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CUPRA Born vs Mercedes CLE Coupe comparison

Compare performance (326 HP vs 313 HP), boot space and price (34,300 £ vs 59,800 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – CUPRA Born or Mercedes CLE Coupe?

CUPRA Born vs Mercedes CLE Coupe: Key differences

CUPRA Born

3.9 (3 Reviews)
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  • considerably cheaper
  • marginally more power
  • clearly more electric range
  • somewhat quicker 0–100 km/h
  • slightly lighter
  • noticeably more trunk space
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Mercedes CLE Coupe

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

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Costs and Efficiency:

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

CUPRA Born is considerably cheaper – starting at 34,300 £ , while the Mercedes CLE Coupe costs 59,800 £ . That’s a price difference of around 25,495 £.

As for electric range, the CUPRA Born offers clearly more range – reaching up to 630 km, about 517 km more than the Mercedes CLE Coupe.

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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 CUPRA Born offers marginally more power – delivering 326 HP compared to 313 HP. That’s roughly 13 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the CUPRA Born is somewhat quicker – completing the sprint in 5.6 s, while the Mercedes CLE Coupe takes 6.3 s. That’s about 0.7 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Mercedes CLE Coupe delivers only slightly more torque with 550 Nm compared to 545 Nm. That’s about 5 Nm more.

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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: CUPRA Born offers more seats – 5 vs 4.

In terms of curb weight, CUPRA Born is slightly lighter – 1,899 kg compared to 2,175 kg. The difference is around 276 kg.

Looking at boot space, the CUPRA Born offers noticeably more boot space – 385 L compared to 290 L. That’s a difference of about 95 L.

When it comes to payload, the CUPRA Born carries moderately more – 461 kg compared to 405 kg. That’s a difference of about 56 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The CUPRA Born is clearly superior 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 £34,300
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CUPRA Born

  • Engine Type Electric
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type Rear-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 190 - 326 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km 14.1 - 14.4 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 484 - 630 km
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CUPRA Born

The CUPRA Born blends sharp, athletic styling with a playful electric character, delivering hatchback agility and hot-hatch attitude whether you're darting through the city or cruising the open road. Inside, the cabin punches above its weight with smart materials and practical space, making it a compelling pick for buyers who want electric motoring without surrendering the grin.

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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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Costs and Consumption
Price
34,300 - 43,700 £
Price
59,800 - 65,100 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
2.2 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
14.1 - 14.4 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
484 - 630 km
Electric Range
113 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
0 g/km
co2
49 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
Coupe
Seats
5
Seats
4
Doors
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Doors
-
Curb weight
1,899 - 2,004 kg
Curb weight
2,175 kg
Trunk capacity
385 L
Trunk capacity
290 L
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,809 mm
Width
1,861 mm
Height
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Height
-
Max trunk capacity
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Max trunk capacity
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Payload
426 - 461 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
Rear-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive
Power HP
190 - 326 HP
Power HP
313 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.6 - 8 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
6.3 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
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Torque
350 - 545 Nm
Torque
550 Nm
Number of Cylinders
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Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
140 - 240 kW
Power kW
230 kW
Engine capacity
-
Engine capacity
1,999 cm3

General
Model Year
2026
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
B
Brand
CUPRA
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
Is the CUPRA Born offered with different drivetrains?

Available configurations include Rear-Wheel Drive.

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