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Mercedes CLE Coupe vs Porsche Cayenne comparison

Compare performance (472 HP vs 1,156 HP), boot space and price (46,300 £ vs 87,000 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mercedes CLE Coupe or Porsche Cayenne?

Mercedes CLE Coupe vs Porsche Cayenne: Key differences

Mercedes CLE Coupe

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  • considerably cheaper
  • clearly more efficient
  • a bit lighter

Porsche Cayenne

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  • significantly more power
  • substantially more electric range
  • considerably quicker 0–100 km/h
  • significantly more trunk space

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.

Mercedes CLE Coupe is considerably cheaper – starting at 46,300 £ , while the Porsche Cayenne costs 87,000 £ . That’s a price difference of around 40,662 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Mercedes CLE Coupe uses 2.2 L/100km and is clearly more efficient than the Porsche Cayenne with 4 L/100km. The difference is about 1.8 L/100km.

As for electric range, the Porsche Cayenne offers substantially more range – reaching up to 642 km, about 529 km more than the Mercedes CLE Coupe.

Cayenne

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 Porsche Cayenne offers significantly more power – delivering 1,156 HP compared to 472 HP. That’s roughly 684 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Porsche Cayenne is considerably quicker – completing the sprint in 2.5 s, while the Mercedes CLE Coupe takes 4.2 s. That’s about 1.7 s quicker.

Looking at top speed, the Porsche Cayenne is a bit faster – reaching 305 km/h, while the Mercedes CLE Coupe tops out at 250 km/h. The difference is around 55 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Porsche Cayenne delivers significantly more torque with 1,500 Nm compared to 560 Nm. That’s about 940 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: Porsche Cayenne offers more seats – 5 vs 4.

In terms of curb weight, Mercedes CLE Coupe is a bit lighter – 1,790 kg compared to 2,130 kg. The difference is around 340 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Porsche Cayenne offers significantly more boot space – 781 L compared to 420 L. That’s a difference of about 361 L.

When it comes to payload, the Porsche Cayenne carries visibly more – 705 kg compared to 475 kg. That’s a difference of about 230 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Porsche Cayenne 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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Cayenne

Porsche Cayenne

  • Engine Type : Petrol, Plugin Hybrid, Electric
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 353 - 1,156 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 4 - 12.2 L/100km
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 19.7 - 20.6 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range : 74 - 642 km
Mercedes CLE Coupe
Porsche Cayenne

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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 Cayenne

Few SUVs blend athletic poise and Teutonic precision like the Porsche Cayenne, putting genuine sports‑car feeling into a roomy, everyday package. If you want a practical family hauler that still makes you grin every time you merge, the Cayenne delivers — turning errands into an excuse for a spirited drive.

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Mercedes CLE Coupe
Porsche Cayenne

Costs and Consumption

Price
46,300 - 104,000 £
Price
87,000 - 186,400 £
Consumption L/100km
2.2 - 9.4 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
4 - 12.2 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
19.7 - 20.6 kWh/100km
Electric Range
113 km
Electric Range
74 - 642 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
21.8 kWh
co2
49 - 215 g/km
co2
0 - 277 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
66 L
Fuel tank capacity
70 - 90 L

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Coupe
Body Type
SUV
Seats
4
Seats
4 - 5
Doors
2
Doors
5
Curb weight
1,790 - 2,175 kg
Curb weight
2,130 - 2,720 kg
Trunk capacity
290 - 420 L
Trunk capacity
434 - 781 L
Length
4,850 - 4,853 mm
Length
4,930 mm
Width
1,861 mm
Width
1,980 - 1,989 mm
Height
1,422 - 1,434 mm
Height
1,652 - 1,698 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
1,344 - 1,708 L
Payload
405 - 475 kg
Payload
365 - 705 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Diesel MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Petrol, Plugin Hybrid, Electric
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox, Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
193 - 472 HP
Power HP
353 - 1,156 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.2 - 8.9 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
2.5 - 6 s
Max Speed
225 - 250 km/h
Max Speed
248 - 305 km/h
Torque
250 - 560 Nm
Torque
500 - 1,500 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
Number of Cylinders
6 - 8
Power kW
142 - 347 kW
Power kW
260 - 850 kW
Engine capacity
1,993 - 2,999 cm3
Engine capacity
2,995 - 3,996 cm3

General

Model Year
2,023 - 2,025
Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, F, E, D, B
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, B, C, A
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
Brand
Porsche
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