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Mercedes-Benz CLS coupe (C257) CLS 350 · Stage 3vsMercedes-Benz CLS coupe (C257) CLS 350 · Stage 2vsMercedes-Benz CLS coupe (C257) CLS 350 · Stage 1vsMercedes-Benz CLS coupe (C257) CLS 350

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Mercedes-Benz CLS coupe (C257)

CLS 350 (Stage 3)

448 hp1991 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticTurbochargedCoupe2018-2021
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Mercedes-Benz CLS coupe (C257)

CLS 350 (Stage 2)

389 hp1991 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticTurbochargedCoupe2018-2021
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Mercedes-Benz CLS coupe (C257)

CLS 350 (Stage 1)

353 hp1991 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticTurbochargedCoupe2018-2021
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Mercedes-Benz CLS coupe (C257)

CLS 350

299 hp1991 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticTurbochargedCoupe2018-2021

Comparison overview

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Mercedes-Benz CLS coupe (C257) CLS 350 (Stage 3) 448 hp

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    4.7 s
  • Fastest top speed
    291 km/h
    181 mph
  • Most powerful
    448 hp
    334 kW
  • Highest torque
    620 Nm
    457 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,775 kg
    3,913 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    253 hp/t
    188 kW/t
    4.0 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    7.9 L/100 km
    29.8 mpg US
    35.8 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    9.3 L/100 km
    25.3 mpg US
    30.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    5.6 L/100 km
    42.0 mpg US
    50.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    162 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    1,013 km
    629 mi
  • Largest trunk
    490 L
  • Best overall score
    78/100
  • Best performance score
    83/100
  • Best economy score
    86/100
  • Best practicality score
    66/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzCLS coupe (C257)CLS 350 (Stage 3)448 hpMercedes-BenzCLS coupe (C257)CLS 350 (Stage 2)389 hpMercedes-BenzCLS coupe (C257)CLS 350 (Stage 1)353 hpMercedes-BenzCLS coupe (C257)CLS 350299 hp
Power
448hp334kW+149 hp
389hp290kW+90 hp
353hp263kW+54 hp
299hp223kW
Torque
620Nm457lb-ft+220 Nm
540Nm398lb-ft+140 Nm
488Nm360lb-ft+88 Nm
400Nm295lb-ft
Curb weight
1,775kg3,913lb
1,775kg3,913lb
1,775kg3,913lb
1,775kg3,913lb
Gross weight
2,420kg5,335lb
2,420kg5,335lb
2,420kg5,335lb
2,420kg5,335lb
Top speed
291 km/h
181 mph
+42 km/h
279 km/h
173 mph
+30 km/h
272 km/h
169 mph
+23 km/h
249 km/h
155 mph
To 99% top speed
67.3s99% target: 288 km/h / 179 mph-10.7 s
Calculated
72.7s99% target: 276 km/h / 172 mph-5.2 s
Calculated
76.7s99% target: 269 km/h / 167 mph-1.2 s
Calculated
78.0s99% target: 247 km/h / 153 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
4.7s-1.3 s
5.1s-0.9 s
5.4s-0.6 s
6.0s
0-200 km/h
14.5s-8.6 s
Calculated
16.7s-6.4 s
Calculated
18.4s-4.7 s
Calculated
23.1s
Calculated
0-60 mph
4.4s-1.2 s
Calculated
4.8s-0.8 s
Calculated
5.1s-0.5 s
Calculated
5.7s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
7.9L/100 km29.8mpg US35.8mpg UK
7.9L/100 km29.8mpg US35.8mpg UK
7.9L/100 km29.8mpg US35.8mpg UK
7.9L/100 km29.8mpg US35.8mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
9.3L/100 km25.3mpg US30.4mpg UK
9.3L/100 km25.3mpg US30.4mpg UK
9.3L/100 km25.3mpg US30.4mpg UK
9.3L/100 km25.3mpg US30.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
5.6L/100 km42mpg US50.4mpg UK
5.6L/100 km42mpg US50.4mpg UK
5.6L/100 km42mpg US50.4mpg UK
5.6L/100 km42mpg US50.4mpg UK
Quarter mile
12.6s-1.5 s
Calculated
13.1s-1.0 s
Calculated
13.5s-0.6 s
Calculated
14.1s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
253hp/t188kW/t115hp/1000 lb
Calculated
219hp/t163kW/t99hp/1000 lb
Calculated
199hp/t148kW/t90hp/1000 lb
Calculated
168hp/t126kW/t76hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
349Nm/t234lb-ft/ton
Calculated
304Nm/t204lb-ft/ton
Calculated
275Nm/t184lb-ft/ton
Calculated
225Nm/t151lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
1,013km629mi
Calculated
1,013km629mi
Calculated
1,013km629mi
Calculated
1,013km629mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,991cc121cu in
1,991cc121cu in
1,991cc121cu in
1,991cc121cu in
Length
4,996mm197in
4,996mm197in
4,996mm197in
4,996mm197in
Width
1,896mm75in
1,896mm75in
1,896mm75in
1,896mm75in
Height
1,436mm57in
1,436mm57in
1,436mm57in
1,436mm57in
Wheelbase
2,939mm116in
2,939mm116in
2,939mm116in
2,939mm116in
Front track
1,619mm64in
1,619mm64in
1,619mm64in
1,619mm64in
Rear track
1,634mm64in
1,634mm64in
1,634mm64in
1,634mm64in
Ground clearance
94mm4in
94mm4in
94mm4in
94mm4in
Trunk volume
490L
490L
490L
490L
Doors
4
4
4
4
Seats
5
5
5
5
Fuel tank
80L
80L
80L
80L
CO2 emissions
162g/km
162g/km
162g/km
162g/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 350 (Stage 3) 448 hpMercedes-Benz CLS coupe (C257) CLS 350 (Stage 2) 389 hpMercedes-Benz CLS coupe (C257) CLS 350 (Stage 1) 353 hpMercedes-Benz CLS coupe (C257) CLS 350 299 hpPowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz CLS coupe (C257) CLS 350 (Stage 3) 448 hp: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz CLS coupe (C257) CLS 350 (Stage 2) 389 hp: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz CLS coupe (C257) CLS 350 (Stage 1) 353 hp: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz CLS coupe (C257) CLS 350 299 hp: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Mercedes-BenzCLS coupe (C257)CLS 350 (Stage 3)448 hp5,800-6,100 rpm3,000-4,000 rpm6,350 rpm
Mercedes-BenzCLS coupe (C257)CLS 350 (Stage 2)389 hp5,800-6,100 rpm3,000-4,000 rpm6,350 rpm
Mercedes-BenzCLS coupe (C257)CLS 350 (Stage 1)353 hp5,800-6,100 rpm3,000-4,000 rpm6,350 rpm
Mercedes-BenzCLS coupe (C257)CLS 350299 hp5,800-6,100 rpm3,000-4,000 rpm6,350 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMercedes-BenzCLS coupe (C257)CLS 350 (Stage 3)448 hpMercedes-BenzCLS coupe (C257)CLS 350 (Stage 2)389 hpMercedes-BenzCLS coupe (C257)CLS 350 (Stage 1)353 hpMercedes-BenzCLS coupe (C257)CLS 350299 hp
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
4.4 s
4.8 s
5.1 s
5.7 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
4.7 s
5.1 s
5.4 s
6.0 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
14.5 s
16.7 s
18.4 s
23.1 s
Top speed
291 km/h
181 mph
279 km/h
173 mph
272 km/h
169 mph
249 km/h
155 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.2 s
2.2 s
2.3 s
2.3 s
330 ft
101 m
5.6 s
5.8 s
5.9 s
6.1 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.3 s
8.6 s
8.9 s
9.2 s
1000 ft
305 m
10.7 s
11.1 s
11.4 s
11.9 s
1/4 mile
402 m
12.6 s
13.1 s
13.5 s
14.1 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
187 km/h
116 mph
179 km/h
111 mph
173 km/h
108 mph
163 km/h
102 mph

Power comparison

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

Mercedes-Benz CLS coupe (C257) CLS 350 (Stage 3) 448 hp has 149 hp more than Mercedes-Benz CLS coupe (C257) CLS 350 299 hp.

The biggest power difference is between Mercedes-Benz CLS coupe (C257) CLS 350 299 hp and Mercedes-Benz CLS coupe (C257) CLS 350 (Stage 3) 448 hp: 149 hp (111 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 350 (Stage 3) 448 hp and Mercedes-Benz CLS coupe (C257) CLS 350 299 hp: 1.3 s.

The closest cars by acceleration are Mercedes-Benz CLS coupe (C257) CLS 350 (Stage 2) 389 hp and Mercedes-Benz CLS coupe (C257) CLS 350 (Stage 1) 353 hp, separated by only 0.3 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 350 (Stage 3)448 hp
7.9 L/100 km
29.8 mpg US
35.8 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzCLS coupe (C257)CLS 350 (Stage 2)389 hp
7.9 L/100 km
29.8 mpg US
35.8 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzCLS coupe (C257)CLS 350 (Stage 1)353 hp
7.9 L/100 km
29.8 mpg US
35.8 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzCLS coupe (C257)CLS 350299 hp
7.9 L/100 km
29.8 mpg US
35.8 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 350 (Stage 3)448 hp
448 hp
334 kW
4.7 s
291 km/h
181 mph
Mercedes-BenzCLS coupe (C257)CLS 350 (Stage 2)389 hp
389 hp
290 kW
5.1 s
279 km/h
173 mph
Mercedes-BenzCLS coupe (C257)CLS 350 (Stage 1)353 hp
353 hp
263 kW
5.4 s
272 km/h
169 mph
Mercedes-BenzCLS coupe (C257)CLS 350299 hp
299 hp
223 kW
6.0 s
249 km/h
155 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 350 (Stage 3)448 hp
Power
448 hp
334 kW
0-100 km/h4.7 s
Top speed
291 km/h
181 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
490 L
17.3 cu ft
Length
4,996 mm
196.7 in
Height
1,436 mm
56.5 in
Mercedes-BenzCLS coupe (C257)CLS 350 (Stage 2)389 hp
Power
389 hp
290 kW
0-100 km/h5.1 s
Top speed
279 km/h
173 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
490 L
17.3 cu ft
Length
4,996 mm
196.7 in
Height
1,436 mm
56.5 in
Mercedes-BenzCLS coupe (C257)CLS 350 (Stage 1)353 hp
Power
353 hp
263 kW
0-100 km/h5.4 s
Top speed
272 km/h
169 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
490 L
17.3 cu ft
Length
4,996 mm
196.7 in
Height
1,436 mm
56.5 in
Mercedes-BenzCLS coupe (C257)CLS 350299 hp
Power
299 hp
223 kW
0-100 km/h6.0 s
Top speed
249 km/h
155 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
490 L
17.3 cu ft
Length
4,996 mm
196.7 in
Height
1,436 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 350 (Stage 3)448 hp
Power
448 hp
334 kW
0-100 km/h4.7 s
Top speed
291 km/h
181 mph
7.9 L/100 km
29.8 mpg US
35.8 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzCLS coupe (C257)CLS 350 (Stage 2)389 hp
Power
389 hp
290 kW
0-100 km/h5.1 s
Top speed
279 km/h
173 mph
7.9 L/100 km
29.8 mpg US
35.8 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzCLS coupe (C257)CLS 350 (Stage 1)353 hp
Power
353 hp
263 kW
0-100 km/h5.4 s
Top speed
272 km/h
169 mph
7.9 L/100 km
29.8 mpg US
35.8 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzCLS coupe (C257)CLS 350299 hp
Power
299 hp
223 kW
0-100 km/h6.0 s
Top speed
249 km/h
155 mph
7.9 L/100 km
29.8 mpg US
35.8 mpg UK

Mercedes-Benz CLS coupe (C257) CLS 350 (Stage 3) 448 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 350 (Stage 3)448 hp
7.9 L/100 km
29.8 mpg US
35.8 mpg UK
4.7 s
Mercedes-BenzCLS coupe (C257)CLS 350 (Stage 2)389 hp
7.9 L/100 km
29.8 mpg US
35.8 mpg UK
5.1 s
Mercedes-BenzCLS coupe (C257)CLS 350 (Stage 1)353 hp
7.9 L/100 km
29.8 mpg US
35.8 mpg UK
5.4 s
Mercedes-BenzCLS coupe (C257)CLS 350299 hp
7.9 L/100 km
29.8 mpg US
35.8 mpg UK
6.0 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 350 (Stage 3)448 hp
253 hp/t
188 kW/t
4.0 kg/hp
7.9 L/100 km
29.8 mpg US
35.8 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzCLS coupe (C257)CLS 350 (Stage 2)389 hp
219 hp/t
163 kW/t
4.6 kg/hp
7.9 L/100 km
29.8 mpg US
35.8 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzCLS coupe (C257)CLS 350 (Stage 1)353 hp
199 hp/t
148 kW/t
5.0 kg/hp
7.9 L/100 km
29.8 mpg US
35.8 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzCLS coupe (C257)CLS 350299 hp
168 hp/t
126 kW/t
5.9 kg/hp
7.9 L/100 km
29.8 mpg US
35.8 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMercedes-BenzCLS coupe (C257)CLS 350 (Stage 3)448 hpMercedes-BenzCLS coupe (C257)CLS 350 (Stage 2)389 hpMercedes-BenzCLS coupe (C257)CLS 350 (Stage 1)353 hpMercedes-BenzCLS coupe (C257)CLS 350299 hp
Power
448 hp
334 kW
389 hp
290 kW
353 hp
263 kW
299 hp
223 kW
Torque
620 Nm
457 lb-ft
540 Nm
398 lb-ft
488 Nm
360 lb-ft
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
Acceleration
4.7 s
5.1 s
5.4 s
6.0 s
Top speed
291 km/h
181 mph
279 km/h
173 mph
272 km/h
169 mph
249 km/h
155 mph
Lightness
1,775 kg
3,913 lb
1,775 kg
3,913 lb
1,775 kg
3,913 lb
1,775 kg
3,913 lb
Fuel consumption
7.9 L/100 km
29.8 mpg US
35.8 mpg UK
7.9 L/100 km
29.8 mpg US
35.8 mpg UK
7.9 L/100 km
29.8 mpg US
35.8 mpg UK
7.9 L/100 km
29.8 mpg US
35.8 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
490 L
17.3 cu ft
Length
4,996 mm
196.7 in
Height
1,436 mm
56.5 in
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
490 L
17.3 cu ft
Length
4,996 mm
196.7 in
Height
1,436 mm
56.5 in
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
490 L
17.3 cu ft
Length
4,996 mm
196.7 in
Height
1,436 mm
56.5 in
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
490 L
17.3 cu ft
Length
4,996 mm
196.7 in
Height
1,436 mm
56.5 in
Range score
1,013 km
629 mi
1,013 km
629 mi
1,013 km
629 mi
1,013 km
629 mi
CO2 score
162 g/km
162 g/km
162 g/km
162 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
253 hp/t
188 kW/t
4.0 kg/hp
219 hp/t
163 kW/t
4.6 kg/hp
199 hp/t
148 kW/t
5.0 kg/hp
168 hp/t
126 kW/t
5.9 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) CLS 350 (Stage 3) 448 hpMercedes-Benz CLS coupe (C257) CLS 350 (Stage 2) 389 hpMercedes-Benz CLS coupe (C257) CLS 350 (Stage 1) 353 hpMercedes-Benz CLS coupe (C257) CLS 350 299 hp
Consumption7.9 L/100 km29.8 mpg US35.8 mpg UK7.9 L/100 km29.8 mpg US35.8 mpg UK7.9 L/100 km29.8 mpg US35.8 mpg UK7.9 L/100 km29.8 mpg US35.8 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km13.83 LC100 km13.83 LC100 km13.83 LC100 km13.83 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi22.25 LC100 mi22.25 LC100 mi22.25 LC100 mi22.25 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,185 L313 US gal261 UK gal1,185 L313 US gal261 UK gal1,185 L313 US gal261 UK gal1,185 L313 US gal261 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,074 LC/year2,074 LC/year2,074 LC/year2,074 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Mercedes-Benz CLS coupe (C257) CLS 350 (Stage 3) 448 hp

  • Has 60 hp more
  • Has 80 Nm more
  • Is 0.4 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 12 km/h (7 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 34 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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