Car comparison

BMW M4 Convertible (G83) Competition 3.0vsMercedes-Benz CLE Cabriolet (A236) AMG CLE 53

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

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BMW M4 Convertible (G83)

Competition 3.0

510 hp2993 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTurbochargedCabriolet / convertible2021-2024
VS

Mercedes-Benz CLE Cabriolet (A236)

AMG CLE 53

449 hp2999 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTurbochargedCabriolet / convertible2024-present

Comparison overview

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BMW M4 Convertible (G83) Competition 3.0

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    3.7 s
  • Fastest top speed
    260 km/h
    162 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    510 hp
    380 kW
  • Highest torque
    650 Nm
    479 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,920 kg
    4,233 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    266 hp/t
    198 kW/t
    3.8 kg/hp
  • Largest trunk
    300 L
  • Best overall score
    71/100
  • Best performance score
    83/100
  • Best practicality score
    45/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelBMWM4 Convertible (G83)Competition 3.0Mercedes-BenzCLE Cabriolet (A236)AMG CLE 53
Power
510hp380kW
449hp335kW
Torque
650Nm479lb-ft
600Nm443lb-ft
Curb weight
1,920kg4,233lb
2,035kg4,486lb
Gross weight
2,345kg5,170lb
2,490kg5,490lb
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
49.1s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
62.6s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
3.7s
4.4s
0-200 km/h
13.2s
Calculated
16.2s
Calculated
0-60 mph
3.5s
Calculated
4.2s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
10.2L/100 km23.1mpg US27.7mpg UK
9.8L/100 km24mpg US28.8mpg UK
Quarter mile
11.8s
Calculated
12.6s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
266hp/t198kW/t120hp/1000 lb
Calculated
221hp/t165kW/t100hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
339Nm/t227lb-ft/ton
Calculated
295Nm/t197lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
578km359mi
Calculated
663km412mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,993cc183cu in
2,999cc183cu in
Length
4,794mm189in
4,853mm191in
Width
1,887mm74in
1,935mm76in
Height
1,395mm55in
1,435mm56in
Wheelbase
2,857mm112in
2,875mm113in
Front track
1,617mm64in
1,661mm65in
Rear track
1,605mm63in
1,645mm65in
Ground clearance
121mm5in
-
Trunk volume
300L
285L
Max trunk volume
385L
375L
Doors
2
2
Seats
4
4
Fuel tank
59L
65L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

BMW M4 Convertible (G83) Competition 3.0Mercedes-Benz CLE Cabriolet (A236) AMG CLE 53PowerTorque
  • BMW M4 Convertible (G83) Competition 3.0: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz CLE Cabriolet (A236) AMG CLE 53: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
BMWM4 Convertible (G83)Competition 3.06,250 rpm2,750-5,500 rpm7,200 rpm
Mercedes-BenzCLE Cabriolet (A236)AMG CLE 535,800-6,100 rpm2,200-5,000 rpm6,350 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricBMWM4 Convertible (G83)Competition 3.0Mercedes-BenzCLE Cabriolet (A236)AMG CLE 53
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
3.5 s
4.2 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
3.7 s
4.4 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
13.2 s
16.2 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
1.9 s
2.0 s
330 ft
101 m
5.0 s
5.4 s
1/8 mile
201 m
7.6 s
8.2 s
1000 ft
305 m
9.9 s
10.6 s
1/4 mile
402 m
11.8 s
12.6 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
191 km/h
119 mph
180 km/h
112 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWM4 Convertible (G83)Competition 3.0
510 hp
380 kW
Mercedes-BenzCLE Cabriolet (A236)AMG CLE 53
449 hp
335 kW

BMW M4 Convertible (G83) Competition 3.0 has 61 hp more than Mercedes-Benz CLE Cabriolet (A236) AMG CLE 53.

The biggest power difference is between Mercedes-Benz CLE Cabriolet (A236) AMG CLE 53 and BMW M4 Convertible (G83) Competition 3.0: 61 hp (45 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWM4 Convertible (G83)Competition 3.0
650 Nm
479 lb-ft
Mercedes-BenzCLE Cabriolet (A236)AMG CLE 53
600 Nm
443 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWM4 Convertible (G83)Competition 3.0
1,920 kg
4,233 lb
Mercedes-BenzCLE Cabriolet (A236)AMG CLE 53
2,035 kg
4,486 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWM4 Convertible (G83)Competition 3.0
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Mercedes-BenzCLE Cabriolet (A236)AMG CLE 53
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
BMWM4 Convertible (G83)Competition 3.03.7 s
Mercedes-BenzCLE Cabriolet (A236)AMG CLE 534.4 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between BMW M4 Convertible (G83) Competition 3.0 and Mercedes-Benz CLE Cabriolet (A236) AMG CLE 53: 0.7 s.

Fuel consumption comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWM4 Convertible (G83)Competition 3.0
10.2 L/100 km
23.1 mpg US
27.7 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzCLE Cabriolet (A236)AMG CLE 53
9.8 L/100 km
24.0 mpg US
28.8 mpg UK

Power-to-weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWM4 Convertible (G83)Competition 3.0
266 hp/t
198 kW/t
3.8 kg/hp
Mercedes-BenzCLE Cabriolet (A236)AMG CLE 53
221 hp/t
165 kW/t
4.5 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWM4 Convertible (G83)Competition 3.0
578 km
359 mi
Mercedes-BenzCLE Cabriolet (A236)AMG CLE 53
663 km
412 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
BMWM4 Convertible (G83)Competition 3.0
510 hp
380 kW
3.7 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Mercedes-BenzCLE Cabriolet (A236)AMG CLE 53
449 hp
335 kW
4.4 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
BMWM4 Convertible (G83)Competition 3.0
Power
510 hp
380 kW
0-100 km/h3.7 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
4,794 mm
188.7 in
Height
1,395 mm
54.9 in
Mercedes-BenzCLE Cabriolet (A236)AMG CLE 53
Power
449 hp
335 kW
0-100 km/h4.4 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
285 L
10.1 cu ft
Length
4,853 mm
191.1 in
Height
1,435 mm
56.5 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
BMWM4 Convertible (G83)Competition 3.0
Power
510 hp
380 kW
0-100 km/h3.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
10.2 L/100 km
23.1 mpg US
27.7 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzCLE Cabriolet (A236)AMG CLE 53
Power
449 hp
335 kW
0-100 km/h4.4 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
9.8 L/100 km
24.0 mpg US
28.8 mpg UK

BMW M4 Convertible (G83) Competition 3.0 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
BMWM4 Convertible (G83)Competition 3.0
10.2 L/100 km
23.1 mpg US
27.7 mpg UK
3.7 s
Mercedes-BenzCLE Cabriolet (A236)AMG CLE 53
9.8 L/100 km
24.0 mpg US
28.8 mpg UK
4.4 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
BMWM4 Convertible (G83)Competition 3.0
266 hp/t
198 kW/t
3.8 kg/hp
10.2 L/100 km
23.1 mpg US
27.7 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzCLE Cabriolet (A236)AMG CLE 53
221 hp/t
165 kW/t
4.5 kg/hp
9.8 L/100 km
24.0 mpg US
28.8 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleBMWM4 Convertible (G83)Competition 3.0Mercedes-BenzCLE Cabriolet (A236)AMG CLE 53
Power
510 hp
380 kW
449 hp
335 kW
Torque
650 Nm
479 lb-ft
600 Nm
443 lb-ft
Acceleration
3.7 s
4.4 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
1,920 kg
4,233 lb
2,035 kg
4,486 lb
Fuel consumption
10.2 L/100 km
23.1 mpg US
27.7 mpg UK
9.8 L/100 km
24.0 mpg US
28.8 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
300 L
10.6 cu ft
Length
4,794 mm
188.7 in
Height
1,395 mm
54.9 in
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
285 L
10.1 cu ft
Length
4,853 mm
191.1 in
Height
1,435 mm
56.5 in
Range score
578 km
359 mi
663 km
412 mi
Trunk score
300 L
10.6 cu ft
285 L
10.1 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
266 hp/t
198 kW/t
3.8 kg/hp
221 hp/t
165 kW/t
4.5 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 M4 Convertible (G83) Competition 3.0Mercedes-Benz CLE Cabriolet (A236) AMG CLE 53
Consumption10.2 L/100 km23.1 mpg US27.7 mpg UK9.8 L/100 km24 mpg US28.8 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km17.85 LC100 km17.15 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi28.73 LC100 mi27.60 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,530 L404 US gal337 UK gal1,470 L388 US gal323 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,678 LC/year2,573 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

BMW M4 Convertible (G83) Competition 3.0

  • Has 61 hp more
  • Has 50 Nm more
  • Is 115 kg lighter
  • Is 0.7 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 45 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 15 L more trunk volume

Pros

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

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption

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