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Mercedes CLE Coupe vs BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe comparison

Compare performance (313 HP vs 392 HP), boot space and price (59,800 £ vs 46,200 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mercedes CLE Coupe or BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe?

Mercedes CLE Coupe vs BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe: Key differences

Mercedes CLE Coupe

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  • clearly more efficient
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BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe

  • visibly cheaper
  • noticeably more power
  • noticeably quicker 0–100 km/h
  • visibly lighter
  • clearly more trunk space
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

CLE Coupe

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.

BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe is visibly cheaper – starting at 46,200 £ , while the Mercedes CLE Coupe costs 59,800 £ . That’s a price difference of around 13,572 £.

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 Gran Coupe with 5 L/100km. The difference is about 2.8 L/100km.

4 Series Gran 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 Gran Coupe offers noticeably more power – delivering 392 HP compared to 313 HP. That’s roughly 79 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe is noticeably quicker – completing the sprint in 4.6 s, while the Mercedes CLE Coupe takes 6.3 s. That’s about 1.7 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe delivers slightly more torque with 650 Nm compared to 550 Nm. That’s about 100 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: BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe offers more seats – 5 vs 4.

In terms of curb weight, BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe is visibly lighter – 1,695 kg compared to 2,175 kg. The difference is around 480 kg.

Looking at boot space, the BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe offers clearly more boot space – 470 L compared to 290 L. That’s a difference of about 180 L.

When it comes to payload, the BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe carries slightly more – 480 kg compared to 405 kg. That’s a difference of about 75 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Mercedes CLE Coupe is narrowly 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 £59,800
CLE Coupe

Mercedes CLE Coupe

  • Engine Type Plugin Hybrid
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type Rear-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 313 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 2.2 L/100km
  • Electric Range 113 km
Mercedes CLE Coupe
BMW 4 Series Gran 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 Gran Coupe

The BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe marries coupe-like drama with hatchback practicality, offering a sloping roofline that still lets you load bags without a wrestling match. It steers with familiar BMW poise, so buyers after sporty looks and everyday usability get the best of both worlds—and a car that makes the commute feel a bit more glamorous.

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Mercedes CLE Coupe
BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe

Costs and Consumption

Price
59,800 - 65,100 £
Price
46,200 - 68,800 £
Consumption L/100km
2.2 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
5 - 7.8 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
113 km
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
49 g/km
co2
131 - 179 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Coupe
Body Type
Hatchback
Seats
4
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
2,175 kg
Curb weight
1,695 - 1,935 kg
Trunk capacity
290 L
Trunk capacity
470 L
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,861 mm
Width
1,852 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
405 kg
Payload
480 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Diesel MHEV, Petrol, Petrol MHEV
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
Power HP
313 HP
Power HP
184 - 392 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
6.3 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.6 - 7.9 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
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Torque
550 Nm
Torque
300 - 650 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
Power kW
230 kW
Power kW
135 - 288 kW
Engine capacity
1,999 cm3
Engine capacity
1,995 - 2,998 cm3

General

Model Year
2025
Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
CO2 Efficiency Class
B
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, D, F, G
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
Brand
BMW
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