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Mercedes CLE Coupe vs Cadillac Lyriq comparison

Compare performance (313 HP vs 646 HP), boot space and price (59,800 £ vs 71,100 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mercedes CLE Coupe or Cadillac Lyriq?

Mercedes CLE Coupe vs Cadillac Lyriq: Key differences

Mercedes CLE Coupe

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  • somewhat cheaper
  • markedly lighter
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Cadillac Lyriq

  • significantly more power
  • significantly more electric range
  • considerably quicker 0–100 km/h
  • 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:

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

Mercedes CLE Coupe is somewhat cheaper – starting at 59,800 £ , while the Cadillac Lyriq costs 71,100 £ . That’s a price difference of around 11,370 £.

As for electric range, the Cadillac Lyriq offers significantly more range – reaching up to 530 km, about 417 km more than the Mercedes CLE Coupe.

Lyriq

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 Cadillac Lyriq offers significantly more power – delivering 646 HP compared to 313 HP. That’s roughly 333 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Cadillac Lyriq is considerably quicker – completing the sprint in 3.6 s, while the Mercedes CLE Coupe takes 6.3 s. That’s about 2.7 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Cadillac Lyriq delivers markedly more torque with 880 Nm compared to 550 Nm. That’s about 330 Nm more.

Space and Everyday Use:

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

Seats: Cadillac Lyriq offers more seats – 5 vs 4.

In terms of curb weight, Mercedes CLE Coupe is markedly lighter – 2,175 kg compared to 2,774 kg. The difference is around 599 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Cadillac Lyriq offers clearly more boot space – 588 L compared to 290 L. That’s a difference of about 298 L.

When it comes to payload, the Cadillac Lyriq carries very slightly more – 426 kg compared to 405 kg. That’s a difference of about 21 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Cadillac Lyriq is clearly superior 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.

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Lyriq

Cadillac Lyriq

  • Engine Type Electric
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 528 - 646 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km 21.8 - 22.5 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 471 - 530 km
Mercedes CLE Coupe
Cadillac Lyriq

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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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Cadillac Lyriq

The Cadillac Lyriq arrives with bold, angular styling and a striking light signature that gives it real presence on the road without trying too hard. Inside, the Lyriq serves up a calm, tech-heavy cabin with premium touches and a relaxed driving experience that makes switching to electric feel less like a sacrifice and more like a quiet flex.

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Mercedes CLE Coupe
Cadillac Lyriq

Costs and Consumption

Price
59,800 - 65,100 £
Price
71,100 - 93,300 £
Consumption L/100km
2.2 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
21.8 - 22.5 kWh/100km
Electric Range
113 km
Electric Range
471 - 530 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
49 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Coupe
Body Type
SUV
Seats
4
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
2,175 kg
Curb weight
2,774 kg
Trunk capacity
290 L
Trunk capacity
588 L
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,861 mm
Width
1,977 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
405 kg
Payload
426 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Electric
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
313 HP
Power HP
528 - 646 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
6.3 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.6 - 5.3 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
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Torque
550 Nm
Torque
610 - 880 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
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Power kW
230 kW
Power kW
388 - 475 kW
Engine capacity
1,999 cm3
Engine capacity
-

General

Model Year
2025
Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
CO2 Efficiency Class
B
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
Brand
Cadillac
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