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Hyundai i30 vs Mercedes CLE Convertible comparison

Compare performance (150 HP vs 472 HP), boot space and price (24,600 £ vs 53,200 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Hyundai i30 or Mercedes CLE Convertible?

Hyundai i30 vs Mercedes CLE Convertible: Key differences

Hyundai i30

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

  • clearly more power
  • visibly 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

i30

Costs and Efficiency:

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

Hyundai i30 is considerably cheaper – starting at 24,600 £ , while the Mercedes CLE Convertible costs 53,200 £ . That’s a price difference of around 28,651 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Mercedes CLE Convertible uses 4.9 L/100km and is visibly more efficient than the Hyundai i30 with 5.9 L/100km. The difference is about 1 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 Mercedes CLE Convertible offers clearly more power – delivering 472 HP compared to 150 HP. That’s roughly 322 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 Hyundai i30 takes 8.9 s. That’s about 4.5 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Mercedes CLE Convertible delivers considerably more torque with 560 Nm compared to 250 Nm. That’s about 310 Nm more.

i30

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: Hyundai i30 offers more seats – 5 vs 4.

In terms of curb weight, Hyundai i30 is considerably lighter – 1,315 kg compared to 1,925 kg. The difference is around 610 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Hyundai i30 offers only slightly more boot space – 395 L compared to 385 L. That’s a difference of about 10 L.

When it comes to payload, the Hyundai i30 carries slightly more – 485 kg compared to 435 kg. That’s a difference of about 50 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Mercedes CLE Convertible 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 £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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Costs and Consumption
Price
24,600 - 31,400 £
Price
53,200 - 109,200 £
Consumption L/100km
5.9 - 6.3 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
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Battery Capacity
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co2
134 - 142 g/km
co2
128 - 218 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
66 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
Convertible
Seats
5
Seats
4
Doors
-
Doors
2
Curb weight
1,315 - 1,435 kg
Curb weight
1,925 - 2,110 kg
Trunk capacity
395 L
Trunk capacity
375 - 385 L
Length
-
Length
4,850 - 4,853 mm
Width
1,795 mm
Width
1,861 mm
Height
-
Height
1,424 - 1,435 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
445 - 485 kg
Payload
380 - 435 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Diesel MHEV
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
Power HP
115 - 150 HP
Power HP
193 - 472 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.9 - 11.7 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.4 - 9.5 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
220 - 250 km/h
Torque
172 - 250 Nm
Torque
250 - 560 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
Power kW
85 - 110 kW
Power kW
142 - 347 kW
Engine capacity
998 - 1,598 cm3
Engine capacity
1,993 - 2,999 cm3

General
Model Year
2026
Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, E
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, E, F, D
Brand
Hyundai
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
Is the Hyundai i30 offered with different drivetrains?

The Hyundai i30 is offered with Front-Wheel Drive.

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