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Mercedes CLE Convertible vs Porsche 911 Coupe comparison

Compare performance (472 HP vs 711 HP), boot space and price (53,200 £ vs 125,800 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mercedes CLE Convertible or Porsche 911 Coupe?

Mercedes CLE Convertible vs Porsche 911 Coupe: Key differences

Mercedes CLE Convertible

  • substantially cheaper
  • significantly more efficient
  • marginally more trunk space
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Porsche 911 Coupe

  • noticeably more power
  • considerably quicker 0–100 km/h
  • markedly 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 Porsche 911 Coupe costs 125,800 £ . That’s a price difference of around 72,620 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Mercedes CLE Convertible uses 4.9 L/100km and is significantly more efficient than the Porsche 911 Coupe with 10.3 L/100km. The difference is about 5.4 L/100km.

911 Coupe

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 Porsche 911 Coupe 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 Coupe is considerably quicker – completing the sprint in 2.5 s, while the Mercedes CLE Convertible takes 4.4 s. That’s about 1.9 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Porsche 911 Coupe delivers markedly more torque with 800 Nm compared to 560 Nm. That’s about 240 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: Mercedes CLE Convertible offers more seats – 4 vs 2.

In terms of curb weight, Porsche 911 Coupe is markedly lighter – 1,536 kg compared to 1,925 kg. The difference is around 389 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Mercedes CLE Convertible offers marginally 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 visibly more – 435 kg compared to 310 kg. That’s a difference of about 125 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Mercedes CLE Convertible is decisively ahead 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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Porsche 911 Coupe

Costs and Consumption
Price
53,200 - 109,200 £
Price
125,800 - 301,000 £
Consumption L/100km
4.9 - 9.6 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
10.3 - 13.8 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
233 - 312 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
66 L
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Convertible
Body Type
Coupe
Seats
4
Seats
2
Doors
2
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,925 - 2,110 kg
Curb weight
1,536 - 1,815 kg
Trunk capacity
375 - 385 L
Trunk capacity
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
228 - 310 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Diesel MHEV
Engine Type
Petrol, Full Hybrid
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Manual, 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
2.5 - 4.5 s
Max Speed
220 - 250 km/h
Max Speed
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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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