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Mercedes CLE Convertible vs Casalini 550 comparison

Compare performance (472 HP vs 8 HP), boot space and price (53,200 £ vs 17,000 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mercedes CLE Convertible or Casalini 550?

Mercedes CLE Convertible vs Casalini 550: Key differences

Mercedes CLE Convertible

  • considerably more power
  • clearly more trunk space
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Casalini 550

  • clearly cheaper
  • clearly lighter
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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.

Casalini 550 is clearly cheaper – starting at 17,000 £ , while the Mercedes CLE Convertible costs 53,200 £ . That’s a price difference of around 36,177 £.

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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 Mercedes CLE Convertible offers considerably more power – delivering 472 HP compared to 8 HP. That’s roughly 464 HP more horsepower.

Looking at top speed, the Mercedes CLE Convertible is substantially faster – reaching 250 km/h, while the Casalini 550 tops out at 45 km/h. The difference is around 205 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Mercedes CLE Convertible delivers significantly more torque with 560 Nm compared to 28 Nm. That’s about 532 Nm more.

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: Mercedes CLE Convertible offers more seats – 4 vs 2.

In terms of curb weight, Casalini 550 is clearly lighter – 425 kg compared to 1,925 kg. The difference is around 1,500 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Mercedes CLE Convertible offers clearly more boot space – 385 L compared to 0 L. That’s a difference of about 385 L.

When it comes to payload, the Mercedes CLE Convertible carries noticeably more – 435 kg compared to 273 kg. That’s a difference of about 162 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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Casalini 550

Costs and Consumption
Price
53,200 - 109,200 £
Price
17,000 - 17,100 £
Consumption L/100km
4.9 - 9.6 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
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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
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Fuel tank capacity
66 L
Fuel tank capacity
20 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Convertible
Body Type
Hatchback
Seats
4
Seats
2
Doors
2
Doors
3
Curb weight
1,925 - 2,110 kg
Curb weight
425 kg
Trunk capacity
375 - 385 L
Trunk capacity
0 L
Length
4,850 - 4,853 mm
Length
3,000 mm
Width
1,861 mm
Width
1,500 mm
Height
1,424 - 1,435 mm
Height
1,470 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
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Payload
380 - 435 kg
Payload
273 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Diesel MHEV
Engine Type
Diesel
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
CVT
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
193 - 472 HP
Power HP
8 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.4 - 9.5 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
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Max Speed
220 - 250 km/h
Max Speed
45 km/h
Torque
250 - 560 Nm
Torque
28 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
Number of Cylinders
2
Power kW
142 - 347 kW
Power kW
6 kW
Engine capacity
1,993 - 2,999 cm3
Engine capacity
479 cm3

General
Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
Model Year
2022
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, E, F, D
CO2 Efficiency Class
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Brand
Mercedes-Benz
Brand
Casalini
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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