Verdict
For the Malaysian buyer who values a sharper powertrain case, the BMW 4 Series Coupe delivers 258 hp and 400 Nm from 1,550 rpm, reaching 100 km/h in 5.7 seconds. The Mercedes-Benz CLE counters with all-wheel drive, a 23-hp/205-Nm motor, a 460-litre boot and a much fuller convenience brief, including ventilated front seats, a panoramic glass roof and a 360-degree camera. Its 255 hp and 400 Nm arrive later, however, and 0-100 km/h takes 6.2 seconds. The BMW is the more focused choice; the CLE is better equipped for daily use.
Pick the BMW 4 Series Coupe if you want the lower RM482,800 entry price, quicker 5.7-second sprint and Adaptive M Suspension with M Sport brakes.
Pick the Mercedes-Benz CLE if all-wheel drive, a 460-litre boot, ventilated front seats and a four-year manufacturer warranty matter more than outright acceleration.
Key differences
- Price: BMW 4 Series Coupe RM482,800; Mercedes-Benz CLE RM518,888.
- Acceleration: BMW 4 Series Coupe 0-100 km/h in 5.7 seconds; Mercedes-Benz CLE in 6.2 seconds.
- Driveline: BMW 4 Series Coupe rear-wheel drive; Mercedes-Benz CLE all-wheel drive.
- Boot space: BMW 4 Series Coupe 440 litres; Mercedes-Benz CLE 460 litres.
- Warranty: BMW 4 Series Coupe two years manufacturer/three years extended; Mercedes-Benz CLE four years manufacturer/two years extended.
- Airbags: BMW 4 Series Coupe six; Mercedes-Benz CLE seven, including a centre airbag.
4 Series Coupe
- 258 hp and 400 Nm from 1,550 rpm
- Quicker 5.7-second 0-100 km/h time
- Adaptive M Suspension, Variable Sport Steering and M Sport brakes
- 440-litre boot is 20 litres smaller
- Lane-keeping only warns, while the CLE provides steering correction
- Two-year manufacturer warranty is two years shorter
CLE
- All-wheel drive and a 23-hp, 205-Nm motor
- Ventilated front seats, panoramic glass roof and 360-degree camera
- Four-year manufacturer warranty and seven airbags
- RM36,088 more expensive
- 0-100 km/h takes 6.2 seconds versus 5.7 seconds
- 255 hp trails the BMW by 3 hp, and peak 400 Nm arrives at 2,000 rpm rather than 1,550 rpm
What the 4 Series Coupe has over the CLE
What the CLE has over the 4 Series Coupe
Based on the published spec sheets of the selected variants — a blank field on one side can also mean unlisted data.
Representative body-type outlines, drawn to scale from each car's length and height.
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM482,800✓ | RM518,888 |
| Body type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Segment | Compact Executive | Compact Executive |
| Assembly | CBU | CBU |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM379✓ | RM380 |
| Monthly instalment (est.) | RM4,930/mo✓ | RM5,295/mo |
| Insurance / year (est.) | RM12,866✓ | RM13,804 |
| Fuel / year (est.) | RM2,627 | — |
| Energy cost / 100 km (est.) | RM13.13 | — |
| 5-year running costs (est.) | RM79,359 | — |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 16-valve DOHC, Turbocharged with Direct Injection and Variable Valve Timing and Lift | 16-valve DOHC, Turbocharged with Direct Fuel Injection and Variable Valve Timing |
| Capacity | 1,998 cc | 1,999 cc |
| Horsepower | 258 hp at 5,000 rpm✓ | 255 hp at 5,800 rpm |
| Torque | 400 Nm at 1,550 rpm | 400 Nm at 2,000 rpm |
| Cylinder Arrangement | Inline 4 | Inline 4 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol Hybrid/REV |
| Bore × Stroke | 82 mm × 94.6 mm | 83 mm × 92.4 mm |
| Compression Ratio | 10.2 | 10.5 |
| Number of Motors | — | 1 |
| Motor Horsepower | — | 23 hp |
| Motor Torque | — | 205 Nm |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Conventional Automatic | Conventional Automatic |
| Transmission Name | 8-Speed Steptronic Sport Transmission | 9G-Tronic |
| Gears | 8 | 9 |
| Transmission Manufacturer | ZF | Mercedes-Benz (Daimler AG) |
| Driveline | Rear Wheel Drive | All Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | 5.7 seconds✓ | 6.2 seconds |
| Rated Economy | 6.6 L/100 km | — |
| Top Speed | 250 km/h | 250 km/h |
| Co2 | 151 g/km | — |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,768 mm | 4,850 mm |
| Width | 1,852 mm | 1,860 mm |
| Height | 1,383 mm | 1,428 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,851 mm | 2,865 mm |
| Weight | 1,620 kg | — |
| Fuel Tank | 59 litres | 66 litres |
| Doors | 2 | 2 |
| Seats | 4 | 4 |
| Boot Space | 440 litres | 460 litres✓ |
| Front Tyre | 225/40R19 | 245/40R19 |
| Rear Tyre | 255/35R19 | 275/35R19 |
| Spare Tyre | — | N/A, Tyre Repair Kit |
| Factory Tyres | Run-flat | Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 3 Run-flat |
| Wiper Blade (Driver) | — | 22 inch |
| Wiper Blade (Passenger) | — | 22 inch |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Germany (CBU) | Germany (CBU) |
| Front Suspension | Double Wishbones | Multi-link |
| Rear Suspension | Multi-Link | Multi-link |
| Front Wheels | 19" M Double-spoke Style 995 M Jet Black Alloy | 19" AMG Multi-spoke Alloys |
| Rear Wheels | 19" M Double-spoke Style 995 M Jet Black Alloy | 19" AMG Multi-spoke Alloys |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) |
| Chassis Notes | Adaptive M Suspension, Variable Sport Steering, M Sport Brakes with Red Calipers | — |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | 6 (Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain) | 7 (Driver and Front Passenger, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain, Centre Airbag) |
| ABS/EBD | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stability Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Alarm | — | ✓ |
| Immobilizer | ✓ | ✓ |
| Airbag Disable Function | ✓ | ✓ |
| Child Safety Lock | Manual for Front Passenger Door | — |
| Seat Belts | 4 Three-point | 4 Three-point with Illumination and Front Belt Feeder |
| Blind Spot Info System | ✓ | ✓ |
| ISOFIX | Available on 2 Outer Rear Seats | Available for Rear Seats |
| Autonomous Braking System | Yes, with Pedestrian and Cyclist Detection | Yes |
| Lane-keeping Assist | Warning Only | Steering Correction |
| Collision Warning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Seatbelt Reminder | Front Seats Only | All Seats |
| Safety Notes | Rear Cross Traffic Warning, Rear Collision Warning, Lane Change Warning, Lane Departure Warning, Speed Limit Assist with Speed Limit Info | — |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | Adaptive LED with High-beam Assistant and M Lights Shadowline | Digital Light Matrix LEDs |
| Taillamps | Laser Tail Lamps | Full LED |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | ✓ | ✓ |
| Front Foglamps | ✓ | — |
| Rear Foglamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wing Mirror Turn Indicators | — | ✓ |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | Power Adjustable Front Seats with Driver's Memory Function | Driver and Passenger Powered Seats with Memory Settings, Heating & Ventilation |
| Rear Seats | 40:20:40 Split-Folding | 60:40 Split-folding |
| Front Air-con | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control | Dual-Zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Rear Air-con | Single-zone Automatic Climate Control | Rear AC Vents |
| Sunroof | — | Panoramic Glass Roof |
| Power Sockets | 2 Front, 1 Centre Armrest USB-C, 2 Rear USB-C | 1 Front, 2 Front USB, 2 Rear USB, 1 Wireless Charger |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights and Ambient Lights | Map Lights & Ambient Lighting |
| Cup Holders | 2 Front, 2 Rear | 2 Front, 2 Rear |
| Sun Shade | — | Sunroof Shade |
| Audio | 14.9" BMW Curved Display Live Cockpit Professional, 16-speaker 464W Harman Kardon Sound System | 11.9" Touchscreen Mercedes-Benz User Experience (MBUX) with Voice Control, Apple CarPlay, Android Auto and 17-Speaker Burmester Sound System |
| Convenience | ||
| Power Windows | Two Windows, Auto Up and Down with Anti-Pinch | Two Windows, Auto Up and Down with Anti Pinch |
| Engine Start | Keyless Push Button Start | Keyless Push Button |
| Locks | Keyless Operation with Comfort Access | Keyless Operation |
| Auto Start/Stop | ✓ | ✓ |
| Auto Headlamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Auto Wipers | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cruise Control | Adaptive Cruise Control with Stop & Go | Adaptive Cruise Control |
| Tiptronic | ✓ | — |
| Paddle Shift | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Audio Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Telescopic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Electric Steering Adjustment | — | ✓ |
| Boot Operation | Automatic Tailgate with Hands-free Opening | Contactless Opening |
| Parking Sensor Front | 6 Sensors | 6 Sensors |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 6 Sensors | 6 Sensors |
| Reverse Camera | Yes | Yes, 360-degree Camera |
| Auto Parking | Yes, for Parallel and Perpendicular Parking, with Reversing Assist | Yes |
| Folding Wing Mirrors | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| Navigation | ✓ | ✓ |
| Head-up Display | — | ✓ |
| Hill Start Assist | ✓ | ✓ |
| Instrument Cluster | Full LCD Monitor | Full LCD Monitor |
| Parking Brake | Electronic | Electronic |
| Convenience Notes | BMW Operating System 8.5, Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, Connected Package Professional, ConnectedDrive Services, Teleservices | — |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty Mileage Manufacturer | Unlimited | Unlimited |
| Warranty Mileage Extended | Unlimited | Unlimited |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 2 years | 4 years✓ |
| Warranty Extended | 3 years✓ | 2 years |
Specs shown for the selected variant of each car. ✓ marks the better figure where lower/higher is objectively better. Road tax: West Malaysia, private registration. Running-cost estimates assume 20,000 km/year. Fuel at RM1.99/litre (RON95, subsidised). Insurance: comprehensive motor tariff, no NCD. Instalment: 10% down, 2.5% flat rate, 9 years. Prices checked November 2026.
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4 Series Coupe vs CLE FAQ
Is the BMW 4 Series Coupe or Mercedes-Benz CLE better?
The BMW 4 Series Coupe is better for performance-focused buyers, with a 5.7-second 0-100 km/h time and Adaptive M Suspension. The Mercedes-Benz CLE is better for equipment and everyday usability, bringing all-wheel drive, more boot space and ventilated seats.
What is the price difference?
The Mercedes-Benz CLE costs RM36,088 more than the BMW 4 Series Coupe. That gap brings all-wheel drive, a mild-hybrid motor, a panoramic glass roof, ventilated front seats, a 360-degree camera and a longer manufacturer warranty.
Which coupe has the better safety equipment?
The Mercedes-Benz CLE has seven airbags including a centre airbag, lane-keeping steering correction, all-seat belt reminders and a 360-degree camera. The BMW has six airbags, but adds pedestrian and cyclist detection for its autonomous braking system plus rear cross-traffic and rear-collision warnings.
