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Audi A8 vs Mercedes CLE Coupe comparison

Compare performance (571 HP vs 313 HP), boot space and price (91,400 £ vs 59,800 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Audi A8 or Mercedes CLE Coupe?

Audi A8 vs Mercedes CLE Coupe: Key differences

Audi A8

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  • significantly more power
  • significantly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • very slightly lighter
  • markedly more trunk space
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Mercedes CLE Coupe

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  • clearly cheaper
  • significantly more efficient
  • significantly more electric range
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

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Costs and Efficiency:

When it comes to price and running costs, the biggest differences usually appear. This is often where you see which car fits your budget better in the long run.

Mercedes CLE Coupe is clearly cheaper – starting at 59,800 £ , while the Audi A8 costs 91,400 £ . That’s a price difference of around 31,599 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Mercedes CLE Coupe uses 2.2 L/100km and is significantly more efficient than the Audi A8 with 4.6 L/100km. The difference is about 2.4 L/100km.

As for electric range, the Mercedes CLE Coupe offers significantly more range – reaching up to 113 km, about 55 km more than the Audi A8.

CLE Coupe

Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration say a lot about how a car feels on the road. This is where you see which model delivers more driving dynamics.

When it comes to engine power, the Audi A8 offers significantly more power – delivering 571 HP compared to 313 HP. That’s roughly 258 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Audi A8 is significantly quicker – completing the sprint in 3.8 s, while the Mercedes CLE Coupe takes 6.3 s. That’s about 2.5 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Audi A8 delivers noticeably more torque with 800 Nm compared to 550 Nm. That’s about 250 Nm more.

A8

Space and Everyday Use:

Beyond pure performance, interior space and usability matter most in daily life. This is where you see which car is more practical and versatile.

Seats: Audi A8 offers more seats – 5 vs 4.

In terms of curb weight, Audi A8 is very slightly lighter – 2,035 kg compared to 2,175 kg. The difference is around 140 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Audi A8 offers markedly more boot space – 390 L compared to 290 L. That’s a difference of about 100 L.

When it comes to payload, the Audi A8 carries substantially more – 700 kg compared to 405 kg. That’s a difference of about 295 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Audi A8 leads convincingly 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 £91,400
A8

Audi A8

  • Engine Type Petrol MHEV, Diesel MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 286 - 571 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 4.6 - 11.5 L/100km
  • Electric Range 58 km
Audi A8
Mercedes CLE Coupe

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Audi A8

The Audi A8 arrives with the kind of quiet authority that makes other limousines feel like they’re trying too hard, offering a cabin wrapped in subtle luxury and tech that never demands attention. For buyers who want composed comfort and discreet status, it’s the sensible splurge that turns daily commutes into a private parade.

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Mercedes CLE Coupe

The Mercedes CLE Coupe slides between sporty and sophisticated with a swooping silhouette that turns heads without shouting, and a cabin that feels both luxurious and intelligently laid out. It’s ideal for buyers who want grand-tourer comfort with a playful driving character—chic enough for the weekend, sensible enough for the daily run, and guaranteed to spark a few “what is that?” conversations.

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Audi A8
Mercedes CLE Coupe

Costs and Consumption

Price
91,400 - 134,900 £
Price
59,800 - 65,100 £
Consumption L/100km
4.6 - 11.5 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
2.2 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
58 km
Electric Range
113 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
105 - 260 g/km
co2
49 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Sedan
Body Type
Coupe
Seats
5
Seats
4
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
2,035 - 2,415 kg
Curb weight
2,175 kg
Trunk capacity
390 L
Trunk capacity
290 L
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,945 mm
Width
1,861 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
525 - 700 kg
Payload
405 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Diesel MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Plugin Hybrid
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive
Power HP
286 - 571 HP
Power HP
313 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.8 - 5.9 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
6.3 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
-
Torque
500 - 800 Nm
Torque
550 Nm
Number of Cylinders
6 - 8
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
210 - 420 kW
Power kW
230 kW
Engine capacity
2,967 - 3,996 cm3
Engine capacity
1,999 cm3

General

Model Year
2025
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, C
CO2 Efficiency Class
B
Brand
Audi
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
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