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BMW 3 Series Touring vs Mercedes CLE Coupe – Differences & prices compared
3 Series Touring
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Costs and Efficiency:
Price and efficiency are key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.
BMW 3 Series Touring has a slightly advantage in terms of price – it starts at 41100 £, while the Mercedes CLE Coupe costs 46300 £. That’s a price difference of around 5281 £.
Fuel consumption also shows a difference: Mercedes CLE Coupe manages with 2.20 L and is therefore to a small extent more efficient than the BMW 3 Series Touring with 2.50 L. The difference is about 0.30 L per 100 km.
As for range, the Mercedes CLE Coupe performs somewhat better – achieving up to 113 km, about 16 km more than the BMW 3 Series Touring.
3 Series Touring
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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 BMW 3 Series Touring has a a bit edge – offering 550 HP compared to 472 HP. That’s roughly 78 HP more horsepower.
In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the BMW 3 Series Touring is evident quicker – completing the sprint in 3.50 s, while the Mercedes CLE Coupe takes 4.20 s. That’s about 0.70 s faster.
In terms of top speed, the BMW 3 Series Touring performs a bit better – reaching 300 km/h, while the Mercedes CLE Coupe tops out at 250 km/h. The difference is around 50 km/h.
There’s also a difference in torque: BMW 3 Series Touring pulls somewhat stronger with 700 Nm compared to 560 Nm. That’s about 140 Nm difference.
3 Series Touring
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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: BMW 3 Series Touring offers somewhat more seating capacity – 5 vs 4.
In curb weight, BMW 3 Series Touring is hardly perceptible lighter – 1650 kg compared to 1790 kg. The difference is around 140 kg.
In terms of boot space, the BMW 3 Series Touring offers somewhat more room – 500 L compared to 420 L. That’s a difference of about 80 L.
When it comes to payload, BMW 3 Series Touring slight takes the win – 520 kg compared to 475 kg. That’s a difference of about 45 kg.
Who wins the race?
The BMW 3 Series Touring proves to be outperforms in nearly all aspects and therefore becomes our DriveDuel Champion!
BMW 3 Series Touring is the better all-rounder in this comparison.
BMW 3 Series Touring
Mercedes CLE Coupe
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BMW 3 Series Touring
BMW 3 Series Touring
The BMW 3 Series Touring blends sporting poise with everyday practicality, wrapping sharp handling and a premium cabin into a wagon that actually makes errands feel enjoyable. It’s the kind of car that hides a family-hauler’s sense of duty beneath a driver's-car attitude — useful, classy, and just cheeky enough to make you smile on the open road.
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Mercedes CLE Coupe
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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 3 Series Touring
Mercedes CLE Coupe
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Costs and Consumption |
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Price
41100 - 131100 £
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Price
46300 - 104000 £
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Consumption L/100km
2.5 - 10.5 L
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Consumption L/100km
2.2 - 9.4 L
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Consumption kWh/100km
-
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Consumption kWh/100km
-
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Electric Range
91 - 97 km
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Electric Range
113 km
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Battery Capacity
19.50 kWh
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Battery Capacity
19.50 kWh
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co2
57 - 238 g/km
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co2
49 - 215 g/km
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Fuel tank capacity
40 - 59 L
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Fuel tank capacity
50 - 66 L
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Dimensions and Body |
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Body Type
Estate
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Body Type
Coupe
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Seats
5
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Seats
4
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Doors
5
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Doors
2
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Curb weight
1650 - 2025 kg
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Curb weight
1790 - 2175 kg
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Trunk capacity
410 - 500 L
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Trunk capacity
290 - 420 L
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Length
4713 - 4801 mm
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Length
4850 - 4853 mm
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Width
1827 - 1918 mm
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Width
1861 mm
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Height
1440 - 1448 mm
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Height
1422 - 1434 mm
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Max trunk capacity
1420 - 1510 L
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Max trunk capacity
-
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Payload
405 - 520 kg
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Payload
405 - 475 kg
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Engine and Performance |
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Engine Type
Diesel MHEV, Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
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Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Diesel MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
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Transmission
Automatic
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Transmission
Automatic
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Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
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Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
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Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
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Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
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Power HP
150 - 550 HP
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Power HP
193 - 472 HP
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.5 - 8.8 s
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.2 - 8.9 s
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Max Speed
213 - 300 km/h
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Max Speed
225 - 250 km/h
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Torque
250 - 700 Nm
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Torque
250 - 560 Nm
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Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
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Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
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Power kW
110 - 405 kW
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Power kW
142 - 347 kW
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Engine capacity
1995 - 2998 cm3
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Engine capacity
1993 - 2999 cm3
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General |
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Model Year
2024 - 2025
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Model Year
2023 - 2025
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CO2 Efficiency Class
D, E, F, G, B
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CO2 Efficiency Class
G, F, E, D, B
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Brand
BMW
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Brand
Mercedes-Benz
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Is the BMW 3 Series Touring offered with different drivetrains?
The BMW 3 Series Touring is offered with Rear-Wheel Drive or All-Wheel Drive.
The prices and data displayed are estimates based on German list prices and may vary by country. This information is not legally binding.