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Mercedes CLE Coupe vs Nissan Primastar Transporter comparison

Compare performance (313 HP vs 170 HP), boot space and price (59,800 £ vs 43,500 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mercedes CLE Coupe or Nissan Primastar Transporter?

Mercedes CLE Coupe vs Nissan Primastar Transporter: Key differences

Mercedes CLE Coupe

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  • considerably more power
  • considerably more efficient
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Nissan Primastar Transporter

  • noticeably cheaper
  • moderately lighter
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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.

Nissan Primastar Transporter is noticeably cheaper – starting at 43,500 £ , while the Mercedes CLE Coupe costs 59,800 £ . That’s a price difference of around 16,249 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Mercedes CLE Coupe uses 2.2 L/100km and is considerably more efficient than the Nissan Primastar Transporter with 6.8 L/100km. The difference is about 4.6 L/100km.

Primastar Transporter

Engine and Performance:

Under the bonnet, it becomes clear which model is tuned for sportiness and which one takes the lead when you hit the accelerator.

When it comes to engine power, the Mercedes CLE Coupe offers considerably 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 noticeably more torque with 550 Nm compared to 380 Nm. That’s about 170 Nm more.

Space and Everyday Use:

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

Seats: Nissan Primastar Transporter offers more seats – 6 vs 4.

In terms of curb weight, Nissan Primastar Transporter is moderately lighter – 1,926 kg compared to 2,175 kg. The difference is around 249 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Nissan Primastar Transporter carries considerably more – 1,110 kg compared to 405 kg. That’s a difference of about 705 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 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 Primastar Transporter

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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 Primastar Transporter

The Nissan Primastar is a no-nonsense transporter that pairs rugged practicality with a surprisingly civilized cabin, so you arrive with your tools — and your temper — intact. It may not steal glances at the lights, but its sensible layout and dependable nature make it the kind of van you’ll happily rely on day in, day out.

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Mercedes CLE Coupe
Nissan Primastar Transporter

Costs and Consumption

Price
59,800 - 65,100 £
Price
43,500 - 48,500 £
Consumption L/100km
2.2 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
6.8 - 7 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
113 km
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
49 g/km
co2
178 - 184 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Coupe
Body Type
Cargo Van
Seats
4
Seats
3 - 6
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
2,175 kg
Curb weight
1,926 - 2,075 kg
Trunk capacity
290 L
Trunk capacity
-
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,861 mm
Width
1,956 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
405 kg
Payload
899 - 1,110 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Diesel
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
313 HP
Power HP
150 - 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
350 - 380 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
230 kW
Power kW
110 - 125 kW
Engine capacity
1,999 cm3
Engine capacity
1,997 cm3

General

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