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Porsche 911 Convertible vs Mercedes CLE Convertible comparison

Compare performance (711 HP vs 472 HP), boot space and price (138,000 £ vs 53,200 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Porsche 911 Convertible or Mercedes CLE Convertible?

Porsche 911 Convertible vs Mercedes CLE Convertible: Key differences

Porsche 911 Convertible

  • noticeably more power
  • significantly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • visibly lighter
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Mercedes CLE Convertible

  • clearly cheaper
  • substantially more efficient
  • very slightly more trunk space
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By Achim Sedelmaier

Here’s where it gets real: The technical differences in detail

911 Convertible

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 Convertible is clearly cheaper – starting at 53,200 £ , while the Porsche 911 Convertible costs 138,000 £ . That’s a price difference of around 84,792 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Mercedes CLE Convertible uses 4.9 L/100km and is substantially more efficient than the Porsche 911 Convertible with 10.5 L/100km. The difference is about 5.6 L/100km.

CLE Convertible

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 911 Convertible offers noticeably more power – delivering 711 HP compared to 472 HP. That’s roughly 239 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Porsche 911 Convertible is significantly quicker – completing the sprint in 2.6 s, while the Mercedes CLE Convertible takes 4.4 s. That’s about 1.8 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Porsche 911 Convertible delivers clearly more torque with 800 Nm compared to 560 Nm. That’s about 240 Nm more.

Space and Everyday Use:

Cabin size, boot volume and payload all play a role in everyday practicality. Here, comfort and flexibility make the difference.

Both vehicles offer seating for 4 people.

In terms of curb weight, Porsche 911 Convertible is visibly lighter – 1,572 kg compared to 1,925 kg. The difference is around 353 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Mercedes CLE Convertible offers very slightly more boot space – 385 L compared to 373 L. That’s a difference of about 12 L.

When it comes to payload, the Mercedes CLE Convertible carries clearly more – 435 kg compared to 345 kg. That’s a difference of about 90 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Mercedes CLE Convertible is far ahead 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.

from £53,200
CLE Convertible

Mercedes CLE Convertible

  • Engine Type : Petrol MHEV, Diesel MHEV
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 193 - 472 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 4.9 - 9.6 L/100km
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Costs and Consumption
Price
138,000 - 244,500 £
Price
53,200 - 109,200 £
Consumption L/100km
10.5 - 13.7 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
4.9 - 9.6 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
-
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
237 - 310 g/km
co2
128 - 218 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
66 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Convertible
Body Type
Convertible
Seats
2 - 4
Seats
4
Doors
-
Doors
2
Curb weight
1,572 - 1,900 kg
Curb weight
1,925 - 2,110 kg
Trunk capacity
163 - 373 L
Trunk capacity
375 - 385 L
Length
-
Length
4,850 - 4,853 mm
Width
1,852 - 1,900 mm
Width
1,861 mm
Height
-
Height
1,424 - 1,435 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
195 - 345 kg
Payload
380 - 435 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol, Full Hybrid
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Diesel MHEV
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
Power HP
394 - 711 HP
Power HP
193 - 472 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
2.6 - 4.7 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.4 - 9.5 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
220 - 250 km/h
Torque
450 - 800 Nm
Torque
250 - 560 Nm
Number of Cylinders
6
Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
Power kW
290 - 523 kW
Power kW
142 - 347 kW
Engine capacity
2,981 - 3,996 cm3
Engine capacity
1,993 - 2,999 cm3

General
Model Year
2,024 - 2,026
Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, E, F, D
Brand
Porsche
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
What drivetrain options does the Porsche 911 Convertible have?

The Porsche 911 Convertible is offered with Rear-Wheel Drive or All-Wheel Drive.

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