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Mercedes CLE Coupe vs Hyundai i20 comparison

Compare performance (313 HP vs 90 HP), boot space and price (59,800 £ vs 18,800 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mercedes CLE Coupe or Hyundai i20?

Mercedes CLE Coupe vs Hyundai i20: Key differences

Mercedes CLE Coupe

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  • considerably more power
  • significantly more efficient
  • clearly quicker 0–100 km/h
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Hyundai i20

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  • considerably cheaper
  • substantially lighter
  • somewhat more trunk space
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All details on performance, efficiency, range and trunk space can be found in the technical comparison below – including user reviews for both models.

By Achim Sedelmaier

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.

Hyundai i20 is considerably cheaper – starting at 18,800 £ , while the Mercedes CLE Coupe costs 59,800 £ . That’s a price difference of around 40,958 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Mercedes CLE Coupe uses 2.2 L/100km and is significantly more efficient than the Hyundai i20 with 5.7 L/100km. The difference is about 3.5 L/100km.

i20

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 Coupe offers considerably more power – delivering 313 HP compared to 90 HP. That’s roughly 223 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Mercedes CLE Coupe is clearly quicker – completing the sprint in 6.3 s, while the Hyundai i20 takes 11.5 s. That’s about 5.2 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Mercedes CLE Coupe delivers substantially more torque with 550 Nm compared to 172 Nm. That’s about 378 Nm more.

Space and Everyday Use:

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

Seats: Hyundai i20 offers more seats – 5 vs 4.

In terms of curb weight, Hyundai i20 is substantially lighter – 1,145 kg compared to 2,175 kg. The difference is around 1,030 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Hyundai i20 offers somewhat more boot space – 352 L compared to 290 L. That’s a difference of about 62 L.

When it comes to payload, the Hyundai i20 carries slightly more – 465 kg compared to 405 kg. That’s a difference of about 60 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Mercedes CLE Coupe stands well ahead of its rival 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
Hyundai i20

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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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Hyundai i20

The Hyundai i20 is a cheeky small car that mixes smart styling with sensible practicality, feeling more polished and roomy than you might expect for the money. It’s an easy car to live with, offering engaging handling, a comfy cabin and useful equipment that make daily commutes and weekend errands notably less dull.

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Mercedes CLE Coupe
Hyundai i20

Costs and Consumption

Price
59,800 - 65,100 £
Price
18,800 - 24,400 £
Consumption L/100km
2.2 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
5.7 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
113 km
Electric Range
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Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
-
co2
49 g/km
co2
128 - 129 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Coupe
Body Type
Hatchback
Seats
4
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
2,175 kg
Curb weight
1,145 - 1,170 kg
Trunk capacity
290 L
Trunk capacity
352 L
Length
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Length
-
Width
1,861 mm
Width
1,775 mm
Height
-
Height
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Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
405 kg
Payload
455 - 465 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Petrol
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
313 HP
Power HP
90 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
6.3 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
11.5 - 12.8 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
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Torque
550 Nm
Torque
172 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
3
Power kW
230 kW
Power kW
66 kW
Engine capacity
1,999 cm3
Engine capacity
998 cm3

General

Model Year
2025
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
B
CO2 Efficiency Class
D
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
Brand
Hyundai
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