BMW 2 Series Coupé vs Mercedes-Benz CLE Coupé

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2 Series Coupé compared with CLE Coupé
BMW2 Series CoupéMercedes-BenzCLE Coupé
Overview
ReleasedMarch 2022November 2023
Performance
PowertrainPetrol, Mild hybridMild hybrid, Plug-in hybrid
Power181–386 bhp (better)194–375 bhp
0–62 mph4.3–7.5 s (better)4.4–7.5 s
Top speed147–155 mph147–155 mph
Engine or motors220i: 1,998 cc four-cylinder turbo petrol, 135 kW (184 hp); 230i: same engine, 180 kW (245 hp); M240i xDrive: 2,998 cc six-cylinder turbo petrol with 48 V mild hybrid, 288 kW (392 hp) system output; bhp converted from BMW's kW figuresCLE 200: 1,999 cc four-cylinder turbo petrol, 150 kW (204 hp) plus 17 kW (23 hp) mild-hybrid motor; CLE 220 d: 1,993 cc four-cylinder diesel, 145 kW (197 hp) plus 17 kW; CLE 300 4MATIC: 1,999 cc four-cylinder petrol, 190 kW (258 hp) plus 17 kW; CLE 450 4MATIC: 2,999 cc six-cylinder petrol, 280 kW (381 hp) plus 17 kW; CLE 300 e: 150 kW (204 hp) petrol plus 95 kW electric motor, 313 hp system output; bhp converted from Mercedes' kW figures
Torque300 Nm (220i), 400 Nm (230i), 540 Nm (M240i xDrive)320 Nm (CLE 200), 440 Nm (CLE 220 d), 400 Nm (CLE 300 4MATIC), 500 Nm (CLE 450 4MATIC); 550 Nm system (CLE 300 e)
Gearbox8-speed automatic9G-TRONIC 9-speed automatic
DriveRear-wheel drive (220i, 230i) or all-wheel drive (M240i xDrive)Rear-wheel drive; all-wheel drive (4MATIC) on the CLE 300 4MATIC and CLE 450 4MATIC
Range and charging
Zero-emission range (WLTP)–70 miles
Battery–19.53 kWh
Economy (WLTP)38.7–44.1 mpg36.7–60.2 mpg (better)
Range detail–CLE 300 e: 70 miles WLTP electric range (EAER); 19.53 kWh usable battery; 11 kW AC charging, 0–100% in 2 hours
EfficiencyWLTP combined: 41.5–44.1 mpg (220i, depending on trim), 40.4–42.8 mpg (230i), 35.3–38.7 mpg (current M240i xDrive); BMW's live table also retains the older M240i figuresWLTP combined: 43.5 mpg (CLE 200), 60.2 mpg (CLE 220 d), 40.4 mpg (CLE 300 4MATIC), 36.7 mpg (CLE 450 4MATIC)
CO2 emissions146–154 g/km (220i), 151–159 g/km (230i), 166–183 g/km (current M240i xDrive), WLTP combined148 g/km (CLE 200), 124 g/km (CLE 220 d), 159 g/km (CLE 300 4MATIC), 176 g/km (CLE 450 4MATIC), 50 g/km (CLE 300 e)
Practicality
BodyCoupéCoupé
Seats44
Boot390 litres420 litres (better)
Length4,537 mm4,850 mm
Width1,838 mm1,861 mm
Weight–From 1,825 kg
Boot390 litres420 litres; 290 litres (CLE 300 e)
TowingUp to 1,600 kg braked1,800 kg braked, 750 kg unbraked
Size4,537 mm long (4,548 mm M240i xDrive), 1,838 mm wide (2,068 mm with mirrors), 1,390 mm high (1,404 mm M240i xDrive); 2,741 mm wheelbase; EC unladen weight including a 75 kg driver is 1,565 kg (220i), 1,600 kg (230i), 1,830 kg (current M240i xDrive)4,850 mm long, 1,861 mm wide without mirrors (2,042 mm with); 1,423 mm high (1,422 mm CLE 300/450 4MATIC, 1,429 mm CLE 300 e); 11.2 m turning circle (11.7 m CLE 300/450 4MATIC); kerb weight 1,825 kg (CLE 200), 1,905 kg (CLE 220 d), 1,880 kg (CLE 300 4MATIC), 1,950 kg (CLE 450 4MATIC), 2,175 kg (CLE 300 e); 66-litre fuel tank (50 litres CLE 300 e)

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