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BMW Z4 vs Mercedes CLE Coupe comparison

Compare performance (340 HP vs 472 HP), boot space and price (43,500 £ vs 46,300 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – BMW Z4 or Mercedes CLE Coupe?

BMW Z4 vs Mercedes CLE Coupe: Key differences

BMW Z4

  • very slightly cheaper
  • slightly lighter

Mercedes CLE Coupe

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  • clearly more power
  • substantially more efficient
  • very slightly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • clearly more trunk space

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

Z4

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.

BMW Z4 is very slightly cheaper – starting at 43,500 £ , while the Mercedes CLE Coupe costs 46,300 £ . That’s a price difference of around 2,881 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Mercedes CLE Coupe uses 2.2 L/100km and is substantially more efficient than the BMW Z4 with 6.9 L/100km. The difference is about 4.7 L/100km.

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 Mercedes CLE Coupe offers clearly more power – delivering 472 HP compared to 340 HP. That’s roughly 132 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Mercedes CLE Coupe is very slightly quicker – completing the sprint in 4.2 s, while the BMW Z4 takes 4.5 s. That’s about 0.3 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Mercedes CLE Coupe delivers a bit more torque with 560 Nm compared to 500 Nm. That’s about 60 Nm more.

Z4

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: Mercedes CLE Coupe offers more seats – 4 vs 2.

In terms of curb weight, BMW Z4 is slightly lighter – 1,510 kg compared to 1,790 kg. The difference is around 280 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Mercedes CLE Coupe offers clearly more boot space – 420 L compared to 281 L. That’s a difference of about 139 L.

When it comes to payload, the Mercedes CLE Coupe carries clearly more – 475 kg compared to 235 kg. That’s a difference of about 240 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Mercedes CLE Coupe 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 £46,300
CLE Coupe

Mercedes CLE Coupe

  • Engine Type : Petrol MHEV, Diesel MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 193 - 472 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 2.2 - 9.4 L/100km
  • Electric Range : 113 km
BMW Z4
Mercedes CLE Coupe

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BMW Z4

The BMW Z4 is a taut, road-hugging roadster that pairs elegant, low-slung styling with a roof you can drop on a sunny whim, delivering that pure, wind-in-your-hair driving thrill few cars manage to match. It’s an ideal weekend companion for drivers who prefer engagement over practicality — bring good shoes rather than a lot of luggage, and you’ll get a grin every time you turn the wheel.

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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 Z4
Mercedes CLE Coupe

Costs and Consumption

Price
43,500 - 65,300 £
Price
46,300 - 104,000 £
Consumption L/100km
6.9 - 8.5 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
2.2 - 9.4 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
-
Electric Range
113 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
157 - 191 g/km
co2
49 - 215 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
66 L

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Roadster
Body Type
Coupe
Seats
2
Seats
4
Doors
-
Doors
2
Curb weight
1,510 - 1,640 kg
Curb weight
1,790 - 2,175 kg
Trunk capacity
281 L
Trunk capacity
290 - 420 L
Length
-
Length
4,850 - 4,853 mm
Width
1,864 mm
Width
1,861 mm
Height
-
Height
1,422 - 1,434 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
215 - 235 kg
Payload
405 - 475 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Petrol
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Diesel MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
Power HP
197 - 340 HP
Power HP
193 - 472 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.5 - 6.8 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.2 - 8.9 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
225 - 250 km/h
Torque
320 - 500 Nm
Torque
250 - 560 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
Power kW
145 - 250 kW
Power kW
142 - 347 kW
Engine capacity
1,998 - 2,998 cm3
Engine capacity
1,993 - 2,999 cm3

General

Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
Model Year
2,023 - 2,025
CO2 Efficiency Class
F, G
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, F, E, D, B
Brand
BMW
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
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