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Mercedes CLE Coupe vs Lotus Emira comparison

Compare performance (313 HP vs 406 HP), boot space and price (59,800 £ vs 83,600 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mercedes CLE Coupe or Lotus Emira?

Mercedes CLE Coupe vs Lotus Emira: Key differences

Mercedes CLE Coupe

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  • noticeably cheaper
  • substantially more efficient
  • clearly more trunk space
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Lotus Emira

  • visibly more power
  • clearly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • considerably lighter
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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 noticeably cheaper – starting at 59,800 £ , while the Lotus Emira costs 83,600 £ . That’s a price difference of around 23,799 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Mercedes CLE Coupe uses 2.2 L/100km and is substantially more efficient than the Lotus Emira with 9.2 L/100km. The difference is about 7 L/100km.

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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 Lotus Emira offers visibly more power – delivering 406 HP compared to 313 HP. That’s roughly 93 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Lotus Emira is clearly quicker – completing the sprint in 4 s, while the Mercedes CLE Coupe takes 6.3 s. That’s about 2.3 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Mercedes CLE Coupe delivers somewhat more torque with 550 Nm compared to 480 Nm. That’s about 70 Nm more.

Space and Everyday Use:

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

Seats: Mercedes CLE Coupe offers more seats – 4 vs 2.

In terms of curb weight, Lotus Emira is considerably lighter – 1,521 kg compared to 2,175 kg. The difference is around 654 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Mercedes CLE Coupe offers clearly more boot space – 290 L compared to 151 L. That’s a difference of about 139 L.

When it comes to payload, the Mercedes CLE Coupe carries significantly more – 405 kg compared to 230 kg. That’s a difference of about 175 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
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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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Lotus Emira

The Lotus Emira is a supremely alive sports coupe that blends razor‑sharp handling with enough everyday comfort to make it usable beyond the track. It looks gorgeous, sounds eager and delivers a focused, smile-inducing drive that will seduce enthusiasts and tempt sensible buyers alike.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
59,800 - 65,100 £
Price
83,600 - 107,600 £
Consumption L/100km
2.2 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
9.2 - 11.3 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
113 km
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
49 g/km
co2
208 - 245 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Coupe
Body Type
Coupe
Seats
4
Seats
2
Doors
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Doors
-
Curb weight
2,175 kg
Curb weight
1,521 - 1,533 kg
Trunk capacity
290 L
Trunk capacity
151 L
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,861 mm
Width
1,895 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
405 kg
Payload
213 - 230 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Petrol
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic, Automatic Gearbox, Manual Gearbox
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive
Power HP
313 HP
Power HP
365 - 406 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
6.3 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4 - 4.8 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
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Torque
550 Nm
Torque
420 - 480 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
Power kW
230 kW
Power kW
268 - 298 kW
Engine capacity
1,999 cm3
Engine capacity
1,991 - 3,456 cm3

General
Model Year
2025
Model Year
2,023 - 2,025
CO2 Efficiency Class
B
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
Brand
Lotus
What drive types are available for the Mercedes CLE Coupe?

The Mercedes CLE Coupe is offered with Rear-Wheel Drive.

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