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Mercedes CLE Coupe vs BMW 4 Series Coupe comparison

Compare performance (472 HP vs 530 HP), boot space and price (46,300 £ vs 45,700 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mercedes CLE Coupe or BMW 4 Series Coupe?

Mercedes CLE Coupe vs BMW 4 Series Coupe: Key differences

Mercedes CLE Coupe

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  • clearly more efficient

BMW 4 Series Coupe

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  • marginally cheaper
  • somewhat more power
  • markedly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • moderately lighter
  • barely more trunk space

All details on performance, efficiency, range and trunk space can be found in the technical comparison below – including user reviews for both models.

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

CLE Coupe

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.

BMW 4 Series Coupe is marginally cheaper – starting at 45,700 £ , while the Mercedes CLE Coupe costs 46,300 £ . That’s a price difference of around 653 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Mercedes CLE Coupe uses 2.2 L/100km and is clearly more efficient than the BMW 4 Series Coupe with 4.8 L/100km. The difference is about 2.6 L/100km.

4 Series Coupe

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 BMW 4 Series Coupe offers somewhat more power – delivering 530 HP compared to 472 HP. That’s roughly 58 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the BMW 4 Series Coupe is markedly quicker – completing the sprint in 3.5 s, while the Mercedes CLE Coupe takes 4.2 s. That’s about 0.7 s quicker.

There’s no difference in top speed – both reach 250 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the BMW 4 Series Coupe delivers moderately more torque with 700 Nm compared to 560 Nm. That’s about 140 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, BMW 4 Series Coupe is moderately lighter – 1,600 kg compared to 1,790 kg. The difference is around 190 kg.

Looking at boot space, the BMW 4 Series Coupe offers barely more boot space – 440 L compared to 420 L. That’s a difference of about 20 L.

When it comes to payload, the Mercedes CLE Coupe carries a bit more – 475 kg compared to 415 kg. That’s a difference of about 60 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Mercedes CLE Coupe is far ahead overall 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 £46,300
CLE Coupe

Mercedes CLE Coupe

  • Engine Type : Petrol MHEV, Diesel MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 193 - 472 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 2.2 - 9.4 L/100km
  • Electric Range : 113 km
Mercedes CLE Coupe
BMW 4 Series Coupe

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Mercedes CLE Coupe

The Mercedes CLE Coupe slides between sporty and sophisticated with a swooping silhouette that turns heads without shouting, and a cabin that feels both luxurious and intelligently laid out. It’s ideal for buyers who want grand-tourer comfort with a playful driving character—chic enough for the weekend, sensible enough for the daily run, and guaranteed to spark a few “what is that?” conversations.

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BMW 4 Series Coupe

The BMW 4 Series Coupe blends aggressive styling with a driver-focused cabin, making even the humdrum commute feel like a short track day. It balances sharp handling and grown-up comfort with a dash of theatrical flair, so you get sportscar charisma without the drama of constant sacrifices.

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Mercedes CLE Coupe
BMW 4 Series Coupe

Costs and Consumption

Price
46,300 - 104,000 £
Price
45,700 - 92,700 £
Consumption L/100km
2.2 - 9.4 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
4.8 - 10 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
113 km
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
-
co2
49 - 215 g/km
co2
126 - 226 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
66 L
Fuel tank capacity
59 L

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Coupe
Body Type
Coupe
Seats
4
Seats
4
Doors
2
Doors
2
Curb weight
1,790 - 2,175 kg
Curb weight
1,600 - 1,895 kg
Trunk capacity
290 - 420 L
Trunk capacity
440 L
Length
4,850 - 4,853 mm
Length
4,768 - 4,770 mm
Width
1,861 mm
Width
1,852 - 1,887 mm
Height
1,422 - 1,434 mm
Height
1,383 - 1,393 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
405 - 475 kg
Payload
355 - 415 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Diesel MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Diesel MHEV, Petrol, Petrol MHEV
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox, Manual Gearbox
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
193 - 472 HP
Power HP
184 - 530 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.2 - 8.9 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.5 - 7.5 s
Max Speed
225 - 250 km/h
Max Speed
238 - 250 km/h
Torque
250 - 560 Nm
Torque
300 - 700 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
Power kW
142 - 347 kW
Power kW
135 - 390 kW
Engine capacity
1,993 - 2,999 cm3
Engine capacity
1,995 - 2,998 cm3

General

Model Year
2,023 - 2,025
Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, F, E, D, B
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, E, F, G
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
Brand
BMW
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