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Mercedes CLE Coupe vs Nissan Interstar comparison

Compare performance (313 HP vs 170 HP), boot space and price (59,800 £ vs 36,200 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mercedes CLE Coupe or Nissan Interstar?

Mercedes CLE Coupe vs Nissan Interstar: Key differences

Mercedes CLE Coupe

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  • clearly more power
  • substantially more efficient
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Nissan Interstar

  • significantly cheaper
  • considerably more electric range
  • only slightly lighter
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

CLE Coupe

Costs and Efficiency:

Looking at overall running costs, both models reveal some interesting differences in everyday economy.

Nissan Interstar is significantly cheaper – starting at 36,200 £ , while the Mercedes CLE Coupe costs 59,800 £ . That’s a price difference of around 23,613 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Mercedes CLE Coupe uses 2.2 L/100km and is substantially more efficient than the Nissan Interstar with 7.5 L/100km. The difference is about 5.3 L/100km.

As for electric range, the Nissan Interstar offers considerably more range – reaching up to 410 km, about 297 km more than the Mercedes CLE Coupe.

Interstar

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 170 HP. That’s roughly 143 HP more horsepower.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Mercedes CLE Coupe delivers markedly more torque with 550 Nm compared to 380 Nm. That’s about 170 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 CLE Coupe offers more seats – 4 vs 3.

In terms of curb weight, Nissan Interstar is only slightly lighter – 2,053 kg compared to 2,175 kg. The difference is around 122 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Nissan Interstar carries substantially more – 1,447 kg compared to 405 kg. That’s a difference of about 1,042 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Mercedes CLE Coupe 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.

from £59,800
CLE Coupe

Mercedes CLE Coupe

  • Engine Type : Plugin 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
Nissan Interstar

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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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Nissan Interstar

The Nissan Interstar is a sensible, no-nonsense panel van that puts practicality front and center, with a cavernous load area and a durable feel built for daily work. It drives with surprising composure for its size, keeps running costs modest, and feels like the kind of professional tool that prefers reliable service over flashy showboating.

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Mercedes CLE Coupe
Nissan Interstar

Costs and Consumption

Price
59,800 - 65,100 £
Price
36,200 - 54,800 £
Consumption L/100km
2.2 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
7.5 - 7.8 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
113 km
Electric Range
410 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
49 g/km
co2
0 - 205 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Coupe
Body Type
Cargo Van
Seats
4
Seats
3
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
2,175 kg
Curb weight
2,053 - 2,455 kg
Trunk capacity
290 L
Trunk capacity
-
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,861 mm
Width
2,080 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
405 kg
Payload
1,045 - 1,447 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Diesel, Electric
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox, Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
313 HP
Power HP
130 - 170 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
6.3 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
-
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
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Torque
550 Nm
Torque
300 - 380 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
230 kW
Power kW
96 - 125 kW
Engine capacity
1,999 cm3
Engine capacity
1,997 cm3

General

Model Year
2025
Model Year
2024
CO2 Efficiency Class
B
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, A
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
Brand
Nissan
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