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Mercedes CLE Coupe vs Mitsubishi Space Star comparison

Compare performance (313 HP vs 71 HP), boot space and price (59,800 £ vs 11,600 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mercedes CLE Coupe or Mitsubishi Space Star?

Mercedes CLE Coupe vs Mitsubishi Space Star: Key differences

Mercedes CLE Coupe

5 (1 Reviews)
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  • clearly more power
  • significantly more efficient
  • significantly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • slightly more trunk space
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Mitsubishi Space Star

4.2 (3 Reviews)
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  • substantially cheaper
  • clearly lighter
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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:

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.

Mitsubishi Space Star is substantially cheaper – starting at 11,600 £ , while the Mercedes CLE Coupe costs 59,800 £ . That’s a price difference of around 48,124 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Mercedes CLE Coupe uses 2.2 L/100km and is significantly more efficient than the Mitsubishi Space Star with 4.9 L/100km. The difference is about 2.7 L/100km.

Space Star

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 CLE Coupe offers clearly more power – delivering 313 HP compared to 71 HP. That’s roughly 242 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Mercedes CLE Coupe is significantly quicker – completing the sprint in 6.3 s, while the Mitsubishi Space Star takes 14.1 s. That’s about 7.8 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Mercedes CLE Coupe delivers considerably more torque with 550 Nm compared to 102 Nm. That’s about 448 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: Mitsubishi Space Star offers more seats – 5 vs 4.

In terms of curb weight, Mitsubishi Space Star is clearly lighter – 940 kg compared to 2,175 kg. The difference is around 1,235 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Mercedes CLE Coupe offers slightly more boot space – 290 L compared to 235 L. That’s a difference of about 55 L.

When it comes to payload, the Mercedes CLE Coupe carries barely more – 405 kg compared to 400 kg. That’s a difference of about 5 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 Plug-in 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
Mitsubishi Space Star

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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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Mitsubishi Space Star

The Mitsubishi Space Star is a tidy, no-nonsense city car that squeezes surprising interior space into a compact, easy-to-park package. It's not a thrill-seeker's toy, but for buyers after low running costs, fuss-free reliability and sensible day-to-day practicality, it's a clever and cheerful choice that keeps your wallet and nerves happy.

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Mercedes CLE Coupe
Mitsubishi Space Star

Costs and Consumption

Price
59,800 - 65,100 £
Price
11,600 - 18,700 £
Consumption L/100km
2.2 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
4.9 - 5.5 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
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co2
49 g/km
co2
112 - 125 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
35 L

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Coupe
Body Type
Hatchback
Seats
4
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
5
Curb weight
2,175 kg
Curb weight
940 - 1,011 kg
Trunk capacity
290 L
Trunk capacity
209 - 235 L
Length
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Length
3,845 mm
Width
1,861 mm
Width
1,665 mm
Height
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Height
1,505 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
881 - 912 L
Payload
405 kg
Payload
359 - 400 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Plug-in Hybrid
Engine Type
Petrol
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Manual, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, CVT
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
313 HP
Power HP
71 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
6.3 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
14.1 - 15.8 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
163 - 167 km/h
Torque
550 Nm
Torque
102 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
3
Power kW
230 kW
Power kW
52 kW
Engine capacity
1,999 cm3
Engine capacity
1,193 cm3

General

Model Year
2025
Model Year
2,020 - 2,022
CO2 Efficiency Class
B
CO2 Efficiency Class
C, D
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
Brand
Mitsubishi
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