Mercedes-Benz AMG CLE vs Mercedes-Benz CLE
Verdict
The Mercedes-Benz AMG CLE is the harder-hitting coupe at RM722,888, with 443 hp, 650 Nm and a 4.2-second 0-100 km/h time. The Mercedes-Benz CLE costs RM518,888 and is clearly the calmer buy: 255 hp, 400 Nm and 6.2 seconds still aren’t slow, while it keeps all-wheel drive, seven airbags, AEB and the same 250 km/h top speed. For Malaysia, the AMG’s bigger hit is not just purchase price but RM2,128 road tax against RM380, plus a shorter two-year warranty.
Pick the Mercedes-Benz AMG CLE if you want the quicker, stronger coupe and are happy paying the RM204,000 premium for 443 hp and 4.2-second performance.
Pick the Mercedes-Benz CLE if you want the same coupe format with all-wheel drive, more boot space, lower road tax and a longer warranty.
Key differences
- Price: Mercedes-Benz AMG CLE RM722,888; Mercedes-Benz CLE RM518,888
- Engine: Mercedes-Benz AMG CLE 2,999 cc; Mercedes-Benz CLE 1,999 cc
- Output: Mercedes-Benz AMG CLE 443 hp/650 Nm; Mercedes-Benz CLE 255 hp/400 Nm
- 0-100 km/h: Mercedes-Benz AMG CLE 4.2 s; Mercedes-Benz CLE 6.2 s
- Boot space: Mercedes-Benz AMG CLE 420 L; Mercedes-Benz CLE 460 L
- Warranty and road tax: Mercedes-Benz AMG CLE 2 years/RM2,128; Mercedes-Benz CLE 4 years/RM380
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM 722,888 | RM 518,888✓ |
| Body type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Segment | Compact Executive | Compact Executive |
| Seats | 4 | 4 |
| Assembly | CBU | CBU |
| Powertrain | ||
| Fuel | Petrol Hybrid/REV | Petrol Hybrid/REV |
| Engine | 2,999 cc | 1,999 cc |
| Power | 443 hp✓ | 255 hp |
| Torque | 650 Nm✓ | 400 Nm |
| Transmission | Dual-clutch Automatic (Wet) | Conventional Automatic |
| Driven wheels | All Wheel Drive | All Wheel Drive |
| Performance | ||
| 0–100 km/h | 4.2 s✓ | 6.2 s |
| Top speed | 250 km/h | 250 km/h |
| Efficiency | ||
| Battery | 1.0 kWh | 1.0 kWh |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,853 mm | 4,850 mm |
| Width | 2,042 mm | 1,860 mm |
| Height | 1,434 mm | 1,428 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,875 mm | 2,865 mm |
| Boot space | 420 L | 460 L✓ |
| Fuel tank | 65 L | 66 L |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | 7 | 7 |
| Auto emergency braking | Yes | Yes |
| Ownership | ||
| Warranty | 2 | 4✓ |
| Road tax / year | RM 2,128 | RM 380✓ |
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.
AMG CLE
- Much stronger 443 hp and 650 Nm output
- Quicker 4.2-second 0-100 km/h time
- Wet dual-clutch automatic transmission
- RM204,000 dearer than the Mercedes-Benz CLE
- Smaller 420-litre boot
- Shorter two-year warranty and RM2,128 road tax
CLE
- Costs RM204,000 less
- Larger 460-litre boot
- Four-year warranty and RM380 road tax
- Lower 255 hp and 400 Nm output
- Slower 6.2-second 0-100 km/h time
- Smaller 1,999 cc engine
AMG CLE vs CLE FAQ
Is the Mercedes-Benz AMG CLE or Mercedes-Benz CLE better?
The Mercedes-Benz AMG CLE is better for performance, with 443 hp and 4.2 seconds to 100 km/h. The Mercedes-Benz CLE is the smarter daily buy with lower road tax, a longer warranty, more boot space and the same all-wheel drive layout.
What is the price difference?
The Mercedes-Benz AMG CLE costs RM204,000 more than the Mercedes-Benz CLE. That buys a larger 2,999 cc engine, 188 hp more, 250 Nm more torque and a 0-100 km/h time that is 2.0 seconds quicker.
Which one is more practical to own in Malaysia?
The Mercedes-Benz CLE is easier to justify. It has a 460-litre boot versus 420 litres, a four-year warranty versus two years, and RM380 annual road tax versus RM2,128 for the Mercedes-Benz AMG CLE.