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Mercedes CLE Convertible vs Lynk & Co 01 comparison

Compare performance (472 HP vs 280 HP), boot space and price (53,200 £ vs 36,900 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mercedes CLE Convertible or Lynk & Co 01?

Mercedes CLE Convertible vs Lynk & Co 01: Key differences

Mercedes CLE Convertible

  • substantially more power
  • clearly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • marginally lighter
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Lynk & Co 01

4.8 (4 Reviews)
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  • significantly cheaper
  • substantially more efficient
  • slightly more trunk space
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All details on performance, efficiency, range and trunk space can be found in the technical comparison below – including user reviews for both models.

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.

Lynk & Co 01 is significantly cheaper – starting at 36,900 £ , while the Mercedes CLE Convertible costs 53,200 £ . That’s a price difference of around 16,356 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Lynk & Co 01 uses 0.9 L/100km and is substantially more efficient than the Mercedes CLE Convertible with 4.9 L/100km. The difference is about 4 L/100km.

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Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration are the classic benchmarks for car enthusiasts – and here, some clear differences start to show.

When it comes to engine power, the Mercedes CLE Convertible offers substantially more power – delivering 472 HP compared to 280 HP. That’s roughly 192 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Mercedes CLE Convertible is clearly quicker – completing the sprint in 4.4 s, while the Lynk & Co 01 takes 7.7 s. That’s about 3.3 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Mercedes CLE Convertible delivers only slightly more torque with 560 Nm compared to 535 Nm. That’s about 25 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: Lynk & Co 01 offers more seats – 5 vs 4.

In terms of curb weight, Mercedes CLE Convertible is marginally lighter – 1,925 kg compared to 1,935 kg. The difference is around 10 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Lynk & Co 01 offers slightly more boot space – 466 L compared to 385 L. That’s a difference of about 81 L.

When it comes to payload, the Mercedes CLE Convertible carries only slightly more – 435 kg compared to 415 kg. That’s a difference of about 20 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Lynk & Co 01 is far ahead 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.

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Lynk & Co 01

  • Engine Type : Plugin Hybrid
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 280 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 0.9 L/100km
  • Electric Range : 75 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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The Lynk & Co 01 marries bold, contemporary styling with a roomy, well-appointed cabin, striking a rare balance between fashionable flair and everyday practicality. With intuitive tech, flexible ownership ideas and a playful driving character, it’s the kind of crossover that turns heads at the lights and keeps owners grinning on the commute.

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Reviews Lynk & Co 01

4.8 (4 Reviews)
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Vermeeren
9 May 2026, 12:57:59

Looks tough, has all the options. Good electric range. My wife drives to and from work every day. Because of that we only have to refuel once every 1–2 months. Drives wonderfully. Great sound system. A pleasure to drive.

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Lee Burkitt
15 Mar 2026, 04:44:31

I have the 01 from 2022 and have had it for 2 years. It's been a lovely car to own and drive. I return from Spain to the UK twice a year in it and it's a pleasure to travel in. The only grip has been the infotainment system which has been buggy and slow. I had the software updated a few weeks ago at the Volvo garage as the over the air option does not work. This has made the infotainment system acceptable now.

It takes a while to get used to the seats for me as the base is quite hard but now I feel they are very confortable. I charge it everyday in the carpark and I use it 90% of the time on electric mode. It does the 70km on a full charge as stated and in petrol mode I'm getting around 16km a litre or 75 a gallon, the engine is only used on motorways.

Aftersales service is patchy here in Spain. My nearest dealer is about a 40 min drive from here, it's not like owning a Renault where there's a dealer everywhere, I've only had to take it there twice, once turned out to be a stone in a brake caliper causing a squeak and the other for the software update.

I highly recommend these cars!

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The verstegen
6 Jan 2026, 09:56:38

Top car.
Quality and price.
Great caravan tow vehicle.
A shame there's so much driving.

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Mercedes CLE Convertible
Lynk & Co 01

Costs and Consumption
Price
53,200 - 109,200 £
Price
36,900 - 40,300 £
Consumption L/100km
4.9 - 9.6 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
0.9 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
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Electric Range
75 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
128 - 218 g/km
co2
20 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
-
Curb weight
1,925 - 2,110 kg
Curb weight
1,935 kg
Trunk capacity
375 - 385 L
Trunk capacity
466 L
Length
4,850 - 4,853 mm
Length
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Width
1,861 mm
Width
1,860 mm
Height
1,424 - 1,435 mm
Height
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Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
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Payload
380 - 435 kg
Payload
415 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Diesel MHEV
Engine Type
Plugin Hybrid
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
193 - 472 HP
Power HP
280 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.4 - 9.5 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.7 s
Max Speed
220 - 250 km/h
Max Speed
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Torque
250 - 560 Nm
Torque
535 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
142 - 347 kW
Power kW
206 kW
Engine capacity
1,993 - 2,999 cm3
Engine capacity
1,499 cm3

General
Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
Model Year
2024
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, E, F, D
CO2 Efficiency Class
B
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
Brand
Lynk & Co
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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