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Mercedes CLE Convertible vs Nissan Primastar Bus comparison

Compare performance (472 HP vs 170 HP), boot space and price (53,200 £ vs 45,300 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mercedes CLE Convertible or Nissan Primastar Bus?

Mercedes CLE Convertible vs Nissan Primastar Bus: Key differences

Mercedes CLE Convertible

  • significantly more power
  • substantially more efficient
  • marginally lighter
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Nissan Primastar Bus

  • slightly cheaper
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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 often the first things buyers look at. Here it becomes clear which model has the long-term edge – whether at the pump, the plug, or in purchase price.

Nissan Primastar Bus is slightly cheaper – starting at 45,300 £ , while the Mercedes CLE Convertible costs 53,200 £ . That’s a price difference of around 7,879 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Mercedes CLE Convertible uses 4.9 L/100km and is substantially more efficient than the Nissan Primastar Bus with 6.9 L/100km. The difference is about 2 L/100km.

Primastar Bus

Engine and Performance:

Under the bonnet, it becomes clear which model is tuned for sportiness and which one takes the lead when you hit the accelerator.

When it comes to engine power, the Mercedes CLE Convertible offers significantly more power – delivering 472 HP compared to 170 HP. That’s roughly 302 HP more horsepower.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Mercedes CLE Convertible delivers clearly more torque with 560 Nm compared to 380 Nm. That’s about 180 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: Nissan Primastar Bus offers more seats – 9 vs 4.

In terms of curb weight, Mercedes CLE Convertible is marginally lighter – 1,925 kg compared to 2,043 kg. The difference is around 118 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Nissan Primastar Bus carries clearly more – 1,002 kg compared to 435 kg. That’s a difference of about 567 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Mercedes CLE Convertible stands well ahead of its rival 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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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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Nissan Primastar Bus

The Nissan Primastar is a sensible people-mover that puts practicality and flexible seating ahead of flash, making it the go-to for tradespeople, shuttle duties or large families who need space without fuss. It’s unpretentious on the road and easy to live with — not the car to win style points, but the one that earns them every time you need to load up and go.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
53,200 - 109,200 £
Price
45,300 - 50,200 £
Consumption L/100km
4.9 - 9.6 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
6.9 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
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Electric Range
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Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
128 - 218 g/km
co2
181 - 182 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
66 L
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Convertible
Body Type
Bus
Seats
4
Seats
9
Doors
2
Doors
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Curb weight
1,925 - 2,110 kg
Curb weight
2,043 - 2,117 kg
Trunk capacity
375 - 385 L
Trunk capacity
-
Length
4,850 - 4,853 mm
Length
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Width
1,861 mm
Width
1,956 mm
Height
1,424 - 1,435 mm
Height
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Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
380 - 435 kg
Payload
953 - 1,002 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Diesel MHEV
Engine Type
Diesel
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
150 - 170 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.4 - 9.5 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
-
Max Speed
220 - 250 km/h
Max Speed
-
Torque
250 - 560 Nm
Torque
350 - 380 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
142 - 347 kW
Power kW
110 - 125 kW
Engine capacity
1,993 - 2,999 cm3
Engine capacity
1,997 cm3

General
Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, E, F, D
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
Brand
Nissan
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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