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BMW XM vs Mercedes CLE Coupe comparison

Compare performance (748 HP vs 313 HP), boot space and price (116,100 £ vs 59,800 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – BMW XM or Mercedes CLE Coupe?

BMW XM vs Mercedes CLE Coupe: Key differences

BMW XM

  • substantially more power
  • substantially quicker 0–100 km/h
  • significantly more trunk space
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Mercedes CLE Coupe

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  • clearly cheaper
  • significantly more efficient
  • noticeably more electric range
  • noticeably lighter
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

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Costs and Efficiency:

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.

Mercedes CLE Coupe is clearly cheaper – starting at 59,800 £ , while the BMW XM costs 116,100 £ . That’s a price difference of around 56,370 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Mercedes CLE Coupe uses 2.2 L/100km and is significantly more efficient than the BMW XM with 4.7 L/100km. The difference is about 2.5 L/100km.

As for electric range, the Mercedes CLE Coupe offers noticeably more range – reaching up to 113 km, about 33 km more than the BMW XM.

CLE Coupe

Engine and Performance:

Under the bonnet, it becomes clear which model is tuned for sportiness and which one takes the lead when you hit the accelerator.

When it comes to engine power, the BMW XM offers substantially more power – delivering 748 HP compared to 313 HP. That’s roughly 435 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the BMW XM is substantially quicker – completing the sprint in 3.8 s, while the Mercedes CLE Coupe takes 6.3 s. That’s about 2.5 s quicker.

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

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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 XM offers more seats – 7 vs 4.

In terms of curb weight, Mercedes CLE Coupe is noticeably lighter – 2,175 kg compared to 2,695 kg. The difference is around 520 kg.

Looking at boot space, the BMW XM offers significantly more boot space – 527 L compared to 290 L. That’s a difference of about 237 L.

When it comes to payload, the BMW XM carries noticeably more – 525 kg compared to 405 kg. That’s a difference of about 120 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The BMW XM 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 £116,100
XM

BMW XM

  • Engine Type Plugin Hybrid
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 476 - 748 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 4.7 - 5.3 L/100km
  • Electric Range 78 - 80 km
BMW XM
Mercedes CLE Coupe

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BMW XM

The BMW XM is an unapologetically bold flagship that fuses brash, hyper-styled presence with the kind of luxury that commands attention wherever it goes. Inside it's a leather-clad showpiece loaded with modern tech and a driving personality that blends theatrical muscle with refined grand-tourer composure—ideal for buyers who want drama and comfort in equal measure.

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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 XM
Mercedes CLE Coupe

Costs and Consumption

Price
116,100 - 159,300 £
Price
59,800 - 65,100 £
Consumption L/100km
4.7 - 5.3 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
2.2 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
78 - 80 km
Electric Range
113 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
105 - 119 g/km
co2
49 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
SUV
Body Type
Coupe
Seats
7
Seats
4
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
2,695 - 2,795 kg
Curb weight
2,175 kg
Trunk capacity
527 L
Trunk capacity
290 L
Length
-
Length
-
Width
2,005 mm
Width
1,861 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
505 - 525 kg
Payload
405 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Plugin Hybrid
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive
Power HP
476 - 748 HP
Power HP
313 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.8 - 5.1 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
6.3 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
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Torque
700 - 1,000 Nm
Torque
550 Nm
Number of Cylinders
6 - 8
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
350 - 550 kW
Power kW
230 kW
Engine capacity
2,998 - 4,395 cm3
Engine capacity
1,999 cm3

General

Model Year
2026
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
C, D
CO2 Efficiency Class
B
Brand
BMW
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
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