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Mazda 3 Sedan vs Mercedes CLE Convertible comparison

Compare performance (186 HP vs 472 HP), boot space and price (25,400 £ vs 53,200 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mazda 3 Sedan or Mercedes CLE Convertible?

Mazda 3 Sedan vs Mercedes CLE Convertible: Key differences

Mazda 3 Sedan

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  • considerably cheaper
  • markedly lighter
  • moderately more trunk space
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Mercedes CLE Convertible

  • clearly more power
  • slightly 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

3 Sedan

Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are often the first things buyers look at. Here it becomes clear which model has the long-term edge – whether at the pump, the plug, or in purchase price.

Mazda 3 Sedan is considerably cheaper – starting at 25,400 £ , while the Mercedes CLE Convertible costs 53,200 £ . That’s a price difference of around 27,760 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Mercedes CLE Convertible uses 4.9 L/100km and is slightly more efficient than the Mazda 3 Sedan with 5.5 L/100km. The difference is about 0.6 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 186 HP. That’s roughly 286 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 Mazda 3 Sedan takes 8.1 s. That’s about 3.7 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Mercedes CLE Convertible delivers clearly more torque with 560 Nm compared to 240 Nm. That’s about 320 Nm more.

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: Mazda 3 Sedan offers more seats – 5 vs 4.

In terms of curb weight, Mazda 3 Sedan is markedly lighter – 1,417 kg compared to 1,925 kg. The difference is around 508 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Mazda 3 Sedan offers moderately more boot space – 450 L compared to 385 L. That’s a difference of about 65 L.

When it comes to payload, the Mazda 3 Sedan carries somewhat more – 501 kg compared to 435 kg. That’s a difference of about 66 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Mercedes CLE Convertible stands well ahead of its rival 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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Mazda 3 Sedan

The Mazda 3 Sedan dresses like a compact premium car, with sculpted lines and an interior that punches well above its class. It rewards drivers with eager handling and a composed, comfortable ride that turns routine runs into something a bit more enjoyable — proof that style and substance can share the same key.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
25,400 - 34,700 £
Price
53,200 - 109,200 £
Consumption L/100km
5.5 - 6 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
123 - 137 g/km
co2
128 - 218 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
66 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Sedan
Body Type
Convertible
Seats
5
Seats
4
Doors
-
Doors
2
Curb weight
1,417 - 1,468 kg
Curb weight
1,925 - 2,110 kg
Trunk capacity
450 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
482 - 501 kg
Payload
380 - 435 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Diesel MHEV
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
Power HP
140 - 186 HP
Power HP
193 - 472 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.1 - 9.8 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.4 - 9.5 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
220 - 250 km/h
Torque
238 - 240 Nm
Torque
250 - 560 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
Power kW
103 - 137 kW
Power kW
142 - 347 kW
Engine capacity
1,998 - 2,488 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
Mazda
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
What drivetrain options does the Mazda 3 Sedan have?

The Mazda 3 Sedan is offered with Front-Wheel Drive.

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