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Mercedes CLE Convertible vs Lotus Eletre comparison

Compare performance (472 HP vs 918 HP), boot space and price (53,200 £ vs 85,700 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mercedes CLE Convertible or Lotus Eletre?

Mercedes CLE Convertible vs Lotus Eletre: Key differences

Mercedes CLE Convertible

  • significantly cheaper
  • markedly lighter
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Lotus Eletre

  • clearly more power
  • considerably quicker 0–100 km/h
  • substantially more trunk space
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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 Lotus Eletre costs 85,700 £ . That’s a price difference of around 32,497 £.

Eletre

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 Lotus Eletre offers clearly more power – delivering 918 HP compared to 472 HP. That’s roughly 446 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Lotus Eletre is considerably quicker – completing the sprint in 3 s, while the Mercedes CLE Convertible takes 4.4 s. That’s about 1.4 s quicker.

Looking at top speed, the Lotus Eletre is barely faster – reaching 265 km/h, while the Mercedes CLE Convertible tops out at 250 km/h. The difference is around 15 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Lotus Eletre delivers clearly more torque with 985 Nm compared to 560 Nm. That’s about 425 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: Lotus Eletre offers more seats – 5 vs 4.

In terms of curb weight, Mercedes CLE Convertible is markedly lighter – 1,925 kg compared to 2,565 kg. The difference is around 640 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Lotus Eletre offers substantially more boot space – 688 L compared to 385 L. That’s a difference of about 303 L.

When it comes to payload, the Lotus Eletre carries slightly more – 485 kg compared to 435 kg. That’s a difference of about 50 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Lotus Eletre 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 £85,700
Eletre

Lotus Eletre

  • Engine Type : Electric
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 612 - 918 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 22.5 - 28.3 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range : 450 - 570 km
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Mercedes CLE Convertible

The Mercedes CLE Convertible drops its roof with the kind of poise you'd expect from a luxury cruiser, wrapping elegant lines and a plush cabin into a composition that's equally at home on coastal roads or city boulevards. Behind the wheel it balances comfort and sporty intent, making it an appealing pick for buyers who want a refined open-top experience without shouting for attention — and yes, it even makes the commute feel like a weekend escape.

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Lotus Eletre

The Lotus Eletre is a bold, electric SUV that finally lets Lotus step into the luxury EV arena without losing the brand's famed focus on razor-sharp handling and driver engagement. Inside, it pairs a futuristic, tech-heavy cabin with surprising comfort and poise — think of a sports car in evening wear, ready to sprint yet polite enough for the school run.

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Lotus Eletre

Costs and Consumption
Price
53,200 - 109,200 £
Price
85,700 - 138,000 £
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
22.5 - 28.3 kWh/100km
Electric Range
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Electric Range
450 - 570 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
109 kWh
co2
128 - 218 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
66 L
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Convertible
Body Type
SUV
Seats
4
Seats
5
Doors
2
Doors
4
Curb weight
1,925 - 2,110 kg
Curb weight
2,565 - 2,745 kg
Trunk capacity
375 - 385 L
Trunk capacity
688 L
Length
4,850 - 4,853 mm
Length
5,103 mm
Width
1,861 mm
Width
2,060 mm
Height
1,424 - 1,435 mm
Height
1,630 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
1,532 L
Payload
380 - 435 kg
Payload
405 - 485 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Diesel MHEV
Engine Type
Electric
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
193 - 472 HP
Power HP
612 - 918 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.4 - 9.5 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3 - 4.5 s
Max Speed
220 - 250 km/h
Max Speed
258 - 265 km/h
Torque
250 - 560 Nm
Torque
710 - 985 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
Number of Cylinders
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Power kW
142 - 347 kW
Power kW
450 - 675 kW
Engine capacity
1,993 - 2,999 cm3
Engine capacity
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General
Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, E, F, D
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
Brand
Lotus
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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