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BMW 5 Series Saloon vs Mercedes CLE Coupe comparison

Compare performance (727 HP vs 313 HP), boot space and price (50,800 £ vs 59,800 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – BMW 5 Series Saloon or Mercedes CLE Coupe?

BMW 5 Series Saloon vs Mercedes CLE Coupe: Key differences

BMW 5 Series Saloon

  • slightly cheaper
  • substantially more power
  • marginally more efficient
  • significantly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • noticeably lighter
  • significantly more trunk space
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Mercedes CLE Coupe

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  • barely more electric range
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

5 Series Saloon

Costs and Efficiency:

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

BMW 5 Series Saloon is slightly cheaper – starting at 50,800 £ , while the Mercedes CLE Coupe costs 59,800 £ . That’s a price difference of around 8,944 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the BMW 5 Series Saloon uses 2.1 L/100km and is marginally more efficient than the Mercedes CLE Coupe with 2.2 L/100km. The difference is about 0.1 L/100km.

As for electric range, the Mercedes CLE Coupe offers barely more range – reaching up to 113 km, about 8 km more than the BMW 5 Series Saloon.

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 5 Series Saloon offers substantially more power – delivering 727 HP compared to 313 HP. That’s roughly 414 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the BMW 5 Series Saloon is significantly quicker – completing the sprint in 3.5 s, while the Mercedes CLE Coupe takes 6.3 s. That’s about 2.8 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the BMW 5 Series Saloon delivers substantially more torque with 1,000 Nm compared to 550 Nm. That’s about 450 Nm more.

5 Series Saloon

Space and Everyday Use:

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

Seats: BMW 5 Series Saloon offers more seats – 5 vs 4.

In terms of curb weight, BMW 5 Series Saloon is noticeably lighter – 1,800 kg compared to 2,175 kg. The difference is around 375 kg.

Looking at boot space, the BMW 5 Series Saloon offers significantly more boot space – 520 L compared to 290 L. That’s a difference of about 230 L.

When it comes to payload, the BMW 5 Series Saloon carries clearly more – 600 kg compared to 405 kg. That’s a difference of about 195 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The BMW 5 Series Saloon is clearly superior 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.

from £50,800
5 Series Saloon

BMW 5 Series Saloon

  • Engine Type : Diesel MHEV, Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 197 - 727 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 2.1 - 5.8 L/100km
  • Electric Range : 67 - 105 km
BMW 5 Series Saloon
Mercedes CLE Coupe

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BMW 5 Series Saloon

The BMW 5 Series Saloon blends executive poise with a driver's instinct, delivering a supple, refined cabin and a chassis that prefers composed authority over bravado. For buyers who want a grown-up commuter that still enjoys a twisty road, it’s the kind of car that keeps your colleagues impressed and your weekend grin intact.

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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 5 Series Saloon
Mercedes CLE Coupe

Costs and Consumption

Price
50,800 - 124,500 £
Price
59,800 - 65,100 £
Consumption L/100km
2.1 - 5.8 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
2.2 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
67 - 105 km
Electric Range
113 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
48 - 152 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
1,800 - 2,515 kg
Curb weight
2,175 kg
Trunk capacity
466 - 520 L
Trunk capacity
290 L
Length
-
Length
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Width
1,900 - 1,970 mm
Width
1,861 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
425 - 600 kg
Payload
405 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Diesel MHEV, Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Plugin Hybrid
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive
Power HP
197 - 727 HP
Power HP
313 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.5 - 7.5 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
6.3 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
-
Torque
330 - 1,000 Nm
Torque
550 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4 - 8
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
145 - 535 kW
Power kW
230 kW
Engine capacity
1,995 - 4,395 cm3
Engine capacity
1,999 cm3

General

Model Year
2,023 - 2,026
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, E, B, C
CO2 Efficiency Class
B
Brand
BMW
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
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