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Mercedes-Benz CLS coupe (C257)

CLS 400d (Stage 3)

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CLS 400d (Stage 2)

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CLS 400d (Stage 1)

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CLS 400d

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Comparison overview

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Mercedes-Benz CLS coupe (C257) CLS 400d (Stage 3) 512 hp

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    3.8 s
  • Fastest top speed
    323 km/h
    201 mph
  • Most powerful
    512 hp
    381 kW
  • Highest torque
    1,120 Nm
    826 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,873 kg
    4,129 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    273 hp/t
    204 kW/t
    3.7 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    6.4 L/100 km
    36.8 mpg US
    44.1 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    8.4 L/100 km
    28.0 mpg US
    33.6 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    5.3 L/100 km
    44.4 mpg US
    53.3 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    781 km
    485 mi
  • Largest trunk
    520 L
  • Best overall score
    84/100
  • Best performance score
    92/100
  • Best economy score
    90/100
  • Best practicality score
    67/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzCLS coupe (C257)CLS 400d (Stage 3)512 hpMercedes-BenzCLS coupe (C257)CLS 400d (Stage 2)446 hpMercedes-BenzCLS coupe (C257)CLS 400d (Stage 1)396 hpMercedes-BenzCLS coupe (C257)CLS 400d330 hp
Power
512hp381kW+182 hp
446hp332kW+116 hp
396hp295kW+66 hp
330hp246kW
Torque
1,120Nm826lb-ft+420 Nm
980Nm723lb-ft+280 Nm
875Nm645lb-ft+175 Nm
700Nm516lb-ft
Curb weight
1,873kg4,129lb
1,873kg4,129lb
1,873kg4,129lb
1,873kg4,129lb
Gross weight
2,558kg5,639lb
2,558kg5,639lb
2,558kg5,639lb
2,558kg5,639lb
Top speed
323 km/h
201 mph
+58 km/h
308 km/h
191 mph
+43 km/h
296 km/h
184 mph
+31 km/h
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
61.9s99% target: 320 km/h / 199 mph-9.2 s
Calculated
66.8s99% target: 305 km/h / 189 mph-4.3 s
Calculated
70.7s99% target: 293 km/h / 182 mph-0.5 s
Calculated
71.1s99% 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
11.0s-6.8 s
Calculated
12.6s-5.2 s
Calculated
14.1s-3.7 s
Calculated
17.8s
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
6.4L/100 km36.8mpg US44.1mpg UK
6.4L/100 km36.8mpg US44.1mpg UK
6.4L/100 km36.8mpg US44.1mpg UK
6.4L/100 km36.8mpg US44.1mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
8.4L/100 km28mpg US33.6mpg UK
8.4L/100 km28mpg US33.6mpg UK
8.4L/100 km28mpg US33.6mpg UK
8.4L/100 km28mpg US33.6mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
5.3L/100 km44.4mpg US53.3mpg UK
5.3L/100 km44.4mpg US53.3mpg UK
5.3L/100 km44.4mpg US53.3mpg UK
5.3L/100 km44.4mpg US53.3mpg UK
Quarter mile
11.6s-1.6 s
Calculated
12.0s-1.1 s
Calculated
12.4s-0.7 s
Calculated
13.1s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
273hp/t204kW/t124hp/1000 lb
Calculated
238hp/t177kW/t108hp/1000 lb
Calculated
211hp/t158kW/t96hp/1000 lb
Calculated
176hp/t131kW/t80hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
598Nm/t400lb-ft/ton
Calculated
523Nm/t350lb-ft/ton
Calculated
467Nm/t313lb-ft/ton
Calculated
374Nm/t250lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
781km485mi
Calculated
781km485mi
Calculated
781km485mi
Calculated
781km485mi
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) 512 hpMercedes-Benz CLS coupe (C257) CLS 400d (Stage 2) 446 hpMercedes-Benz CLS coupe (C257) CLS 400d (Stage 1) 396 hpMercedes-Benz CLS coupe (C257) CLS 400d 330 hpPowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz CLS coupe (C257) CLS 400d (Stage 3) 512 hp: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz CLS coupe (C257) CLS 400d (Stage 2) 446 hp: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz CLS coupe (C257) CLS 400d (Stage 1) 396 hp: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz CLS coupe (C257) CLS 400d 330 hp: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Mercedes-BenzCLS coupe (C257)CLS 400d (Stage 3)512 hp3,600-4,200 rpm1,200-3,200 rpm4,450 rpm
Mercedes-BenzCLS coupe (C257)CLS 400d (Stage 2)446 hp3,600-4,200 rpm1,200-3,200 rpm4,450 rpm
Mercedes-BenzCLS coupe (C257)CLS 400d (Stage 1)396 hp3,600-4,200 rpm1,200-3,200 rpm4,450 rpm
Mercedes-BenzCLS coupe (C257)CLS 400d330 hp3,600-4,200 rpm1,200-3,200 rpm4,450 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMercedes-BenzCLS coupe (C257)CLS 400d (Stage 3)512 hpMercedes-BenzCLS coupe (C257)CLS 400d (Stage 2)446 hpMercedes-BenzCLS coupe (C257)CLS 400d (Stage 1)396 hpMercedes-BenzCLS coupe (C257)CLS 400d330 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
11.0 s
12.6 s
14.1 s
17.8 s
0-200 mph
0-322 km/h
77.6 s
-
-
-
Top speed
323 km/h
201 mph
308 km/h
191 mph
296 km/h
184 mph
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.0 s
2.0 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
11.6 s
12.0 s
12.4 s
13.1 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
206 km/h
128 mph
196 km/h
122 mph
188 km/h
117 mph
175 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) 512 hp has 182 hp more than Mercedes-Benz CLS coupe (C257) CLS 400d 330 hp.

The biggest power difference is between Mercedes-Benz CLS coupe (C257) CLS 400d 330 hp and Mercedes-Benz CLS coupe (C257) CLS 400d (Stage 3) 512 hp: 182 hp (135 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) 512 hp and Mercedes-Benz CLS coupe (C257) CLS 400d 330 hp: 1.2 s.

The closest cars by acceleration are Mercedes-Benz CLS coupe (C257) CLS 400d (Stage 2) 446 hp and Mercedes-Benz CLS coupe (C257) CLS 400d (Stage 1) 396 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)512 hp
6.4 L/100 km
36.8 mpg US
44.1 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzCLS coupe (C257)CLS 400d (Stage 2)446 hp
6.4 L/100 km
36.8 mpg US
44.1 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzCLS coupe (C257)CLS 400d (Stage 1)396 hp
6.4 L/100 km
36.8 mpg US
44.1 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzCLS coupe (C257)CLS 400d330 hp
6.4 L/100 km
36.8 mpg US
44.1 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)512 hp
512 hp
381 kW
3.8 s
323 km/h
201 mph
Mercedes-BenzCLS coupe (C257)CLS 400d (Stage 2)446 hp
446 hp
332 kW
4.2 s
308 km/h
191 mph
Mercedes-BenzCLS coupe (C257)CLS 400d (Stage 1)396 hp
396 hp
295 kW
4.5 s
296 km/h
184 mph
Mercedes-BenzCLS coupe (C257)CLS 400d330 hp
330 hp
246 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)512 hp
Power
512 hp
381 kW
0-100 km/h3.8 s
Top speed
323 km/h
201 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)446 hp
Power
446 hp
332 kW
0-100 km/h4.2 s
Top speed
308 km/h
191 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)396 hp
Power
396 hp
295 kW
0-100 km/h4.5 s
Top speed
296 km/h
184 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 400d330 hp
Power
330 hp
246 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)512 hp
Power
512 hp
381 kW
0-100 km/h3.8 s
Top speed
323 km/h
201 mph
6.4 L/100 km
36.8 mpg US
44.1 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzCLS coupe (C257)CLS 400d (Stage 2)446 hp
Power
446 hp
332 kW
0-100 km/h4.2 s
Top speed
308 km/h
191 mph
6.4 L/100 km
36.8 mpg US
44.1 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzCLS coupe (C257)CLS 400d (Stage 1)396 hp
Power
396 hp
295 kW
0-100 km/h4.5 s
Top speed
296 km/h
184 mph
6.4 L/100 km
36.8 mpg US
44.1 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzCLS coupe (C257)CLS 400d330 hp
Power
330 hp
246 kW
0-100 km/h5.0 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
6.4 L/100 km
36.8 mpg US
44.1 mpg UK

Mercedes-Benz CLS coupe (C257) CLS 400d (Stage 3) 512 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)512 hp
6.4 L/100 km
36.8 mpg US
44.1 mpg UK
3.8 s
Mercedes-BenzCLS coupe (C257)CLS 400d (Stage 2)446 hp
6.4 L/100 km
36.8 mpg US
44.1 mpg UK
4.2 s
Mercedes-BenzCLS coupe (C257)CLS 400d (Stage 1)396 hp
6.4 L/100 km
36.8 mpg US
44.1 mpg UK
4.5 s
Mercedes-BenzCLS coupe (C257)CLS 400d330 hp
6.4 L/100 km
36.8 mpg US
44.1 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)512 hp
273 hp/t
204 kW/t
3.7 kg/hp
6.4 L/100 km
36.8 mpg US
44.1 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzCLS coupe (C257)CLS 400d (Stage 2)446 hp
238 hp/t
177 kW/t
4.2 kg/hp
6.4 L/100 km
36.8 mpg US
44.1 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzCLS coupe (C257)CLS 400d (Stage 1)396 hp
211 hp/t
158 kW/t
4.7 kg/hp
6.4 L/100 km
36.8 mpg US
44.1 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzCLS coupe (C257)CLS 400d330 hp
176 hp/t
131 kW/t
5.7 kg/hp
6.4 L/100 km
36.8 mpg US
44.1 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMercedes-BenzCLS coupe (C257)CLS 400d (Stage 3)512 hpMercedes-BenzCLS coupe (C257)CLS 400d (Stage 2)446 hpMercedes-BenzCLS coupe (C257)CLS 400d (Stage 1)396 hpMercedes-BenzCLS coupe (C257)CLS 400d330 hp
Power
512 hp
381 kW
446 hp
332 kW
396 hp
295 kW
330 hp
246 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
323 km/h
201 mph
308 km/h
191 mph
296 km/h
184 mph
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
1,873 kg
4,129 lb
1,873 kg
4,129 lb
1,873 kg
4,129 lb
1,873 kg
4,129 lb
Fuel consumption
6.4 L/100 km
36.8 mpg US
44.1 mpg UK
6.4 L/100 km
36.8 mpg US
44.1 mpg UK
6.4 L/100 km
36.8 mpg US
44.1 mpg UK
6.4 L/100 km
36.8 mpg US
44.1 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
781 km
485 mi
781 km
485 mi
781 km
485 mi
781 km
485 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
273 hp/t
204 kW/t
3.7 kg/hp
238 hp/t
177 kW/t
4.2 kg/hp
211 hp/t
158 kW/t
4.7 kg/hp
176 hp/t
131 kW/t
5.7 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) 512 hpMercedes-Benz CLS coupe (C257) CLS 400d (Stage 2) 446 hpMercedes-Benz CLS coupe (C257) CLS 400d (Stage 1) 396 hpMercedes-Benz CLS coupe (C257) CLS 400d 330 hp
Consumption6.4 L/100 km36.8 mpg US44.1 mpg UK6.4 L/100 km36.8 mpg US44.1 mpg UK6.4 L/100 km36.8 mpg US44.1 mpg UK6.4 L/100 km36.8 mpg US44.1 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km11.20 LC100 km11.20 LC100 km11.20 LC100 km11.20 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi18.02 LC100 mi18.02 LC100 mi18.02 LC100 mi18.02 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used960 L254 US gal211 UK gal960 L254 US gal211 UK gal960 L254 US gal211 UK gal960 L254 US gal211 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,680 LC/year1,680 LC/year1,680 LC/year1,680 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Mercedes-Benz CLS coupe (C257) CLS 400d (Stage 3) 512 hp

  • Has 66 hp more
  • Has 140 Nm more
  • Is 0.4 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 15 km/h (9 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 35 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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