Verdict
This is a straight split between pace and usability. The BMW M2 Coupe costs RM623,800 and brings a 2,993 cc petrol engine with 473 hp and 600 Nm, so its 4.1-second 0-100 km/h time is the big number here. The Mercedes-Benz CLE is RM518,888, a RM104,912 saving, and counters with all-wheel drive, a 66-litre tank, 460-litre boot, four-year warranty and RM380 annual road tax. The M2 is the sharper buy for speed; the CLE is easier to live with.
Pick the BMW M2 Coupe if you want the quicker, more powerful rear-wheel-drive coupe and can accept the higher tax and smaller boot.
Pick the Mercedes-Benz CLE if you want the roomier four-seat coupe with all-wheel drive, lower annual road tax and longer warranty.
Key differences
- Price: BMW M2 Coupe RM623,800; Mercedes-Benz CLE RM518,888
- Output: BMW M2 Coupe 473 hp and 600 Nm; Mercedes-Benz CLE 255 hp and 400 Nm
- 0-100 km/h: BMW M2 Coupe 4.1 s; Mercedes-Benz CLE 6.2 s
- Driven wheels: BMW M2 Coupe rear-wheel drive; Mercedes-Benz CLE all-wheel drive
- Size and boot: BMW M2 Coupe 4,580 mm long with 390 L; Mercedes-Benz CLE 4,850 mm long with 460 L
- Road tax and warranty: BMW M2 Coupe RM2,113/year and 2 years; Mercedes-Benz CLE RM380/year and 4 years
M2 Coupe
- Much stronger 473 hp and 600 Nm outputs
- Quicker 4.1-second 0-100 km/h time
- Rear-wheel drive layout
- RM104,912 dearer to buy
- RM2,113 annual road tax
- Smaller 390-litre boot
CLE
- Lower purchase price
- Larger 460-litre boot and 66-litre fuel tank
- Four-year warranty and RM380 road tax
- Far less power at 255 hp and 400 Nm
- Slower 6.2-second 0-100 km/h time
- Narrower body at 1,860 mm
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM623,800 | RM518,888✓ |
| Body type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Segment | C-Segment | Compact Executive |
| Assembly | CBU | CBU |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 24-valve DOHC, Twin-turbocharged with Direct Injection and Variable Valve Timing and Lift | 16-valve DOHC, Turbocharged with Direct Fuel Injection and Variable Valve Timing |
| Capacity | 2,993 cc | 1,999 cc |
| Horsepower | 473 hp✓ | 255 hp |
| Torque | 600 Nm✓ | 400 Nm |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol Hybrid/REV |
| Bore | 84 mm | 83 mm |
| Compression Ratio | 9.3 | 10.5 |
| Number of Motors | — | 1 |
| Motor Horsepower | — | 23 hp |
| Motor Torque | — | 205 Nm |
| Battery Capacity | — | 1 kWh |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Conventional Automatic | Conventional Automatic |
| Transmission Name | M Steptronic | 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 | 4.1 seconds✓ | 6.2 seconds |
| Top Speed | 250 km/h | 250 km/h |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,580 mm | 4,850 mm |
| Width | 1,887 mm | 1,860 mm |
| Height | 1,403 mm | 1,428 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,747 mm | 2,865 mm |
| Weight | 1,725 kg | — |
| Fuel Tank | 52 litres | 66 litres |
| Doors | 2 | 2 |
| Seats | 4 | 4 |
| Boot Space | 390 litres | 460 litres✓ |
| Front Tyre | 275/35R19 | 245/40R19 |
| Rear Tyre | 285/30R20 | 275/35R19 |
| Spare Tyre | Tyre Repair Kit | N/A, Tyre Repair Kit |
| Factory Tyres | — | Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 3 Run-flat |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Mexico (CBU) | Germany (CBU) |
| Front Suspension | MacPherson Strut | Multi-link |
| Rear Suspension | Multi-link | Multi-link |
| Front Wheels | 19" M Double-spoke Style 930 M Black Alloy | 19" AMG Multi-spoke Alloys |
| Rear Wheels | 20" M Double-spoke Style 930 M 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 | — |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain | Driver and Front Passenger, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain, Centre Airbag |
| ABS/EBD | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stability Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Alarm | ✓ | ✓ |
| Immobilizer | ✓ | ✓ |
| Airbag Disable Function | ✓ | ✓ |
| Seat Belts | 4 Three-point | 4 Three-point with Illumination and Front Belt Feeder |
| Blind Spot Info System | ✓ | ✓ |
| ISOFIX | Available on Rear Seats | Available for Rear Seats |
| Autonomous Braking System | Yes | Yes |
| Lane-keeping Assist | Steering Correction | Steering Correction |
| Collision Warning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Seatbelt Reminder | All Seats | All Seats |
| Safety Notes | Rear Cross Traffic Alert and Prevention, Tyre Pressure Monitoring System | — |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | Adaptive LED Projectors with High Beam Assist | Digital Light Matrix LEDs |
| Taillamps | LED Combination | Full LED |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | ✓ | ✓ |
| Rear Foglamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wing Mirror Turn Indicators | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | Power Adjustable Front Seats with Driver-side 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 | 1 Front, 2 Front USB, 1 Rear | 1 Front, 2 Front USB, 2 Rear USB, 1 Wireless Charger |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights | Map Lights & Ambient Lighting |
| Cup Holders | Map Lights and Ambient Lights | 2 Front, 2 Rear |
| Sun Shade | — | Sunroof Shade |
| Audio | BMW Live Cockpit Professional with 14.9" Touchscreen, iDrive Controller, Android Auto, Apple CarPlay and Harman Kardon Surround 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 | Keyless Push Button |
| Locks | Keyless Operation | Keyless Operation |
| Auto Start/Stop | ✓ | ✓ |
| Auto Headlamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Auto Wipers | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cruise Control | Passive Cruise Control | Adaptive Cruise Control |
| Tiptronic | ✓ | — |
| Paddle Shift | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Audio Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Telescopic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Electric Steering Adjustment | — | ✓ |
| Boot Operation | Remote Control Activation | Contactless Opening |
| Parking Sensor Front | 4 Sensors | 6 Sensors |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 4 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 ConnectedDrive, Wireless Phone Charger | — |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty Mileage Manufacturer | Unlimited | Unlimited |
| Warranty Mileage Extended | Unlimited | Unlimited |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 2 years | 4 years✓ |
| Warranty Extended | 5 years | 6 years✓ |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM2,113 | RM380✓ |
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 M2 Coupe & CLE for sale
M2 Coupe vs CLE FAQ
Is the BMW M2 Coupe or Mercedes-Benz CLE better?
The BMW M2 Coupe is better for performance, with 473 hp, 600 Nm and 0-100 km/h in 4.1 seconds. The Mercedes-Benz CLE is better for daily use on paper, with more boot space, all-wheel drive, lower road tax and a longer warranty.
What is the price difference?
The BMW M2 Coupe costs RM623,800, while the Mercedes-Benz CLE costs RM518,888. That makes the BMW RM104,912 more expensive before considering its higher RM2,113 annual road tax.
Which coupe is more practical?
The Mercedes-Benz CLE is more practical by the numbers. It has a 2,865 mm wheelbase versus 2,747 mm, a 460-litre boot versus 390 litres, and a 66-litre fuel tank versus 52 litres.