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Mercedes CLE Coupe vs Nissan Qashqai comparison

Compare performance (313 HP vs 205 HP), boot space and price (59,800 £ vs 29,600 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mercedes CLE Coupe or Nissan Qashqai?

Mercedes CLE Coupe vs Nissan Qashqai: Key differences

Mercedes CLE Coupe

5 (1 Reviews)
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  • markedly more power
  • clearly more efficient
  • visibly quicker 0–100 km/h
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Nissan Qashqai

4.9 (4 Reviews)
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  • significantly cheaper
  • considerably lighter
  • considerably more trunk space
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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.

By Achim Sedelmaier

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.

Nissan Qashqai is significantly cheaper – starting at 29,600 £ , while the Mercedes CLE Coupe costs 59,800 £ . That’s a price difference of around 30,167 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Mercedes CLE Coupe uses 2.2 L/100km and is clearly more efficient than the Nissan Qashqai with 4.3 L/100km. The difference is about 2.1 L/100km.

Qashqai

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 markedly more power – delivering 313 HP compared to 205 HP. That’s roughly 108 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Mercedes CLE Coupe is visibly quicker – completing the sprint in 6.3 s, while the Nissan Qashqai takes 7.6 s. That’s about 1.3 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Mercedes CLE Coupe delivers clearly more torque with 550 Nm compared to 330 Nm. That’s about 220 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: Nissan Qashqai offers more seats – 5 vs 4.

In terms of curb weight, Nissan Qashqai is considerably lighter – 1,420 kg compared to 2,175 kg. The difference is around 755 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Nissan Qashqai offers considerably more boot space – 504 L compared to 290 L. That’s a difference of about 214 L.

When it comes to payload, the Nissan Qashqai carries markedly more – 516 kg compared to 405 kg. That’s a difference of about 111 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Mercedes CLE Coupe is clearly superior 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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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
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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 Qashqai

The Nissan Qashqai is a compact crossover that blends everyday practicality with a comfortable, composed driving experience and a smart, well finished interior. It feels sensible and versatile for city life and longer trips, appealing to buyers who want a reliable, low fuss family car.

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karol
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Great car — it has everything you need. Others are still learning, e.g. folding mirrors, a double trunk, and it's well soundproofed.

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Mercedes CLE Coupe
Nissan Qashqai

Costs and Consumption
Price
59,800 - 65,100 £
Price
29,600 - 39,900 £
Consumption L/100km
2.2 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
4.3 - 6.8 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
-
co2
49 g/km
co2
98 - 152 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Coupe
Body Type
SUV
Seats
4
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
2,175 kg
Curb weight
1,420 - 1,624 kg
Trunk capacity
290 L
Trunk capacity
479 - 504 L
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,861 mm
Width
1,835 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
405 kg
Payload
446 - 516 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Full Hybrid
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, CVT, Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
313 HP
Power HP
158 - 205 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
6.3 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.6 - 9.9 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
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Torque
550 Nm
Torque
260 - 330 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Power kW
230 kW
Power kW
116 - 151 kW
Engine capacity
1,999 cm3
Engine capacity
1,332 - 1,498 cm3

General
Model Year
2025
Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
CO2 Efficiency Class
B
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, C
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
Brand
Nissan
What drive types are available for the Mercedes CLE Coupe?

The Mercedes CLE Coupe is offered with Rear-Wheel Drive.

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