Mercedes-Benz CLE alternatives & comparisons

Here you can find alternatives to the Mercedes-Benz CLE, based on existing comparison pages and popular model matchups. We currently show 6 suitable models as a starting point for your buying decision.

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Alternative models

These models are frequently compared with the Mercedes-Benz CLE and are good next research steps.

from $27,000

Nissan Altima

Price : 27,000 - 34,800 $
Body Type : Sedan
Engine Type : Gasoline
Transmission : Automatic
Drive Type : Front Wheel, All Wheel
Power HP : 182 - 188 HP
FuelEconomy City : 25 - 27 mpg
FuelEconomy Hwy : 34 - 39 MPG
Seats : 5
Model Year : 2025
Torque : 178 - 180 lb-ft
Model : Altima
Modell : SV FWD, SR FWD, S FWD, SL FWD, SV AWD, SR AWD, SL AWD
Trim Level : SV FWD, SR FWD, S FWD, SL FWD, SV AWD, SR AWD, SL AWD
Engine Displacement : 2.5 L
Curb weight : 3,255 - 3,490 lbs
Fuel tank capacity : 16 - 16.2 gal
Trunk Volume : 15.4 cu. ft.
Length : 192.9 in.
Width : 72.9 in.
Height : 56 - 57 in.
Brand : Nissan

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Quick data check: Nissan Altima

substantially more power
substantially cheaper
moderately more efficient
noticeably lighter
marginally more trunk space

from $62,900

Porsche Macan

Price : 62,900 - 105,300 $
Body Type : SUV
Engine Type : Electric, Gasoline
Transmission : Automatic
Drive Type : All Wheel, Rear Wheel
Power HP : 261 - 576 HP
FuelEconomy City : 17 - 19 mpg
FuelEconomy Hwy : 22 - 25 MPG
Seats : 5
Model Year : 2025
Torque : 295 - 405 lb-ft
Model : Macan
Modell : Electric 4 AWD, Electric Turbo AWD, Electric 4S AWD, Electric RWD, AWD, T AWD, S AWD, GTS AWD
Trim Level : Electric 4 AWD, Electric Turbo AWD, Electric 4S AWD, Electric RWD, AWD, T AWD, S AWD, GTS AWD
Engine Displacement : 2 - 2.9 L
Curb weight : 4,151 - 5,393 lbs
Fuel tank capacity : 19.8 gal
Length : 186.1 - 188.3 in.
Width : 75.7 - 76.3 in.
Height : 62 - 63 in.
Brand : Porsche

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Quick data check: Porsche Macan

only slightly cheaper
visibly more efficient
very slightly lighter
clearly more power

from $120,100

Porsche 911 Coupe

Price : 120,100 - 241,300 $
Body Type : Coupe
Engine Type : Gasoline,
Transmission : Automatic
Drive Type : Rear Wheel, All Wheel
Power HP : 388 - 640 HP
FuelEconomy City : 14 - 18 mpg
FuelEconomy Hwy : 18 - 24 MPG
Seats : 2 - 4
Model Year : 2025
Torque : 332 - 590 lb-ft
Model : 911
Modell : Carrera Coupe, Carrera GTS Coupe, Carrera 4 GTS Coupe, Targa 4 GTS, Turbo Coupe, Turbo S Coupe, GT3 RS Coupe
Trim Level : Carrera Coupe, Carrera GTS Coupe, Carrera 4 GTS Coupe, Targa 4 GTS, Turbo Coupe, Turbo S Coupe, GT3 RS Coupe
Engine Displacement : 3 - 4 L
Curb weight : 3,268 - 3,869 lbs
Fuel tank capacity : 16.6 - 17.6 gal
Length : 178.6 - 180 in.
Width : 72.9 - 74.9 in.
Height : 50 - 52 in.
Brand : Porsche

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Quick data check: Porsche 911 Coupe

significantly cheaper
noticeably more efficient
noticeably more power
clearly lighter

from $71,900

Volvo XC90 Recharge Plug-In Hybrid

Price : 71,900 - 80,100 $
Body Type : SUV
Engine Type : Plug-In Hybrid
Transmission : Automatic
Drive Type : All Wheel
Power HP : 455 HP
Seats : 6 - 7
Model Year : 2024
Torque : 523 lb-ft
Model : XC90 Recharge Plug-In Hybrid
Modell : T8 eAWD PHEV Core Bright Theme 7P, T8 eAWD PHEV Plus Bright Theme 7P, T8 eAWD PHEV Ultimate Bright Theme 7P, T8 eAWD PHEV Plus 6P, T8 eAWD PHEV Ultimate 6P
Trim Level : T8 eAWD PHEV Core Bright Theme 7P, T8 eAWD PHEV Plus Bright Theme 7P, T8 eAWD PHEV Ultimate Bright Theme 7P, T8 eAWD PHEV Plus 6P, T8 eAWD PHEV Ultimate 6P
Engine Displacement : 2 L
Curb weight : 5,090 - 5,162 lbs
Fuel tank capacity : 18.8 gal
Length : 195 in.
Width : 79.1 in.
Height : 69 in.
Brand : Volvo

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Quick data check: Volvo XC90 Recharge Plug-In Hybrid

noticeably cheaper
visibly lighter
very slightly more power

from $47,300

Cadillac CT4-V

Price : 47,300 - 62,200 $
Body Type : Sedan
Engine Type : Gasoline
Transmission : Automatic, Manual
Drive Type : , Rear Wheel
Power HP : 325 - 472 HP
FuelEconomy City : 15 - 20 mpg
FuelEconomy Hwy : 23 - 29 MPG
Seats : 5
Model Year : 2025
Torque : 380 lb-ft
Model : CT4-V
Modell : 4dr Sdn, 4dr Sdn Blackwing
Trim Level : 4dr Sdn, 4dr Sdn Blackwing
Curb weight : 3,616 - 3,860 lbs
Fuel tank capacity : 17 gal
Trunk Volume : 10.7 cu. ft.
Length : 187.2 - 187.6 in.
Width : 71.4 in.
Height : 56 in.
Brand : Cadillac

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Quick data check: Cadillac CT4-V

slightly more efficient
clearly more trunk space
noticeably cheaper
very slightly more power
slightly lighter

from $66,300

BMW X5

Price : 66,300 - 90,900 $
Body Type : SUV
Engine Type : Plug-In Hybrid,
Transmission : Automatic
Drive Type : All Wheel, Rear Wheel
Power HP : 375 - 523 HP
FuelEconomy City : 17 - 23 mpg
FuelEconomy Hwy : 22 - 27 MPG
Seats : 5
Model Year : 2025
Torque : 398 - 553 lb-ft
Model : X5
Modell : xDrive50e Plug-In Hybrid, xDrive40i Sports Activity Vehicle, M60i Sports Activity Vehicle, sDrive40i Sports Activity Vehicle
Trim Level : xDrive50e Plug-In Hybrid, xDrive40i Sports Activity Vehicle, M60i Sports Activity Vehicle, sDrive40i Sports Activity Vehicle
Engine Displacement : 3 - 4.4 L
Curb weight : 4,998 - 5,573 lbs
Fuel tank capacity : 18.2 - 21.9 gal
Length : 194.3 in.
Width : 78.9 in.
Height : 69 in.
Brand : BMW

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Quick data check: BMW X5

slightly cheaper
only slightly more efficient
clearly lighter
moderately more power

Direct comparisons

These comparison pages show the Mercedes-Benz CLE head-to-head against similar models.

Volvo XC90 Recharge Plug-In Hybrid

Cadillac CT4-V

Mercedes-Benz CLE

BMW X5

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