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DS Automobiles DS 4 vs Mercedes CLE Convertible comparison

Compare performance (130 HP vs 472 HP), boot space and price (34,000 £ vs 53,200 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – DS Automobiles DS 4 or Mercedes CLE Convertible?

DS Automobiles DS 4 vs Mercedes CLE Convertible: Key differences

DS Automobiles DS 4

  • considerably cheaper
  • visibly lighter
  • slightly more trunk space
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Mercedes CLE Convertible

  • substantially more power
  • marginally more efficient
  • clearly quicker 0–100 km/h
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

DS 4

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.

DS Automobiles DS 4 is considerably cheaper – starting at 34,000 £ , while the Mercedes CLE Convertible costs 53,200 £ . That’s a price difference of around 19,231 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Mercedes CLE Convertible uses 4.9 L/100km and is marginally more efficient than the DS Automobiles DS 4 with 5.2 L/100km. The difference is about 0.3 L/100km.

CLE Convertible

Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration say a lot about how a car feels on the road. This is where you see which model delivers more driving dynamics.

When it comes to engine power, the Mercedes CLE Convertible offers substantially more power – delivering 472 HP compared to 130 HP. That’s roughly 342 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Mercedes CLE Convertible is clearly quicker – completing the sprint in 4.4 s, while the DS Automobiles DS 4 takes 10.9 s. That’s about 6.5 s quicker.

Looking at top speed, the Mercedes CLE Convertible is slightly faster – reaching 250 km/h, while the DS Automobiles DS 4 tops out at 203 km/h. The difference is around 47 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Mercedes CLE Convertible delivers substantially more torque with 560 Nm compared to 300 Nm. That’s about 260 Nm more.

DS 4

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: DS Automobiles DS 4 offers more seats – 5 vs 4.

In terms of curb weight, DS Automobiles DS 4 is visibly lighter – 1,558 kg compared to 1,925 kg. The difference is around 367 kg.

Looking at boot space, the DS Automobiles DS 4 offers slightly more boot space – 430 L compared to 385 L. That’s a difference of about 45 L.

When it comes to payload, the DS Automobiles DS 4 carries marginally more – 442 kg compared to 435 kg. That’s a difference of about 7 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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The DS 4 is a striking compact that wears couture-inspired styling like a tailored suit, and its cabin feels more boutique hotel than ordinary hatchback with premium materials and clever detailing. On the road it mixes poise with comfort, rewarding drivers who want a refined, characterful alternative to the usual suspects — and enjoy the odd admiring glance at the lights.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
34,000 - 41,700 £
Price
53,200 - 109,200 £
Consumption L/100km
5.2 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
4.9 - 9.6 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
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Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
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co2
137 g/km
co2
128 - 218 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
53 L
Fuel tank capacity
66 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
Convertible
Seats
5
Seats
4
Doors
5
Doors
2
Curb weight
1,558 kg
Curb weight
1,925 - 2,110 kg
Trunk capacity
430 L
Trunk capacity
375 - 385 L
Length
4,400 mm
Length
4,850 - 4,853 mm
Width
1,830 mm
Width
1,861 mm
Height
1,470 mm
Height
1,424 - 1,435 mm
Max trunk capacity
1,240 L
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
442 kg
Payload
380 - 435 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Diesel
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Diesel MHEV
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
Power HP
130 HP
Power HP
193 - 472 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
10.9 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.4 - 9.5 s
Max Speed
203 km/h
Max Speed
220 - 250 km/h
Torque
300 Nm
Torque
250 - 560 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
Power kW
96 kW
Power kW
142 - 347 kW
Engine capacity
1,499 cm3
Engine capacity
1,993 - 2,999 cm3

General
Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
CO2 Efficiency Class
E
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, E, F, D
Brand
DS Automobiles
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
Is the DS Automobiles DS 4 offered with different drivetrains?

Available configurations include Front-Wheel Drive.

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