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Mercedes CLE Convertible vs Ferrari 12Cilindri Coupe comparison

Compare performance (472 HP vs 830 HP), boot space and price (53,200 £ vs 338,600 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mercedes CLE Convertible or Ferrari 12Cilindri Coupe?

Mercedes CLE Convertible vs Ferrari 12Cilindri Coupe: Key differences

Mercedes CLE Convertible

  • significantly cheaper
  • clearly more efficient
  • clearly more trunk space
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Ferrari 12Cilindri Coupe

  • substantially more power
  • significantly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • 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:

Price and efficiency are often the first things buyers look at. Here it becomes clear which model has the long-term edge – whether at the pump, the plug, or in purchase price.

Mercedes CLE Convertible is significantly cheaper – starting at 53,200 £ , while the Ferrari 12Cilindri Coupe costs 338,600 £ . That’s a price difference of around 285,363 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Mercedes CLE Convertible uses 4.9 L/100km and is clearly more efficient than the Ferrari 12Cilindri Coupe with 15.5 L/100km. The difference is about 10.6 L/100km.

12Cilindri 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 Ferrari 12Cilindri Coupe offers substantially more power – delivering 830 HP compared to 472 HP. That’s roughly 358 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Ferrari 12Cilindri Coupe is significantly quicker – completing the sprint in 2.9 s, while the Mercedes CLE Convertible takes 4.4 s. That’s about 1.5 s quicker.

Looking at top speed, the Ferrari 12Cilindri Coupe 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 Ferrari 12Cilindri Coupe delivers a bit more torque with 678 Nm compared to 560 Nm. That’s about 118 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, Ferrari 12Cilindri Coupe is clearly lighter – 1,560 kg compared to 1,925 kg. The difference is around 365 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Mercedes CLE Convertible offers clearly more boot space – 385 L compared to 270 L. That’s a difference of about 115 L.

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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Costs and Consumption
Price
53,200 - 109,200 £
Price
338,600 £
Consumption L/100km
4.9 - 9.6 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
15.5 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
353 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
66 L
Fuel tank capacity
92 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Convertible
Body Type
Coupe
Seats
4
Seats
2
Doors
2
Doors
2
Curb weight
1,925 - 2,110 kg
Curb weight
1,560 kg
Trunk capacity
375 - 385 L
Trunk capacity
270 L
Length
4,850 - 4,853 mm
Length
4,733 mm
Width
1,861 mm
Width
1,980 mm
Height
1,424 - 1,435 mm
Height
1,292 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
380 - 435 kg
Payload
-

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
Rear-Wheel Drive
Power HP
193 - 472 HP
Power HP
830 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.4 - 9.5 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
2.9 s
Max Speed
220 - 250 km/h
Max Speed
340 km/h
Torque
250 - 560 Nm
Torque
678 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
Number of Cylinders
12
Power kW
142 - 347 kW
Power kW
611 kW
Engine capacity
1,993 - 2,999 cm3
Engine capacity
6,496 cm3

General
Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
Model Year
2024
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, E, F, D
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
Brand
Ferrari
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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