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Mercedes CLE Coupe vs Mercedes GLC comparison

Compare performance (472 HP vs 680 HP), boot space and price (46,300 £ vs 50,300 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mercedes CLE Coupe or Mercedes GLC?

Mercedes CLE Coupe vs Mercedes GLC: Key differences

Mercedes CLE Coupe

5 (1 Reviews)
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  • marginally cheaper
  • marginally lighter

Mercedes GLC

4.4 (11 Reviews)
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  • clearly more power
  • visibly more efficient
  • significantly more electric range
  • visibly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • markedly more trunk space

All details on performance, efficiency, range and trunk space can be found in the technical comparison below – including user reviews for both models.

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 marginally cheaper – starting at 46,300 £ , while the Mercedes GLC costs 50,300 £ . That’s a price difference of around 3,989 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Mercedes GLC uses 1.6 L/100km and is visibly more efficient than the Mercedes CLE Coupe with 2.2 L/100km. The difference is about 0.6 L/100km.

As for electric range, the Mercedes GLC offers significantly more range – reaching up to 714 km, about 601 km more than the Mercedes CLE Coupe.

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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 Mercedes GLC offers clearly more power – delivering 680 HP compared to 472 HP. That’s roughly 208 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Mercedes GLC is visibly quicker – completing the sprint in 3.5 s, while the Mercedes CLE Coupe takes 4.2 s. That’s about 0.7 s quicker.

Looking at top speed, the Mercedes GLC is marginally faster – reaching 275 km/h, while the Mercedes CLE Coupe tops out at 250 km/h. The difference is around 25 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Mercedes GLC delivers considerably more torque with 1,020 Nm compared to 560 Nm. That’s about 460 Nm more.

Space and Everyday Use:

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

Seats: Mercedes GLC offers more seats – 5 vs 4.

In terms of curb weight, Mercedes CLE Coupe is marginally lighter – 1,790 kg compared to 1,910 kg. The difference is around 120 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Mercedes GLC offers markedly more boot space – 620 L compared to 420 L. That’s a difference of about 200 L.

When it comes to payload, the Mercedes GLC carries visibly more – 600 kg compared to 475 kg. That’s a difference of about 125 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Mercedes GLC 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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Mercedes GLC

  • Engine Type : Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid, Diesel MHEV, Electric
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 186 - 680 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 1.6 - 9.7 L/100km
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 14.9 - 16.6 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range : 12 - 714 km
Mercedes CLE Coupe
Mercedes GLC

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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 GLC

The Mercedes GLC blends plush cabin comfort and composed road manners into an SUV that feels more grown-up than it looks. It won’t shout for attention, but will quietly please buyers who want refinement, usable space and a touch of luxury without the drama.

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Mercedes CLE Coupe
Mercedes GLC

Costs and Consumption

Price
46,300 - 104,000 £
Price
50,300 - 126,600 £
Consumption L/100km
2.2 - 9.4 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
1.6 - 9.7 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
14.9 - 16.6 kWh/100km
Electric Range
113 km
Electric Range
12 - 714 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
94 kWh
co2
49 - 215 g/km
co2
0 - 221 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
66 L
Fuel tank capacity
62 - 65 L

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Coupe
Body Type
SUV
Seats
4
Seats
5
Doors
2
Doors
5
Curb weight
1,790 - 2,175 kg
Curb weight
1,910 - 2,535 kg
Trunk capacity
290 - 420 L
Trunk capacity
390 - 620 L
Length
4,850 - 4,853 mm
Length
4,716 - 4,845 mm
Width
1,861 mm
Width
1,890 - 1,913 mm
Height
1,422 - 1,434 mm
Height
1,603 - 1,644 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
1,490 - 1,740 L
Payload
405 - 475 kg
Payload
475 - 600 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Diesel MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid, Diesel MHEV, Electric
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox, Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
193 - 472 HP
Power HP
186 - 680 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.2 - 8.9 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.5 - 9 s
Max Speed
225 - 250 km/h
Max Speed
210 - 275 km/h
Torque
250 - 560 Nm
Torque
320 - 1,020 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
Power kW
142 - 347 kW
Power kW
137 - 500 kW
Engine capacity
1,993 - 2,999 cm3
Engine capacity
1,991 - 2,989 cm3

General

Model Year
2,023 - 2,025
Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, F, E, D, B
CO2 Efficiency Class
F, G, D, B, E, A
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
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