Car Buyer's Guide

BMW M3 Touring vs Mercedes-Benz CLE

BMW M3 Touring

BMW M3 Touring

Competition M xDrive

Mercedes-Benz CLE

Mercedes-Benz CLE

CLE300 AMG Line

Verdict

The M3 Touring is 51% more powerful, while the CLE is about 42% cheaper. Weigh that against the equipment each side gives you in the table below.

Price & overview
PriceRM898,800RM518,888
Body typeWagonCoupe
SegmentCompact ExecutiveCompact Executive
AssemblyCBUCBU
Ownership
Road tax / yearRM2,113RM380
Powertrain
Engine Tech24-valve DOHC with Twin Turbochargers, Direct Injection and Variable Valve Timing and Lift16-valve DOHC, Turbocharged with Direct Fuel Injection and Variable Valve Timing
Capacity2,993 cc1,999 cc
Horsepower523 hp255 hp
Torque650 Nm400 Nm
FuelPetrolPetrol Hybrid/REV
Bore83 mm
Compression Ratio10.5
Number of Motors1
Motor Horsepower23 hp
Motor Torque205 Nm
Drivetrain
TransmissionConventional AutomaticConventional Automatic
Transmission Name8-Speed Steptronic Sport Transmission9G-Tronic
Gears89
Transmission ManufacturerZFMercedes-Benz (Daimler AG)
DrivelineAll Wheel DriveAll Wheel Drive
Performance & Efficiency
0-100 km/h3.6 seconds6.2 seconds
Top Speed250 km/h250 km/h
Dimensions
Length4,801 mm4,850 mm
Width1,903 mm1,860 mm
Height1,446 mm1,428 mm
Wheelbase2,857 mm2,865 mm
Weight1,925 kg
Fuel Tank59 litres66 litres
Doors52
Seats54
Boot Space500 litres460 litres
Front Tyre275/35R19245/40R19
Rear Tyre295/30R20275/35R19
Spare TyreTyre Repair KitN/A, Tyre Repair Kit
Factory TyresMichelin Pilot Sport 4 SGoodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 3 Run-flat
Chassis
AssemblyGermany (CBU)Germany (CBU)
Front SuspensionDouble WishbonesMulti-link
Rear SuspensionMulti-linkMulti-link
Front Wheels19" Double Spoke Style 825 M Bicolour19" AMG Multi-spoke Alloys
Rear Wheels20" Double Spoke Style 825 M Bicolour19" AMG Multi-spoke Alloys
SteeringRack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering)Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering)
Chassis NotesAdaptive M Suspension, M Sport Differential
Safety
AirbagsDriver and Passenger, Front Side, Front and Rear CurtainDriver and Front Passenger, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain, Centre Airbag
ABS/EBD
Stability Control
Alarm
Immobilizer
Airbag Disable Function
Child Safety LockManual for Rear Doors
Seat Belts5 Three-point4 Three-point with Illumination and Front Belt Feeder
Blind Spot Info System
ISOFIXAvailable on Two Outer Rear Passenger SeatsAvailable for Rear Seats
Autonomous Braking SystemYesYes
Lane-keeping AssistSteering CorrectionSteering Correction
Collision Warning
Seatbelt ReminderFor All SeatsAll Seats
Lighting
HeadlampsAdaptive LED Projectors with High Beam AssistDigital Light Matrix LEDs
TaillampsFull LEDFull LED
LED Daytime Running Lights
Rear Foglamps
Wing Mirror Turn Indicators
Cabin
Front SeatsPower Adjustable Front Seats with Driver's Side Memory FunctionDriver and Passenger Powered Seats with Memory Settings, Heating & Ventilation
Rear Seats40:20:40 Split-folding60:40 Split-folding
Front Air-conDual-zone Automatic Climate ControlDual-Zone Automatic Climate Control
Rear Air-conSingle-zone Automatic Climate ControlRear AC Vents
SunroofPanoramic Glass Roof
Power Sockets1 Front, 1 Wireless Charger, 2 USB-C Front, 2 USB-C Rear1 Front, 2 Front USB, 2 Rear USB, 1 Wireless Charger
Interior LightingMap Lights and Ambient LightsMap Lights & Ambient Lighting
Cup Holders2 Front, 2 Rear2 Front, 2 Rear
Sun ShadeSunroof Shade
Audio14.9" BMW Curved Display Live Cockpit Professional, 16-Speaker Harman Kardon Sound System11.9" Touchscreen Mercedes-Benz User Experience (MBUX) with Voice Control, Apple CarPlay, Android Auto and 17-Speaker Burmester Sound System
Convenience
Power WindowsFour Windows, Auto Up and Down with Anti-PinchTwo Windows, Auto Up and Down with Anti Pinch
Engine StartKeyless Push ButtonKeyless Push Button
LocksKeyless OperationKeyless Operation
Auto Start/Stop
Auto Headlamps
Auto Wipers
Cruise ControlAdaptive Cruise ControlAdaptive Cruise Control
Tiptronic
Paddle Shift
Steering Audio Control
Steering Tilt
Steering Telescopic
Electric Steering Adjustment
Boot OperationPowered BootContactless Opening
Parking Sensor Front6 Sensors6 Sensors
Parking Sensor Rear6 Sensors6 Sensors
Reverse CameraYes, with 360-degree CameraYes, 360-degree Camera
Auto ParkingYesYes
Folding Wing Mirrors
Bluetooth
Navigation
Head-up Display
Hill Start Assist
Instrument ClusterFull LCD MonitorFull LCD Monitor
Parking BrakeElectronicElectronic
Warranty
Warranty Mileage ManufacturerUnlimitedUnlimited
Warranty Mileage ExtendedUnlimitedUnlimited
Warranty Manufacturer2 years4 years
Warranty Extended3 years2 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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