Verdict
The Mercedes-Benz CLE costs RM518,888, RM23,817 more than the Mercedes-Benz E-Class Coupe at RM495,071. That extra money brings 400 Nm against 370 Nm, all-wheel drive and a 6.2-second 0-100 km/h time, versus 6.4 seconds. It also gets a 23-hp motor, 460-litre boot and four-year manufacturer warranty. The E-Class Coupe counters with rear-wheel drive, steering-assisted stop-go adaptive cruise control and more USB-C sockets. For Malaysian buyers, the CLE is the more rounded long-term ownership case; the E-Class Coupe is close if its driving assistance matters more than torque and warranty cover.
Pick the Mercedes-Benz CLE if you want all-wheel drive, 400 Nm, a 460-litre boot and a four-year manufacturer warranty.
Pick the Mercedes-Benz E-Class Coupe if you prefer rear-wheel drive and adaptive cruise control with steering assist and stop-and-go function.
Key differences
- Price: Mercedes-Benz CLE RM518,888; Mercedes-Benz E-Class Coupe RM495,071.
- Torque: Mercedes-Benz CLE 400 Nm; Mercedes-Benz E-Class Coupe 370 Nm.
- Driveline: Mercedes-Benz CLE all-wheel drive; Mercedes-Benz E-Class Coupe rear-wheel drive.
- 0-100 km/h: Mercedes-Benz CLE 6.2 seconds; Mercedes-Benz E-Class Coupe 6.4 seconds.
- Boot space: Mercedes-Benz CLE 460 litres; Mercedes-Benz E-Class Coupe 425 litres.
- Manufacturer warranty: Mercedes-Benz CLE four years; Mercedes-Benz E-Class Coupe two years.
CLE
- 400 Nm and all-wheel drive
- 6.2-second 0-100 km/h time
- 460-litre boot and four-year warranty
- Costs RM23,817 more
- Adaptive cruise control lacks the E-Class Coupe's steering assist and stop-and-go function
- Fewer USB-C ports: four versus five
E-Class Coupe
- RM23,817 lower purchase price
- Adaptive cruise control with steering assist and stop-and-go
- Five USB-C ports and a powered rear sun shade
- 370 Nm trails the CLE's 400 Nm
- 6.4-second 0-100 km/h time is 0.2 seconds slower
- 425-litre boot is 35 litres smaller and manufacturer warranty is two years shorter
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM518,888 | RM495,071✓ |
| Body type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Segment | Compact Executive | Executive |
| Assembly | CBU | CBU |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM380 | RM376✓ |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 16-valve DOHC, Turbocharged with Direct Fuel Injection and Variable Valve Timing | 16-valve DOHC with Direct Fuel Injection, Turbocharger and Variable Valve Timing |
| Capacity | 1,999 cc | 1,991 cc |
| Horsepower | 255 hp at 5,800 rpm✓ | 254 hp at 5,500 rpm |
| Torque | 400 Nm at 2,000 rpm✓ | 370 Nm at 1,800 rpm |
| Cylinder Arrangement | Inline 4 | Inline 4 |
| Fuel | Petrol Hybrid/REV | Petrol |
| Bore × Stroke | 83 mm × 92.4 mm | 83 mm × 92 mm |
| Compression Ratio | 10.5 | 9.8 |
| Number of Motors | 1 | — |
| Motor Horsepower | 23 hp✓ | — |
| Motor Torque | 205 Nm✓ | — |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Conventional Automatic | Conventional Automatic |
| Transmission Name | 9G-Tronic | 9G-TRONIC |
| Gears | 9 | 9 |
| Transmission Manufacturer | Mercedes-Benz (Daimler AG) | Mercedes-Benz (Daimler AG) |
| Driveline | All Wheel Drive | Rear Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | 6.2 seconds✓ | 6.4 seconds |
| Rated Economy | — | 7.1 L/100 km |
| Top Speed | 250 km/h | 250 km/h |
| Co2 | — | 147 g/km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,850 mm | 4,853 mm |
| Width | 1,860 mm | 1,860 mm |
| Height | 1,428 mm | 1,430 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,865 mm | 2,873 mm |
| Weight | — | 2,315 kg |
| Fuel Tank | 66 litres | 66 litres |
| Doors | 2 | 4 |
| Seats | 4 | 4 |
| Boot Space | 460 litres✓ | 425 litres |
| Front Tyre | 245/40R19 | 245/40R19 |
| Rear Tyre | 275/35R19 | 275/35R19 |
| Spare Tyre | N/A, Tyre Repair Kit | — |
| Factory Tyres | Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 3 Run-flat | Pirelli P Zero, Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Germany (CBU) | Germany (CBU) |
| Front Suspension | Multi-link | Multi-Link |
| Rear Suspension | Multi-link | Multi-Link |
| Front Wheels | 19" AMG Multi-spoke Alloys | 19" Five-Twin Spoke AMG Light Alloy |
| Rear Wheels | 19" AMG Multi-spoke Alloys | 19" Five-Twin Spoke AMG Light Alloy |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) |
| Chassis Notes | — | Agility Control with Selective Damping System |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | 7 (Driver and Front Passenger, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain, Centre Airbag) | 6 (Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain) |
| ABS/EBD | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stability Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Alarm | ✓ | ✓ |
| Immobilizer | ✓ | ✓ |
| Airbag Disable Function | ✓ | — |
| Seat Belts | 4 Three-point with Illumination and Front Belt Feeder | 5 Three-point |
| Blind Spot Info System | ✓ | ✓ |
| ISOFIX | Available for Rear Seats | Available for 2 Outer Rear Seats |
| Autonomous Braking System | Yes | Yes, Active Brake Assist |
| Lane-keeping Assist | Steering Correction | Steering Correction |
| Collision Warning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Seatbelt Reminder | All Seats | Front Seats Only |
| Safety Notes | — | Pre-Safe Plus, Tyre Pressure Monitoring System |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | Digital Light Matrix LEDs | Adaptive LED Projector with Matrix High Beam |
| Taillamps | Full LED | Full LED |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | ✓ | ✓ |
| Rear Foglamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wing Mirror Turn Indicators | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | Driver and Passenger Powered Seats with Memory Settings, Heating & Ventilation | Power Adjustable Front Seats with Memory Function |
| Rear Seats | 60:40 Split-folding | 50:50 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 | Panoramic, Front Tilt and Slide |
| Power Sockets | 1 Front, 2 Front USB, 2 Rear USB, 1 Wireless Charger | 1 Front, 1 Rear, 1 Boot, 3 Front USB-C, 2 Rear USB-C |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights & Ambient Lighting | Map Lights and Ambient Lights (64 colours) |
| Cup Holders | 2 Front, 2 Rear | 2 Front, 2 Rear |
| Sun Shade | Sunroof Shade | Powered Rear Sun Shade |
| Audio | 11.9" Touchscreen Mercedes-Benz User Experience (MBUX) with Voice Control, Apple CarPlay, Android Auto and 17-Speaker Burmester Sound System | 12.3" Touchscreen Mercedes-Benz User Experience with Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, Voice Control and 13-speaker Burmester Surround Sound System (590 W) |
| 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 with Steering Assist and Stop and Go |
| Paddle Shift | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Audio Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Telescopic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Electric Steering Adjustment | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boot Operation | Contactless Opening | Powered with Contactless Operation |
| Parking Sensor Front | 6 Sensors | 6 Sensors |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 6 Sensors | 6 Sensors |
| Reverse Camera | Yes, 360-degree Camera | Yes, with 360-degree Camera |
| Auto Parking | Yes | Yes, Parallel and Perpendicular |
| 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 | — | Qi Wireless Charger |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty Mileage Manufacturer | Unlimited | Unlimited |
| Warranty Mileage Extended | Unlimited | Unlimited |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 4 years✓ | 2 years |
| Warranty Extended | 2 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.
Used CLE & E-Class Coupe for sale
CLE vs E-Class Coupe FAQ
Is the Mercedes-Benz CLE or Mercedes-Benz E-Class Coupe better?
The Mercedes-Benz CLE is the better all-round choice, with 400 Nm, all-wheel drive, a 460-litre boot and a four-year manufacturer warranty. Choose the E-Class Coupe for its lower price and steering-assisted stop-go adaptive cruise control.
What is the price difference?
The Mercedes-Benz CLE costs RM23,817 more than the Mercedes-Benz E-Class Coupe.
Which is quicker, the Mercedes-Benz CLE or Mercedes-Benz E-Class Coupe?
The Mercedes-Benz CLE is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 6.2 seconds. The Mercedes-Benz E-Class Coupe takes 6.4 seconds.
