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Mercedes CLE Convertible vs Bentley Continental Convertible comparison

Compare performance (472 HP vs 549 HP), boot space and price (53,200 £ vs 212,200 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mercedes CLE Convertible or Bentley Continental Convertible?

Mercedes CLE Convertible vs Bentley Continental Convertible: Key differences

Mercedes CLE Convertible

  • substantially cheaper
  • considerably more efficient
  • markedly lighter
  • markedly more trunk space
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Bentley Continental Convertible

  • slightly more power
  • marginally 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:

Looking at overall running costs, both models reveal some interesting differences in everyday economy.

Mercedes CLE Convertible is substantially cheaper – starting at 53,200 £ , while the Bentley Continental Convertible costs 212,200 £ . That’s a price difference of around 159,020 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Mercedes CLE Convertible uses 4.9 L/100km and is considerably more efficient than the Bentley Continental Convertible with 12.1 L/100km. The difference is about 7.2 L/100km.

Continental 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 Bentley Continental Convertible offers slightly more power – delivering 549 HP compared to 472 HP. That’s roughly 77 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Bentley Continental Convertible is marginally quicker – completing the sprint in 4.1 s, while the Mercedes CLE Convertible takes 4.4 s. That’s about 0.3 s quicker.

Looking at top speed, the Bentley Continental Convertible is visibly faster – reaching 318 km/h, while the Mercedes CLE Convertible tops out at 250 km/h. The difference is around 68 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Bentley Continental Convertible delivers clearly more torque with 770 Nm compared to 560 Nm. That’s about 210 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 markedly lighter – 1,925 kg compared to 2,335 kg. The difference is around 410 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Mercedes CLE Convertible offers markedly more boot space – 385 L compared to 235 L. That’s a difference of about 150 L.

When it comes to payload, the Bentley Continental Convertible carries very slightly more – 465 kg compared to 435 kg. That’s a difference of about 30 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Mercedes CLE Convertible is decisively 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 £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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Bentley Continental Convertible

Costs and Consumption
Price
53,200 - 109,200 £
Price
212,200 £
Consumption L/100km
4.9 - 9.6 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
12.1 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
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Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
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co2
128 - 218 g/km
co2
275 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
66 L
Fuel tank capacity
90 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
2,335 kg
Trunk capacity
375 - 385 L
Trunk capacity
235 L
Length
4,850 - 4,853 mm
Length
4,850 mm
Width
1,861 mm
Width
1,964 mm
Height
1,424 - 1,435 mm
Height
1,399 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
380 - 435 kg
Payload
465 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Diesel MHEV
Engine Type
Petrol
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
193 - 472 HP
Power HP
549 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.4 - 9.5 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.1 s
Max Speed
220 - 250 km/h
Max Speed
318 km/h
Torque
250 - 560 Nm
Torque
770 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
Number of Cylinders
8
Power kW
142 - 347 kW
Power kW
404 kW
Engine capacity
1,993 - 2,999 cm3
Engine capacity
3,996 cm3

General
Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
Model Year
2019
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, E, F, D
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
Brand
Bentley
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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