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Mercedes-Benz CLS coupe (C257) · Facelift 2021

CLS 450 (Stage 3)

551 hp2999 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTurbochargedCoupe2021-2023
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Mercedes-Benz CLS coupe (C257) · Facelift 2021

CLS 450 (Stage 2)

477 hp2999 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTurbochargedCoupe2021-2023
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Mercedes-Benz CLS coupe (C257) · Facelift 2021

CLS 450 (Stage 1)

433 hp2999 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTurbochargedCoupe2021-2023
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Mercedes-Benz CLS coupe (C257) · Facelift 2021

CLS 450

367 hp2999 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTurbochargedCoupe2021-2023

Comparison overview

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Mercedes-Benz CLS coupe (C257) Facelift 2021 CLS 450 (Stage 3) 551 hp

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    3.7 s
  • Fastest top speed
    332 km/h
    206 mph
  • Most powerful
    551 hp
    411 kW
  • Highest torque
    775 Nm
    572 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,865 kg
    4,112 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    295 hp/t
    220 kW/t
    3.4 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    8.5 L/100 km
    27.7 mpg US
    33.2 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    11.6 L/100 km
    20.3 mpg US
    24.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    6.8 L/100 km
    34.6 mpg US
    41.5 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    776 km
    482 mi
  • Largest trunk
    490 L
  • Best overall score
    84/100
  • Best performance score
    92/100
  • Best economy score
    84/100
  • Best practicality score
    66/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzCLS coupe (C257)Facelift 2021CLS 450 (Stage 3)551 hpMercedes-BenzCLS coupe (C257)Facelift 2021CLS 450 (Stage 2)477 hpMercedes-BenzCLS coupe (C257)Facelift 2021CLS 450 (Stage 1)433 hpMercedes-BenzCLS coupe (C257)Facelift 2021CLS 450367 hp
Power
551hp411kW+184 hp
477hp356kW+110 hp
433hp323kW+66 hp
367hp274kW
Torque
775Nm572lb-ft+275 Nm
675Nm498lb-ft+175 Nm
610Nm450lb-ft+110 Nm
500Nm369lb-ft
Curb weight
1,865kg4,112lb
1,865kg4,112lb
1,865kg4,112lb
1,865kg4,112lb
Gross weight
2,560kg5,644lb
2,560kg5,644lb
2,560kg5,644lb
2,560kg5,644lb
Top speed
332 km/h
206 mph
+67 km/h
316 km/h
196 mph
+51 km/h
305 km/h
190 mph
+40 km/h
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
62.7s99% target: 329 km/h / 204 mph-5.6 s
Calculated
68.3s99% target: 313 km/h / 194 mph+0.0 s
Calculated
71.5s99% target: 302 km/h / 188 mph+3.3 s
Calculated
68.3s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
3.7s-1.1 s
4.1s-0.7 s
4.3s-0.5 s
4.8s
0-200 km/h
10.6s-6.5 s
Calculated
12.2s-4.9 s
Calculated
13.4s-3.7 s
Calculated
17.1s
Calculated
0-60 mph
3.6s-1.0 s
Calculated
3.9s-0.7 s
Calculated
4.1s-0.4 s
Calculated
4.6s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
8.5L/100 km27.7mpg US33.2mpg UK
8.5L/100 km27.7mpg US33.2mpg UK
8.5L/100 km27.7mpg US33.2mpg UK
8.5L/100 km27.7mpg US33.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
11.6L/100 km20.3mpg US24.4mpg UK
11.6L/100 km20.3mpg US24.4mpg UK
11.6L/100 km20.3mpg US24.4mpg UK
11.6L/100 km20.3mpg US24.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
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
Quarter mile
11.4s-1.5 s
Calculated
11.9s-1.0 s
Calculated
12.3s-0.7 s
Calculated
12.9s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
295hp/t220kW/t134hp/1000 lb
Calculated
256hp/t191kW/t116hp/1000 lb
Calculated
232hp/t173kW/t105hp/1000 lb
Calculated
197hp/t147kW/t89hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
416Nm/t278lb-ft/ton
Calculated
362Nm/t242lb-ft/ton
Calculated
327Nm/t219lb-ft/ton
Calculated
268Nm/t179lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
776km482mi
Calculated
776km482mi
Calculated
776km482mi
Calculated
776km482mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,999cc183cu in
2,999cc183cu in
2,999cc183cu in
2,999cc183cu 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
490L
490L
490L
490L
Doors
4
4
4
4
Seats
5
5
5
5
Fuel tank
66L
66L
66L
66L

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 450 (Stage 3)551 hpMercedes-BenzCLS coupe (C257)Facelift 2021CLS 450 (Stage 2)477 hpMercedes-BenzCLS coupe (C257)Facelift 2021CLS 450 (Stage 1)433 hpMercedes-BenzCLS coupe (C257)Facelift 2021CLS 450367 hp
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
3.6 s
3.9 s
4.1 s
4.6 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
3.7 s
4.1 s
4.3 s
4.8 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
10.6 s
12.2 s
13.4 s
17.1 s
0-200 mph
0-322 km/h
46.1 s
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-
-
Top speed
332 km/h
206 mph
316 km/h
196 mph
305 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
2.0 s
2.1 s
2.1 s
330 ft
101 m
5.1 s
5.3 s
5.4 s
5.6 s
1/8 mile
201 m
7.6 s
7.9 s
8.1 s
8.4 s
1000 ft
305 m
9.7 s
10.1 s
10.4 s
10.9 s
1/4 mile
402 m
11.4 s
11.9 s
12.3 s
12.9 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
209 km/h
130 mph
198 km/h
123 mph
191 km/h
119 mph
178 km/h
110 mph

Power comparison

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

Mercedes-Benz CLS coupe (C257) Facelift 2021 CLS 450 (Stage 3) 551 hp has 184 hp more than Mercedes-Benz CLS coupe (C257) Facelift 2021 CLS 450 367 hp.

The biggest power difference is between Mercedes-Benz CLS coupe (C257) Facelift 2021 CLS 450 367 hp and Mercedes-Benz CLS coupe (C257) Facelift 2021 CLS 450 (Stage 3) 551 hp: 184 hp (137 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) Facelift 2021 CLS 450 (Stage 3) 551 hp and Mercedes-Benz CLS coupe (C257) Facelift 2021 CLS 450 367 hp: 1.1 s.

The closest cars by acceleration are Mercedes-Benz CLS coupe (C257) Facelift 2021 CLS 450 (Stage 2) 477 hp and Mercedes-Benz CLS coupe (C257) Facelift 2021 CLS 450 (Stage 1) 433 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

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 450 (Stage 3)551 hp
551 hp
411 kW
3.7 s
332 km/h
206 mph
Mercedes-BenzCLS coupe (C257)Facelift 2021CLS 450 (Stage 2)477 hp
477 hp
356 kW
4.1 s
316 km/h
196 mph
Mercedes-BenzCLS coupe (C257)Facelift 2021CLS 450 (Stage 1)433 hp
433 hp
323 kW
4.3 s
305 km/h
190 mph
Mercedes-BenzCLS coupe (C257)Facelift 2021CLS 450367 hp
367 hp
274 kW
4.8 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)Facelift 2021CLS 450 (Stage 3)551 hp
Power
551 hp
411 kW
0-100 km/h3.7 s
Top speed
332 km/h
206 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
490 L
17.3 cu ft
Length
4,988 mm
196.4 in
Height
1,435 mm
56.5 in
Mercedes-BenzCLS coupe (C257)Facelift 2021CLS 450 (Stage 2)477 hp
Power
477 hp
356 kW
0-100 km/h4.1 s
Top speed
316 km/h
196 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
490 L
17.3 cu ft
Length
4,988 mm
196.4 in
Height
1,435 mm
56.5 in
Mercedes-BenzCLS coupe (C257)Facelift 2021CLS 450 (Stage 1)433 hp
Power
433 hp
323 kW
0-100 km/h4.3 s
Top speed
305 km/h
190 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
490 L
17.3 cu ft
Length
4,988 mm
196.4 in
Height
1,435 mm
56.5 in
Mercedes-BenzCLS coupe (C257)Facelift 2021CLS 450367 hp
Power
367 hp
274 kW
0-100 km/h4.8 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
490 L
17.3 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 450 (Stage 3)551 hp
Power
551 hp
411 kW
0-100 km/h3.7 s
Top speed
332 km/h
206 mph
8.5 L/100 km
27.7 mpg US
33.2 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzCLS coupe (C257)Facelift 2021CLS 450 (Stage 2)477 hp
Power
477 hp
356 kW
0-100 km/h4.1 s
Top speed
316 km/h
196 mph
8.5 L/100 km
27.7 mpg US
33.2 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzCLS coupe (C257)Facelift 2021CLS 450 (Stage 1)433 hp
Power
433 hp
323 kW
0-100 km/h4.3 s
Top speed
305 km/h
190 mph
8.5 L/100 km
27.7 mpg US
33.2 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzCLS coupe (C257)Facelift 2021CLS 450367 hp
Power
367 hp
274 kW
0-100 km/h4.8 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
8.5 L/100 km
27.7 mpg US
33.2 mpg UK

Mercedes-Benz CLS coupe (C257) Facelift 2021 CLS 450 (Stage 3) 551 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 450 (Stage 3)551 hp
8.5 L/100 km
27.7 mpg US
33.2 mpg UK
3.7 s
Mercedes-BenzCLS coupe (C257)Facelift 2021CLS 450 (Stage 2)477 hp
8.5 L/100 km
27.7 mpg US
33.2 mpg UK
4.1 s
Mercedes-BenzCLS coupe (C257)Facelift 2021CLS 450 (Stage 1)433 hp
8.5 L/100 km
27.7 mpg US
33.2 mpg UK
4.3 s
Mercedes-BenzCLS coupe (C257)Facelift 2021CLS 450367 hp
8.5 L/100 km
27.7 mpg US
33.2 mpg UK
4.8 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 450 (Stage 3)551 hp
295 hp/t
220 kW/t
3.4 kg/hp
8.5 L/100 km
27.7 mpg US
33.2 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzCLS coupe (C257)Facelift 2021CLS 450 (Stage 2)477 hp
256 hp/t
191 kW/t
3.9 kg/hp
8.5 L/100 km
27.7 mpg US
33.2 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzCLS coupe (C257)Facelift 2021CLS 450 (Stage 1)433 hp
232 hp/t
173 kW/t
4.3 kg/hp
8.5 L/100 km
27.7 mpg US
33.2 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzCLS coupe (C257)Facelift 2021CLS 450367 hp
197 hp/t
147 kW/t
5.1 kg/hp
8.5 L/100 km
27.7 mpg US
33.2 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMercedes-BenzCLS coupe (C257)Facelift 2021CLS 450 (Stage 3)551 hpMercedes-BenzCLS coupe (C257)Facelift 2021CLS 450 (Stage 2)477 hpMercedes-BenzCLS coupe (C257)Facelift 2021CLS 450 (Stage 1)433 hpMercedes-BenzCLS coupe (C257)Facelift 2021CLS 450367 hp
Power
551 hp
411 kW
477 hp
356 kW
433 hp
323 kW
367 hp
274 kW
Torque
775 Nm
572 lb-ft
675 Nm
498 lb-ft
610 Nm
450 lb-ft
500 Nm
369 lb-ft
Acceleration
3.7 s
4.1 s
4.3 s
4.8 s
Top speed
332 km/h
206 mph
316 km/h
196 mph
305 km/h
190 mph
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
1,865 kg
4,112 lb
1,865 kg
4,112 lb
1,865 kg
4,112 lb
1,865 kg
4,112 lb
Fuel consumption
8.5 L/100 km
27.7 mpg US
33.2 mpg UK
8.5 L/100 km
27.7 mpg US
33.2 mpg UK
8.5 L/100 km
27.7 mpg US
33.2 mpg UK
8.5 L/100 km
27.7 mpg US
33.2 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
490 L
17.3 cu ft
Length
4,988 mm
196.4 in
Height
1,435 mm
56.5 in
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
490 L
17.3 cu ft
Length
4,988 mm
196.4 in
Height
1,435 mm
56.5 in
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
490 L
17.3 cu ft
Length
4,988 mm
196.4 in
Height
1,435 mm
56.5 in
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
490 L
17.3 cu ft
Length
4,988 mm
196.4 in
Height
1,435 mm
56.5 in
Range score
776 km
482 mi
776 km
482 mi
776 km
482 mi
776 km
482 mi
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
295 hp/t
220 kW/t
3.4 kg/hp
256 hp/t
191 kW/t
3.9 kg/hp
232 hp/t
173 kW/t
4.3 kg/hp
197 hp/t
147 kW/t
5.1 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 450 (Stage 3) 551 hpMercedes-Benz CLS coupe (C257) Facelift 2021 CLS 450 (Stage 2) 477 hpMercedes-Benz CLS coupe (C257) Facelift 2021 CLS 450 (Stage 1) 433 hpMercedes-Benz CLS coupe (C257) Facelift 2021 CLS 450 367 hp
Consumption8.5 L/100 km27.7 mpg US33.2 mpg UK8.5 L/100 km27.7 mpg US33.2 mpg UK8.5 L/100 km27.7 mpg US33.2 mpg UK8.5 L/100 km27.7 mpg US33.2 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km14.88 LC100 km14.88 LC100 km14.88 LC100 km14.88 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi23.94 LC100 mi23.94 LC100 mi23.94 LC100 mi23.94 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,275 L337 US gal280 UK gal1,275 L337 US gal280 UK gal1,275 L337 US gal280 UK gal1,275 L337 US gal280 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,231 LC/year2,231 LC/year2,231 LC/year2,231 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Mercedes-Benz CLS coupe (C257) Facelift 2021 CLS 450 (Stage 3) 551 hp

  • Has 73 hp more
  • Has 100 Nm more
  • Is 0.4 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 16 km/h (10 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 39 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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