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Mercedes CLE Convertible vs Porsche Panamera - Differences and prices compared

Compare performance (472 HP vs 782 HP), boot space and price (53200 £ vs 99800 £) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mercedes CLE Convertible or Porsche Panamera?

Mercedes CLE Convertible

Porsche Panamera

Here’s where it gets real: The technical differences in detail

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Costs and Efficiency:

Looking at overall running costs, both models reveal some interesting differences in everyday economy.

Mercedes CLE Convertible has a convincingly advantage in terms of price – it starts at 53200 £, while the Porsche Panamera costs 99800 £. That’s a price difference of around 46563 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: Porsche Panamera manages with 3 L and is therefore significantly more efficient than the Mercedes CLE Convertible with 4.90 L. The difference is about 1.90 L per 100 km.

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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 Panamera has a noticeable edge – offering 782 HP compared to 472 HP. That’s roughly 310 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the Porsche Panamera is convincingly quicker – completing the sprint in 2.90 s, while the Mercedes CLE Convertible takes 4.40 s. That’s about 1.50 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the Porsche Panamera performs clearly perceptible better – reaching 325 km/h, while the Mercedes CLE Convertible tops out at 250 km/h. The difference is around 75 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: Porsche Panamera pulls convincingly stronger with 1000 Nm compared to 560 Nm. That’s about 440 Nm difference.

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Space and Everyday Use:

Cabin size, boot volume and payload all play a role in everyday practicality. Here, comfort and flexibility make the difference.

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In curb weight, Mercedes CLE Convertible is hardly perceptible lighter – 1925 kg compared to 1960 kg. The difference is around 35 kg.

In terms of boot space, the Porsche Panamera offers clearly perceptible more room – 494 L compared to 385 L. That’s a difference of about 109 L.

When it comes to payload, Porsche Panamera noticeable takes the win – 545 kg compared to 435 kg. That’s a difference of about 110 kg.

Who comes out on top?

Overall, the Porsche Panamera shows itself to be leaves the rival little chance and secures the title of DriveDuel Champion.
It convinces with the more balanced overall package and proves to be the more versatile choice for everyday use.

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Porsche Panamera

  • Engine Type : Petrol, Plugin Hybrid
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 353 - 782 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 3 - 12 L
  • Electric Range : 83 - 97 km
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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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Porsche Panamera

The Porsche Panamera blends sports-car sharpness with luxury-sedan refinement, serving driving thrills up front while pampering passengers in the back. Poised, polished and mischievously quick, it’s the car for buyers who want exotic performance without losing everyday comfort.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
53200 - 109200 £
Price
99800 - 212100 £
Consumption L/100km
4.9 - 9.6 L
Consumption L/100km
3 - 12 L
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
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Electric Range
83 - 97 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
21.80 kWh
co2
128 - 218 g/km
co2
69 - 274 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
66 L
Fuel tank capacity
75 - 90 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Convertible
Body Type
Hatchback
Seats
4
Seats
4
Doors
2
Doors
5
Curb weight
1925 - 2110 kg
Curb weight
1960 - 2535 kg
Trunk capacity
375 - 385 L
Trunk capacity
421 - 494 L
Length
4850 - 4853 mm
Length
5052 - 5204 mm
Width
1861 mm
Width
1937 mm
Height
1424 - 1435 mm
Height
1415 - 1428 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
1255 - 1385 L
Payload
380 - 435 kg
Payload
340 - 545 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Diesel MHEV
Engine Type
Petrol, Plugin Hybrid
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, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
193 - 472 HP
Power HP
353 - 782 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.4 - 9.5 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
2.9 - 5.3 s
Max Speed
220 - 250 km/h
Max Speed
270 - 325 km/h
Torque
250 - 560 Nm
Torque
500 - 1000 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
Number of Cylinders
6 - 8
Power kW
142 - 347 kW
Power kW
260 - 575 kW
Engine capacity
1993 - 2999 cm3
Engine capacity
2894 - 3996 cm3

General
Model Year
2024 - 2025
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, E, F, D
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, B, C
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
Brand
Porsche

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Is the Mercedes CLE Convertible offered with different drivetrains?

Available configurations include All-Wheel Drive or Rear-Wheel Drive.

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