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Mercedes CLE Coupe vs Maserati Ghibli – Performance, range & efficiency compared

Everyday use, family trips or long-distance drives – here’s where the differences show.
Discover whether Mercedes CLE Coupe or Maserati Ghibli fits your lifestyle better.

Mercedes CLE Coupe

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Maserati Ghibli

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

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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.

Mercedes CLE Coupe has a clearly advantage in terms of price – it starts at 46300 £, while the Maserati Ghibli costs 88800 £. That’s a price difference of around 42414 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: Mercedes CLE Coupe manages with 2.20 L and is therefore clearly more efficient than the Maserati Ghibli with 8.60 L. The difference is about 6.40 L per 100 km.

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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 Mercedes CLE Coupe has a barely noticeable edge – offering 472 HP compared to 430 HP. That’s roughly 42 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the Mercedes CLE Coupe is slightly quicker – completing the sprint in 4.20 s, while the Maserati Ghibli takes 4.70 s. That’s about 0.50 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the Maserati Ghibli performs slightly better – reaching 286 km/h, while the Mercedes CLE Coupe tops out at 250 km/h. The difference is around 36 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: Maserati Ghibli pulls slight stronger with 580 Nm compared to 560 Nm. That’s about 20 Nm difference.

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Space and Everyday Use:

Cabin size, boot volume and payload all play a role in everyday practicality. Here, comfort and flexibility make the difference.

Seats: Maserati Ghibli offers somewhat more seating capacity – 5 vs 4.

In curb weight, Mercedes CLE Coupe is barely noticeable lighter – 1790 kg compared to 1953 kg. The difference is around 163 kg.

In terms of boot space, the Maserati Ghibli offers somewhat more room – 500 L compared to 420 L. That’s a difference of about 80 L.

When it comes to payload, Maserati Ghibli to a small extent takes the win – 577 kg compared to 475 kg. That’s a difference of about 102 kg.

Who wins the race?

The Mercedes CLE Coupe proves to be leaves the rival little chance and therefore becomes our DriveDuel Champion!
Mercedes CLE Coupe is the better all-rounder in this comparison.

Mercedes CLE Coupe
Maserati Ghibli

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Mercedes CLE Coupe

  • Engine Type : Petrol MHEV, Diesel MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 193 - 472 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 2.2 - 9.4 L
  • Electric Range : 113 km

Mercedes CLE Coupe

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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
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Costs and Consumption

Price
46300 - 104000 £
Price
88800 - 122600 £
Consumption L/100km
2.2 - 9.4 L
Consumption L/100km
8.6 - 11.1 L
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
113 km
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
19.50 kWh
Battery Capacity
-
co2
49 - 215 g/km
co2
194 - 251 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
50 - 66 L
Fuel tank capacity
80 L

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Coupe
Body Type
Sedan
Seats
4
Seats
5
Doors
2
Doors
4
Curb weight
1790 - 2175 kg
Curb weight
1953 - 2010 kg
Trunk capacity
290 - 420 L
Trunk capacity
500 L
Length
4850 - 4853 mm
Length
4971 mm
Width
1861 mm
Width
1945 mm
Height
1422 - 1434 mm
Height
1461 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
405 - 475 kg
Payload
520 - 577 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Diesel MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Petrol
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
193 - 472 HP
Power HP
330 - 430 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.2 - 8.9 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.7 - 5.7 s
Max Speed
225 - 250 km/h
Max Speed
255 - 286 km/h
Torque
250 - 560 Nm
Torque
450 - 580 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
Power kW
142 - 347 kW
Power kW
243 - 316 kW
Engine capacity
1993 - 2999 cm3
Engine capacity
1998 - 2979 cm3

General

Model Year
2023 - 2025
Model Year
2023
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, F, E, D, B
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
Brand
Maserati
What drivetrain options does the Mercedes CLE Coupe have?

The Mercedes CLE Coupe is available as All-Wheel Drive or Rear-Wheel Drive.

The prices and data displayed are estimates based on German list prices and may vary by country. This information is not legally binding.

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