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

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Mercedes-Benz CLS coupe (C257)

CLS 350d (Stage 3)

443 hp2925 ccDieselAWDAutomaticTurbochargedCoupe2018-2021
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Mercedes-Benz CLS coupe (C257)

CLS 350d (Stage 2)

386 hp2925 ccDieselAWDAutomaticTurbochargedCoupe2018-2021
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Mercedes-Benz CLS coupe (C257)

CLS 350d (Stage 1)

343 hp2925 ccDieselAWDAutomaticTurbochargedCoupe2018-2021
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Mercedes-Benz CLS coupe (C257)

CLS 350d

286 hp2925 ccDieselAWDAutomaticTurbochargedCoupe2018-2021

Comparison overview

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Mercedes-Benz CLS coupe (C257) CLS 350d (Stage 3) 443 hp

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    4.3 s
  • Fastest top speed
    295 km/h
    183 mph
  • Most powerful
    443 hp
    331 kW
  • Highest torque
    960 Nm
    708 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,860 kg
    4,101 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    238 hp/t
    178 kW/t
    4.2 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    5.8 L/100 km
    40.6 mpg US
    48.7 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    6.8 L/100 km
    34.6 mpg US
    41.5 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    5.2 L/100 km
    45.2 mpg US
    54.3 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    156 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    862 km
    536 mi
  • Best overall score
    80/100
  • Best performance score
    86/100
  • Best economy score
    91/100
  • Best practicality score
    67/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzCLS coupe (C257)CLS 350d (Stage 3)443 hpMercedes-BenzCLS coupe (C257)CLS 350d (Stage 2)386 hpMercedes-BenzCLS coupe (C257)CLS 350d (Stage 1)343 hpMercedes-BenzCLS coupe (C257)CLS 350d286 hp
Power
443hp331kW+157 hp
386hp288kW+100 hp
343hp256kW+57 hp
286hp213kW
Torque
960Nm708lb-ft+360 Nm
840Nm620lb-ft+240 Nm
750Nm553lb-ft+150 Nm
600Nm443lb-ft
Curb weight
1,860kg4,101lb
1,860kg4,101lb
1,860kg4,101lb
1,860kg4,101lb
Gross weight
2,545kg5,611lb
2,545kg5,611lb
2,545kg5,611lb
2,545kg5,611lb
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
65.5s99% target: 292 km/h / 181 mph-15.9 s
Calculated
71.0s99% target: 281 km/h / 175 mph-10.4 s
Calculated
74.9s99% target: 271 km/h / 169 mph-6.5 s
Calculated
81.4s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
4.3s-1.4 s
4.7s-1.0 s
5.1s-0.6 s
5.7s
0-200 km/h
13.5s-7.6 s
Calculated
15.5s-5.6 s
Calculated
17.4s-3.7 s
Calculated
21.1s
Calculated
0-60 mph
4.1s-1.3 s
Calculated
4.5s-0.9 s
Calculated
4.8s-0.6 s
Calculated
5.4s
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
6.8L/100 km34.6mpg US41.5mpg UK
6.8L/100 km34.6mpg US41.5mpg UK
6.8L/100 km34.6mpg US41.5mpg UK
6.8L/100 km34.6mpg US41.5mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
5.2L/100 km45.2mpg US54.3mpg UK
5.2L/100 km45.2mpg US54.3mpg UK
5.2L/100 km45.2mpg US54.3mpg UK
5.2L/100 km45.2mpg US54.3mpg UK
Quarter mile
12.3s-1.5 s
Calculated
12.8s-1.1 s
Calculated
13.2s-0.7 s
Calculated
13.8s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
238hp/t178kW/t108hp/1000 lb
Calculated
208hp/t155kW/t94hp/1000 lb
Calculated
185hp/t138kW/t84hp/1000 lb
Calculated
154hp/t115kW/t70hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
516Nm/t345lb-ft/ton
Calculated
452Nm/t302lb-ft/ton
Calculated
403Nm/t270lb-ft/ton
Calculated
323Nm/t216lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
862km536mi
Calculated
862km536mi
Calculated
862km536mi
Calculated
862km536mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,925cc178cu in
2,925cc178cu in
2,925cc178cu in
2,925cc178cu 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
156g/km
156g/km
156g/km
156g/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 350d (Stage 3) 443 hpMercedes-Benz CLS coupe (C257) CLS 350d (Stage 2) 386 hpMercedes-Benz CLS coupe (C257) CLS 350d (Stage 1) 343 hpMercedes-Benz CLS coupe (C257) CLS 350d 286 hpPowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz CLS coupe (C257) CLS 350d (Stage 3) 443 hp: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz CLS coupe (C257) CLS 350d (Stage 2) 386 hp: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz CLS coupe (C257) CLS 350d (Stage 1) 343 hp: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz CLS coupe (C257) CLS 350d 286 hp: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Mercedes-BenzCLS coupe (C257)CLS 350d (Stage 3)443 hp-1,200-3,200 rpm3,450 rpm
Mercedes-BenzCLS coupe (C257)CLS 350d (Stage 2)386 hp-1,200-3,200 rpm3,450 rpm
Mercedes-BenzCLS coupe (C257)CLS 350d (Stage 1)343 hp-1,200-3,200 rpm3,450 rpm
Mercedes-BenzCLS coupe (C257)CLS 350d286 hp-1,200-3,200 rpm3,450 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMercedes-BenzCLS coupe (C257)CLS 350d (Stage 3)443 hpMercedes-BenzCLS coupe (C257)CLS 350d (Stage 2)386 hpMercedes-BenzCLS coupe (C257)CLS 350d (Stage 1)343 hpMercedes-BenzCLS coupe (C257)CLS 350d286 hp
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
4.1 s
4.5 s
4.8 s
5.4 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
4.3 s
4.7 s
5.1 s
5.7 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
13.5 s
15.5 s
17.4 s
21.1 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
2.1 s
2.1 s
2.2 s
2.3 s
330 ft
101 m
5.4 s
5.6 s
5.8 s
6.0 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.1 s
8.4 s
8.6 s
9.0 s
1000 ft
305 m
10.4 s
10.8 s
11.1 s
11.6 s
1/4 mile
402 m
12.3 s
12.8 s
13.2 s
13.8 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
191 km/h
119 mph
183 km/h
114 mph
176 km/h
110 mph
167 km/h
104 mph

Power comparison

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

Mercedes-Benz CLS coupe (C257) CLS 350d (Stage 3) 443 hp has 157 hp more than Mercedes-Benz CLS coupe (C257) CLS 350d 286 hp.

The biggest power difference is between Mercedes-Benz CLS coupe (C257) CLS 350d 286 hp and Mercedes-Benz CLS coupe (C257) CLS 350d (Stage 3) 443 hp: 157 hp (117 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 350d (Stage 3) 443 hp and Mercedes-Benz CLS coupe (C257) CLS 350d 286 hp: 1.4 s.

The closest cars by acceleration are Mercedes-Benz CLS coupe (C257) CLS 350d (Stage 2) 386 hp and Mercedes-Benz CLS coupe (C257) CLS 350d (Stage 1) 343 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 350d (Stage 3)443 hp
5.8 L/100 km
40.6 mpg US
48.7 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzCLS coupe (C257)CLS 350d (Stage 2)386 hp
5.8 L/100 km
40.6 mpg US
48.7 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzCLS coupe (C257)CLS 350d (Stage 1)343 hp
5.8 L/100 km
40.6 mpg US
48.7 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzCLS coupe (C257)CLS 350d286 hp
5.8 L/100 km
40.6 mpg US
48.7 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 350d (Stage 3)443 hp
443 hp
331 kW
4.3 s
295 km/h
183 mph
Mercedes-BenzCLS coupe (C257)CLS 350d (Stage 2)386 hp
386 hp
288 kW
4.7 s
284 km/h
176 mph
Mercedes-BenzCLS coupe (C257)CLS 350d (Stage 1)343 hp
343 hp
256 kW
5.1 s
274 km/h
170 mph
Mercedes-BenzCLS coupe (C257)CLS 350d286 hp
286 hp
213 kW
5.7 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 350d (Stage 3)443 hp
Power
443 hp
331 kW
0-100 km/h4.3 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 350d (Stage 2)386 hp
Power
386 hp
288 kW
0-100 km/h4.7 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 350d (Stage 1)343 hp
Power
343 hp
256 kW
0-100 km/h5.1 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 350d286 hp
Power
286 hp
213 kW
0-100 km/h5.7 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 350d (Stage 3)443 hp
Power
443 hp
331 kW
0-100 km/h4.3 s
Top speed
295 km/h
183 mph
5.8 L/100 km
40.6 mpg US
48.7 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzCLS coupe (C257)CLS 350d (Stage 2)386 hp
Power
386 hp
288 kW
0-100 km/h4.7 s
Top speed
284 km/h
176 mph
5.8 L/100 km
40.6 mpg US
48.7 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzCLS coupe (C257)CLS 350d (Stage 1)343 hp
Power
343 hp
256 kW
0-100 km/h5.1 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)CLS 350d286 hp
Power
286 hp
213 kW
0-100 km/h5.7 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) CLS 350d (Stage 3) 443 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 350d (Stage 3)443 hp
5.8 L/100 km
40.6 mpg US
48.7 mpg UK
4.3 s
Mercedes-BenzCLS coupe (C257)CLS 350d (Stage 2)386 hp
5.8 L/100 km
40.6 mpg US
48.7 mpg UK
4.7 s
Mercedes-BenzCLS coupe (C257)CLS 350d (Stage 1)343 hp
5.8 L/100 km
40.6 mpg US
48.7 mpg UK
5.1 s
Mercedes-BenzCLS coupe (C257)CLS 350d286 hp
5.8 L/100 km
40.6 mpg US
48.7 mpg UK
5.7 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 350d (Stage 3)443 hp
238 hp/t
178 kW/t
4.2 kg/hp
5.8 L/100 km
40.6 mpg US
48.7 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzCLS coupe (C257)CLS 350d (Stage 2)386 hp
208 hp/t
155 kW/t
4.8 kg/hp
5.8 L/100 km
40.6 mpg US
48.7 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzCLS coupe (C257)CLS 350d (Stage 1)343 hp
185 hp/t
138 kW/t
5.4 kg/hp
5.8 L/100 km
40.6 mpg US
48.7 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzCLS coupe (C257)CLS 350d286 hp
154 hp/t
115 kW/t
6.5 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)CLS 350d (Stage 3)443 hpMercedes-BenzCLS coupe (C257)CLS 350d (Stage 2)386 hpMercedes-BenzCLS coupe (C257)CLS 350d (Stage 1)343 hpMercedes-BenzCLS coupe (C257)CLS 350d286 hp
Power
443 hp
331 kW
386 hp
288 kW
343 hp
256 kW
286 hp
213 kW
Torque
960 Nm
708 lb-ft
840 Nm
620 lb-ft
750 Nm
553 lb-ft
600 Nm
443 lb-ft
Acceleration
4.3 s
4.7 s
5.1 s
5.7 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
1,860 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-
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
862 km
536 mi
862 km
536 mi
862 km
536 mi
862 km
536 mi
CO2 score
156 g/km
156 g/km
156 g/km
156 g/km
Power-to-weight score
238 hp/t
178 kW/t
4.2 kg/hp
208 hp/t
155 kW/t
4.8 kg/hp
185 hp/t
138 kW/t
5.4 kg/hp
154 hp/t
115 kW/t
6.5 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 350d (Stage 3) 443 hpMercedes-Benz CLS coupe (C257) CLS 350d (Stage 2) 386 hpMercedes-Benz CLS coupe (C257) CLS 350d (Stage 1) 343 hpMercedes-Benz CLS coupe (C257) CLS 350d 286 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) CLS 350d (Stage 3) 443 hp

  • Has 57 hp more
  • Has 120 Nm more
  • Is 0.4 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 11 km/h (7 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 31 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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