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Maserati MC20 Roadster vs Mercedes CLE Convertible comparison

Compare performance (630 HP vs 472 HP), boot space and price (235,600 £ vs 53,200 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Maserati MC20 Roadster or Mercedes CLE Convertible?

Maserati MC20 Roadster vs Mercedes CLE Convertible: Key differences

Maserati MC20 Roadster

  • clearly more power
  • significantly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • clearly lighter
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Mercedes CLE Convertible

  • clearly cheaper
  • substantially more efficient
  • considerably more trunk space
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

MC20 Roadster

Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.

Mercedes CLE Convertible is clearly cheaper – starting at 53,200 £ , while the Maserati MC20 Roadster costs 235,600 £ . That’s a price difference of around 182,347 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Mercedes CLE Convertible uses 4.9 L/100km and is substantially more efficient than the Maserati MC20 Roadster with 11.7 L/100km. The difference is about 6.8 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 Maserati MC20 Roadster offers clearly more power – delivering 630 HP compared to 472 HP. That’s roughly 158 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Maserati MC20 Roadster is significantly quicker – completing the sprint in 2.9 s, while the Mercedes CLE Convertible takes 4.4 s. That’s about 1.5 s quicker.

Looking at top speed, the Maserati MC20 Roadster is clearly faster – reaching 320 km/h, while the Mercedes CLE Convertible tops out at 250 km/h. The difference is around 70 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Maserati MC20 Roadster delivers noticeably more torque with 730 Nm compared to 560 Nm. That’s about 170 Nm more.

MC20 Roadster

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: Mercedes CLE Convertible offers more seats – 4 vs 2.

In terms of curb weight, Maserati MC20 Roadster is clearly lighter – 1,534 kg compared to 1,925 kg. The difference is around 391 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Mercedes CLE Convertible offers considerably more boot space – 385 L compared to 100 L. That’s a difference of about 285 L.

When it comes to payload, the Mercedes CLE Convertible carries considerably more – 435 kg compared to 256 kg. That’s a difference of about 179 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Mercedes CLE Convertible holds a decisive overall lead 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
Maserati MC20 Roadster
Mercedes CLE Convertible

Costs and Consumption

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Maserati MC20 Roadster

The Maserati MC20 Roadster is an open-top Italian exotic that pairs razor-sharp handling with a cathedral-like exhaust voice and sculpted, winglike bodywork that stops people in their tracks. It’s for buyers who want rarity and drama in a usable package — a car that looks like gallery art, sounds like a declaration and asks for a confident owner with a generous sense of adventure (and budget).

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Mercedes CLE Convertible

The Mercedes CLE Convertible drops its roof with the kind of poise you'd expect from a luxury cruiser, wrapping elegant lines and a plush cabin into a composition that's equally at home on coastal roads or city boulevards. Behind the wheel it balances comfort and sporty intent, making it an appealing pick for buyers who want a refined open-top experience without shouting for attention — and yes, it even makes the commute feel like a weekend escape.

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Maserati MC20 Roadster
Mercedes CLE Convertible

Costs and Consumption

Price
235,600 £
Price
53,200 - 109,200 £
Consumption L/100km
11.7 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
-
co2
265 g/km
co2
128 - 218 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
60 L
Fuel tank capacity
66 L

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Roadster
Body Type
Convertible
Seats
2
Seats
4
Doors
2
Doors
2
Curb weight
1,534 kg
Curb weight
1,925 - 2,110 kg
Trunk capacity
100 L
Trunk capacity
375 - 385 L
Length
4,669 mm
Length
4,850 - 4,853 mm
Width
1,965 mm
Width
1,861 mm
Height
1,224 mm
Height
1,424 - 1,435 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
256 kg
Payload
380 - 435 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Petrol
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Diesel MHEV
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
Power HP
630 HP
Power HP
193 - 472 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
2.9 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.4 - 9.5 s
Max Speed
320 km/h
Max Speed
220 - 250 km/h
Torque
730 Nm
Torque
250 - 560 Nm
Number of Cylinders
6
Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
Power kW
463 kW
Power kW
142 - 347 kW
Engine capacity
3,000 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
Maserati
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
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