Verdict
The CLE has a 37% bigger boot, the GR Supra is 24% more powerful, while the CLE is about 9% cheaper. Weigh that against the equipment each side gives you in the table below.
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM518,888✓ | RM568,000 |
| Body type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Segment | Compact Executive | Sports Car |
| Assembly | CBU | CBU |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM380✓ | RM2,125 |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 16-valve DOHC, Turbocharged with Direct Fuel Injection and Variable Valve Timing | 24-valve DOHC direct injection with twin-scroll turbocharger, variable valve timing |
| Capacity | 1,999 cc | 2,998 cc |
| Horsepower | 255 hp | 335 hp✓ |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 500 Nm✓ |
| Fuel | Petrol Hybrid/REV | Petrol |
| Bore | 83 mm | 82 mm |
| Compression Ratio | 10.5 | 11 |
| Number of Motors | 1 | — |
| Motor Horsepower | 23 hp✓ | — |
| Motor Torque | 205 Nm✓ | — |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Conventional Automatic | Conventional Automatic |
| Transmission Name | 9G-Tronic | 8 Speed Automatic |
| Gears | 9 | 8 |
| Transmission Manufacturer | Mercedes-Benz (Daimler AG) | ZF |
| Driveline | All Wheel Drive | Rear Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | 6.2 seconds | 4.3 seconds✓ |
| Top Speed | 250 km/h | 250 km/h |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,850 mm | 4,379 mm |
| Width | 1,860 mm | 1,854 mm |
| Height | 1,428 mm | 1,294 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,865 mm | 2,470 mm |
| Weight | — | 1,570 kg |
| Fuel Tank | 66 litres | 52 litres |
| Doors | 2 | 2 |
| Seats | 4 | 2 |
| Boot Space | 460 litres✓ | 290 litres |
| Front Tyre | 245/40R19 | 255/35R19 |
| Rear Tyre | 275/35R19 | 275/35R19 |
| Spare Tyre | N/A, Tyre Repair Kit | — |
| Factory Tyres | Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 3 Run-flat | Michelin Pilot Super Sport |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Germany (CBU) | Austria (CBU) |
| Front Suspension | Multi-link | MacPherson Strut |
| Rear Suspension | Multi-link | Multi-Link |
| Front Wheels | 19" AMG Multi-spoke Alloys | 19" 5 Twin Spoke Two-tone Alloy |
| Rear Wheels | 19" AMG Multi-spoke Alloys | 19" 5 Twin Spoke Two-tone Alloy |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) |
| Chassis Notes | — | Adaptive Variable Suspension and Electronically Controlled Limited-slip Differential |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | Driver and Front Passenger, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain, Centre Airbag | Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Front Curtain, Driver's Knee |
| ABS/EBD | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stability Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Alarm | ✓ | ✓ |
| Immobilizer | ✓ | ✓ |
| Airbag Disable Function | ✓ | ✓ |
| Seat Belts | 4 Three-point with Illumination and Front Belt Feeder | 2 Three-point |
| Blind Spot Info System | ✓ | ✓ |
| ISOFIX | Available for Rear Seats | — |
| Autonomous Braking System | Yes | Yes, Pre-collision Braking |
| Lane-keeping Assist | Steering Correction | Steering Correction |
| Collision Warning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Seatbelt Reminder | All Seats | Front Seats Only |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | Digital Light Matrix LEDs | Adaptive LED Projector |
| Taillamps | Full LED | LED Combination |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | ✓ | ✓ |
| Rear Foglamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wing Mirror Turn Indicators | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | Driver and Passenger Powered Seats with Memory Settings, Heating & Ventilation | 8-way Power Adjustable with Driver's Side Memory |
| Rear Seats | 60:40 Split-folding | — |
| Front Air-con | Dual-Zone Automatic Climate Control | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control System |
| Rear Air-con | Rear AC Vents | — |
| Sunroof | Panoramic Glass Roof | — |
| Power Sockets | 1 Front, 2 Front USB, 2 Rear USB, 1 Wireless Charger | 1 Front |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights & Ambient Lighting | Map Lights |
| Cup Holders | 2 Front, 2 Rear | 2 Front |
| Sun Shade | Sunroof Shade | — |
| Audio | 11.9" Touchscreen Mercedes-Benz User Experience (MBUX) with Voice Control, Apple CarPlay, Android Auto and 17-Speaker Burmester Sound System | 8.8" Touchscreen Navigation System with Bluetooth, USB, AUX and 12-speaker JBL Sound System |
| Convenience | ||
| Power Windows | Two 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 | Passive Cruise Control |
| Tiptronic | — | ✓ |
| Paddle Shift | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Audio Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Telescopic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Electric Steering Adjustment | ✓ | — |
| Boot Operation | Contactless Opening | Remote Control Activation |
| Parking Sensor Front | 6 Sensors | 6 Sensors |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 6 Sensors | 6 Sensors |
| Reverse Camera | Yes, 360-degree Camera | Yes |
| Auto Parking | Yes | — |
| Folding Wing Mirrors | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| Navigation | ✓ | ✓ |
| Head-up Display | ✓ | ✓ |
| Hill Start Assist | ✓ | ✓ |
| Instrument Cluster | Full LCD Monitor | Digital/Analogue |
| Parking Brake | Electronic | Electronic |
| Convenience Notes | — | Qi Wireless Charger |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty Mileage Manufacturer | Unlimited | Unlimited |
| Warranty Mileage Extended | Unlimited✓ | — |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 4 years | 5 years✓ |
| Warranty Extended | 2 years✓ | — |
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.