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Mercedes-Benz CLS coupe (C257) · Facelift 2021

CLS 300d (Stage 3)

411 hp1993 ccDieselAWDAutomaticTwin-turboCoupe2021-2023
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Mercedes-Benz CLS coupe (C257) · Facelift 2021

CLS 300d (Stage 2)

358 hp1993 ccDieselAWDAutomaticTwin-turboCoupe2021-2023
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Mercedes-Benz CLS coupe (C257) · Facelift 2021

CLS 300d (Stage 1)

318 hp1993 ccDieselAWDAutomaticTwin-turboCoupe2021-2023
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Mercedes-Benz CLS coupe (C257) · Facelift 2021

CLS 300d

265 hp1993 ccDieselAWDAutomaticTwin-turboCoupe2021-2023

Comparison overview

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Mercedes-Benz CLS coupe (C257) Facelift 2021 CLS 300d (Stage 3) 411 hp

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    4.9 s
  • Fastest top speed
    300 km/h
    186 mph
  • Most powerful
    411 hp
    306 kW
  • Highest torque
    880 Nm
    649 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,860 kg
    4,101 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    221 hp/t
    165 kW/t
    4.5 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    5.8 L/100 km
    40.6 mpg US
    48.7 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    7.6 L/100 km
    30.9 mpg US
    37.2 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    4.8 L/100 km
    49.0 mpg US
    58.9 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    862 km
    536 mi
  • Largest trunk
    520 L
  • Best overall score
    78/100
  • Best performance score
    83/100
  • Best economy score
    91/100
  • Best practicality score
    67/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzCLS coupe (C257)Facelift 2021CLS 300d (Stage 3)411 hpMercedes-BenzCLS coupe (C257)Facelift 2021CLS 300d (Stage 2)358 hpMercedes-BenzCLS coupe (C257)Facelift 2021CLS 300d (Stage 1)318 hpMercedes-BenzCLS coupe (C257)Facelift 2021CLS 300d265 hp
Power
411hp306kW+146 hp
358hp267kW+93 hp
318hp237kW+53 hp
265hp198kW
Torque
880Nm649lb-ft+330 Nm
770Nm568lb-ft+220 Nm
688Nm507lb-ft+138 Nm
550Nm406lb-ft
Curb weight
1,860kg4,101lb
1,860kg4,101lb
1,860kg4,101lb
1,860kg4,101lb
Gross weight
2,550kg5,622lb
2,550kg5,622lb
2,550kg5,622lb
2,550kg5,622lb
Top speed
300 km/h
186 mph
+40 km/h
285 km/h
177 mph
+25 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
80.2s99% target: 297 km/h / 185 mph-16.3 s
Calculated
85.0s99% target: 282 km/h / 175 mph-11.5 s
Calculated
89.2s99% target: 271 km/h / 169 mph-7.3 s
Calculated
96.5s99% 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
15.4s-8.9 s
Calculated
17.8s-6.5 s
Calculated
20.1s-4.2 s
Calculated
24.3s
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
5.8L/100 km40.6mpg US48.7mpg UK
5.8L/100 km40.6mpg US48.7mpg UK
5.8L/100 km40.6mpg US48.7mpg UK
5.8L/100 km40.6mpg US48.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
7.6L/100 km30.9mpg US37.2mpg UK
7.6L/100 km30.9mpg US37.2mpg UK
7.6L/100 km30.9mpg US37.2mpg UK
7.6L/100 km30.9mpg US37.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
4.8L/100 km49mpg US58.9mpg UK
4.8L/100 km49mpg US58.9mpg UK
4.8L/100 km49mpg US58.9mpg UK
4.8L/100 km49mpg US58.9mpg UK
Quarter mile
12.9s-1.6 s
Calculated
13.4s-1.1 s
Calculated
13.8s-0.7 s
Calculated
14.5s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
221hp/t165kW/t100hp/1000 lb
Calculated
192hp/t143kW/t87hp/1000 lb
Calculated
171hp/t127kW/t78hp/1000 lb
Calculated
142hp/t106kW/t65hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
473Nm/t317lb-ft/ton
Calculated
414Nm/t277lb-ft/ton
Calculated
370Nm/t247lb-ft/ton
Calculated
296Nm/t198lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
862km536mi
Calculated
862km536mi
Calculated
862km536mi
Calculated
862km536mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,993cc122cu in
1,993cc122cu in
1,993cc122cu in
1,993cc122cu 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
1,620mm64in
1,620mm64in
1,620mm64in
1,620mm64in
Rear track
1,618mm64in
1,618mm64in
1,618mm64in
1,618mm64in
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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Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMercedes-BenzCLS coupe (C257)Facelift 2021CLS 300d (Stage 3)411 hpMercedes-BenzCLS coupe (C257)Facelift 2021CLS 300d (Stage 2)358 hpMercedes-BenzCLS coupe (C257)Facelift 2021CLS 300d (Stage 1)318 hpMercedes-BenzCLS coupe (C257)Facelift 2021CLS 300d265 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
15.4 s
17.8 s
20.1 s
24.3 s
Top speed
300 km/h
186 mph
285 km/h
177 mph
274 km/h
170 mph
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.2 s
2.2 s
2.3 s
2.3 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
9.0 s
9.4 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
14.5 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
183 km/h
114 mph
175 km/h
109 mph
169 km/h
105 mph
160 km/h
99 mph

Power comparison

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

Mercedes-Benz CLS coupe (C257) Facelift 2021 CLS 300d (Stage 3) 411 hp has 146 hp more than Mercedes-Benz CLS coupe (C257) Facelift 2021 CLS 300d 265 hp.

The biggest power difference is between Mercedes-Benz CLS coupe (C257) Facelift 2021 CLS 300d 265 hp and Mercedes-Benz CLS coupe (C257) Facelift 2021 CLS 300d (Stage 3) 411 hp: 146 hp (109 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 300d (Stage 3) 411 hp and Mercedes-Benz CLS coupe (C257) Facelift 2021 CLS 300d 265 hp: 1.5 s.

The closest cars by acceleration are Mercedes-Benz CLS coupe (C257) Facelift 2021 CLS 300d (Stage 2) 358 hp and Mercedes-Benz CLS coupe (C257) Facelift 2021 CLS 300d (Stage 1) 318 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

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 300d (Stage 3)411 hp
411 hp
306 kW
4.9 s
300 km/h
186 mph
Mercedes-BenzCLS coupe (C257)Facelift 2021CLS 300d (Stage 2)358 hp
358 hp
267 kW
5.3 s
285 km/h
177 mph
Mercedes-BenzCLS coupe (C257)Facelift 2021CLS 300d (Stage 1)318 hp
318 hp
237 kW
5.7 s
274 km/h
170 mph
Mercedes-BenzCLS coupe (C257)Facelift 2021CLS 300d265 hp
265 hp
198 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)Facelift 2021CLS 300d (Stage 3)411 hp
Power
411 hp
306 kW
0-100 km/h4.9 s
Top speed
300 km/h
186 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
520 L
18.4 cu ft
Length
4,988 mm
196.4 in
Height
1,435 mm
56.5 in
Mercedes-BenzCLS coupe (C257)Facelift 2021CLS 300d (Stage 2)358 hp
Power
358 hp
267 kW
0-100 km/h5.3 s
Top speed
285 km/h
177 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
520 L
18.4 cu ft
Length
4,988 mm
196.4 in
Height
1,435 mm
56.5 in
Mercedes-BenzCLS coupe (C257)Facelift 2021CLS 300d (Stage 1)318 hp
Power
318 hp
237 kW
0-100 km/h5.7 s
Top speed
274 km/h
170 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
520 L
18.4 cu ft
Length
4,988 mm
196.4 in
Height
1,435 mm
56.5 in
Mercedes-BenzCLS coupe (C257)Facelift 2021CLS 300d265 hp
Power
265 hp
198 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
520 L
18.4 cu ft
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)Facelift 2021CLS 300d (Stage 3)411 hp
Power
411 hp
306 kW
0-100 km/h4.9 s
Top speed
300 km/h
186 mph
5.8 L/100 km
40.6 mpg US
48.7 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzCLS coupe (C257)Facelift 2021CLS 300d (Stage 2)358 hp
Power
358 hp
267 kW
0-100 km/h5.3 s
Top speed
285 km/h
177 mph
5.8 L/100 km
40.6 mpg US
48.7 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzCLS coupe (C257)Facelift 2021CLS 300d (Stage 1)318 hp
Power
318 hp
237 kW
0-100 km/h5.7 s
Top speed
274 km/h
170 mph
5.8 L/100 km
40.6 mpg US
48.7 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzCLS coupe (C257)Facelift 2021CLS 300d265 hp
Power
265 hp
198 kW
0-100 km/h6.4 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
5.8 L/100 km
40.6 mpg US
48.7 mpg UK

Mercedes-Benz CLS coupe (C257) Facelift 2021 CLS 300d (Stage 3) 411 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 300d (Stage 3)411 hp
5.8 L/100 km
40.6 mpg US
48.7 mpg UK
4.9 s
Mercedes-BenzCLS coupe (C257)Facelift 2021CLS 300d (Stage 2)358 hp
5.8 L/100 km
40.6 mpg US
48.7 mpg UK
5.3 s
Mercedes-BenzCLS coupe (C257)Facelift 2021CLS 300d (Stage 1)318 hp
5.8 L/100 km
40.6 mpg US
48.7 mpg UK
5.7 s
Mercedes-BenzCLS coupe (C257)Facelift 2021CLS 300d265 hp
5.8 L/100 km
40.6 mpg US
48.7 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)Facelift 2021CLS 300d (Stage 3)411 hp
221 hp/t
165 kW/t
4.5 kg/hp
5.8 L/100 km
40.6 mpg US
48.7 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzCLS coupe (C257)Facelift 2021CLS 300d (Stage 2)358 hp
192 hp/t
143 kW/t
5.2 kg/hp
5.8 L/100 km
40.6 mpg US
48.7 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzCLS coupe (C257)Facelift 2021CLS 300d (Stage 1)318 hp
171 hp/t
127 kW/t
5.8 kg/hp
5.8 L/100 km
40.6 mpg US
48.7 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzCLS coupe (C257)Facelift 2021CLS 300d265 hp
142 hp/t
106 kW/t
7.0 kg/hp
5.8 L/100 km
40.6 mpg US
48.7 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMercedes-BenzCLS coupe (C257)Facelift 2021CLS 300d (Stage 3)411 hpMercedes-BenzCLS coupe (C257)Facelift 2021CLS 300d (Stage 2)358 hpMercedes-BenzCLS coupe (C257)Facelift 2021CLS 300d (Stage 1)318 hpMercedes-BenzCLS coupe (C257)Facelift 2021CLS 300d265 hp
Power
411 hp
306 kW
358 hp
267 kW
318 hp
237 kW
265 hp
198 kW
Torque
880 Nm
649 lb-ft
770 Nm
568 lb-ft
688 Nm
507 lb-ft
550 Nm
406 lb-ft
Acceleration
4.9 s
5.3 s
5.7 s
6.4 s
Top speed
300 km/h
186 mph
285 km/h
177 mph
274 km/h
170 mph
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
1,860 kg
4,101 lb
1,860 kg
4,101 lb
1,860 kg
4,101 lb
1,860 kg
4,101 lb
Fuel consumption
5.8 L/100 km
40.6 mpg US
48.7 mpg UK
5.8 L/100 km
40.6 mpg US
48.7 mpg UK
5.8 L/100 km
40.6 mpg US
48.7 mpg UK
5.8 L/100 km
40.6 mpg US
48.7 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
520 L
18.4 cu ft
Length
4,988 mm
196.4 in
Height
1,435 mm
56.5 in
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
520 L
18.4 cu ft
Length
4,988 mm
196.4 in
Height
1,435 mm
56.5 in
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
520 L
18.4 cu ft
Length
4,988 mm
196.4 in
Height
1,435 mm
56.5 in
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
520 L
18.4 cu ft
Length
4,988 mm
196.4 in
Height
1,435 mm
56.5 in
Range score
862 km
536 mi
862 km
536 mi
862 km
536 mi
862 km
536 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
221 hp/t
165 kW/t
4.5 kg/hp
192 hp/t
143 kW/t
5.2 kg/hp
171 hp/t
127 kW/t
5.8 kg/hp
142 hp/t
106 kW/t
7.0 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 300d (Stage 3) 411 hpMercedes-Benz CLS coupe (C257) Facelift 2021 CLS 300d (Stage 2) 358 hpMercedes-Benz CLS coupe (C257) Facelift 2021 CLS 300d (Stage 1) 318 hpMercedes-Benz CLS coupe (C257) Facelift 2021 CLS 300d 265 hp
Consumption5.8 L/100 km40.6 mpg US48.7 mpg UK5.8 L/100 km40.6 mpg US48.7 mpg UK5.8 L/100 km40.6 mpg US48.7 mpg UK5.8 L/100 km40.6 mpg US48.7 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km10.15 LC100 km10.15 LC100 km10.15 LC100 km10.15 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi16.33 LC100 mi16.33 LC100 mi16.33 LC100 mi16.33 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used870 L230 US gal191 UK gal870 L230 US gal191 UK gal870 L230 US gal191 UK gal870 L230 US gal191 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,523 LC/year1,523 LC/year1,523 LC/year1,523 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Mercedes-Benz CLS coupe (C257) Facelift 2021 CLS 300d (Stage 3) 411 hp

  • Has 53 hp more
  • Has 110 Nm more
  • Is 0.4 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 15 km/h (9 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
  • Largest trunk

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