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BMW X4 vs Mercedes CLE Convertible comparison

Compare performance (510 HP vs 472 HP), boot space and price (51,900 £ vs 53,200 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – BMW X4 or Mercedes CLE Convertible?

BMW X4 vs Mercedes CLE Convertible: Key differences

BMW X4

  • very slightly cheaper
  • very slightly more power
  • a bit quicker 0–100 km/h
  • only slightly lighter
  • markedly more trunk space
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Mercedes CLE Convertible

  • visibly more efficient
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

X4

Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.

BMW X4 is very slightly cheaper – starting at 51,900 £ , while the Mercedes CLE Convertible costs 53,200 £ . That’s a price difference of around 1,351 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Mercedes CLE Convertible uses 4.9 L/100km and is visibly more efficient than the BMW X4 with 6 L/100km. The difference is about 1.1 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 X4 offers very slightly more power – delivering 510 HP compared to 472 HP. That’s roughly 38 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the BMW X4 is a bit quicker – completing the sprint in 3.8 s, while the Mercedes CLE Convertible takes 4.4 s. That’s about 0.6 s quicker.

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

There’s also a difference in torque: the BMW X4 delivers somewhat more torque with 700 Nm compared to 560 Nm. That’s about 140 Nm more.

X4

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 X4 offers more seats – 5 vs 4.

In terms of curb weight, BMW X4 is only slightly lighter – 1,875 kg compared to 1,925 kg. The difference is around 50 kg.

Looking at boot space, the BMW X4 offers markedly more boot space – 525 L compared to 385 L. That’s a difference of about 140 L.

When it comes to payload, the BMW X4 carries clearly 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 X4 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.

from £51,900
X4

BMW X4

  • Engine Type Petrol MHEV, Diesel MHEV, Petrol
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 184 - 510 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 6 - 10.7 L/100km
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Costs and Consumption
Price
51,900 - 93,000 £
Price
53,200 - 109,200 £
Consumption L/100km
6 - 10.7 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
-
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
156 - 244 g/km
co2
128 - 218 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
65 - 68 L
Fuel tank capacity
66 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
Convertible
Seats
5
Seats
4
Doors
5
Doors
2
Curb weight
1,875 - 2,095 kg
Curb weight
1,925 - 2,110 kg
Trunk capacity
525 L
Trunk capacity
375 - 385 L
Length
4,751 - 4,754 mm
Length
4,850 - 4,853 mm
Width
1,918 - 1,938 mm
Width
1,861 mm
Height
1,620 - 1,621 mm
Height
1,424 - 1,435 mm
Max trunk capacity
1,430 L
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
415 - 545 kg
Payload
380 - 435 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, 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
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
Power HP
184 - 510 HP
Power HP
193 - 472 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.8 - 8.4 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.4 - 9.5 s
Max Speed
213 - 250 km/h
Max Speed
220 - 250 km/h
Torque
300 - 700 Nm
Torque
250 - 560 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
Power kW
135 - 375 kW
Power kW
142 - 347 kW
Engine capacity
1,995 - 2,998 cm3
Engine capacity
1,993 - 2,999 cm3

General
Model Year
2,023 - 2,024
Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
CO2 Efficiency Class
F, G
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, E, F, D
Brand
BMW
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
Is the BMW X4 offered with different drivetrains?

The BMW X4 is available as All-Wheel Drive.

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