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Mercedes CLE Coupe vs Subaru Forester comparison

Compare performance (313 HP vs 136 HP), boot space and price (59,800 £ vs 35,100 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mercedes CLE Coupe or Subaru Forester?

Mercedes CLE Coupe vs Subaru Forester: Key differences

Mercedes CLE Coupe

5 (1 Reviews)
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  • clearly more power
  • clearly more efficient
  • substantially quicker 0–100 km/h
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Subaru Forester

3.8 (4 Reviews)
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  • clearly cheaper
  • clearly lighter
  • clearly 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 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.

Subaru Forester is clearly cheaper – starting at 35,100 £ , while the Mercedes CLE Coupe costs 59,800 £ . That’s a price difference of around 24,638 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Mercedes CLE Coupe uses 2.2 L/100km and is clearly more efficient than the Subaru Forester with 8.1 L/100km. The difference is about 5.9 L/100km.

Forester

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 clearly 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 substantially quicker – completing the sprint in 6.3 s, while the Subaru Forester takes 12.2 s. That’s about 5.9 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Mercedes CLE Coupe delivers substantially more torque with 550 Nm compared to 182 Nm. That’s about 368 Nm more.

Space and Everyday Use:

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

Seats: Subaru Forester offers more seats – 5 vs 4.

In terms of curb weight, Subaru Forester is clearly lighter – 1,693 kg compared to 2,175 kg. The difference is around 482 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Subaru Forester offers clearly more boot space – 508 L compared to 290 L. That’s a difference of about 218 L.

When it comes to payload, the Subaru Forester carries moderately more – 492 kg compared to 405 kg. That’s a difference of about 87 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
Subaru Forester

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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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Subaru Forester

The Subaru Forester is a practical all-rounder that quietly does everything right, with roomy comfort, excellent visibility and a real fondness for weekend adventures off the beaten path. It won't set your pulse racing like a sports car, but for buyers who prize reliability, safety and sensible charm, it's a brilliantly steady companion with a cheeky streak.

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Mercedes CLE Coupe
Subaru Forester

Costs and Consumption

Price
59,800 - 65,100 £
Price
35,100 - 42,800 £
Consumption L/100km
2.2 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
8.1 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
113 km
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
49 g/km
co2
183 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
1,693 - 1,739 kg
Trunk capacity
290 L
Trunk capacity
508 L
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,861 mm
Width
1,830 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
405 kg
Payload
446 - 492 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
CVT
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
313 HP
Power HP
136 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
6.3 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
12.2 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
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Torque
550 Nm
Torque
182 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
230 kW
Power kW
100 kW
Engine capacity
1,999 cm3
Engine capacity
1,995 cm3

General

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