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SERES 3 vs Mercedes CLE Convertible comparison

Compare performance (163 HP vs 472 HP), boot space and price (32,900 £ vs 53,200 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – SERES 3 or Mercedes CLE Convertible?

SERES 3 vs Mercedes CLE Convertible: Key differences

SERES 3

  • clearly cheaper
  • very slightly lighter
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Mercedes CLE Convertible

  • significantly more power
  • clearly quicker 0–100 km/h
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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 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.

SERES 3 is clearly cheaper – starting at 32,900 £ , while the Mercedes CLE Convertible costs 53,200 £ . That’s a price difference of around 20,294 £.

CLE Convertible

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 Mercedes CLE Convertible offers significantly more power – delivering 472 HP compared to 163 HP. That’s roughly 309 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Mercedes CLE Convertible is clearly quicker – completing the sprint in 4.4 s, while the SERES 3 takes 9.9 s. That’s about 5.5 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Mercedes CLE Convertible delivers significantly more torque with 560 Nm compared to 300 Nm. That’s about 260 Nm more.

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: SERES 3 offers more seats – 5 vs 4.

In terms of curb weight, SERES 3 is very slightly lighter – 1,765 kg compared to 1,925 kg. The difference is around 160 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Mercedes CLE Convertible carries markedly more – 435 kg compared to 300 kg. That’s a difference of about 135 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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SERES 3

The SERES 3 arrives as a zippy, well-equipped compact electric that puts everyday usability ahead of headline-grabbing theatrics. It’s an honest, budget-friendly choice for city commuters who want a bit of style and low running costs without a showroom ego.

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SERES 3
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Costs and Consumption
Price
32,900 £
Price
53,200 - 109,200 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
4.9 - 9.6 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
18 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
301 km
Electric Range
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Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
-
co2
0 g/km
co2
128 - 218 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
66 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
Convertible
Seats
5
Seats
4
Doors
-
Doors
2
Curb weight
1,765 kg
Curb weight
1,925 - 2,110 kg
Trunk capacity
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Trunk capacity
375 - 385 L
Length
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Length
4,850 - 4,853 mm
Width
1,850 mm
Width
1,861 mm
Height
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Height
1,424 - 1,435 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
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Payload
300 kg
Payload
380 - 435 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Electric
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Diesel MHEV
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
Power HP
163 HP
Power HP
193 - 472 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
9.9 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.4 - 9.5 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
220 - 250 km/h
Torque
300 Nm
Torque
250 - 560 Nm
Number of Cylinders
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Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
Power kW
120 kW
Power kW
142 - 347 kW
Engine capacity
-
Engine capacity
1,993 - 2,999 cm3

General
Model Year
2020
Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, E, F, D
Brand
SERES
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
What drivetrain options does the SERES 3 have?

The SERES 3 is available as Front-Wheel Drive.

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