Verdict
The RM16,112 gap puts the Mercedes-Benz AMG CLE ahead for outright shove: 443 hp, 560 Nm and 0-100 km/h in 4.2 seconds, versus 350 hp, 500 Nm and 4.7 seconds for the Porsche Cayenne Coupe. That matters if the car is chiefly for two adults and occasional rear passengers, because the CLE has two doors, four seats and a 420-litre boot. The Porsche earns its extra outlay with five doors, five seats, 698 litres of luggage room and a 25.9-kWh plug-in-hybrid battery rated for 90 km of EV range. It is the more useful Malaysian daily car; the Mercedes is the quicker one.
AMG CLE
Pick the Mercedes-Benz AMG CLE if you want 443 hp, 560 Nm and a 4.2-second 0-100 km/h time for RM16,112 less.
Cayenne Coupe
Pick the Porsche Cayenne Coupe if five doors, five seats, a 698-litre boot and 90 km of EV range matter more than outright acceleration.
Key differences
- Price: Mercedes-Benz AMG CLE RM722,888; Porsche Cayenne Coupe RM739,000.
- Performance: Mercedes-Benz AMG CLE 443 hp, 560 Nm and 0-100 km/h in 4.2 seconds; Porsche Cayenne Coupe 350 hp, 500 Nm and 4.7 seconds.
- Plug-in-hybrid battery and EV range: Mercedes-Benz AMG CLE 1 kWh with no quoted EV range; Porsche Cayenne Coupe 25.9 kWh and 90 km.
- Practicality: Mercedes-Benz AMG CLE has 2 doors, 4 seats and a 420-litre boot; Porsche Cayenne Coupe has 5 doors, 5 seats and a 698-litre boot.
- Weight: Mercedes-Benz AMG CLE 2,000 kg; Porsche Cayenne Coupe 2,515 kg.
- Top speed: Mercedes-Benz AMG CLE 250 km/h; Porsche Cayenne Coupe 263 km/h.
AMG CLE
- 443 hp and 560 Nm for a 4.2-second 0-100 km/h run.
- RM16,112 cheaper than the Porsche Cayenne Coupe.
- Head-up display, 360-degree camera and 15-speaker Burmester sound system.
- Two doors, four seats and a 420-litre boot versus the Porsche's five doors, five seats and 698 litres.
- Its 1-kWh battery is far smaller than the Porsche's 25.9-kWh pack, which delivers 90 km of EV range.
- 250 km/h top speed trails the Porsche's 263 km/h.
Cayenne Coupe
- 25.9-kWh plug-in-hybrid battery, 90 km EV range and 11 kW AC charging.
- Five doors, five seats and a 698-litre boot.
- Adaptive two-chamber air suspension, heated and ventilated front seats, and a panoramic glass roof.
- RM16,112 more expensive than the Mercedes-Benz AMG CLE.
- 350 hp, 500 Nm and a 4.7-second 0-100 km/h time fall behind the Mercedes' 443 hp, 560 Nm and 4.2 seconds.
- At 2,515 kg, it weighs 515 kg more than the 2,000-kg Mercedes.
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM722,888✓ | RM739,000 |
| Body type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Segment | Compact Executive | Executive |
| Assembly | CBU | CKD |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM2,128 | RM2,118✓ |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 24-valve DOHC, Turbochaged with Direct Injection and Variable Valve Timing and Lift | 24-valve DOHC direct injection with variable valve timing, turbocharged & plug-in hybrid assistance |
| Capacity | 2,999 cc | 2,995 cc |
| Horsepower | 443 hp✓ | 350 hp |
| Torque | 560 Nm✓ | 500 Nm |
| Fuel | Petrol Hybrid/REV | Petrol Plug-in Hybrid |
| Bore | — | 84.5 mm |
| Number of Motors | 1 | 1 |
| Motor Horsepower | 20 hp | 173 hp✓ |
| Motor Torque | 205 Nm | 460 Nm✓ |
| Battery Capacity | 1 kWh | 25.9 kWh✓ |
| EV Range | — | 90 km |
| Charging Rate (AC) | — | 11 kW |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Dual-clutch Automatic (Wet) | Conventional Automatic |
| Transmission Name | AMG Speedshift TCT 9G automatic transmission | 8-Speed Tiptronic S |
| Gears | 9 | 8 |
| Transmission Manufacturer | Mercedes-Benz | — |
| Driveline | All Wheel Drive | All Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | 4.2 seconds✓ | 4.7 seconds |
| Top Speed | 250 km/h | 263 km/h✓ |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,853 mm | 4,930 mm |
| Width | 2,042 mm | 1,983 mm |
| Height | 1,434 mm | 1,698 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,875 mm | 2,895 mm |
| Weight | 2,000 kg | 2,515 kg |
| Fuel Tank | 65 litres | — |
| Doors | 2 | 5 |
| Seats | 4 | 5 |
| Boot Space | 420 litres | 698 litres✓ |
| Front Tyre | 265/35R20 | 255/55R20 |
| Rear Tyre | 295/30R20 | 295/45R20 |
| Spare Tyre | N/A, Tyre Repair Kit | Tyre Repair Kit |
| Factory Tyres | Continental SportContact 7 | Hankook Ventus S1 evoZ |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Germany (CBU) | Malaysia (CKD) |
| Front Suspension | Double Wishbones | Double Wishbones with Air Suspension |
| Rear Suspension | Multi-link | Multi-Link with Air Suspension |
| Front Wheels | 20" AMG Y-spoke Alloys | 21" RS Spyder Design |
| Rear Wheels | 20" AMG Y-spoke Alloys | 21" RS Spyder Design |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) |
| Chassis Notes | AMG Ride Control Suspension with Adaptive Dampers | Porsche Active Suspension Management with Adaptive two-chamber air suspension and two-valve dampers |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | Driver and Passenger, Driver's Knee, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain | Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Front & Rear Curtain, Rear Side Airbags |
| ABS/EBD | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stability Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Alarm | ✓ | ✓ |
| Immobilizer | ✓ | ✓ |
| Airbag Disable Function | ✓ | ✓ |
| Child Safety Lock | — | Electric for Rear Doors |
| Seat Belts | 4 Three-point | 5 Three-point |
| Blind Spot Info System | ✓ | ✓ |
| ISOFIX | Available on Two Outer Rear Passenger Seats | Available for Two Outer Rear Seats |
| Autonomous Braking System | Yes | Yes, with Pedestrian Detection |
| Lane-keeping Assist | Steering Correction | Steering Correction |
| Collision Warning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Seatbelt Reminder | All Seats | For All Seats |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | Digital Light Matrix LEDs | Matrix LED Projectors |
| Taillamps | Full LED | Full LED |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | ✓ | ✓ |
| Rear Foglamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wing Mirror Turn Indicators | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | Powered Front Seats with Memory Function | Driver and Passenger Powered Seats with Memory Settings, Heating & Ventilation |
| Rear Seats | 50:50 Split-folding | 40:20:40 Split-folding |
| Front Air-con | Dual-Zone Automatic Climate Control | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Rear Air-con | Rear AC Vents | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Sunroof | — | Panoramic Glass Roof |
| Power Sockets | 1 Front, 2 USB-C Front, 1 Wireless Charger, 2 USB-C Rear | — |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights and Ambient Lights | Map Lights and Ambient Lights |
| Cup Holders | 2 Front, 2 Rear | 2 Front, 2 Rear |
| Sun Shade | — | Side Window Sunshades, Panoramic Glass Roof Shade |
| Audio | 11.9" Touchscreen Mercedes-Benz User Experience with Voice Control, Apple CarPlay, Android Auto and 15-speaker Burmester Sound System | 12.3-inch Touchscreen with Porsche Communications Module, Wireless Apple CarPlay & Android Auto, Bose Premium Sound System |
| Convenience | ||
| Power Windows | Two Windows, Auto Up and Down with Anti-Pinch | Four Windows, Auto Up and Down with Anti-Pinch |
| Engine Start | Keyless Push Button | Keyless Push Button |
| Locks | Keyless Operation | Keyless Operation |
| Auto Start/Stop | ✓ | ✓ |
| Auto Headlamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Auto Wipers | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cruise Control | Adaptive Cruise Control | Adaptive Cruise Control |
| Paddle Shift | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Audio Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Telescopic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Electric Steering Adjustment | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boot Operation | Powered Boot | Powered with Contactless Operation |
| Parking Sensor Front | 6 Sensors | 4 Sensors |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 6 Sensors | 4 Sensors |
| Reverse Camera | Yes, with 360 Surround View Camera | Yes, 360-degree Surround View System |
| Folding Wing Mirrors | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| Navigation | ✓ | ✓ |
| Head-up Display | ✓ | — |
| Power Door | — | Yes |
| Hill Start Assist | ✓ | ✓ |
| Instrument Cluster | Full LCD Monitor | Full LCD Monitor |
| Parking Brake | Electronic | Electronic |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty Mileage Manufacturer | Unlimited✓ | 100,000 km |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 2 years | 4 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.
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AMG CLE vs Cayenne Coupe FAQ
Is the Mercedes-Benz AMG CLE or Porsche Cayenne Coupe better?
The AMG CLE is better for performance, reaching 100 km/h in 4.2 seconds with 443 hp. The Cayenne Coupe is better for family use and electric commuting, with five seats, a 698-litre boot and 90 km of EV range.
What is the price difference?
The Porsche Cayenne Coupe costs RM16,112 more: RM739,000 versus RM722,888 for the Mercedes-Benz AMG CLE.
Can the Porsche Cayenne Coupe be driven on electric power?
Yes. Its 25.9-kWh plug-in-hybrid battery is rated for 90 km of EV range and accepts AC charging at up to 11 kW. The AMG CLE has a 1-kWh battery and no quoted EV range.
