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Audi A4 Limousine vs Mercedes CLE Convertible comparison

Compare performance (265 HP vs 472 HP), boot space and price (35,800 £ vs 53,200 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Audi A4 Limousine or Mercedes CLE Convertible?

Audi A4 Limousine vs Mercedes CLE Convertible: Key differences

Audi A4 Limousine

  • clearly cheaper
  • marginally more efficient
  • clearly lighter
  • somewhat more trunk space
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Mercedes CLE Convertible

  • substantially more power
  • noticeably quicker 0–100 km/h
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By Achim Sedelmaier

Here’s where it gets real: The technical differences in detail

A4 Limousine

Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.

Audi A4 Limousine is clearly cheaper – starting at 35,800 £ , while the Mercedes CLE Convertible costs 53,200 £ . That’s a price difference of around 17,380 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Audi A4 Limousine uses 4.6 L/100km and is marginally more efficient than the Mercedes CLE Convertible with 4.9 L/100km. The difference is about 0.3 L/100km.

CLE Convertible

Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration are the classic benchmarks for car enthusiasts – and here, some clear differences start to show.

When it comes to engine power, the Mercedes CLE Convertible offers substantially more power – delivering 472 HP compared to 265 HP. That’s roughly 207 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Mercedes CLE Convertible is noticeably quicker – completing the sprint in 4.4 s, while the Audi A4 Limousine takes 5.5 s. That’s about 1.1 s quicker.

There’s no difference in top speed – both reach 250 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Mercedes CLE Convertible delivers markedly more torque with 560 Nm compared to 400 Nm. That’s about 160 Nm more.

A4 Limousine

Space and Everyday Use:

Whether family car or daily driver – which one offers more room, flexibility and comfort?

Seats: Audi A4 Limousine offers more seats – 5 vs 4.

In terms of curb weight, Audi A4 Limousine is clearly lighter – 1,545 kg compared to 1,925 kg. The difference is around 380 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Audi A4 Limousine offers somewhat more boot space – 460 L compared to 385 L. That’s a difference of about 75 L.

When it comes to payload, the Audi A4 Limousine carries somewhat more – 540 kg compared to 435 kg. That’s a difference of about 105 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Mercedes CLE Convertible is clearly superior overall in the objective data comparison.
This result only shows which model scores more points on paper – not which of the two cars feels right for you.

from £53,200
CLE Convertible

Mercedes CLE Convertible

  • Engine Type Petrol MHEV, Diesel MHEV
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 193 - 472 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 4.9 - 9.6 L/100km
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Audi A4 Limousine

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Costs and Consumption
Price
35,800 - 46,600 £
Price
53,200 - 109,200 £
Consumption L/100km
4.6 - 7.4 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
4.9 - 9.6 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
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Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
121 - 167 g/km
co2
128 - 218 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
40 - 58 L
Fuel tank capacity
66 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Sedan
Body Type
Convertible
Seats
5
Seats
4
Doors
4
Doors
2
Curb weight
1,545 - 1,665 kg
Curb weight
1,925 - 2,110 kg
Trunk capacity
460 L
Trunk capacity
375 - 385 L
Length
4,762 mm
Length
4,850 - 4,853 mm
Width
1,847 mm
Width
1,861 mm
Height
1,428 mm
Height
1,424 - 1,435 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
490 - 540 kg
Payload
380 - 435 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Diesel MHEV, Petrol MHEV
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Diesel MHEV
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
Power HP
136 - 265 HP
Power HP
193 - 472 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.5 - 9.5 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.4 - 9.5 s
Max Speed
210 - 250 km/h
Max Speed
220 - 250 km/h
Torque
270 - 400 Nm
Torque
250 - 560 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
Power kW
100 - 195 kW
Power kW
142 - 347 kW
Engine capacity
1,968 - 1,984 cm3
Engine capacity
1,993 - 2,999 cm3

General
Model Year
2023
Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, E, F
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, E, F, D
Brand
Audi
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
What drive types are available for the Audi A4 Limousine?

The Audi A4 Limousine is available as Front-Wheel Drive or All-Wheel Drive.

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