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Cadillac Lyriq vs Mercedes CLE Coupe comparison

Compare performance (646 HP vs 313 HP), boot space and price (71,100 £ vs 59,800 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Cadillac Lyriq or Mercedes CLE Coupe?

Cadillac Lyriq vs Mercedes CLE Coupe: Key differences

Cadillac Lyriq

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

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  • somewhat cheaper
  • clearly lighter
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

Lyriq

Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are often the first things buyers look at. Here it becomes clear which model has the long-term edge – whether at the pump, the plug, or in purchase price.

Mercedes CLE Coupe is somewhat cheaper – starting at 59,800 £ , while the Cadillac Lyriq costs 71,100 £ . That’s a price difference of around 11,370 £.

As for electric range, the Cadillac Lyriq offers substantially more range – reaching up to 530 km, about 417 km more than the Mercedes CLE Coupe.

CLE Coupe

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 Cadillac Lyriq offers substantially more power – delivering 646 HP compared to 313 HP. That’s roughly 333 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Cadillac Lyriq is substantially quicker – completing the sprint in 3.6 s, while the Mercedes CLE Coupe takes 6.3 s. That’s about 2.7 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Cadillac Lyriq delivers clearly more torque with 880 Nm compared to 550 Nm. That’s about 330 Nm more.

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: Cadillac Lyriq offers more seats – 5 vs 4.

In terms of curb weight, Mercedes CLE Coupe is clearly lighter – 2,175 kg compared to 2,774 kg. The difference is around 599 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Cadillac Lyriq offers clearly more boot space – 588 L compared to 290 L. That’s a difference of about 298 L.

When it comes to payload, the Cadillac Lyriq carries only slightly more – 426 kg compared to 405 kg. That’s a difference of about 21 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Cadillac Lyriq 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 £71,100
Lyriq

Cadillac Lyriq

  • Engine Type Electric
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 528 - 646 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km 21.8 - 22.5 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 471 - 530 km
Cadillac Lyriq
Mercedes CLE Coupe

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Cadillac Lyriq

The Cadillac Lyriq arrives with bold, angular styling and a striking light signature that gives it real presence on the road without trying too hard. Inside, the Lyriq serves up a calm, tech-heavy cabin with premium touches and a relaxed driving experience that makes switching to electric feel less like a sacrifice and more like a quiet flex.

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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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Cadillac Lyriq
Mercedes CLE Coupe

Costs and Consumption

Price
71,100 - 93,300 £
Price
59,800 - 65,100 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
2.2 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
21.8 - 22.5 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
471 - 530 km
Electric Range
113 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
0 g/km
co2
49 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
SUV
Body Type
Coupe
Seats
5
Seats
4
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
2,774 kg
Curb weight
2,175 kg
Trunk capacity
588 L
Trunk capacity
290 L
Length
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Length
-
Width
1,977 mm
Width
1,861 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
426 kg
Payload
405 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Electric
Engine Type
Plugin Hybrid
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive
Power HP
528 - 646 HP
Power HP
313 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.6 - 5.3 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
6.3 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
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Torque
610 - 880 Nm
Torque
550 Nm
Number of Cylinders
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Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
388 - 475 kW
Power kW
230 kW
Engine capacity
-
Engine capacity
1,999 cm3

General

Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
B
Brand
Cadillac
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
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