Compare performance (392 HP vs 472 HP), boot space and price (45700 £ vs 46300 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe or Mercedes CLE Coupe?
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.
BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe has a hardly perceptible advantage in terms of price – it starts at 45700 £ , while the Mercedes CLE Coupe costs 46300 £ . That’s a price difference of around 653 £.
Fuel consumption also shows a difference: Mercedes CLE Coupe manages with 2.20 L and is therefore convincingly more efficient than the BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe with 5 L. The difference is about 2.80 L per 100 km.
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 Coupe has a somewhat edge – offering 472 HP compared to 392 HP. That’s roughly 80 HP more horsepower.
In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the Mercedes CLE Coupe is minimal quicker – completing the sprint in 4.20 s, while the BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe takes 4.60 s. That’s about 0.40 s faster.
There’s no difference in top speed – both reach 250 km/h.
There’s also a difference in torque: BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe pulls somewhat stronger with 650 Nm compared to 560 Nm. That’s about 90 Nm difference.
Cabin size, boot volume and payload all play a role in everyday practicality. Here, comfort and flexibility make the difference.
Seats: BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe offers to a small extent more seating capacity – 5 vs 4.
In curb weight, BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe is hardly perceptible lighter – 1695 kg compared to 1790 kg. The difference is around 95 kg.
In terms of boot space, the BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe offers slightly more room – 470 L compared to 420 L. That’s a difference of about 50 L.
When it comes to payload, BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe hardly perceptible takes the win – 480 kg compared to 475 kg. That’s a difference of about 5 kg.
The Mercedes CLE Coupe is far ahead 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.
The BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe marries coupe-like drama with hatchback practicality, offering a sloping roofline that still lets you load bags without a wrestling match. It steers with familiar BMW poise, so buyers after sporty looks and everyday usability get the best of both worlds—and a car that makes the commute feel a bit more glamorous.
detailsThe 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.
detailsCosts and Consumption |
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Price
45700 - 68000 £
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Price
46300 - 104000 £
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Consumption L/100km
5 - 7.8 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
-
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Electric Range
113 km
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Battery Capacity
-
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Battery Capacity
19.50 kWh
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co2
131 - 179 g/km
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co2
49 - 215 g/km
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Fuel tank capacity
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
Hatchback
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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
1695 - 1935 kg
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Curb weight
1790 - 2175 kg
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Trunk capacity
470 L
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Trunk capacity
290 - 420 L
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Length
4783 mm
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Length
4850 - 4853 mm
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Width
1852 mm
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Width
1861 mm
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Height
1442 mm
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Height
1422 - 1434 mm
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Max trunk capacity
1290 L
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Max trunk capacity
-
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Payload
480 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
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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
184 - 392 HP
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Power HP
193 - 472 HP
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.6 - 7.9 s
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.2 - 8.9 s
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Max Speed
233 - 250 km/h
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Max Speed
225 - 250 km/h
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Torque
300 - 650 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
135 - 288 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
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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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The BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe is offered with Rear-Wheel Drive or All-Wheel Drive.