Mercedes-Benz CLE vs Porsche Cayenne Coupe
Verdict
The Mercedes-Benz CLE costs RM518,888 and the Porsche Cayenne Coupe is RM739,000, so the gap is RM220,112 before running costs. The CLE is the lower, narrower four-seater, with 255 hp, 400 Nm and RM380 annual road tax. The Cayenne Coupe is much larger, seats five, has 350 hp and 500 Nm, cuts 0-100 km/h to 4.7 seconds, and adds a 25.9 kWh plug-in hybrid battery with 90 km EV range. But its RM2,118 road tax is a big jump.
Pick the Mercedes-Benz CLE if you want the lower-priced, smaller four-seat coupe with much cheaper road tax.
Pick the Porsche Cayenne Coupe if you need five seats, a 698-litre boot, stronger performance and 90 km of EV range.
Key differences
- Price: Mercedes-Benz CLE RM518,888; Porsche Cayenne Coupe RM739,000
- Output: Mercedes-Benz CLE 255 hp/400 Nm; Porsche Cayenne Coupe 350 hp/500 Nm
- 0-100 km/h: Mercedes-Benz CLE 6.2 s; Porsche Cayenne Coupe 4.7 s
- Battery and EV range: Mercedes-Benz CLE 1.0 kWh/no EV range stated; Porsche Cayenne Coupe 25.9 kWh/90 km
- Boot space: Mercedes-Benz CLE 460 L; Porsche Cayenne Coupe 698 L
- Road tax: Mercedes-Benz CLE RM380/year; Porsche Cayenne Coupe RM2,118/year
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM 518,888✓ | RM 739,000 |
| Body type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Segment | Compact Executive | Executive |
| Seats | 4 | 5 |
| Assembly | CBU | CKD |
| Powertrain | ||
| Fuel | Petrol Hybrid/REV | Petrol Plug-in Hybrid |
| Engine | 1,999 cc | 2,995 cc |
| Power | 255 hp | 350 hp✓ |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 500 Nm✓ |
| Transmission | Conventional Automatic | Conventional Automatic |
| Driven wheels | All Wheel Drive | All Wheel Drive |
| Performance | ||
| 0–100 km/h | 6.2 s | 4.7 s✓ |
| Top speed | 250 km/h | 263 km/h✓ |
| Efficiency | ||
| Battery | 1.0 kWh | 25.9 kWh✓ |
| EV range | — | 90 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,850 mm | 4,930 mm |
| Width | 1,860 mm | 1,983 mm |
| Height | 1,428 mm | 1,698 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,865 mm | 2,895 mm |
| Boot space | 460 L | 698 L✓ |
| Fuel tank | 66 L | — |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | 7 | 8✓ |
| Auto emergency braking | Yes | Yes |
| Ownership | ||
| Warranty | 4 | 4 |
| Road tax / year | RM 380✓ | RM 2,118 |
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.
CLE
- RM220,112 cheaper to buy
- Much lower RM380 annual road tax
- Lower and narrower body
- Four seats only
- Less power and torque
- Smaller 460-litre boot
Cayenne Coupe
- Quicker 4.7-second 0-100 km/h time
- Five seats and 698-litre boot
- 25.9 kWh battery with 90 km EV range
- RM220,112 dearer
- RM2,118 annual road tax
- Wider and taller body
CLE vs Cayenne Coupe FAQ
Is the Mercedes-Benz CLE or Porsche Cayenne Coupe better?
The Porsche Cayenne Coupe is stronger on performance and practicality, with 350 hp, five seats and a 698-litre boot. The Mercedes-Benz CLE is better if purchase price, road tax and a smaller footprint matter more.
What is the price difference?
The Porsche Cayenne Coupe costs RM220,112 more than the Mercedes-Benz CLE. The gap buys more power, quicker acceleration, five seats, a bigger boot and a plug-in hybrid battery with 90 km EV range.
Which one is more practical for family use?
The Porsche Cayenne Coupe is more practical. It seats five versus four in the Mercedes-Benz CLE, and its boot is 698 litres against 460 litres.