Car comparison

BMW 4 Series Convertible (G23) 420ivsMercedes-Benz CLE Cabriolet (A236) CLE 200

Compare specs, acceleration, fuel consumption, dimensions, practicality, and estimated running costs side by side.

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BMW 4 Series Convertible (G23)

420i

184 hp1998 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticTurbochargedCabriolet / convertible2020-2024
VS

Mercedes-Benz CLE Cabriolet (A236)

CLE 200

204 hp1999 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTurbochargedCabriolet / convertible2024-present

Comparison overview

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Best choices

BMW 4 Series Convertible (G23) 420i

  • Fastest top speed
    236 km/h
    147 mph
  • Lightest
    1,690 kg
    3,726 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    109 hp/t
    81 kW/t
    9.2 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    6.1 L/100 km
    38.6 mpg US
    46.3 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    967 km
    601 mi
  • Largest trunk
    300 L
  • Best overall score
    47/100
  • Best performance score
    48/100
  • Best economy score
    90/100
  • Best practicality score
    45/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelBMW4 Series Convertible (G23)420iMercedes-BenzCLE Cabriolet (A236)CLE 200
Power
184hp137kW
204hp152kW
Torque
300Nm221lb-ft
320Nm236lb-ft
Curb weight
1,690kg3,726lb
1,900kg4,189lb
Gross weight
2,185kg4,817lb
2,410kg5,313lb
Top speed
236 km/h
147 mph
232 km/h
144 mph
To 99% top speed
107.5s99% target: 234 km/h / 145 mph
Calculated
111.3s99% target: 230 km/h / 143 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
8.2s
8.0s
0-200 km/h
36.3s
Calculated
38.7s
Calculated
0-60 mph
7.8s
Calculated
7.6s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
6.1L/100 km38.6mpg US46.3mpg UK
7.6L/100 km30.9mpg US37.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
7.4L/100 km31.8mpg US38.2mpg UK
-
Fuel consumption highway
5.4L/100 km43.6mpg US52.3mpg UK
-
Quarter mile
15.9s
Calculated
15.8s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
109hp/t81kW/t49hp/1000 lb
Calculated
107hp/t80kW/t49hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
178Nm/t119lb-ft/ton
Calculated
168Nm/t113lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
967km601mi
Calculated
868km540mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,998cc122cu in
1,999cc122cu in
Length
4,768mm188in
4,850mm191in
Width
1,852mm73in
1,861mm73in
Height
1,384mm54in
1,424mm56in
Wheelbase
2,851mm112in
2,865mm113in
Front track
1,575mm62in
1,606mm63in
Rear track
1,611mm63in
1,616mm64in
Ground clearance
124mm5in
111mm4in
Trunk volume
300L
295L
Max trunk volume
385L
385L
Doors
2
2
Seats
4
4
Fuel tank
59L
66L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

Estimated stock-style power and torque curves by engine speed.

BMW 4 Series Convertible (G23) 420iMercedes-Benz CLE Cabriolet (A236) CLE 200PowerTorque
  • BMW 4 Series Convertible (G23) 420i: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz CLE Cabriolet (A236) CLE 200: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
BMW4 Series Convertible (G23)420i5,000-6,500 rpm1,350-4,000 rpm6,750 rpm
Mercedes-BenzCLE Cabriolet (A236)CLE 2005,800 rpm1,600-4,000 rpm6,050 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricBMW4 Series Convertible (G23)420iMercedes-BenzCLE Cabriolet (A236)CLE 200
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
7.8 s
7.6 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
8.2 s
8.0 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
36.3 s
38.7 s
Top speed
236 km/h
147 mph
232 km/h
144 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.6 s
2.5 s
330 ft
101 m
6.9 s
6.7 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.4 s
10.2 s
1000 ft
305 m
13.4 s
13.2 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.9 s
15.8 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
145 km/h
90 mph
144 km/h
89 mph

Power comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power. Higher is better · hp / kW

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW4 Series Convertible (G23)420i
184 hp
137 kW
Mercedes-BenzCLE Cabriolet (A236)CLE 200
204 hp
152 kW

Mercedes-Benz CLE Cabriolet (A236) CLE 200 has 20 hp more than BMW 4 Series Convertible (G23) 420i.

The biggest power difference is between BMW 4 Series Convertible (G23) 420i and Mercedes-Benz CLE Cabriolet (A236) CLE 200: 20 hp (15 kW).

Torque comparison

Bar comparison chart for Torque. Higher is better · Nm / lb-ft

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW4 Series Convertible (G23)420i
300 Nm
221 lb-ft
Mercedes-BenzCLE Cabriolet (A236)CLE 200
320 Nm
236 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW4 Series Convertible (G23)420i
1,690 kg
3,726 lb
Mercedes-BenzCLE Cabriolet (A236)CLE 200
1,900 kg
4,189 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW4 Series Convertible (G23)420i
236 km/h
147 mph
Mercedes-BenzCLE Cabriolet (A236)CLE 200
232 km/h
144 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

Bar comparison chart for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · seconds

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW4 Series Convertible (G23)420i8.2 s
Mercedes-BenzCLE Cabriolet (A236)CLE 2008.0 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Mercedes-Benz CLE Cabriolet (A236) CLE 200 and BMW 4 Series Convertible (G23) 420i: 0.2 s.

Fuel consumption comparison

Bar comparison chart for Fuel consumption. Lower is better · L/100 km / mpg US / mpg UK

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW4 Series Convertible (G23)420i
6.1 L/100 km
38.6 mpg US
46.3 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzCLE Cabriolet (A236)CLE 200
7.6 L/100 km
30.9 mpg US
37.2 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between BMW 4 Series Convertible (G23) 420i and Mercedes-Benz CLE Cabriolet (A236) CLE 200: 1.5 L/100 km.

Power-to-weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW4 Series Convertible (G23)420i
109 hp/t
81 kW/t
9.2 kg/hp
Mercedes-BenzCLE Cabriolet (A236)CLE 200
107 hp/t
80 kW/t
9.3 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

Bar comparison chart for Estimated range. Higher is better · km / mi

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW4 Series Convertible (G23)420i
967 km
601 mi
Mercedes-BenzCLE Cabriolet (A236)CLE 200
868 km
540 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
BMW4 Series Convertible (G23)420i
184 hp
137 kW
8.2 s
236 km/h
147 mph
Mercedes-BenzCLE Cabriolet (A236)CLE 200
204 hp
152 kW
8.0 s
232 km/h
144 mph

Most attractive quadrant

Scatter chart with performance score on the X axis and practicality score on the Y axis.

Chart data table
VehiclePerformance scorePracticality score
BMW4 Series Convertible (G23)420i
Power
184 hp
137 kW
0-100 km/h8.2 s
Top speed
236 km/h
147 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
300 L
10.6 cu ft
Length
4,768 mm
187.7 in
Height
1,384 mm
54.5 in
Mercedes-BenzCLE Cabriolet (A236)CLE 200
Power
204 hp
152 kW
0-100 km/h8.0 s
Top speed
232 km/h
144 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
295 L
10.4 cu ft
Length
4,850 mm
190.9 in
Height
1,424 mm
56.1 in

Performance vs fuel economy

Cars closer to the top-right corner combine stronger performance with better fuel economy scores.

Performance vs fuel economy data table
VehiclePerformance scoreFuel economy score
BMW4 Series Convertible (G23)420i
Power
184 hp
137 kW
0-100 km/h8.2 s
Top speed
236 km/h
147 mph
6.1 L/100 km
38.6 mpg US
46.3 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzCLE Cabriolet (A236)CLE 200
Power
204 hp
152 kW
0-100 km/h8.0 s
Top speed
232 km/h
144 mph
7.6 L/100 km
30.9 mpg US
37.2 mpg UK

BMW 4 Series Convertible (G23) 420i is closest to the top-right balance target for performance and fuel economy.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption

Cars closer to the lower-left corner offer a better mix of quick acceleration and low fuel consumption.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption data table
VehicleFuel consumption, L/100 km0-100 km/h, s
BMW4 Series Convertible (G23)420i
6.1 L/100 km
38.6 mpg US
46.3 mpg UK
8.2 s
Mercedes-BenzCLE Cabriolet (A236)CLE 200
7.6 L/100 km
30.9 mpg US
37.2 mpg UK
8.0 s

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption

The shaded area favors higher power-to-weight with lower combined fuel consumption.

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption data table
VehiclePower-to-weight, hp/tFuel consumption, L/100 km
BMW4 Series Convertible (G23)420i
109 hp/t
81 kW/t
9.2 kg/hp
6.1 L/100 km
38.6 mpg US
46.3 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzCLE Cabriolet (A236)CLE 200
107 hp/t
80 kW/t
9.3 kg/hp
7.6 L/100 km
30.9 mpg US
37.2 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleBMW4 Series Convertible (G23)420iMercedes-BenzCLE Cabriolet (A236)CLE 200
Power
184 hp
137 kW
204 hp
152 kW
Torque
300 Nm
221 lb-ft
320 Nm
236 lb-ft
Acceleration
8.2 s
8.0 s
Top speed
236 km/h
147 mph
232 km/h
144 mph
Lightness
1,690 kg
3,726 lb
1,900 kg
4,189 lb
Fuel consumption
6.1 L/100 km
38.6 mpg US
46.3 mpg UK
7.6 L/100 km
30.9 mpg US
37.2 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
300 L
10.6 cu ft
Length
4,768 mm
187.7 in
Height
1,384 mm
54.5 in
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
295 L
10.4 cu ft
Length
4,850 mm
190.9 in
Height
1,424 mm
56.1 in
Range score
967 km
601 mi
868 km
540 mi
Trunk score
300 L
10.6 cu ft
295 L
10.4 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
109 hp/t
81 kW/t
9.2 kg/hp
107 hp/t
80 kW/t
9.3 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

Estimate running costs from combined consumption, your annual distance, and the fuel price in your local currency.

Enter the fuel price in your local currency, for example €/L, $/gal, £/L or any other local currency.

LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleBMW 4 Series Convertible (G23) 420iMercedes-Benz CLE Cabriolet (A236) CLE 200
Consumption6.1 L/100 km38.6 mpg US46.3 mpg UK7.6 L/100 km30.9 mpg US37.2 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km10.67 LC100 km13.30 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi17.18 LC100 mi21.40 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used915 L242 US gal201 UK gal1,140 L301 US gal251 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,601 LC/year1,995 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

BMW 4 Series Convertible (G23) 420i

  • Is 210 kg lighter
  • Has 4 km/h (2 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 1.5 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 2 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 99 km (61 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 5 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Highest top speed
  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power

Mercedes-Benz CLE Cabriolet (A236) CLE 200

  • Has 20 hp more
  • Has 20 Nm more
  • Is 0.2 s quicker from 0-100 km/h

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed
  • Smallest trunk

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