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Mercedes-Benz CLS coupe (C257)

CLS 400d (Stage 3)

527 hp2925 ccDieselAWDAutomaticTwin-turboCoupe2018-2020
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Mercedes-Benz CLS coupe (C257)

CLS 400d (Stage 2)

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CLS 400d (Stage 1)

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Mercedes-Benz CLS coupe (C257)

CLS 400d

340 hp2925 ccDieselAWDAutomaticTwin-turboCoupe2018-2020

Comparison overview

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Mercedes-Benz CLS coupe (C257) CLS 400d (Stage 3) 527 hp

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    3.8 s
  • Fastest top speed
    335 km/h
    208 mph
  • Most powerful
    527 hp
    393 kW
  • Highest torque
    1,120 Nm
    826 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,869 kg
    4,120 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    282 hp/t
    210 kW/t
    3.5 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    6.0 L/100 km
    39.2 mpg US
    47.1 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    7.1 L/100 km
    33.1 mpg US
    39.8 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    5.4 L/100 km
    43.6 mpg US
    52.3 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    833 km
    518 mi
  • Largest trunk
    520 L
  • Best overall score
    84/100
  • Best performance score
    92/100
  • Best economy score
    91/100
  • Best practicality score
    67/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzCLS coupe (C257)CLS 400d (Stage 3)527 hpMercedes-BenzCLS coupe (C257)CLS 400d (Stage 2)459 hpMercedes-BenzCLS coupe (C257)CLS 400d (Stage 1)408 hpMercedes-BenzCLS coupe (C257)CLS 400d340 hp
Power
527hp393kW+187 hp
459hp342kW+119 hp
408hp304kW+68 hp
340hp254kW
Torque
1,120Nm826lb-ft+420 Nm
980Nm723lb-ft+280 Nm
875Nm645lb-ft+175 Nm
700Nm516lb-ft
Curb weight
1,869kg4,120lb
1,869kg4,120lb
1,869kg4,120lb
1,869kg4,120lb
Gross weight
2,554kg5,631lb
2,554kg5,631lb
2,554kg5,631lb
2,554kg5,631lb
Top speed
335 km/h
208 mph
+70 km/h
319 km/h
198 mph
+54 km/h
306 km/h
190 mph
+41 km/h
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
64.1s99% target: 332 km/h / 206 mph-6.4 s
Calculated
69.2s99% target: 316 km/h / 196 mph-1.3 s
Calculated
73.3s99% target: 303 km/h / 188 mph+2.8 s
Calculated
70.5s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
3.8s-1.2 s
4.2s-0.8 s
4.5s-0.5 s
5.0s
0-200 km/h
10.7s-7.0 s
Calculated
12.3s-5.5 s
Calculated
13.7s-4.0 s
Calculated
17.7s
Calculated
0-60 mph
3.6s-1.1 s
Calculated
4.0s-0.8 s
Calculated
4.3s-0.5 s
Calculated
4.8s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
6L/100 km39.2mpg US47.1mpg UK
6L/100 km39.2mpg US47.1mpg UK
6L/100 km39.2mpg US47.1mpg UK
6L/100 km39.2mpg US47.1mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
7.1L/100 km33.1mpg US39.8mpg UK
7.1L/100 km33.1mpg US39.8mpg UK
7.1L/100 km33.1mpg US39.8mpg UK
7.1L/100 km33.1mpg US39.8mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
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
Quarter mile
11.5s-1.6 s
Calculated
12.0s-1.1 s
Calculated
12.4s-0.7 s
Calculated
13.1s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
282hp/t210kW/t128hp/1000 lb
Calculated
246hp/t183kW/t111hp/1000 lb
Calculated
218hp/t163kW/t99hp/1000 lb
Calculated
182hp/t136kW/t83hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
599Nm/t401lb-ft/ton
Calculated
524Nm/t351lb-ft/ton
Calculated
468Nm/t313lb-ft/ton
Calculated
375Nm/t251lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
833km518mi
Calculated
833km518mi
Calculated
833km518mi
Calculated
833km518mi
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
1,619mm64in
1,619mm64in
1,619mm64in
1,619mm64in
Rear track
1,634mm64in
1,634mm64in
1,634mm64in
1,634mm64in
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) CLS 400d (Stage 3) 527 hpMercedes-Benz CLS coupe (C257) CLS 400d (Stage 2) 459 hpMercedes-Benz CLS coupe (C257) CLS 400d (Stage 1) 408 hpMercedes-Benz CLS coupe (C257) CLS 400d 340 hpPowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz CLS coupe (C257) CLS 400d (Stage 3) 527 hp: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz CLS coupe (C257) CLS 400d (Stage 2) 459 hp: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz CLS coupe (C257) CLS 400d (Stage 1) 408 hp: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz CLS coupe (C257) CLS 400d 340 hp: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Mercedes-BenzCLS coupe (C257)CLS 400d (Stage 3)527 hp4,400 rpm1,200-3,200 rpm4,650 rpm
Mercedes-BenzCLS coupe (C257)CLS 400d (Stage 2)459 hp4,400 rpm1,200-3,200 rpm4,650 rpm
Mercedes-BenzCLS coupe (C257)CLS 400d (Stage 1)408 hp4,400 rpm1,200-3,200 rpm4,650 rpm
Mercedes-BenzCLS coupe (C257)CLS 400d340 hp4,400 rpm1,200-3,200 rpm4,650 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMercedes-BenzCLS coupe (C257)CLS 400d (Stage 3)527 hpMercedes-BenzCLS coupe (C257)CLS 400d (Stage 2)459 hpMercedes-BenzCLS coupe (C257)CLS 400d (Stage 1)408 hpMercedes-BenzCLS coupe (C257)CLS 400d340 hp
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
3.6 s
4.0 s
4.3 s
4.8 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
3.8 s
4.2 s
4.5 s
5.0 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
10.7 s
12.3 s
13.7 s
17.7 s
0-200 mph
0-322 km/h
43.5 s
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-
-
Top speed
335 km/h
208 mph
319 km/h
198 mph
306 km/h
190 mph
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.0 s
2.1 s
2.1 s
2.2 s
330 ft
101 m
5.1 s
5.3 s
5.5 s
5.7 s
1/8 mile
201 m
7.6 s
7.9 s
8.2 s
8.6 s
1000 ft
305 m
9.8 s
10.2 s
10.5 s
11.1 s
1/4 mile
402 m
11.5 s
12.0 s
12.4 s
13.1 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
208 km/h
129 mph
198 km/h
123 mph
190 km/h
118 mph
176 km/h
109 mph

Power comparison

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

Mercedes-Benz CLS coupe (C257) CLS 400d (Stage 3) 527 hp has 187 hp more than Mercedes-Benz CLS coupe (C257) CLS 400d 340 hp.

The biggest power difference is between Mercedes-Benz CLS coupe (C257) CLS 400d 340 hp and Mercedes-Benz CLS coupe (C257) CLS 400d (Stage 3) 527 hp: 187 hp (139 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 400d (Stage 3) 527 hp and Mercedes-Benz CLS coupe (C257) CLS 400d 340 hp: 1.2 s.

The closest cars by acceleration are Mercedes-Benz CLS coupe (C257) CLS 400d (Stage 2) 459 hp and Mercedes-Benz CLS coupe (C257) CLS 400d (Stage 1) 408 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 400d (Stage 3)527 hp
6.0 L/100 km
39.2 mpg US
47.1 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzCLS coupe (C257)CLS 400d (Stage 2)459 hp
6.0 L/100 km
39.2 mpg US
47.1 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzCLS coupe (C257)CLS 400d (Stage 1)408 hp
6.0 L/100 km
39.2 mpg US
47.1 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzCLS coupe (C257)CLS 400d340 hp
6.0 L/100 km
39.2 mpg US
47.1 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 400d (Stage 3)527 hp
527 hp
393 kW
3.8 s
335 km/h
208 mph
Mercedes-BenzCLS coupe (C257)CLS 400d (Stage 2)459 hp
459 hp
342 kW
4.2 s
319 km/h
198 mph
Mercedes-BenzCLS coupe (C257)CLS 400d (Stage 1)408 hp
408 hp
304 kW
4.5 s
306 km/h
190 mph
Mercedes-BenzCLS coupe (C257)CLS 400d340 hp
340 hp
254 kW
5.0 s
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 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 400d (Stage 3)527 hp
Power
527 hp
393 kW
0-100 km/h3.8 s
Top speed
335 km/h
208 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)CLS 400d (Stage 2)459 hp
Power
459 hp
342 kW
0-100 km/h4.2 s
Top speed
319 km/h
198 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)CLS 400d (Stage 1)408 hp
Power
408 hp
304 kW
0-100 km/h4.5 s
Top speed
306 km/h
190 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)CLS 400d340 hp
Power
340 hp
254 kW
0-100 km/h5.0 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 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)CLS 400d (Stage 3)527 hp
Power
527 hp
393 kW
0-100 km/h3.8 s
Top speed
335 km/h
208 mph
6.0 L/100 km
39.2 mpg US
47.1 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzCLS coupe (C257)CLS 400d (Stage 2)459 hp
Power
459 hp
342 kW
0-100 km/h4.2 s
Top speed
319 km/h
198 mph
6.0 L/100 km
39.2 mpg US
47.1 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzCLS coupe (C257)CLS 400d (Stage 1)408 hp
Power
408 hp
304 kW
0-100 km/h4.5 s
Top speed
306 km/h
190 mph
6.0 L/100 km
39.2 mpg US
47.1 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzCLS coupe (C257)CLS 400d340 hp
Power
340 hp
254 kW
0-100 km/h5.0 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
6.0 L/100 km
39.2 mpg US
47.1 mpg UK

Mercedes-Benz CLS coupe (C257) CLS 400d (Stage 3) 527 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 400d (Stage 3)527 hp
6.0 L/100 km
39.2 mpg US
47.1 mpg UK
3.8 s
Mercedes-BenzCLS coupe (C257)CLS 400d (Stage 2)459 hp
6.0 L/100 km
39.2 mpg US
47.1 mpg UK
4.2 s
Mercedes-BenzCLS coupe (C257)CLS 400d (Stage 1)408 hp
6.0 L/100 km
39.2 mpg US
47.1 mpg UK
4.5 s
Mercedes-BenzCLS coupe (C257)CLS 400d340 hp
6.0 L/100 km
39.2 mpg US
47.1 mpg UK
5.0 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 400d (Stage 3)527 hp
282 hp/t
210 kW/t
3.5 kg/hp
6.0 L/100 km
39.2 mpg US
47.1 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzCLS coupe (C257)CLS 400d (Stage 2)459 hp
246 hp/t
183 kW/t
4.1 kg/hp
6.0 L/100 km
39.2 mpg US
47.1 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzCLS coupe (C257)CLS 400d (Stage 1)408 hp
218 hp/t
163 kW/t
4.6 kg/hp
6.0 L/100 km
39.2 mpg US
47.1 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzCLS coupe (C257)CLS 400d340 hp
182 hp/t
136 kW/t
5.5 kg/hp
6.0 L/100 km
39.2 mpg US
47.1 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMercedes-BenzCLS coupe (C257)CLS 400d (Stage 3)527 hpMercedes-BenzCLS coupe (C257)CLS 400d (Stage 2)459 hpMercedes-BenzCLS coupe (C257)CLS 400d (Stage 1)408 hpMercedes-BenzCLS coupe (C257)CLS 400d340 hp
Power
527 hp
393 kW
459 hp
342 kW
408 hp
304 kW
340 hp
254 kW
Torque
1,120 Nm
826 lb-ft
980 Nm
723 lb-ft
875 Nm
645 lb-ft
700 Nm
516 lb-ft
Acceleration
3.8 s
4.2 s
4.5 s
5.0 s
Top speed
335 km/h
208 mph
319 km/h
198 mph
306 km/h
190 mph
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
1,869 kg
4,120 lb
1,869 kg
4,120 lb
1,869 kg
4,120 lb
1,869 kg
4,120 lb
Fuel consumption
6.0 L/100 km
39.2 mpg US
47.1 mpg UK
6.0 L/100 km
39.2 mpg US
47.1 mpg UK
6.0 L/100 km
39.2 mpg US
47.1 mpg UK
6.0 L/100 km
39.2 mpg US
47.1 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
833 km
518 mi
833 km
518 mi
833 km
518 mi
833 km
518 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
282 hp/t
210 kW/t
3.5 kg/hp
246 hp/t
183 kW/t
4.1 kg/hp
218 hp/t
163 kW/t
4.6 kg/hp
182 hp/t
136 kW/t
5.5 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 400d (Stage 3) 527 hpMercedes-Benz CLS coupe (C257) CLS 400d (Stage 2) 459 hpMercedes-Benz CLS coupe (C257) CLS 400d (Stage 1) 408 hpMercedes-Benz CLS coupe (C257) CLS 400d 340 hp
Consumption6 L/100 km39.2 mpg US47.1 mpg UK6 L/100 km39.2 mpg US47.1 mpg UK6 L/100 km39.2 mpg US47.1 mpg UK6 L/100 km39.2 mpg US47.1 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km10.50 LC100 km10.50 LC100 km10.50 LC100 km10.50 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi16.90 LC100 mi16.90 LC100 mi16.90 LC100 mi16.90 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used900 L238 US gal198 UK gal900 L238 US gal198 UK gal900 L238 US gal198 UK gal900 L238 US gal198 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,575 LC/year1,575 LC/year1,575 LC/year1,575 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Mercedes-Benz CLS coupe (C257) CLS 400d (Stage 3) 527 hp

  • Has 68 hp more
  • Has 140 Nm more
  • Is 0.4 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 16 km/h (10 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 36 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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