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Rolls-Royce Phantom vs Mercedes CLE Convertible comparison

Compare performance (571 HP vs 472 HP), boot space and price (445,700 £ vs 53,200 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Rolls-Royce Phantom or Mercedes CLE Convertible?

Rolls-Royce Phantom vs Mercedes CLE Convertible: Key differences

Rolls-Royce Phantom

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  • somewhat more power
  • noticeably more trunk space
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Mercedes CLE Convertible

  • clearly cheaper
  • considerably more efficient
  • visibly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • visibly lighter
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

Phantom

Costs and Efficiency:

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

Mercedes CLE Convertible is clearly cheaper – starting at 53,200 £ , while the Rolls-Royce Phantom costs 445,700 £ . That’s a price difference of around 392,506 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Mercedes CLE Convertible uses 4.9 L/100km and is considerably more efficient than the Rolls-Royce Phantom with 15.5 L/100km. The difference is about 10.6 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 Rolls-Royce Phantom offers somewhat more power – delivering 571 HP compared to 472 HP. That’s roughly 99 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Mercedes CLE Convertible is visibly quicker – completing the sprint in 4.4 s, while the Rolls-Royce Phantom takes 5.3 s. That’s about 0.9 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Rolls-Royce Phantom delivers noticeably more torque with 900 Nm compared to 560 Nm. That’s about 340 Nm more.

Space and Everyday Use:

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

Seats: Rolls-Royce Phantom offers more seats – 5 vs 4.

In terms of curb weight, Mercedes CLE Convertible is visibly lighter – 1,925 kg compared to 2,560 kg. The difference is around 635 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Rolls-Royce Phantom offers noticeably more boot space – 548 L compared to 385 L. That’s a difference of about 163 L.

When it comes to payload, the Rolls-Royce Phantom carries very slightly more – 440 kg compared to 435 kg. That’s a difference of about 5 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Mercedes CLE Convertible 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 £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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Rolls-Royce Phantom

The Phantom stands as the epitome of luxury and craftsmanship, effortlessly merging opulence with unparalleled performance. With its iconic design and attention to detail, this flagship sedan commands respect on the road while cocooning its passengers in sumptuous comfort. Every journey in the Phantom is an experience, where timeless elegance meets cutting-edge technology.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
445,700 - 514,300 £
Price
53,200 - 109,200 £
Consumption L/100km
15.5 - 15.9 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
4.9 - 9.6 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
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Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
351 - 361 g/km
co2
128 - 218 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
66 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Sedan
Body Type
Convertible
Seats
5
Seats
4
Doors
-
Doors
2
Curb weight
2,560 - 2,610 kg
Curb weight
1,925 - 2,110 kg
Trunk capacity
548 L
Trunk capacity
375 - 385 L
Length
-
Length
4,850 - 4,853 mm
Width
2,018 mm
Width
1,861 mm
Height
-
Height
1,424 - 1,435 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
390 - 440 kg
Payload
380 - 435 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Diesel MHEV
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
Power HP
571 HP
Power HP
193 - 472 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.3 - 5.4 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.4 - 9.5 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
220 - 250 km/h
Torque
900 Nm
Torque
250 - 560 Nm
Number of Cylinders
12
Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
Power kW
420 kW
Power kW
142 - 347 kW
Engine capacity
6,749 cm3
Engine capacity
1,993 - 2,999 cm3

General
Model Year
2022
Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, E, F, D
Brand
Rolls-Royce
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
Is the Rolls-Royce Phantom offered with different drivetrains?

Available configurations include Rear-Wheel Drive.

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