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Mercedes CLE Coupe vs Mercedes S Class comparison

Compare performance (472 HP vs 585 HP), boot space and price (46,300 £ vs 104,000 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mercedes CLE Coupe or Mercedes S Class?

Mercedes CLE Coupe vs Mercedes S Class: Key differences

Mercedes CLE Coupe

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  • significantly cheaper
  • markedly lighter

Mercedes S Class

  • somewhat more power
  • marginally more electric range
  • very slightly quicker 0–100 km/h

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

CLE Coupe

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 is significantly cheaper – starting at 46,300 £ , while the Mercedes S Class costs 104,000 £ . That’s a price difference of around 57,681 £.

Both cars consume an average of 2.2 L/100km – no difference here.

As for electric range, the Mercedes S Class offers marginally more range – reaching up to 118 km, about 5 km more than the Mercedes CLE Coupe.

S 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 S Class offers somewhat 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 S 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 S Class delivers markedly more torque with 750 Nm compared to 560 Nm. That’s about 190 Nm more.

Space and Everyday Use:

Beyond pure performance, interior space and usability matter most in daily life. This is where you see which car is more practical and versatile.

Seats: Mercedes S Class offers more seats – 5 vs 4.

In terms of curb weight, Mercedes CLE Coupe is markedly lighter – 1,790 kg compared to 2,165 kg. The difference is around 375 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Mercedes S Class carries markedly more – 660 kg compared to 475 kg. That’s a difference of about 185 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Mercedes S Class comes out modestly ahead 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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S Class

Mercedes S Class

  • Engine Type : Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid, Diesel MHEV
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 336 - 585 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 2.2 - 10.6 L/100km
  • Electric Range : 102 - 118 km
Mercedes CLE Coupe
Mercedes S 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 S Class

The Mercedes S-Class wraps peerless comfort, whisper-quiet luxury and subtle tech wizardry into a chauffeur-ready package that still knows how to engage the driver. It’s the car for buyers who want to arrive relaxed, be taken seriously and occasionally enjoy a grin when the road reminds them this limousine can dance.

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Mercedes CLE Coupe
Mercedes S Class

Costs and Consumption

Price
46,300 - 104,000 £
Price
104,000 - 139,100 £
Consumption L/100km
2.2 - 9.4 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
2.2 - 10.6 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
113 km
Electric Range
102 - 118 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
49 - 215 g/km
co2
50 - 241 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
2,165 - 2,515 kg
Trunk capacity
290 - 420 L
Trunk capacity
-
Length
4,850 - 4,853 mm
Length
-
Width
1,861 mm
Width
1,921 mm
Height
1,422 - 1,434 mm
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
405 - 475 kg
Payload
555 - 660 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
All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
Power HP
193 - 472 HP
Power HP
336 - 585 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.2 - 8.9 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4 - 5.7 s
Max Speed
225 - 250 km/h
Max Speed
-
Torque
250 - 560 Nm
Torque
560 - 750 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
Number of Cylinders
6 - 8
Power kW
142 - 347 kW
Power kW
247 - 430 kW
Engine capacity
1,993 - 2,999 cm3
Engine capacity
2,989 - 3,982 cm3

General

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