissions

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