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Mercedes CLE Coupe vs Vauxhall Combo Cargo comparison

Compare performance (313 HP vs 136 HP), boot space and price (59,800 £ vs 27,100 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mercedes CLE Coupe or Vauxhall Combo Cargo?

Mercedes CLE Coupe vs Vauxhall Combo Cargo: Key differences

Mercedes CLE Coupe

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  • considerably more power
  • considerably more efficient
  • significantly quicker 0–100 km/h
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Vauxhall Combo Cargo

  • considerably cheaper
  • considerably more electric range
  • clearly 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.

Vauxhall Combo Cargo is considerably cheaper – starting at 27,100 £ , while the Mercedes CLE Coupe costs 59,800 £ . That’s a price difference of around 32,640 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Mercedes CLE Coupe uses 2.2 L/100km and is considerably more efficient than the Vauxhall Combo Cargo with 5.2 L/100km. The difference is about 3 L/100km.

As for electric range, the Vauxhall Combo Cargo offers considerably more range – reaching up to 354 km, about 241 km more than the Mercedes CLE Coupe.

Combo Cargo

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 considerably more power – delivering 313 HP compared to 136 HP. That’s roughly 177 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 Vauxhall Combo Cargo takes 11.2 s. That’s about 4.9 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Mercedes CLE Coupe delivers substantially more torque with 550 Nm compared to 300 Nm. That’s about 250 Nm more.

Space and Everyday Use:

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

Seats: Mercedes CLE Coupe offers more seats – 4 vs 2.

In terms of curb weight, Vauxhall Combo Cargo is clearly lighter – 1,371 kg compared to 2,175 kg. The difference is around 804 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Vauxhall Combo Cargo carries substantially more – 781 kg compared to 405 kg. That’s a difference of about 376 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Mercedes CLE Coupe comes out clearly 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.

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
Vauxhall Combo Cargo

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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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Vauxhall Combo Cargo

The Opel Combo Cargo is a pragmatic workhorse that pairs sensible practicality with surprisingly car-like manners, making it a smart choice for small businesses and weekend DIYers. With clever storage, easy access and a calm cabin that keeps the focus on the job, it turns daily deliveries and errands into something almost enjoyable.

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Mercedes CLE Coupe
Vauxhall Combo Cargo

Costs and Consumption

Price
59,800 - 65,100 £
Price
27,100 - 34,800 £
Consumption L/100km
2.2 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
5.2 - 5.4 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
17.4 kWh/100km
Electric Range
113 km
Electric Range
354 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
49 g/km
co2
0 - 143 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Coupe
Body Type
Cargo Van
Seats
4
Seats
2
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
2,175 kg
Curb weight
1,371 - 1,674 kg
Trunk capacity
290 L
Trunk capacity
-
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,861 mm
Width
1,848 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
405 kg
Payload
645 - 781 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
102 - 136 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
6.3 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
11.2 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
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Torque
550 Nm
Torque
250 - 300 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
230 kW
Power kW
75 - 100 kW
Engine capacity
1,999 cm3
Engine capacity
1,499 cm3

General

Model Year
2025
Model Year
2026
CO2 Efficiency Class
B
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, A
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
Brand
Vauxhall
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