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Mercedes CLE Convertible vs Porsche Cayman comparison

Compare performance (472 HP vs 500 HP), boot space and price (53,200 £ vs 136,000 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mercedes CLE Convertible or Porsche Cayman?

Mercedes CLE Convertible vs Porsche Cayman: Key differences

Mercedes CLE Convertible

  • clearly cheaper
  • clearly more efficient
  • considerably more trunk space

Porsche Cayman

  • marginally more power
  • markedly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • clearly lighter

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.

Mercedes CLE Convertible is clearly cheaper – starting at 53,200 £ , while the Porsche Cayman costs 136,000 £ . That’s a price difference of around 82,820 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Mercedes CLE Convertible uses 4.9 L/100km and is clearly more efficient than the Porsche Cayman with 13 L/100km. The difference is about 8.1 L/100km.

Cayman

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 Cayman offers marginally more power – delivering 500 HP compared to 472 HP. That’s roughly 28 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Porsche Cayman is markedly quicker – completing the sprint in 3.4 s, while the Mercedes CLE Convertible takes 4.4 s. That’s about 1 s quicker.

Looking at top speed, the Porsche Cayman is visibly faster – reaching 315 km/h, while the Mercedes CLE Convertible tops out at 250 km/h. The difference is around 65 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Mercedes CLE Convertible delivers moderately more torque with 560 Nm compared to 450 Nm. That’s about 110 Nm more.

Space and Everyday Use:

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

Seats: Mercedes CLE Convertible offers more seats – 4 vs 2.

In terms of curb weight, Porsche Cayman is clearly lighter – 1,490 kg compared to 1,925 kg. The difference is around 435 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Mercedes CLE Convertible offers considerably more boot space – 385 L compared to 184 L. That’s a difference of about 201 L.

When it comes to payload, the Mercedes CLE Convertible carries clearly more – 435 kg compared to 281 kg. That’s a difference of about 154 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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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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Mercedes CLE Convertible
Porsche Cayman

Costs and Consumption
Price
53,200 - 109,200 £
Price
136,000 £
Consumption L/100km
4.9 - 9.6 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
13 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
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
295 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
66 L
Fuel tank capacity
54 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Convertible
Body Type
Coupe
Seats
4
Seats
2
Doors
2
Doors
2
Curb weight
1,925 - 2,110 kg
Curb weight
1,490 kg
Trunk capacity
375 - 385 L
Trunk capacity
184 L
Length
4,850 - 4,853 mm
Length
4,456 mm
Width
1,861 mm
Width
1,822 mm
Height
1,424 - 1,435 mm
Height
1,267 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
272 L
Payload
380 - 435 kg
Payload
281 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Diesel MHEV
Engine Type
Petrol
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive
Power HP
193 - 472 HP
Power HP
500 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.4 - 9.5 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.4 s
Max Speed
220 - 250 km/h
Max Speed
315 km/h
Torque
250 - 560 Nm
Torque
450 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
Number of Cylinders
6
Power kW
142 - 347 kW
Power kW
368 kW
Engine capacity
1,993 - 2,999 cm3
Engine capacity
3,996 cm3

General
Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
Model Year
2,021
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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