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Mercedes CLE Coupe vs Porsche Boxster comparison

Compare performance (313 HP vs 500 HP), boot space and price (59,800 £ vs 136,000 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mercedes CLE Coupe or Porsche Boxster?

Mercedes CLE Coupe vs Porsche Boxster: Key differences

Mercedes CLE Coupe

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  • significantly cheaper
  • considerably more efficient
  • substantially more trunk space
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Porsche Boxster

  • visibly more power
  • considerably quicker 0–100 km/h
  • significantly 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.

Mercedes CLE Coupe is significantly cheaper – starting at 59,800 £ , while the Porsche Boxster costs 136,000 £ . That’s a price difference of around 76,256 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Mercedes CLE Coupe uses 2.2 L/100km and is considerably more efficient than the Porsche Boxster with 12.7 L/100km. The difference is about 10.5 L/100km.

Boxster

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 Porsche Boxster offers visibly more power – delivering 500 HP compared to 313 HP. That’s roughly 187 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Porsche Boxster is considerably quicker – completing the sprint in 3.4 s, while the Mercedes CLE Coupe takes 6.3 s. That’s about 2.9 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Mercedes CLE Coupe delivers slightly more torque with 550 Nm compared to 450 Nm. That’s about 100 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, Porsche Boxster is significantly lighter – 1,485 kg compared to 2,175 kg. The difference is around 690 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Mercedes CLE Coupe offers substantially more boot space – 290 L compared to 122 L. That’s a difference of about 168 L.

When it comes to payload, the Mercedes CLE Coupe carries clearly more – 405 kg compared to 270 kg. That’s a difference of about 135 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Mercedes CLE Coupe is decisively 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
Porsche Boxster

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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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Porsche Boxster

The Porsche Boxster epitomizes the essence of a pure, open-top driving experience with its mid-engine roadster design. Known for its agile handling and dynamic performance, the Boxster seamlessly blends luxury with thrilling precision on the road. Its unmistakable styling and superior engineering continue to captivate automotive enthusiasts who crave a visceral connection to the art of driving.

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Mercedes CLE Coupe
Porsche Boxster

Costs and Consumption

Price
59,800 - 65,100 £
Price
136,000 £
Consumption L/100km
2.2 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
12.7 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
113 km
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
49 g/km
co2
288 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
54 L

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Coupe
Body Type
Roadster
Seats
4
Seats
2
Doors
-
Doors
2
Curb weight
2,175 kg
Curb weight
1,485 kg
Trunk capacity
290 L
Trunk capacity
122 L
Length
-
Length
4,418 mm
Width
1,861 mm
Width
1,822 mm
Height
-
Height
1,252 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
405 kg
Payload
270 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Petrol
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive
Power HP
313 HP
Power HP
500 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
6.3 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.4 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
308 km/h
Torque
550 Nm
Torque
450 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
6
Power kW
230 kW
Power kW
368 kW
Engine capacity
1,999 cm3
Engine capacity
3,996 cm3

General

Model Year
2025
Model Year
2023
CO2 Efficiency Class
B
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
Brand
Porsche
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