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Mercedes CLE Convertible vs Porsche 911 Convertible comparison

Compare performance (472 HP vs 711 HP), boot space and price (53,200 £ vs 138,000 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mercedes CLE Convertible or Porsche 911 Convertible?

Mercedes CLE Convertible vs Porsche 911 Convertible: Key differences

Mercedes CLE Convertible

  • significantly cheaper
  • substantially more efficient
  • only slightly more trunk space
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Porsche 911 Convertible

  • noticeably more power
  • clearly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • visibly 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 significantly cheaper – starting at 53,200 £ , while the Porsche 911 Convertible costs 138,000 £ . That’s a price difference of around 84,792 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Mercedes CLE Convertible uses 4.9 L/100km and is substantially more efficient than the Porsche 911 Convertible with 10.5 L/100km. The difference is about 5.6 L/100km.

911 Convertible

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 Porsche 911 Convertible offers noticeably more power – delivering 711 HP compared to 472 HP. That’s roughly 239 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Porsche 911 Convertible is clearly quicker – completing the sprint in 2.6 s, while the Mercedes CLE Convertible takes 4.4 s. That’s about 1.8 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Porsche 911 Convertible delivers visibly more torque with 800 Nm compared to 560 Nm. That’s about 240 Nm more.

Space and Everyday Use:

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

Both vehicles offer seating for 4 people.

In terms of curb weight, Porsche 911 Convertible is visibly lighter – 1,572 kg compared to 1,925 kg. The difference is around 353 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Mercedes CLE Convertible offers only slightly more boot space – 385 L compared to 373 L. That’s a difference of about 12 L.

When it comes to payload, the Mercedes CLE Convertible carries markedly more – 435 kg compared to 345 kg. That’s a difference of about 90 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Mercedes CLE Convertible holds a decisive overall lead 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
138,000 - 244,500 £
Consumption L/100km
4.9 - 9.6 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
10.5 - 13.7 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
-
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
128 - 218 g/km
co2
237 - 310 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
66 L
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Convertible
Body Type
Convertible
Seats
4
Seats
2 - 4
Doors
2
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,925 - 2,110 kg
Curb weight
1,572 - 1,900 kg
Trunk capacity
375 - 385 L
Trunk capacity
163 - 373 L
Length
4,850 - 4,853 mm
Length
-
Width
1,861 mm
Width
1,852 - 1,900 mm
Height
1,424 - 1,435 mm
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
380 - 435 kg
Payload
195 - 345 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Diesel MHEV
Engine Type
Petrol, Full Hybrid
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
193 - 472 HP
Power HP
394 - 711 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.4 - 9.5 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
2.6 - 4.7 s
Max Speed
220 - 250 km/h
Max Speed
-
Torque
250 - 560 Nm
Torque
450 - 800 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
Number of Cylinders
6
Power kW
142 - 347 kW
Power kW
290 - 523 kW
Engine capacity
1,993 - 2,999 cm3
Engine capacity
2,981 - 3,996 cm3

General
Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
Model Year
2,024 - 2,026
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, E, F, D
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
Brand
Porsche
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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