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Mercedes-Benz CLE Cabriolet (A236) CLE 450vsBMW 4 Series Convertible (G23) M440d

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

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Mercedes-Benz CLE Cabriolet (A236)

CLE 450

381 hp2999 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTurbochargedCabriolet / convertible2024-present
VS

BMW 4 Series Convertible (G23)

M440d

340 hp2993 ccDieselAWDAutomaticTurbochargedCabriolet / convertible2021-2024

Comparison overview

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Best choices

BMW 4 Series Convertible (G23) M440d

  • Highest torque
    700 Nm
    516 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,980 kg
    4,365 lb
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    6.6 L/100 km
    35.6 mpg US
    42.8 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    894 km
    555 mi
  • Largest trunk
    300 L
  • Best overall score
    65/100
  • Best performance score
    74/100
  • Best economy score
    89/100

Mercedes-Benz CLE Cabriolet (A236) CLE 450

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    4.7 s
  • Fastest top speed
    260 km/h
    162 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    381 hp
    284 kW
  • Best power-to-weight
    190 hp/t
    142 kW/t
    5.3 kg/hp
  • Best practicality score
    45/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzCLE Cabriolet (A236)CLE 450BMW4 Series Convertible (G23)M440d
Power
381hp284kW
340hp254kW
Torque
500Nm369lb-ft
700Nm516lb-ft
Curb weight
2,005kg4,420lb
1,980kg4,365lb
Gross weight
2,495kg5,501lb
2,480kg5,467lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
68.6s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
70.3s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
4.7s
5.0s
0-200 km/h
17.6s
Calculated
18.3s
Calculated
0-60 mph
4.5s
Calculated
4.7s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
8.5L/100 km27.7mpg US33.2mpg UK
6.6L/100 km35.6mpg US42.8mpg UK
Quarter mile
12.9s
Calculated
13.2s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
190hp/t142kW/t86hp/1000 lb
Calculated
172hp/t128kW/t78hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
249Nm/t167lb-ft/ton
Calculated
354Nm/t237lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
776km482mi
Calculated
894km555mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,999cc183cu in
2,993cc183cu in
Length
4,850mm191in
4,768mm188in
Width
1,861mm73in
1,852mm73in
Height
1,424mm56in
1,384mm54in
Wheelbase
2,865mm113in
2,851mm112in
Front track
1,606mm63in
1,573mm62in
Rear track
1,585mm62in
1,612mm63in
Ground clearance
111mm4in
-
Trunk volume
295L
300L
Max trunk volume
385L
385L
Doors
2
2
Seats
4
4
Fuel tank
66L
59L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Mercedes-Benz CLE Cabriolet (A236) CLE 450BMW 4 Series Convertible (G23) M440dPowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz CLE Cabriolet (A236) CLE 450: Power / Torque
  • BMW 4 Series Convertible (G23) M440d: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Mercedes-BenzCLE Cabriolet (A236)CLE 4505,800-6,100 rpm1,800-5,000 rpm6,350 rpm
BMW4 Series Convertible (G23)M440d4,400 rpm1,750-2,250 rpm4,650 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMercedes-BenzCLE Cabriolet (A236)CLE 450BMW4 Series Convertible (G23)M440d
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
4.5 s
4.7 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
4.7 s
5.0 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
17.6 s
18.3 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Limited
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.1 s
2.1 s
330 ft
101 m
5.5 s
5.7 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.4 s
8.6 s
1000 ft
305 m
10.8 s
11.1 s
1/4 mile
402 m
12.9 s
13.2 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
176 km/h
109 mph
174 km/h
108 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzCLE Cabriolet (A236)CLE 450
381 hp
284 kW
BMW4 Series Convertible (G23)M440d
340 hp
254 kW

Mercedes-Benz CLE Cabriolet (A236) CLE 450 has 41 hp more than BMW 4 Series Convertible (G23) M440d.

The biggest power difference is between BMW 4 Series Convertible (G23) M440d and Mercedes-Benz CLE Cabriolet (A236) CLE 450: 41 hp (31 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzCLE Cabriolet (A236)CLE 450
500 Nm
369 lb-ft
BMW4 Series Convertible (G23)M440d
700 Nm
516 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzCLE Cabriolet (A236)CLE 450
2,005 kg
4,420 lb
BMW4 Series Convertible (G23)M440d
1,980 kg
4,365 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzCLE Cabriolet (A236)CLE 450
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
BMW4 Series Convertible (G23)M440d
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzCLE Cabriolet (A236)CLE 4504.7 s
BMW4 Series Convertible (G23)M440d5.0 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Mercedes-Benz CLE Cabriolet (A236) CLE 450 and BMW 4 Series Convertible (G23) M440d: 0.3 s.

Fuel consumption comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzCLE Cabriolet (A236)CLE 450
8.5 L/100 km
27.7 mpg US
33.2 mpg UK
BMW4 Series Convertible (G23)M440d
6.6 L/100 km
35.6 mpg US
42.8 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between BMW 4 Series Convertible (G23) M440d and Mercedes-Benz CLE Cabriolet (A236) CLE 450: 1.9 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
Mercedes-BenzCLE Cabriolet (A236)CLE 450
190 hp/t
142 kW/t
5.3 kg/hp
BMW4 Series Convertible (G23)M440d
172 hp/t
128 kW/t
5.8 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzCLE Cabriolet (A236)CLE 450
776 km
482 mi
BMW4 Series Convertible (G23)M440d
894 km
555 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
Mercedes-BenzCLE Cabriolet (A236)CLE 450
381 hp
284 kW
4.7 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
BMW4 Series Convertible (G23)M440d
340 hp
254 kW
5.0 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 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
Mercedes-BenzCLE Cabriolet (A236)CLE 450
Power
381 hp
284 kW
0-100 km/h4.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 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
BMW4 Series Convertible (G23)M440d
Power
340 hp
254 kW
0-100 km/h5.0 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 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

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
Mercedes-BenzCLE Cabriolet (A236)CLE 450
Power
381 hp
284 kW
0-100 km/h4.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
8.5 L/100 km
27.7 mpg US
33.2 mpg UK
BMW4 Series Convertible (G23)M440d
Power
340 hp
254 kW
0-100 km/h5.0 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
6.6 L/100 km
35.6 mpg US
42.8 mpg UK

BMW 4 Series Convertible (G23) M440d 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
Mercedes-BenzCLE Cabriolet (A236)CLE 450
8.5 L/100 km
27.7 mpg US
33.2 mpg UK
4.7 s
BMW4 Series Convertible (G23)M440d
6.6 L/100 km
35.6 mpg US
42.8 mpg UK
5.0 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
Mercedes-BenzCLE Cabriolet (A236)CLE 450
190 hp/t
142 kW/t
5.3 kg/hp
8.5 L/100 km
27.7 mpg US
33.2 mpg UK
BMW4 Series Convertible (G23)M440d
172 hp/t
128 kW/t
5.8 kg/hp
6.6 L/100 km
35.6 mpg US
42.8 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMercedes-BenzCLE Cabriolet (A236)CLE 450BMW4 Series Convertible (G23)M440d
Power
381 hp
284 kW
340 hp
254 kW
Torque
500 Nm
369 lb-ft
700 Nm
516 lb-ft
Acceleration
4.7 s
5.0 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
2,005 kg
4,420 lb
1,980 kg
4,365 lb
Fuel consumption
8.5 L/100 km
27.7 mpg US
33.2 mpg UK
6.6 L/100 km
35.6 mpg US
42.8 mpg UK
Practicality
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
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
Range score
776 km
482 mi
894 km
555 mi
Trunk score
295 L
10.4 cu ft
300 L
10.6 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
190 hp/t
142 kW/t
5.3 kg/hp
172 hp/t
128 kW/t
5.8 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
VehicleMercedes-Benz CLE Cabriolet (A236) CLE 450BMW 4 Series Convertible (G23) M440d
Consumption8.5 L/100 km27.7 mpg US33.2 mpg UK6.6 L/100 km35.6 mpg US42.8 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km14.88 LC100 km11.55 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi23.94 LC100 mi18.59 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,275 L337 US gal280 UK gal990 L262 US gal218 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,231 LC/year1,733 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Mercedes-Benz CLE Cabriolet (A236) CLE 450

  • Has 41 hp more
  • Is 0.3 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 18 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest
  • Smallest trunk

BMW 4 Series Convertible (G23) M440d

  • Has 200 Nm more
  • Is 25 kg lighter
  • Uses 1.9 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 117 km (73 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 5 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Highest torque
  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power

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