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Mercedes CLE Convertible vs Maserati Quattroporte comparison

Compare performance (472 HP vs 430 HP), boot space and price (53,200 £ vs 147,500 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mercedes CLE Convertible or Maserati Quattroporte?

Mercedes CLE Convertible vs Maserati Quattroporte: Key differences

Mercedes CLE Convertible

  • significantly cheaper
  • barely more power
  • substantially more efficient
  • marginally quicker 0–100 km/h
  • barely lighter
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Maserati Quattroporte

  • noticeably 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 Maserati Quattroporte costs 147,500 £ . That’s a price difference of around 94,278 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Mercedes CLE Convertible uses 4.9 L/100km and is substantially more efficient than the Maserati Quattroporte with 11.1 L/100km. The difference is about 6.2 L/100km.

Quattroporte

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 barely more power – delivering 472 HP compared to 430 HP. That’s roughly 42 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Mercedes CLE Convertible is marginally quicker – completing the sprint in 4.4 s, while the Maserati Quattroporte takes 4.8 s. That’s about 0.4 s quicker.

Looking at top speed, the Maserati Quattroporte is somewhat faster – reaching 288 km/h, while the Mercedes CLE Convertible tops out at 250 km/h. The difference is around 38 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Maserati Quattroporte delivers very slightly more torque with 580 Nm compared to 560 Nm. That’s about 20 Nm more.

Space and Everyday Use:

Whether family car or daily driver – which one offers more room, flexibility and comfort?

Seats: Maserati Quattroporte offers more seats – 5 vs 4.

In terms of curb weight, Mercedes CLE Convertible is barely lighter – 1,925 kg compared to 2,055 kg. The difference is around 130 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Maserati Quattroporte offers noticeably more boot space – 530 L compared to 385 L. That’s a difference of about 145 L.

When it comes to payload, the Maserati Quattroporte carries a bit more – 485 kg compared to 435 kg. That’s a difference of about 50 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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Costs and Consumption
Price
53,200 - 109,200 £
Price
147,500 £
Consumption L/100km
4.9 - 9.6 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
11.1 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
252 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
66 L
Fuel tank capacity
80 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Convertible
Body Type
Sedan
Seats
4
Seats
5
Doors
2
Doors
4
Curb weight
1,925 - 2,110 kg
Curb weight
2,055 kg
Trunk capacity
375 - 385 L
Trunk capacity
530 L
Length
4,850 - 4,853 mm
Length
5,262 mm
Width
1,861 mm
Width
1,948 mm
Height
1,424 - 1,435 mm
Height
1,481 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
380 - 435 kg
Payload
485 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
430 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.4 - 9.5 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.8 s
Max Speed
220 - 250 km/h
Max Speed
288 km/h
Torque
250 - 560 Nm
Torque
580 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
Number of Cylinders
6
Power kW
142 - 347 kW
Power kW
316 kW
Engine capacity
1,993 - 2,999 cm3
Engine capacity
2,979 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
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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