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Mercedes CLE Coupe vs Toyota Corolla comparison

Compare performance (472 HP vs 178 HP), boot space and price (46,300 £ vs 28,600 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mercedes CLE Coupe or Toyota Corolla?

Mercedes CLE Coupe vs Toyota Corolla: Key differences

Mercedes CLE Coupe

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  • significantly more power
  • clearly more efficient
  • considerably quicker 0–100 km/h
  • moderately more trunk space

Toyota Corolla

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  • clearly cheaper
  • visibly lighter

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.

Toyota Corolla is clearly cheaper – starting at 28,600 £ , while the Mercedes CLE Coupe costs 46,300 £ . That’s a price difference of around 17,761 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Mercedes CLE Coupe uses 2.2 L/100km and is clearly more efficient than the Toyota Corolla with 4.4 L/100km. The difference is about 2.2 L/100km.

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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 significantly more power – delivering 472 HP compared to 178 HP. That’s roughly 294 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Mercedes CLE Coupe is considerably quicker – completing the sprint in 4.2 s, while the Toyota Corolla takes 7.5 s. That’s about 3.3 s quicker.

Looking at top speed, the Mercedes CLE Coupe is visibly faster – reaching 250 km/h, while the Toyota Corolla tops out at 180 km/h. The difference is around 70 km/h.

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: Toyota Corolla offers more seats – 5 vs 4.

In terms of curb weight, Toyota Corolla is visibly lighter – 1,420 kg compared to 1,790 kg. The difference is around 370 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Mercedes CLE Coupe offers moderately more boot space – 420 L compared to 361 L. That’s a difference of about 59 L.

When it comes to payload, the Mercedes CLE Coupe carries only slightly more – 475 kg compared to 450 kg. That’s a difference of about 25 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 £46,300
CLE Coupe

Mercedes CLE Coupe

  • Engine Type : Petrol MHEV, Diesel MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 193 - 472 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 2.2 - 9.4 L/100km
  • Electric Range : 113 km
Mercedes CLE Coupe
Toyota Corolla

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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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Toyota Corolla

The Toyota Corolla remains the steady, no-nonsense compact that puts reliability and low running costs at the top of your shopping list, with a comfortable, well-built interior that won't embarrass you at the supermarket. It won't set your pulse racing, but it's an honest, easy-to-live-with car that makes smart sense for buyers who want dependability and sensible value with a dash of modern tech.

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Mercedes CLE Coupe
Toyota Corolla

Costs and Consumption

Price
46,300 - 104,000 £
Price
28,600 - 34,900 £
Consumption L/100km
2.2 - 9.4 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
4.4 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
113 km
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
49 - 215 g/km
co2
100 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
66 L
Fuel tank capacity
43 L

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Coupe
Body Type
Hatchback
Seats
4
Seats
5
Doors
2
Doors
5
Curb weight
1,790 - 2,175 kg
Curb weight
1,420 - 1,460 kg
Trunk capacity
290 - 420 L
Trunk capacity
313 - 361 L
Length
4,850 - 4,853 mm
Length
4,370 mm
Width
1,861 mm
Width
1,790 mm
Height
1,422 - 1,434 mm
Height
1,435 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
1,004 - 1,052 L
Payload
405 - 475 kg
Payload
400 - 450 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Diesel MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Full Hybrid
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
CVT
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
193 - 472 HP
Power HP
140 - 178 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.2 - 8.9 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.5 - 9.2 s
Max Speed
225 - 250 km/h
Max Speed
180 km/h
Torque
250 - 560 Nm
Torque
-
Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
142 - 347 kW
Power kW
103 - 131 kW
Engine capacity
1,993 - 2,999 cm3
Engine capacity
1,798 - 1,987 cm3

General

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