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Porsche Boxster vs Mercedes CLE Coupe comparison

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

Porsche Boxster vs Mercedes CLE Coupe: Key differences

Porsche Boxster

  • markedly more power
  • clearly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • considerably lighter
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Mercedes CLE Coupe

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  • clearly cheaper
  • substantially more efficient
  • considerably more trunk space
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

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Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.

Mercedes CLE Coupe is clearly 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 substantially more efficient than the Porsche Boxster with 12.7 L/100km. The difference is about 10.5 L/100km.

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Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration say a lot about how a car feels on the road. This is where you see which model delivers more driving dynamics.

When it comes to engine power, the Porsche Boxster offers markedly 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 clearly 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:

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

Seats: Mercedes CLE Coupe offers more seats – 4 vs 2.

In terms of curb weight, Porsche Boxster is considerably lighter – 1,485 kg compared to 2,175 kg. The difference is around 690 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Mercedes CLE Coupe offers considerably 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 noticeably 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
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Costs and Consumption
Price
136,000 £
Price
59,800 - 65,100 £
Consumption L/100km
12.7 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
2.2 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
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Electric Range
113 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
288 g/km
co2
49 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
54 L
Fuel tank capacity
-

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

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

General
Model Year
2023
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
CO2 Efficiency Class
B
Brand
Porsche
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
Is the Porsche Boxster offered with different drivetrains?

The Porsche Boxster is available as Rear-Wheel Drive.

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