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Mazda MX-30 vs Mercedes CLE Convertible comparison

Compare performance (170 HP vs 472 HP), boot space and price (30,800 £ vs 53,200 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mazda MX-30 or Mercedes CLE Convertible?

Mazda MX-30 vs Mercedes CLE Convertible: Key differences

Mazda MX-30

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  • significantly cheaper
  • barely lighter
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Mercedes CLE Convertible

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

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

MX-30

Costs and Efficiency:

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

Mazda MX-30 is significantly cheaper – starting at 30,800 £ , while the Mercedes CLE Convertible costs 53,200 £ . That’s a price difference of around 22,360 £.

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 170 HP. That’s roughly 302 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 MX-30 takes 9.1 s. That’s about 4.7 s quicker.

Looking at top speed, the Mercedes CLE Convertible is substantially faster – reaching 250 km/h, while the Mazda MX-30 tops out at 140 km/h. The difference is around 110 km/h.

MX-30

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: Mazda MX-30 offers more seats – 5 vs 4.

In terms of curb weight, Mazda MX-30 is barely lighter – 1,849 kg compared to 1,925 kg. The difference is around 76 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Mercedes CLE Convertible offers marginally more boot space – 385 L compared to 350 L. That’s a difference of about 35 L.

When it comes to payload, the Mercedes CLE Convertible carries only slightly more – 435 kg compared to 402 kg. That’s a difference of about 33 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Mazda MX-30 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 £30,800
MX-30

Mazda MX-30

  • Engine Type : Plugin Hybrid
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 170 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 18.3 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range : 85 km
Mazda MX-30
Mercedes CLE Convertible

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Mazda MX-30

The Mazda MX-30 trades conventional EV practicality for a boutique vibe, wrapping easy urban agility and a stylish, artisan interior into a compact package that stands out in the crossover crowd. It’s ideal for city-minded buyers who value design and driving feel over long-distance trips, and its quirky details prove Mazda can be playful without losing its driver-focused soul.

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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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Mazda MX-30
Mercedes CLE Convertible

Costs and Consumption

Price
30,800 - 37,100 £
Price
53,200 - 109,200 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
4.9 - 9.6 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
18.3 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
85 km
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
22 g/km
co2
128 - 218 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
66 L

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
SUV
Body Type
Convertible
Seats
5
Seats
4
Doors
5
Doors
2
Curb weight
1,849 kg
Curb weight
1,925 - 2,110 kg
Trunk capacity
332 - 350 L
Trunk capacity
375 - 385 L
Length
4,395 mm
Length
4,850 - 4,853 mm
Width
1,848 mm
Width
1,861 mm
Height
1,555 mm
Height
1,424 - 1,435 mm
Max trunk capacity
1,137 - 1,155 L
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
402 kg
Payload
380 - 435 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Diesel MHEV
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
Power HP
170 HP
Power HP
193 - 472 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
9.1 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.4 - 9.5 s
Max Speed
140 km/h
Max Speed
220 - 250 km/h
Torque
-
Torque
250 - 560 Nm
Number of Cylinders
-
Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
Power kW
125 kW
Power kW
142 - 347 kW
Engine capacity
830 cm3
Engine capacity
1,993 - 2,999 cm3

General

Model Year
2025
Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
CO2 Efficiency Class
B
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, E, F, D
Brand
Mazda
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
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