Mercedes-Benz CLE vs Mercedes-Benz AMG GLC Coupe
Verdict
At RM518,888, the Mercedes-Benz CLE is RM20,000 dearer than the RM498,888 Mercedes-Benz AMG GLC Coupe, yet the AMG is the harder-hitting, more practical car on paper. Both use a 1,999 cc petrol hybrid set-up with a 1.0 kWh battery and all-wheel drive, but the AMG has 416 hp/500 Nm against 255 hp/400 Nm, cuts 0-100 km/h from 6.2 to 4.8 seconds and carries 545 litres instead of 460 litres. The CLE counters with a lower coupe body and a larger 66-litre tank.
Pick the Mercedes-Benz CLE if you want the lower four-seat coupe shape, a 66-litre fuel tank and can live with less pace and boot space.
Pick the Mercedes-Benz AMG GLC Coupe if you want the stronger 416 hp output, five seats and 545-litre boot for RM20,000 less.
Key differences
- Power: Mercedes-Benz CLE 255 hp; Mercedes-Benz AMG GLC Coupe 416 hp
- Torque: Mercedes-Benz CLE 400 Nm; Mercedes-Benz AMG GLC Coupe 500 Nm
- 0-100 km/h: Mercedes-Benz CLE 6.2 s; Mercedes-Benz AMG GLC Coupe 4.8 s
- Seats: Mercedes-Benz CLE 4; Mercedes-Benz AMG GLC Coupe 5
- Boot space: Mercedes-Benz CLE 460 L; Mercedes-Benz AMG GLC Coupe 545 L
- Height: Mercedes-Benz CLE 1,428 mm; Mercedes-Benz AMG GLC Coupe 1,699 mm
CLE
- Lower coupe body at 1,428 mm tall
- Larger 66-litre fuel tank
- Same 250 km/h top speed as the AMG
- RM20,000 more expensive
- Much less power: 255 hp versus 416 hp
- Four seats, not five
AMG GLC Coupe
- Quicker 4.8-second 0-100 km/h time
- Bigger 545-litre boot
- Five-seat cabin
- Higher RM440 annual road tax
- Smaller 62-litre fuel tank
- Taller SUV body at 1,699 mm
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM 518,888 | RM 498,888✓ |
| Body type | Coupe | SUV |
| Segment | Compact Executive | Compact Executive |
| Seats | 4 | 5 |
| Assembly | CBU | CKD |
| Powertrain | ||
| Fuel | Petrol Hybrid/REV | Petrol Hybrid/REV |
| Engine | 1,999 cc | 1,999 cc |
| Power | 255 hp | 416 hp✓ |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 500 Nm✓ |
| Transmission | Conventional Automatic | Dual-clutch Automatic (Wet) |
| Driven wheels | All Wheel Drive | All Wheel Drive |
| Performance | ||
| 0–100 km/h | 6.2 s | 4.8 s✓ |
| Top speed | 250 km/h | 250 km/h |
| Efficiency | ||
| Battery | 1.0 kWh | 1.0 kWh |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,850 mm | 4,763 mm |
| Width | 1,860 mm | 1,890 mm |
| Height | 1,428 mm | 1,699 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,865 mm | 2,888 mm |
| Boot space | 460 L | 545 L✓ |
| Fuel tank | 66 L | 62 L |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | 7 | 7 |
| Auto emergency braking | Yes | Yes |
| Ownership | ||
| Warranty | 4 | 4 |
| Road tax / year | RM 380✓ | RM 440 |
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.
CLE vs AMG GLC Coupe FAQ
Is the Mercedes-Benz CLE or Mercedes-Benz AMG GLC Coupe better?
The Mercedes-Benz AMG GLC Coupe is the stronger all-round pick on numbers: it is cheaper, quicker, more powerful, has five seats and a bigger boot. Choose the CLE only if the lower coupe body matters more.
What is the price difference?
The Mercedes-Benz CLE costs RM20,000 more than the Mercedes-Benz AMG GLC Coupe.
Which is faster, the Mercedes-Benz CLE or Mercedes-Benz AMG GLC Coupe?
The Mercedes-Benz AMG GLC Coupe is faster from 0-100 km/h, taking 4.8 seconds versus the CLE’s 6.2 seconds. Both have the same 250 km/h top speed.