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Mercedes CLE Convertible vs Toyota Proace City comparison

Compare performance (472 HP vs 136 HP), boot space and price (53,200 £ vs 20,800 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mercedes CLE Convertible or Toyota Proace City?

Mercedes CLE Convertible vs Toyota Proace City: Key differences

Mercedes CLE Convertible

  • considerably more power
  • very slightly more efficient
  • clearly quicker 0–100 km/h
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Toyota Proace City

  • significantly cheaper
  • considerably lighter
  • significantly more trunk space
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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 key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.

Toyota Proace City is significantly cheaper – starting at 20,800 £ , while the Mercedes CLE Convertible costs 53,200 £ . That’s a price difference of around 32,410 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Mercedes CLE Convertible uses 4.9 L/100km and is very slightly more efficient than the Toyota Proace City with 5.3 L/100km. The difference is about 0.4 L/100km.

Proace City

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 considerably more power – delivering 472 HP compared to 136 HP. That’s roughly 336 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Mercedes CLE Convertible is clearly quicker – completing the sprint in 4.4 s, while the Toyota Proace City takes 11.5 s. That’s about 7.1 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Mercedes CLE Convertible delivers considerably more torque with 560 Nm compared to 300 Nm. That’s about 260 Nm more.

Space and Everyday Use:

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

Seats: Toyota Proace City offers more seats – 7 vs 4.

In terms of curb weight, Toyota Proace City is considerably lighter – 1,366 kg compared to 1,925 kg. The difference is around 559 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Toyota Proace City offers significantly more boot space – 912 L compared to 385 L. That’s a difference of about 527 L.

When it comes to payload, the Toyota Proace City carries substantially more – 829 kg compared to 435 kg. That’s a difference of about 394 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Toyota Proace City is barely 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.

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Proace City

Toyota Proace City

  • Engine Type Electric, Petrol, Diesel
  • Transmission Automatic, Manuel
  • Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 102 - 136 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 5.3 - 6.3 L/100km
  • Consumption kWh/100km 18.1 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 343 km
Mercedes CLE Convertible
Toyota Proace City

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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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Toyota Proace City

The Toyota Proace City is a clever compact workhorse that blends van practicality with passenger comfort, turning daily deliveries or weekend DIY runs into a surprisingly civilised affair. It won't set your pulse racing, but its easy driving manners, flexible interior and low-hassle ownership make it a smart pick for buyers who value usefulness over flash.

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Mercedes CLE Convertible
Toyota Proace City

Costs and Consumption

Price
53,200 - 109,200 £
Price
20,800 - 44,100 £
Consumption L/100km
4.9 - 9.6 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
5.3 - 6.3 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
18.1 kWh/100km
Electric Range
-
Electric Range
343 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
128 - 218 g/km
co2
0 - 146 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
66 L
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Convertible
Body Type
High Roof Estate
Seats
4
Seats
5 - 7
Doors
2
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,925 - 2,110 kg
Curb weight
1,366 - 1,664 kg
Trunk capacity
375 - 385 L
Trunk capacity
322 - 912 L
Length
4,850 - 4,853 mm
Length
-
Width
1,861 mm
Width
1,848 mm
Height
1,424 - 1,435 mm
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
380 - 435 kg
Payload
525 - 829 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Diesel MHEV
Engine Type
Electric, Petrol, Diesel
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox, Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
193 - 472 HP
Power HP
102 - 136 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.4 - 9.5 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
11.5 - 13.2 s
Max Speed
220 - 250 km/h
Max Speed
-
Torque
250 - 560 Nm
Torque
205 - 300 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Power kW
142 - 347 kW
Power kW
75 - 100 kW
Engine capacity
1,993 - 2,999 cm3
Engine capacity
1,199 - 1,499 cm3

General

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