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Mazda MX-5 Coupe vs Mercedes CLE Coupe comparison

Compare performance (132 HP vs 313 HP), boot space and price (31,400 £ vs 59,800 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mazda MX-5 Coupe or Mercedes CLE Coupe?

Mazda MX-5 Coupe vs Mercedes CLE Coupe: Key differences

Mazda MX-5 Coupe

  • considerably cheaper
  • considerably lighter
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Mercedes CLE Coupe

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  • considerably more power
  • significantly more efficient
  • markedly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • clearly more trunk space
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

MX-5 Coupe

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-5 Coupe is considerably cheaper – starting at 31,400 £ , while the Mercedes CLE Coupe costs 59,800 £ . That’s a price difference of around 28,410 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Mercedes CLE Coupe uses 2.2 L/100km and is significantly more efficient than the Mazda MX-5 Coupe with 6.2 L/100km. The difference is about 4 L/100km.

CLE Coupe

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 Coupe offers considerably more power – delivering 313 HP compared to 132 HP. That’s roughly 181 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Mercedes CLE Coupe is markedly quicker – completing the sprint in 6.3 s, while the Mazda MX-5 Coupe takes 8.6 s. That’s about 2.3 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Mercedes CLE Coupe delivers significantly more torque with 550 Nm compared to 152 Nm. That’s about 398 Nm more.

MX-5 Coupe

Space and Everyday Use:

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

Seats: Mercedes CLE Coupe offers more seats – 4 vs 2.

In terms of curb weight, Mazda MX-5 Coupe is considerably lighter – 1,114 kg compared to 2,175 kg. The difference is around 1,061 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Mercedes CLE Coupe offers clearly more boot space – 290 L compared to 127 L. That’s a difference of about 163 L.

When it comes to payload, the Mercedes CLE Coupe carries considerably more – 405 kg compared to 166 kg. That’s a difference of about 239 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Mercedes CLE Coupe 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 £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
Mazda MX-5 Coupe
Mercedes CLE Coupe

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Mazda MX-5 Coupe

The Mazda MX-5 is a delightfully pure driver's car, wrapped in a compact package and tuned to make steering inputs feel like a conversation rather than a chore. It won’t overwhelm you with gadgetry, but what it delivers—nimble handling, instant feedback and an honest grin every time you drive—makes it a brilliant choice for anyone who values fun over flash.

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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-5 Coupe
Mercedes CLE Coupe

Costs and Consumption

Price
31,400 - 36,700 £
Price
59,800 - 65,100 £
Consumption L/100km
6.2 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
2.2 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
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Electric Range
113 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
140 g/km
co2
49 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Coupe
Body Type
Coupe
Seats
2
Seats
4
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,114 kg
Curb weight
2,175 kg
Trunk capacity
127 L
Trunk capacity
290 L
Length
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Length
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Width
1,735 mm
Width
1,861 mm
Height
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Height
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Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
166 kg
Payload
405 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Petrol
Engine Type
Plugin Hybrid
Transmission
Manuel
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive
Power HP
132 HP
Power HP
313 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.6 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
6.3 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
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Torque
152 Nm
Torque
550 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
97 kW
Power kW
230 kW
Engine capacity
1,496 cm3
Engine capacity
1,999 cm3

General

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