Compare Mercedes C-Class W206 vs Mercedes E-class W212 vs Mercedes CLS C218 facelift

Variants
C 180
C 200
C 200 4MATIC
C 200d
C 220d
C 220d 4MATIC
C 300
C 300 4MATIC
C 300d
C 300e
E 200 BlueEFFICIENCY 7AT
E 200 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY 5AT
E 200 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY 7AT
E 200 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY MT
E 200 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY 5AT
E 200 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY MT
E 220 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY 5AT
E 220 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY 7AT
E 220 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY MT
E 220 CDI Edition MT
E 250 BlueEFFICIENCY 7AT
E 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY 4MATIC 7AT
E 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY 5AT
E 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY 7AT
E 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY MT
E 250 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY 5AT
E 300 BlueTEC Hybrid
E 300 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY 7AT
E 350 4MATIC 7AT
E 350 BlueEFFICIENCY 4MATIC 7AT
E 350 BlueEFFICIENCY 7AT
E 350 BlueEFFICIENCY 7AT 2011+
E 350 BlueTEC 7AT
E 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY 4MATIC 7AT
E 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY 4MATIC 7AT
E 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY 7AT
E 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY 7AT
E 400 Hybrid
E 500 4MATIC 7AT
E 500 7AT
E 500 BlueEFFICIENCY 4MATIC 7AT
E 63 AMG M156
E 63 AMG M157
CLS 63 AMG
CLS 63 AMG 4MATIC
CLS 63 AMG S 4MATIC
CLS 220 BlueTEC
CLS 250 BlueTEC
CLS 250 BlueTEC 4MATIC
CLS 350 BlueTEC 4MATIC
CLS 350 BlueTEC
CLS 400
CLS 400 4MATIC
CLS 500
CLS 500 4MATIC

Capacity

Coolant Capacity
12.0 L / 12.7 qt
Engine Oil Capacity
6.0 L / 6.3 qt
Passengers
5
5

Chassis

Brakes | Front
Ventilated discs
Ventilated discs
Brakes | Rear
Ventilated discs
Offroad | Approach Angle
13.7 deg
13.3 deg
Offroad | Breakover Angle
8.5 deg
Offroad | Departure Angle
14.6 deg
12.4 deg
Power Steering
Electric Steering
Electric Steering
Suspension | Front
Multi-link
MacPherson strut
MacPherson strut
Suspension | Rear
Multi-link
Multi-link
Multi-link

Construction

Battery | Capacity
25.4 kWh (gross)
0.8 kWh (gross)
Battery | Type
Lithium-ion
Body Style
4-door Coupe

Dimensions

Ground Clearance
97 mm / 3.8 in
95 mm / 3.7 in
Size | Height
1418 mm / 55.8 in
Size | Length
4751 mm / 187.0 in
4937 mm / 194.4 in
Size | Width
1820 mm / 71.7 in | 2033 mm / 80.0 in (mirror unfolded)
Track Width | Front
1596.0 mm / 62.8 in
Track Width | Rear
1626.0 mm / 64.0 in
Wheelbase
2865 mm / 112.8 in
2874 mm / 113.1 in

Performance

Coefficient Of Drag
0.24
Electric Range
99.0 km / 61.5 mi
1.0 km / 0.6 mi
Towing Capacity
750 kg / 1653 lbs (w/o brakes) | 1800 kg / 3968 lbs (w/ brakes @ 12% gradient)

Powertrain

Emission Standard
Euro 6
Engine | Bore
83.0 mm / 3.3 in
Engine | Compression Ratio
15.5:1
Engine | Stroke
92.0 mm / 3.6 in
Transmission | Gears
9-speed
Transmission | Type
Automatic, 9G-TRONIC

Production

Availability
2021
Debut
2021-02-23

Reviews

Neofiliac score
78%
76%
67%
Pros
  • Excellent ride quality
  • Excellent 0.24 drag coefficient
  • S-Class-inspired infotainment system
  • Lots of standard equipment
  • Great E63 AMG with either M156 or M157
  • Good 0.25 drag coefficient
  • Good towing capacity
  • Better reputation for quality
  • New 9G TRONIC transmission
  • Good engine lineup
Cons
  • Only available with small engines
  • Arguably less elegant than W211
  • MacPherson strut front suspension
  • Stuck with MacPherson struts in the front
  • Horrible styling
  • Disastrous impact on the car industry as the lead hunchback

Price

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