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Mazda MX-30 vs Mercedes CLE Coupe comparison

Compare performance (170 HP vs 313 HP), boot space and price (30,800 £ vs 59,800 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mazda MX-30 or Mercedes CLE Coupe?

Mazda MX-30 vs Mercedes CLE Coupe: Key differences

Mazda MX-30

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  • significantly cheaper
  • a bit lighter
  • moderately more trunk space
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Mercedes CLE Coupe

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  • significantly more power
  • clearly more electric range
  • considerably quicker 0–100 km/h
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

MX-30

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.

Mazda MX-30 is significantly cheaper – starting at 30,800 £ , while the Mercedes CLE Coupe costs 59,800 £ . That’s a price difference of around 28,924 £.

As for electric range, the Mercedes CLE Coupe offers clearly more range – reaching up to 113 km, about 28 km more than the Mazda MX-30.

CLE Coupe

Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration are the classic benchmarks for car enthusiasts – and here, some clear differences start to show.

When it comes to engine power, the Mercedes CLE Coupe offers significantly more power – delivering 313 HP compared to 170 HP. That’s roughly 143 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Mercedes CLE Coupe is considerably quicker – completing the sprint in 6.3 s, while the Mazda MX-30 takes 9.1 s. That’s about 2.8 s quicker.

MX-30

Space and Everyday Use:

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

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

In terms of curb weight, Mazda MX-30 is a bit lighter – 1,849 kg compared to 2,175 kg. The difference is around 326 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Mazda MX-30 offers moderately more boot space – 350 L compared to 290 L. That’s a difference of about 60 L.

When it comes to payload, the Mercedes CLE Coupe carries very slightly more – 405 kg compared to 402 kg. That’s a difference of about 3 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Mazda MX-30 comes out clearly ahead 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 Coupe

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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 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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Mazda MX-30
Mercedes CLE Coupe

Costs and Consumption

Price
30,800 - 37,100 £
Price
59,800 - 65,100 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
2.2 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
18.3 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
85 km
Electric Range
113 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
22 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
5
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,849 kg
Curb weight
2,175 kg
Trunk capacity
332 - 350 L
Trunk capacity
290 L
Length
4,395 mm
Length
-
Width
1,848 mm
Width
1,861 mm
Height
1,555 mm
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
1,137 - 1,155 L
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
402 kg
Payload
405 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Plugin Hybrid
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive
Power HP
170 HP
Power HP
313 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
9.1 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
6.3 s
Max Speed
140 km/h
Max Speed
-
Torque
-
Torque
550 Nm
Number of Cylinders
-
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
125 kW
Power kW
230 kW
Engine capacity
830 cm3
Engine capacity
1,999 cm3

General

Model Year
2025
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
B
CO2 Efficiency Class
B
Brand
Mazda
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
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