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Mercedes CLE Coupe vs Maserati Ghibli comparison

Compare performance (313 HP vs 430 HP), boot space and price (59,800 £ vs 88,800 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mercedes CLE Coupe or Maserati Ghibli?

Mercedes CLE Coupe vs Maserati Ghibli: Key differences

Mercedes CLE Coupe

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  • considerably cheaper
  • significantly more efficient
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Maserati Ghibli

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  • visibly more power
  • visibly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • slightly 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.

Mercedes CLE Coupe is considerably cheaper – starting at 59,800 £ , while the Maserati Ghibli costs 88,800 £ . That’s a price difference of around 28,980 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Mercedes CLE Coupe uses 2.2 L/100km and is significantly more efficient than the Maserati Ghibli with 8.6 L/100km. The difference is about 6.4 L/100km.

Ghibli

Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration say a lot about how a car feels on the road. This is where you see which model delivers more driving dynamics.

When it comes to engine power, the Maserati Ghibli offers visibly more power – delivering 430 HP compared to 313 HP. That’s roughly 117 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Maserati Ghibli is visibly quicker – completing the sprint in 4.7 s, while the Mercedes CLE Coupe takes 6.3 s. That’s about 1.6 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Maserati Ghibli delivers only slightly more torque with 580 Nm compared to 550 Nm. That’s about 30 Nm more.

Space and Everyday Use:

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

Seats: Maserati Ghibli offers more seats – 5 vs 4.

In terms of curb weight, Maserati Ghibli is slightly lighter – 1,953 kg compared to 2,175 kg. The difference is around 222 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Maserati Ghibli offers clearly more boot space – 500 L compared to 290 L. That’s a difference of about 210 L.

When it comes to payload, the Maserati Ghibli carries clearly more – 577 kg compared to 405 kg. That’s a difference of about 172 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
Maserati Ghibli

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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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Maserati Ghibli

The Maserati Ghibli cuts a striking figure with Italian flair, serving up rare elegance and a soundtrack that makes even mundane commutes feel cinematic. It’s a driver's car with comfortable manners and enough personality to turn heads, perfect for buyers who want grand tourer charisma without ostentatious showboating.

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Mercedes CLE Coupe
Maserati Ghibli

Costs and Consumption

Price
59,800 - 65,100 £
Price
88,800 - 122,600 £
Consumption L/100km
2.2 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
8.6 - 11.1 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
194 - 251 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
80 L

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Coupe
Body Type
Sedan
Seats
4
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
4
Curb weight
2,175 kg
Curb weight
1,953 - 2,010 kg
Trunk capacity
290 L
Trunk capacity
500 L
Length
-
Length
4,971 mm
Width
1,861 mm
Width
1,945 mm
Height
-
Height
1,461 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
405 kg
Payload
520 - 577 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Petrol
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
313 HP
Power HP
330 - 430 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
6.3 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.7 - 5.7 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
255 - 286 km/h
Torque
550 Nm
Torque
450 - 580 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
Power kW
230 kW
Power kW
243 - 316 kW
Engine capacity
1,999 cm3
Engine capacity
1,998 - 2,979 cm3

General

Model Year
2025
Model Year
2023
CO2 Efficiency Class
B
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
Brand
Maserati
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