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Mercedes CLE Coupe vs Mercedes E Class comparison

Compare performance (472 HP vs 585 HP), boot space and price (46,300 £ vs 50,500 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mercedes CLE Coupe or Mercedes E Class?

Mercedes CLE Coupe vs Mercedes E Class: Key differences

Mercedes CLE Coupe

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  • only slightly cheaper
  • only slightly lighter

Mercedes E Class

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  • slightly more power
  • considerably more efficient
  • only slightly more electric range
  • very slightly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • noticeably more trunk space

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

CLE Coupe

Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.

Mercedes CLE Coupe is only slightly cheaper – starting at 46,300 £ , while the Mercedes E Class costs 50,500 £ . That’s a price difference of around 4,152 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Mercedes E Class uses 1.5 L/100km and is considerably more efficient than the Mercedes CLE Coupe with 2.2 L/100km. The difference is about 0.7 L/100km.

As for electric range, the Mercedes E Class offers only slightly more range – reaching up to 116 km, about 3 km more than the Mercedes CLE Coupe.

E Class

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 Mercedes E Class offers slightly more power – delivering 585 HP compared to 472 HP. That’s roughly 113 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Mercedes E Class is very slightly quicker – completing the sprint in 4 s, while the Mercedes CLE Coupe takes 4.2 s. That’s about 0.2 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Mercedes E Class delivers noticeably more torque with 750 Nm compared to 560 Nm. That’s about 190 Nm more.

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: Mercedes E Class offers more seats – 5 vs 4.

In terms of curb weight, Mercedes CLE Coupe is only slightly lighter – 1,790 kg compared to 1,810 kg. The difference is around 20 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Mercedes E Class offers noticeably more boot space – 540 L compared to 420 L. That’s a difference of about 120 L.

When it comes to payload, the Mercedes E Class carries visibly more – 640 kg compared to 475 kg. That’s a difference of about 165 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Mercedes E Class is far ahead 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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E Class

Mercedes E Class

  • Engine Type : Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid, Diesel MHEV
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 186 - 585 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 1.5 - 7.5 L/100km
  • Electric Range : 101 - 116 km
Mercedes CLE Coupe
Mercedes E Class

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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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Mercedes E Class

The Mercedes E‑Class is the executive saloon that balances calm refinement with a hint of sporting intent, wrapping luxury in tasteful understatement. It pampers occupants with a composed ride and intuitive tech while quietly reminding you that it’s still very much a Mercedes — authoritative, polished, and unwilling to shout for attention.

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Mercedes CLE Coupe
Mercedes E Class

Costs and Consumption

Price
46,300 - 104,000 £
Price
50,500 - 119,700 £
Consumption L/100km
2.2 - 9.4 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
1.5 - 7.5 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
113 km
Electric Range
101 - 116 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
49 - 215 g/km
co2
39 - 172 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
66 L
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Coupe
Body Type
Sedan
Seats
4
Seats
5
Doors
2
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,790 - 2,175 kg
Curb weight
1,810 - 2,390 kg
Trunk capacity
290 - 420 L
Trunk capacity
370 - 540 L
Length
4,850 - 4,853 mm
Length
-
Width
1,861 mm
Width
1,880 mm
Height
1,422 - 1,434 mm
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
405 - 475 kg
Payload
530 - 640 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Diesel MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid, Diesel MHEV
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
186 - 585 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.2 - 8.9 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4 - 8.5 s
Max Speed
225 - 250 km/h
Max Speed
-
Torque
250 - 560 Nm
Torque
320 - 750 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
Power kW
142 - 347 kW
Power kW
137 - 430 kW
Engine capacity
1,993 - 2,999 cm3
Engine capacity
1,993 - 2,999 cm3

General

Model Year
2,023 - 2,025
Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, F, E, D, B
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, F, B, D
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
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