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BMW Z4 vs Mercedes CLE Coupe - Differences and prices compared

Compare performance (340 HP vs 472 HP), boot space and price (43500 £ vs 46300 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – BMW Z4 or Mercedes CLE Coupe?

BMW Z4

Mercedes CLE Coupe

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

Z4

Costs and Efficiency:

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

BMW Z4 has a minimal advantage in terms of price – it starts at 43500 £ , while the Mercedes CLE Coupe costs 46300 £ . That’s a price difference of around 2881 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: Mercedes CLE Coupe manages with 2.20 L and is therefore convincingly more efficient than the BMW Z4 with 6.90 L. The difference is about 4.70 L per 100 km.

Z4

Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration are the classic benchmarks for car enthusiasts – and here, some clear differences start to show.

When it comes to engine power, the Mercedes CLE Coupe has a clearly perceptible edge – offering 472 HP compared to 340 HP. That’s roughly 132 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the Mercedes CLE Coupe is slight quicker – completing the sprint in 4.20 s, while the BMW Z4 takes 4.50 s. That’s about 0.30 s faster.

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

There’s also a difference in torque: Mercedes CLE Coupe pulls slightly stronger with 560 Nm compared to 500 Nm. That’s about 60 Nm difference.

Z4

Space and Everyday Use:

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

Seats: Mercedes CLE Coupe offers decisively more seating capacity – 4 vs 2.

In curb weight, BMW Z4 is a bit lighter – 1510 kg compared to 1790 kg. The difference is around 280 kg.

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

When it comes to payload, Mercedes CLE Coupe decisively takes the win – 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 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.

BMW Z4
Mercedes CLE Coupe

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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
  • Electric Range : 113 km

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

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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
43500 - 65300 £
Price
46300 - 104000 £
Consumption L/100km
6.9 - 8.5 L
Consumption L/100km
2.2 - 9.4 L
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
-
Electric Range
113 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
19.50 kWh
co2
157 - 191 g/km
co2
49 - 215 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
52 L
Fuel tank capacity
50 - 66 L

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Roadster
Body Type
Coupe
Seats
2
Seats
4
Doors
2
Doors
2
Curb weight
1510 - 1640 kg
Curb weight
1790 - 2175 kg
Trunk capacity
281 L
Trunk capacity
290 - 420 L
Length
4324 mm
Length
4850 - 4853 mm
Width
1864 mm
Width
1861 mm
Height
1303 - 1304 mm
Height
1422 - 1434 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
240 - 250 km/h
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
1998 - 2998 cm3
Engine capacity
1993 - 2999 cm3

General

Model Year
2024 - 2026
Model Year
2023 - 2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
F, G
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, F, E, D, B
Brand
BMW
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
What drive types are available for the BMW Z4?

The BMW Z4 is offered with Rear-Wheel Drive.

The prices shown are estimates based on German list prices, adjusted for local VAT. Local registration taxes (e.g. NoVA, BPM or CO2 malus) are not included. This information is not legally binding.