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.
In terms of top speed, the performs better – reaching , while the tops out at . The difference is around .
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 proves to be is largely superior and therefore becomes our DriveDuel Champion!
Mercedes CLE Coupe is the better all-rounder in this comparison.
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.
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Costs 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.
The prices and data displayed are estimates based on German list prices and may vary by country. This information is not legally binding.