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Kia Niro vs Mercedes CLE Coupe comparison

Compare performance (138 HP vs 313 HP), boot space and price (29,100 £ vs 59,800 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Kia Niro or Mercedes CLE Coupe?

Kia Niro vs Mercedes CLE Coupe: Key differences

Kia Niro

4.5 (3 Reviews)
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  • clearly cheaper
  • substantially lighter
  • clearly more trunk space
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Mercedes CLE Coupe

5 (1 Reviews)
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  • considerably more power
  • significantly more efficient
  • significantly quicker 0–100 km/h
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All details on performance, efficiency, range and trunk space can be found in the technical comparison below – including user reviews for both models.

By Achim Sedelmaier

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

Niro

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.

Kia Niro is clearly cheaper – starting at 29,100 £ , while the Mercedes CLE Coupe costs 59,800 £ . That’s a price difference of around 30,638 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Mercedes CLE Coupe uses 2.2 L/100km and is significantly more efficient than the Kia Niro with 4.5 L/100km. The difference is about 2.3 L/100km.

CLE Coupe

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 Coupe offers considerably more power – delivering 313 HP compared to 138 HP. That’s roughly 175 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Mercedes CLE Coupe is significantly quicker – completing the sprint in 6.3 s, while the Kia Niro takes 11.1 s. That’s about 4.8 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Mercedes CLE Coupe delivers clearly more torque with 550 Nm compared to 265 Nm. That’s about 285 Nm more.

Niro

Space and Everyday Use:

Whether family car or daily driver – which one offers more room, flexibility and comfort?

Seats: Kia Niro offers more seats – 5 vs 4.

In terms of curb weight, Kia Niro is substantially lighter – 1,474 kg compared to 2,175 kg. The difference is around 701 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Kia Niro offers clearly more boot space – 451 L compared to 290 L. That’s a difference of about 161 L.

When it comes to payload, the Kia Niro carries slightly more – 466 kg compared to 405 kg. That’s a difference of about 61 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Mercedes CLE Coupe 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 £59,800
CLE Coupe

Mercedes CLE Coupe

  • Engine Type Plugin Hybrid
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type Rear-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 313 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 2.2 L/100km
  • Electric Range 113 km
Kia Niro
Mercedes CLE Coupe

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Dimensions and Body

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Kia Niro

The Kia Niro is a practical crossover that blends economy and everyday versatility without sacrificing comfort. With a roomy, well-laid-out cabin and calm, composed handling, it’s an easy-to-live-with choice for commuters and families.

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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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Kia Niro
Mercedes CLE Coupe

Costs and Consumption

Price
29,100 - 33,800 £
Price
59,800 - 65,100 £
Consumption L/100km
4.5 - 4.9 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
2.2 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
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Electric Range
113 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
-
co2
102 - 111 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
1,474 kg
Curb weight
2,175 kg
Trunk capacity
451 L
Trunk capacity
290 L
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,825 mm
Width
1,861 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
466 kg
Payload
405 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Full Hybrid
Engine Type
Plugin Hybrid
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive
Power HP
138 HP
Power HP
313 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
11.1 - 11.4 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
6.3 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
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Torque
265 Nm
Torque
550 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
102 kW
Power kW
230 kW
Engine capacity
1,580 cm3
Engine capacity
1,999 cm3

General

Model Year
2025
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
C
CO2 Efficiency Class
B
Brand
Kia
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
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