Verdict
At RM722,888 against RM739,000, these two sit only RM16,112 apart, but they do different jobs. The Mercedes-Benz AMG CLE is the sharper numbers car: 443 hp, 650 Nm and 0-100 km/h in 4.2 seconds. The Porsche Cayenne Coupe is slower to 100 km/h at 4.7 seconds, yet it gives a higher 263 km/h top speed, five seats, a 698-litre boot and a 25.9 kWh plug-in hybrid battery with 90 km of EV range. For Malaysian use, that cabin and battery advantage is hard to ignore.
Pick the Mercedes-Benz AMG CLE if you want the quicker four-seat coupe, with 443 hp and a 4.2-second 0-100 km/h time taking priority over boot space and EV range.
Pick the Porsche Cayenne Coupe if you need five seats, 698 litres of boot space and 90 km of plug-in hybrid EV range in a coupe-shaped package.
Key differences
- Power: Mercedes-Benz AMG CLE 443 hp; Porsche Cayenne Coupe 350 hp
- Torque: Mercedes-Benz AMG CLE 650 Nm; Porsche Cayenne Coupe 500 Nm
- 0-100 km/h: Mercedes-Benz AMG CLE 4.2 s; Porsche Cayenne Coupe 4.7 s
- Top speed: Mercedes-Benz AMG CLE 250 km/h; Porsche Cayenne Coupe 263 km/h
- Boot space: Mercedes-Benz AMG CLE 420 L; Porsche Cayenne Coupe 698 L
- Battery and EV range: Mercedes-Benz AMG CLE 1.0 kWh and no quoted EV range; Porsche Cayenne Coupe 25.9 kWh and 90 km
AMG CLE
- Stronger 443 hp output
- Higher 650 Nm torque
- Quicker 4.2-second 0-100 km/h time
- Four seats only
- Smaller 420-litre boot
- Shorter 2-year warranty
Cayenne Coupe
- Five-seat cabin
- Large 698-litre boot
- 90 km quoted EV range from 25.9 kWh battery
- Lower 350 hp output
- Slower 4.7-second 0-100 km/h time
- Narrower body at 1,983 mm versus 2,042 mm
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM722,888✓ | RM739,000 |
| Body type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Segment | Compact Executive | Executive |
| Assembly | CBU | CKD |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 24-valve DOHC, Turbochaged with Direct Injection and Variable Valve Timing and Lift | 24-valve DOHC direct injection with variable valve timing, turbocharged & plug-in hybrid assistance |
| Capacity | 2,999 cc | 2,995 cc |
| Horsepower | 443 hp✓ | 350 hp |
| Torque | 560 Nm✓ | 500 Nm |
| Fuel | Petrol Hybrid/REV | Petrol Plug-in Hybrid |
| Bore | — | 84.5 mm |
| Number of Motors | 1 | 1 |
| Motor Horsepower | 20 hp | 173 hp✓ |
| Motor Torque | 205 Nm | 460 Nm✓ |
| Battery Capacity | 1 kWh | 25.9 kWh✓ |
| EV Range | — | 90 km |
| Charging Rate (AC) | — | 11 kW |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Dual-clutch Automatic (Wet) | Conventional Automatic |
| Transmission Name | AMG Speedshift TCT 9G automatic transmission | 8-Speed Tiptronic S |
| Gears | 9 | 8 |
| Transmission Manufacturer | Mercedes-Benz | — |
| Driveline | All Wheel Drive | All Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | 4.2 seconds✓ | 4.7 seconds |
| Top Speed | 250 km/h | 263 km/h✓ |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,853 mm | 4,930 mm |
| Width | 2,042 mm | 1,983 mm |
| Height | 1,434 mm | 1,698 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,875 mm | 2,895 mm |
| Weight | 2,000 kg | 2,515 kg |
| Fuel Tank | 65 litres | — |
| Doors | 2 | 5 |
| Seats | 4 | 5 |
| Boot Space | 420 litres | 698 litres✓ |
| Front Tyre | 265/35R20 | 255/55R20 |
| Rear Tyre | 295/30R20 | 295/45R20 |
| Spare Tyre | N/A, Tyre Repair Kit | Tyre Repair Kit |
| Factory Tyres | Continental SportContact 7 | Hankook Ventus S1 evoZ |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Germany (CBU) | Malaysia (CKD) |
| Front Suspension | Double Wishbones | Double Wishbones with Air Suspension |
| Rear Suspension | Multi-link | Multi-Link with Air Suspension |
| Front Wheels | 20" AMG Y-spoke Alloys | 21" RS Spyder Design |
| Rear Wheels | 20" AMG Y-spoke Alloys | 21" RS Spyder Design |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) |
| Chassis Notes | AMG Ride Control Suspension with Adaptive Dampers | Porsche Active Suspension Management with Adaptive two-chamber air suspension and two-valve dampers |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | Driver and Passenger, Driver's Knee, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain | Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Front & Rear Curtain, Rear Side Airbags |
| ABS/EBD | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stability Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Alarm | ✓ | ✓ |
| Immobilizer | ✓ | ✓ |
| Airbag Disable Function | ✓ | ✓ |
| Child Safety Lock | — | Electric for Rear Doors |
| Seat Belts | 4 Three-point | 5 Three-point |
| Blind Spot Info System | ✓ | ✓ |
| ISOFIX | Available on Two Outer Rear Passenger Seats | Available for Two Outer Rear Seats |
| Autonomous Braking System | Yes | Yes, with Pedestrian Detection |
| Lane-keeping Assist | Steering Correction | Steering Correction |
| Collision Warning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Seatbelt Reminder | All Seats | For All Seats |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | Digital Light Matrix LEDs | Matrix LED Projectors |
| Taillamps | Full LED | Full LED |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | ✓ | ✓ |
| Rear Foglamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wing Mirror Turn Indicators | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | Powered Front Seats with Memory Function | Driver and Passenger Powered Seats with Memory Settings, Heating & Ventilation |
| Rear Seats | 50:50 Split-folding | 40:20:40 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 |
| Power Sockets | 1 Front, 2 USB-C Front, 1 Wireless Charger, 2 USB-C Rear | — |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights and Ambient Lights | Map Lights and Ambient Lights |
| Cup Holders | 2 Front, 2 Rear | 2 Front, 2 Rear |
| Sun Shade | — | Side Window Sunshades, Panoramic Glass Roof Shade |
| Audio | 11.9" Touchscreen Mercedes-Benz User Experience with Voice Control, Apple CarPlay, Android Auto and 15-speaker Burmester Sound System | 12.3-inch Touchscreen with Porsche Communications Module, Wireless Apple CarPlay & Android Auto, Bose Premium Sound System |
| 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 |
| Paddle Shift | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Audio Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Telescopic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Electric Steering Adjustment | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boot Operation | Powered Boot | Powered with Contactless Operation |
| Parking Sensor Front | 6 Sensors | 4 Sensors |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 6 Sensors | 4 Sensors |
| Reverse Camera | Yes, with 360 Surround View Camera | Yes, 360-degree Surround View System |
| Folding Wing Mirrors | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| Navigation | ✓ | ✓ |
| Head-up Display | ✓ | — |
| Power Door | — | Yes |
| Hill Start Assist | ✓ | ✓ |
| Instrument Cluster | Full LCD Monitor | Full LCD Monitor |
| Parking Brake | Electronic | Electronic |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty Mileage Manufacturer | Unlimited✓ | 100,000 km |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 2 years | 4 years✓ |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM2,128 | RM2,118✓ |
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 AMG CLE & Cayenne Coupe for sale
AMG CLE vs Cayenne Coupe FAQ
Is the Mercedes-Benz AMG CLE or Porsche Cayenne Coupe better?
The Porsche Cayenne Coupe is the better daily-use choice thanks to five seats, 698 litres of boot space, 90 km EV range and a 4-year warranty. The Mercedes-Benz AMG CLE is better if acceleration matters most.
What is the price difference?
The Porsche Cayenne Coupe costs RM16,112 more than the Mercedes-Benz AMG CLE. At this level, the gap is small; the bigger decision is between AMG performance and Porsche practicality.
Which one is faster?
The Mercedes-Benz AMG CLE is quicker from 0-100 km/h at 4.2 seconds versus 4.7 seconds. The Porsche Cayenne Coupe has the higher top speed, at 263 km/h against 250 km/h.