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Mercedes CLE Convertible vs Maserati Gran Convertible comparison

Compare performance (472 HP vs 550 HP), boot space and price (53,200 £ vs 143,100 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mercedes CLE Convertible or Maserati Gran Convertible?

Mercedes CLE Convertible vs Maserati Gran Convertible: Key differences

Mercedes CLE Convertible

  • substantially cheaper
  • clearly more efficient
  • considerably more trunk space
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Maserati Gran Convertible

  • a bit more power
  • visibly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • barely lighter
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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 substantially cheaper – starting at 53,200 £ , while the Maserati Gran Convertible costs 143,100 £ . That’s a price difference of around 89,861 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Mercedes CLE Convertible uses 4.9 L/100km and is clearly more efficient than the Maserati Gran Convertible with 10.2 L/100km. The difference is about 5.3 L/100km.

Gran Convertible

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 Maserati Gran Convertible offers a bit more power – delivering 550 HP compared to 472 HP. That’s roughly 78 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Maserati Gran Convertible is visibly quicker – completing the sprint in 3.6 s, while the Mercedes CLE Convertible takes 4.4 s. That’s about 0.8 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Maserati Gran Convertible delivers slightly more torque with 650 Nm compared to 560 Nm. That’s about 90 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.

Both vehicles offer seating for 4 people.

In terms of curb weight, Maserati Gran Convertible is barely lighter – 1,795 kg compared to 1,925 kg. The difference is around 130 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Mercedes CLE Convertible offers considerably more boot space – 385 L compared to 172 L. That’s a difference of about 213 L.

When it comes to payload, the Maserati Gran Convertible carries moderately more – 500 kg compared to 435 kg. That’s a difference of about 65 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Mercedes CLE Convertible 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.

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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Maserati Gran Convertible

Costs and Consumption
Price
53,200 - 109,200 £
Price
143,100 - 177,800 £
Consumption L/100km
4.9 - 9.6 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
10.2 - 10.4 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
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
230 - 235 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
66 L
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Convertible
Body Type
Convertible
Seats
4
Seats
4
Doors
2
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,925 - 2,110 kg
Curb weight
1,795 kg
Trunk capacity
375 - 385 L
Trunk capacity
172 L
Length
4,850 - 4,853 mm
Length
-
Width
1,861 mm
Width
1,957 mm
Height
1,424 - 1,435 mm
Height
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Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
380 - 435 kg
Payload
500 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Diesel MHEV
Engine Type
Petrol
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
490 - 550 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.4 - 9.5 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.6 - 3.9 s
Max Speed
220 - 250 km/h
Max Speed
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Torque
250 - 560 Nm
Torque
600 - 650 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
Number of Cylinders
6
Power kW
142 - 347 kW
Power kW
361 - 404 kW
Engine capacity
1,993 - 2,999 cm3
Engine capacity
2,992 cm3

General
Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
Model Year
2026
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, E, F, D
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
Brand
Maserati
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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