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Mercedes CLE Convertible vs Aston Martin DBS Superleggera Convertible comparison

Compare performance (472 HP vs 770 HP), boot space and price (53,200 £ vs 328,300 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mercedes CLE Convertible or Aston Martin DBS Superleggera Convertible?

Mercedes CLE Convertible vs Aston Martin DBS Superleggera Convertible: Key differences

Mercedes CLE Convertible

  • significantly cheaper
  • substantially more efficient
  • very slightly lighter
  • clearly more trunk space
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Aston Martin DBS Superleggera Convertible

  • noticeably more power
  • clearly quicker 0–100 km/h
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

CLE Convertible

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 significantly cheaper – starting at 53,200 £ , while the Aston Martin DBS Superleggera Convertible costs 328,300 £ . That’s a price difference of around 275,077 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Mercedes CLE Convertible uses 4.9 L/100km and is substantially more efficient than the Aston Martin DBS Superleggera Convertible with 13.5 L/100km. The difference is about 8.6 L/100km.

DBS Superleggera 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 Aston Martin DBS Superleggera Convertible offers noticeably more power – delivering 770 HP compared to 472 HP. That’s roughly 298 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Aston Martin DBS Superleggera Convertible is clearly quicker – completing the sprint in 3.6 s, while the Mercedes CLE Convertible takes 4.4 s. That’s about 0.8 s quicker.

Looking at top speed, the Aston Martin DBS Superleggera Convertible is noticeably faster – reaching 340 km/h, while the Mercedes CLE Convertible tops out at 250 km/h. The difference is around 90 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Aston Martin DBS Superleggera Convertible delivers noticeably more torque with 900 Nm compared to 560 Nm. That’s about 340 Nm more.

Space and Everyday Use:

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

Both vehicles offer seating for 4 people.

In terms of curb weight, Mercedes CLE Convertible is very slightly lighter – 1,925 kg compared to 1,945 kg. The difference is around 20 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Mercedes CLE Convertible offers clearly more boot space – 385 L compared to 260 L. That’s a difference of about 125 L.

When it comes to payload, the Mercedes CLE Convertible carries marginally more – 435 kg compared to 420 kg. That’s a difference of about 15 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
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Mercedes CLE Convertible

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Costs and Consumption
Price
53,200 - 109,200 £
Price
328,300 £
Consumption L/100km
4.9 - 9.6 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
13.5 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
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Electric Range
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Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
128 - 218 g/km
co2
314 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
66 L
Fuel tank capacity
75 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Convertible
Body Type
Convertible
Seats
4
Seats
4
Doors
2
Doors
2
Curb weight
1,925 - 2,110 kg
Curb weight
1,945 kg
Trunk capacity
375 - 385 L
Trunk capacity
260 L
Length
4,850 - 4,853 mm
Length
4,715 mm
Width
1,861 mm
Width
1,970 mm
Height
1,424 - 1,435 mm
Height
1,295 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
380 - 435 kg
Payload
420 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Diesel MHEV
Engine Type
Petrol
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive
Power HP
193 - 472 HP
Power HP
770 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.4 - 9.5 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.6 s
Max Speed
220 - 250 km/h
Max Speed
340 km/h
Torque
250 - 560 Nm
Torque
900 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
Number of Cylinders
12
Power kW
142 - 347 kW
Power kW
566 kW
Engine capacity
1,993 - 2,999 cm3
Engine capacity
5,204 cm3

General
Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
Model Year
2023
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, E, F, D
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
Brand
Aston Martin
Is the Mercedes CLE Convertible offered with different drivetrains?

The Mercedes CLE Convertible is offered with All-Wheel Drive or Rear-Wheel Drive.

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