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BMW 8 Series Coupé vs Mercedes CLE Convertible comparison

Compare performance (625 HP vs 472 HP), boot space and price (90,000 £ vs 53,200 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – BMW 8 Series Coupé or Mercedes CLE Convertible?

BMW 8 Series Coupé vs Mercedes CLE Convertible: Key differences

BMW 8 Series Coupé

  • noticeably more power
  • noticeably quicker 0–100 km/h
  • marginally lighter
  • moderately more trunk space
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Mercedes CLE Convertible

  • clearly cheaper
  • markedly more efficient
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

8 Series Coupé

Costs and Efficiency:

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

Mercedes CLE Convertible is clearly cheaper – starting at 53,200 £ , while the BMW 8 Series Coupé costs 90,000 £ . That’s a price difference of around 36,792 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Mercedes CLE Convertible uses 4.9 L/100km and is markedly more efficient than the BMW 8 Series Coupé with 6.7 L/100km. The difference is about 1.8 L/100km.

CLE Convertible

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 8 Series Coupé offers noticeably more power – delivering 625 HP compared to 472 HP. That’s roughly 153 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the BMW 8 Series Coupé is noticeably quicker – completing the sprint in 3.2 s, while the Mercedes CLE Convertible takes 4.4 s. That’s about 1.2 s quicker.

There’s no difference in top speed – both reach 250 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the BMW 8 Series Coupé delivers noticeably more torque with 750 Nm compared to 560 Nm. That’s about 190 Nm more.

8 Series Coupé

Space and Everyday Use:

Cabin size, boot volume and payload all play a role in everyday practicality. Here, comfort and flexibility make the difference.

Seats: BMW 8 Series Coupé offers more seats – 5 vs 4.

In terms of curb weight, BMW 8 Series Coupé is marginally lighter – 1,805 kg compared to 1,925 kg. The difference is around 120 kg.

Looking at boot space, the BMW 8 Series Coupé offers moderately more boot space – 440 L compared to 385 L. That’s a difference of about 55 L.

When it comes to payload, the BMW 8 Series Coupé carries visibly more – 545 kg compared to 435 kg. That’s a difference of about 110 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The BMW 8 Series Coupé holds a decisive overall lead 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 £90,000
8 Series Coupé

BMW 8 Series Coupé

  • Engine Type Diesel MHEV, Petrol
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 333 - 625 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 6.7 - 11.5 L/100km
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Costs and Consumption
Price
90,000 - 158,900 £
Price
53,200 - 109,200 £
Consumption L/100km
6.7 - 11.5 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
4.9 - 9.6 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
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Electric Range
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Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
176 - 263 g/km
co2
128 - 218 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
66 - 68 L
Fuel tank capacity
66 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Coupe
Body Type
Convertible
Seats
4 - 5
Seats
4
Doors
2 - 4
Doors
2
Curb weight
1,805 - 2,085 kg
Curb weight
1,925 - 2,110 kg
Trunk capacity
420 - 440 L
Trunk capacity
375 - 385 L
Length
4,851 - 5,098 mm
Length
4,850 - 4,853 mm
Width
1,902 - 1,943 mm
Width
1,861 mm
Height
1,346 - 1,420 mm
Height
1,424 - 1,435 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
370 - 545 kg
Payload
380 - 435 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Diesel MHEV, Petrol
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Diesel MHEV
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
Power HP
333 - 625 HP
Power HP
193 - 472 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.2 - 5.4 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.4 - 9.5 s
Max Speed
250 km/h
Max Speed
220 - 250 km/h
Torque
500 - 750 Nm
Torque
250 - 560 Nm
Number of Cylinders
6 - 8
Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
Power kW
245 - 460 kW
Power kW
142 - 347 kW
Engine capacity
2,993 - 4,395 cm3
Engine capacity
1,993 - 2,999 cm3

General
Model Year
2024
Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, E, F, D
Brand
BMW
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
What drive types are available for the BMW 8 Series Coupé?

The BMW 8 Series Coupé is offered with All-Wheel Drive or Rear-Wheel Drive.

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