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BMW 2 Series vs Mercedes CLE Coupe comparison

Compare performance (530 HP vs 472 HP), boot space and price (39,200 £ vs 46,300 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – BMW 2 Series or Mercedes CLE Coupe?

BMW 2 Series vs Mercedes CLE Coupe: Key differences

BMW 2 Series

  • a bit cheaper
  • moderately more power
  • slightly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • moderately lighter

Mercedes CLE Coupe

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  • clearly more efficient
  • only slightly more trunk space

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

2 Series

Costs and Efficiency:

Looking at overall running costs, both models reveal some interesting differences in everyday economy.

BMW 2 Series is a bit cheaper – starting at 39,200 £ , while the Mercedes CLE Coupe costs 46,300 £ . That’s a price difference of around 7,167 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Mercedes CLE Coupe uses 2.2 L/100km and is clearly more efficient than the BMW 2 Series with 4.9 L/100km. The difference is about 2.7 L/100km.

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 BMW 2 Series offers moderately more power – delivering 530 HP compared to 472 HP. That’s roughly 58 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the BMW 2 Series is slightly quicker – completing the sprint in 3.8 s, while the Mercedes CLE Coupe takes 4.2 s. That’s about 0.4 s quicker.

Looking at top speed, the Mercedes CLE Coupe is very slightly faster – reaching 250 km/h, while the BMW 2 Series tops out at 237 km/h. The difference is around 13 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the BMW 2 Series delivers somewhat more torque with 650 Nm compared to 560 Nm. That’s about 90 Nm more.

2 Series

Space and Everyday Use:

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

Both vehicles offer seating for 4 people.

In terms of curb weight, BMW 2 Series is moderately lighter – 1,560 kg compared to 1,790 kg. The difference is around 230 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Mercedes CLE Coupe offers only slightly more boot space – 420 L compared to 390 L. That’s a difference of about 30 L.

When it comes to payload, the Mercedes CLE Coupe carries somewhat more – 475 kg compared to 400 kg. That’s a difference of about 75 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Mercedes CLE Coupe stands well ahead of its rival 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.

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CLE Coupe

Mercedes CLE Coupe

  • Engine Type : Petrol MHEV, Diesel MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 193 - 472 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 2.2 - 9.4 L/100km
  • Electric Range : 113 km
BMW 2 Series
Mercedes CLE Coupe

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BMW 2 Series

The BMW 2 Series feels like a pocket rocket in smart clothes, delivering sharp handling and a premium cabin that turns everyday errands into something worth looking forward to. For buyers who crave a compact car with real driving character and a dash of German confidence, it’s a spirited choice that never takes itself too seriously.

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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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BMW 2 Series
Mercedes CLE Coupe

Costs and Consumption

Price
39,200 - 98,600 £
Price
46,300 - 104,000 £
Consumption L/100km
4.9 - 10 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
2.2 - 9.4 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
-
Electric Range
113 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
129 - 226 g/km
co2
49 - 215 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
51 L
Fuel tank capacity
66 L

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Coupe
Body Type
Coupe
Seats
4
Seats
4
Doors
2
Doors
2
Curb weight
1,560 - 1,830 kg
Curb weight
1,790 - 2,175 kg
Trunk capacity
390 L
Trunk capacity
290 - 420 L
Length
4,537 mm
Length
4,850 - 4,853 mm
Width
1,838 - 1,887 mm
Width
1,861 mm
Height
1,390 mm
Height
1,422 - 1,434 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
350 - 400 kg
Payload
405 - 475 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Diesel MHEV, Petrol, Petrol MHEV
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Diesel MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox, Manual Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
Power HP
156 - 530 HP
Power HP
193 - 472 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.8 - 8.7 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.2 - 8.9 s
Max Speed
237 km/h
Max Speed
225 - 250 km/h
Torque
250 - 650 Nm
Torque
250 - 560 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
Power kW
115 - 390 kW
Power kW
142 - 347 kW
Engine capacity
1,995 - 2,998 cm3
Engine capacity
1,993 - 2,999 cm3

General

Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
Model Year
2,023 - 2,025
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, E, G
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, F, E, D, B
Brand
BMW
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
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