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Chevrolet Corvette Roadster vs Mercedes CLE Convertible comparison

Compare performance (646 HP vs 472 HP), boot space and price (97,100 £ vs 53,200 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Chevrolet Corvette Roadster or Mercedes CLE Convertible?

Chevrolet Corvette Roadster vs Mercedes CLE Convertible: Key differences

Chevrolet Corvette Roadster

  • visibly more power
  • substantially quicker 0–100 km/h
  • only slightly lighter
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Mercedes CLE Convertible

  • substantially cheaper
  • substantially more efficient
  • barely more trunk space
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

Corvette Roadster

Costs and Efficiency:

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

Mercedes CLE Convertible is substantially cheaper – starting at 53,200 £ , while the Chevrolet Corvette Roadster costs 97,100 £ . That’s a price difference of around 43,906 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Mercedes CLE Convertible uses 4.9 L/100km and is substantially more efficient than the Chevrolet Corvette Roadster with 12.6 L/100km. The difference is about 7.7 L/100km.

CLE Convertible

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 Chevrolet Corvette Roadster offers visibly more power – delivering 646 HP compared to 472 HP. That’s roughly 174 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Chevrolet Corvette Roadster is substantially quicker – completing the sprint in 2.7 s, while the Mercedes CLE Convertible takes 4.4 s. That’s about 1.7 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Chevrolet Corvette Roadster delivers clearly more torque with 806 Nm compared to 560 Nm. That’s about 246 Nm more.

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 Convertible offers more seats – 4 vs 2.

In terms of curb weight, Chevrolet Corvette Roadster is only slightly lighter – 1,767 kg compared to 1,925 kg. The difference is around 158 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Mercedes CLE Convertible offers barely more boot space – 385 L compared to 357 L. That’s a difference of about 28 L.

When it comes to payload, the Mercedes CLE Convertible carries clearly more – 435 kg compared to 213 kg. That’s a difference of about 222 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Mercedes CLE Convertible is decisively ahead 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 £53,200
CLE Convertible

Mercedes CLE Convertible

  • Engine Type Petrol MHEV, Diesel MHEV
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 193 - 472 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 4.9 - 9.6 L/100km
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Mercedes CLE Convertible

Costs and Consumption
Price
97,100 - 162,800 £
Price
53,200 - 109,200 £
Consumption L/100km
12.6 - 16.5 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
4.9 - 9.6 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
-
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
289 - 377 g/km
co2
128 - 218 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
66 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Roadster
Body Type
Convertible
Seats
2
Seats
4
Doors
-
Doors
2
Curb weight
1,767 - 1,944 kg
Curb weight
1,925 - 2,110 kg
Trunk capacity
355 - 357 L
Trunk capacity
375 - 385 L
Length
-
Length
4,850 - 4,853 mm
Width
1,934 - 2,025 mm
Width
1,861 mm
Height
-
Height
1,424 - 1,435 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
156 - 213 kg
Payload
380 - 435 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Full Hybrid, Petrol
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Diesel MHEV
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
Power HP
482 - 646 HP
Power HP
193 - 472 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
2.7 - 3.5 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.4 - 9.5 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
220 - 250 km/h
Torque
613 - 806 Nm
Torque
250 - 560 Nm
Number of Cylinders
8
Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
Power kW
354 - 475 kW
Power kW
142 - 347 kW
Engine capacity
5,460 - 6,162 cm3
Engine capacity
1,993 - 2,999 cm3

General
Model Year
2024
Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, E, F, D
Brand
Chevrolet
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
Is the Chevrolet Corvette Roadster offered with different drivetrains?

Available configurations include All-Wheel Drive or Rear-Wheel Drive.

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