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Mercedes CLE Convertible vs Genesis G90 comparison

Compare performance (472 HP vs 415 HP), boot space and price (53,200 £ vs 96,200 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mercedes CLE Convertible or Genesis G90?

Mercedes CLE Convertible vs Genesis G90: Key differences

Mercedes CLE Convertible

  • considerably cheaper
  • a bit more power
  • substantially more efficient
  • a bit quicker 0–100 km/h
  • moderately lighter
  • barely more trunk space
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Genesis G90

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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

CLE Convertible

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.

Mercedes CLE Convertible is considerably cheaper – starting at 53,200 £ , while the Genesis G90 costs 96,200 £ . That’s a price difference of around 42,946 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Mercedes CLE Convertible uses 4.9 L/100km and is substantially more efficient than the Genesis G90 with 11 L/100km. The difference is about 6.1 L/100km.

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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 Convertible offers a bit more power – delivering 472 HP compared to 415 HP. That’s roughly 57 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Mercedes CLE Convertible is a bit quicker – completing the sprint in 4.4 s, while the Genesis G90 takes 5.2 s. That’s about 0.8 s quicker.

There’s no difference in top speed – both reach 250 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Mercedes CLE Convertible delivers very slightly more torque with 560 Nm compared to 549 Nm. That’s about 11 Nm more.

Space and Everyday Use:

Beyond pure performance, interior space and usability matter most in daily life. This is where you see which car is more practical and versatile.

Seats: Genesis G90 offers more seats – 5 vs 4.

In terms of curb weight, Mercedes CLE Convertible is moderately lighter – 1,925 kg compared to 2,260 kg. The difference is around 335 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Mercedes CLE Convertible offers barely more boot space – 385 L compared to 368 L. That’s a difference of about 17 L.

When it comes to payload, the Genesis G90 carries slightly more – 505 kg compared to 435 kg. That’s a difference of about 70 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Mercedes CLE Convertible is clearly superior overall 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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Genesis G90

Costs and Consumption
Price
53,200 - 109,200 £
Price
96,200 - 108,200 £
Consumption L/100km
4.9 - 9.6 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
11 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
248 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
66 L
Fuel tank capacity
73 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Convertible
Body Type
Sedan
Seats
4
Seats
4 - 5
Doors
2
Doors
4
Curb weight
1,925 - 2,110 kg
Curb weight
2,260 - 2,470 kg
Trunk capacity
375 - 385 L
Trunk capacity
368 L
Length
4,850 - 4,853 mm
Length
5,275 - 5,465 mm
Width
1,861 mm
Width
1,930 mm
Height
1,424 - 1,435 mm
Height
1,490 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
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Payload
380 - 435 kg
Payload
370 - 505 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Diesel MHEV
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
193 - 472 HP
Power HP
415 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.4 - 9.5 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.2 - 5.4 s
Max Speed
220 - 250 km/h
Max Speed
250 km/h
Torque
250 - 560 Nm
Torque
549 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
Number of Cylinders
6
Power kW
142 - 347 kW
Power kW
305 kW
Engine capacity
1,993 - 2,999 cm3
Engine capacity
3,470 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
Genesis
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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