Land Rover Range Rover Evoque vs Mercedes-Benz AMG CLE
Verdict
These are very different answers to a compact executive brief. The Land Rover Range Rover Evoque is the easier Malaysian daily: five seats, a 591-litre boot, 67-litre tank, RM439 annual road tax and a five-year warranty. The Mercedes-Benz AMG CLE is much faster and much dearer to run, with 443 hp, 650 Nm and 0-100 km/h in 4.2 seconds, but also four seats, 420 litres of boot space, RM2,128 road tax and a two-year warranty. The RM224,088 gap mainly buys pace, size and coupe drama.
Pick the Land Rover Range Rover Evoque if you want the more practical all-wheel-drive choice, with five seats, more boot space, lower road tax and the longer warranty.
Pick the Mercedes-Benz AMG CLE if you want serious straight-line performance and accept the four-seat coupe layout, higher road tax and shorter warranty.
Key differences
- Price: Land Rover Range Rover Evoque RM498,800; Mercedes-Benz AMG CLE RM722,888
- Power and torque: Land Rover Range Rover Evoque 200 hp and 320 Nm; Mercedes-Benz AMG CLE 443 hp and 650 Nm
- 0-100 km/h: Land Rover Range Rover Evoque 8.6 seconds; Mercedes-Benz AMG CLE 4.2 seconds
- Seats and boot: Land Rover Range Rover Evoque 5 seats and 591 litres; Mercedes-Benz AMG CLE 4 seats and 420 litres
- Road tax and warranty: Land Rover Range Rover Evoque RM439/year and 5 years; Mercedes-Benz AMG CLE RM2,128/year and 2 years
- Size: Land Rover Range Rover Evoque 4,371 mm long and 1,649 mm tall; Mercedes-Benz AMG CLE 4,853 mm long and 1,434 mm tall
Range Rover Evoque
- Five seats versus the AMG CLE’s four
- 591-litre boot is far larger
- Lower RM439 annual road tax and five-year warranty
- Much slower 8.6-second 0-100 km/h time
- 200 hp and 320 Nm trail the AMG CLE heavily
- Shorter 2,681 mm wheelbase
AMG CLE
- 443 hp and 650 Nm give it a huge performance lead
- 4.2-second 0-100 km/h time
- Longer 2,875 mm wheelbase
- Four seats only
- 420-litre boot is smaller
- RM2,128 annual road tax and two-year warranty
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM 498,800✓ | RM 722,888 |
| Body type | SUV | Coupe |
| Segment | Compact Executive | Compact Executive |
| Assembly | CBU | CBU |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 16 valve, DOHC, variable intake and exhaust cam timing, variable intake valve lift, twin-scroll turbo | 24-valve DOHC, Turbochaged with Direct Injection and Variable Valve Timing and Lift |
| Capacity | 1,997 cc | 2,999 cc |
| Horsepower | 200 hp | 443 hp✓ |
| Torque | 320 Nm | 650 Nm✓ |
| Cylinder Arrangement | Inline | Inline |
| Timing Type | — | 2200 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol Hybrid/REV |
| Bore | 83 mm | — |
| Compression Ratio | 10.5 | — |
| Number of Motors | — | 1 |
| Motor Horsepower | — | 20 hp |
| Motor Torque | — | 205 Nm |
| Battery Type | — | Lithium-ion |
| Battery Capacity | — | 1 kWh |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Conventional Automatic | Dual-clutch Automatic (Wet) |
| Transmission Name | ZF 9HP | AMG Speedshift TCT 9G automatic transmission |
| Gears | 9 | 9 |
| Transmission Manufacturer | ZF | Mercedes-Benz |
| Driveline | All Wheel Drive | All Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | 8.6 seconds | 4.2 seconds✓ |
| Top Speed | 216 km/h | 250 km/h✓ |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,371 mm | 4,853 mm |
| Width | 1,996 mm | 2,042 mm |
| Height | 1,649 mm | 1,434 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,681 mm | 2,875 mm |
| Weight | — | 2,000 kg |
| Fuel Tank | 67 litres | 65 litres |
| Doors | 5 | 2 |
| Seats | 5 | 4 |
| Boot Space | 591 litres✓ | 420 litres |
| Front Tyre | 235/50R20 | 265/35R20 |
| Rear Tyre | 235/50R20 | 295/30R20 |
| Spare Tyre | Space Saver | N/A, Tyre Repair Kit |
| Factory Tyres | Pirelli Scorpion Zero | Continental SportContact 7 |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | United Kingdom (CBU) | Germany (CBU) |
| Chassis | Unibody | Unibody |
| Front Suspension | MacPherson Strut | Double Wishbones |
| Rear Suspension | Multi-Link | Multi-link |
| Front Wheels | 21" Style 5137 Alloys | 20" AMG Y-spoke Alloys |
| Rear Wheels | 21" Style 5137 Alloys | 20" AMG Y-spoke Alloys |
| Front Brakes | Ventilated Disc | Ventilated and Cross Drilled Disc |
| Rear Brakes | Solid Disc | Ventilated and Cross Drilled Disc |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) |
| Chassis Notes | — | AMG Ride Control Suspension with Adaptive Dampers |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain | Driver and Passenger, Driver's Knee, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain |
| ABS/EBD | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stability Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Alarm | ✓ | ✓ |
| Immobilizer | ✓ | ✓ |
| Airbag Disable Function | ✓ | ✓ |
| Child Safety Lock | Electric for rear doors | — |
| Seat Belts | 5 Three-point | 4 Three-point |
| Blind Spot Info System | ✓ | ✓ |
| ISOFIX | Available for two outer 2nd row passenger seats | Available on Two Outer Rear Passenger Seats |
| Autonomous Braking System | Yes | Yes |
| Lane-keeping Assist | Steering Correction | Steering Correction |
| Collision Warning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Seatbelt Reminder | For All Seats | All Seats |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | Adaptive LED Headlights | Digital Light Matrix LEDs |
| Taillamps | LED with Dynamic Indicators | Full LED |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | ✓ | ✓ |
| Rear Foglamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wing Mirror Turn Indicators | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | Powered Front Seats with Power Lumbar | Powered Front Seats with Memory Function |
| Rear Seats | 40:20:40 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 | Rear AC Vents |
| Power Sockets | 1 Front, 1 Rear, 5 USBs, 1 Wireless Charger | 1 Front, 2 USB-C Front, 1 Wireless Charger, 2 USB-C Rear |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights, Ambient Lights and Boot | Map Lights and Ambient Lights |
| Cup Holders | 2 front, 2 rear | 2 Front, 2 Rear |
| Audio | 11.4" Pivi Pro Infotainment with Apple CarPlay & Android Auto, 11-speaker Meridian Sound System (400W) | 11.9" Touchscreen Mercedes-Benz User Experience with Voice Control, Apple CarPlay, Android Auto and 15-speaker Burmester Sound System |
| Convenience | ||
| Power Windows | Four 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 | Adaptive Cruise Control | Adaptive Cruise Control |
| Paddle Shift | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Audio Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Telescopic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Electric Steering Adjustment | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boot Operation | Powered boot | Powered Boot |
| Parking Sensor Front | 6 Sensors | 6 Sensors |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 6 Sensors | 6 Sensors |
| Reverse Camera | Yes | Yes, with 360 Surround View Camera |
| Folding Wing Mirrors | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| Navigation | ✓ | ✓ |
| Head-up Display | ✓ | ✓ |
| Hill Start Assist | ✓ | ✓ |
| Instrument Cluster | Full LCD Monitor | Full LCD Monitor |
| Parking Brake | Electronic | Electronic |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty Mileage Manufacturer | 150,000 km | Unlimited✓ |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 5 years✓ | 2 years |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM 439✓ | RM 2,128 |
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.
Range Rover Evoque vs AMG CLE FAQ
Is the Land Rover Range Rover Evoque or Mercedes-Benz AMG CLE better?
For most households, the Land Rover Range Rover Evoque is the better daily car because it has five seats, a bigger 591-litre boot, lower road tax and a longer warranty. The Mercedes-Benz AMG CLE is better if performance is the main priority.
What is the price difference?
The Mercedes-Benz AMG CLE costs RM224,088 more than the Land Rover Range Rover Evoque, based on RM722,888 versus RM498,800.
Which one is faster from 0-100 km/h?
The Mercedes-Benz AMG CLE is much faster, doing 0-100 km/h in 4.2 seconds. The Land Rover Range Rover Evoque takes 8.6 seconds.