BMW X3 vs Mercedes-Benz CLE Cabriolet
Better figure, where one is clearly better
| BMWX3 | Mercedes-BenzCLE Cabriolet | |
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Released | October 2024 | 2024 |
| Performance | ||
| Powertrain | Mild hybrid, Plug-in hybrid | Mild hybrid |
| Power | 194–393 bhp (better) | 194–375 bhp |
| 0–62 mph | 4.6–7.8 s (better) | 4.7–7.9 s |
| Top speed | 134–155 mph | 145–155 mph |
| Engine or motors | 20 xDrive: 1,998 cc four-cylinder turbo petrol with 48 V mild hybrid, 153 kW (208 hp); 20d xDrive: 1,995 cc four-cylinder diesel with 48 V mild hybrid, 145 kW (197 hp); 30e xDrive: 1,998 cc four-cylinder plus electric motor, 220 kW (299 hp) system output; M50 xDrive: 2,998 cc six-cylinder with 48 V mild hybrid, 293 kW (398 hp); bhp converted from BMW's kW figures | CLE 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; bhp converted from Mercedes' kW figures |
| Torque | 330 Nm (20 xDrive), 400 Nm (20d xDrive), 450 Nm (30e xDrive), 580 Nm (M50 xDrive) | 320 Nm (CLE 200), 440 Nm (CLE 220 d), 400 Nm (CLE 300 4MATIC), 500 Nm (CLE 450 4MATIC) |
| Gearbox | 8-speed automatic | 9G-TRONIC PLUS 9-speed automatic |
| Drive | xDrive all-wheel drive | Rear-wheel drive; all-wheel drive (4MATIC) on the CLE 300 4MATIC and CLE 450 4MATIC |
| Range and charging | ||
| Zero-emission range (WLTP) | 54 miles | – |
| Battery | 19.7 kWh | – |
| Economy (WLTP) | 36.7–100.9 mpg (better) | 35.3–57.7 mpg |
| Range detail | 30e xDrive WLTP electric range 52–54 miles | – |
| Charging | 30e xDrive: 19.7 kWh usable battery; 11 kW AC, 0–100% in 2 hours 15 minutes | – |
| Efficiency | WLTP combined: 39.2–40.9 mpg (20 xDrive), 46.3–47.9 mpg (20d xDrive), 94.2–100.9 mpg and 3.8–3.9 miles/kWh (30e xDrive), 35.3–36.7 mpg (M50 xDrive) | WLTP combined: 41.6 mpg (CLE 200), 57.7 mpg (CLE 220 d), 39.2 mpg (CLE 300 4MATIC), 35.3 mpg (CLE 450 4MATIC) |
| CO2 emissions | 156–164 g/km (20 xDrive), 154–160 g/km (20d xDrive), 64–69 g/km (30e xDrive), 175–180 g/km (M50 xDrive), WLTP combined | 154 g/km (CLE 200), 129 g/km (CLE 220 d), 164 g/km (CLE 300 4MATIC), 182 g/km (CLE 450 4MATIC) |
| Practicality | ||
| Body | SUV | Convertible |
| Seats | 5 (better) | 4 |
| Boot | – | 385 litres |
| Length | 4,755 mm | 4,850 mm |
| Width | 1,920 mm | 1,861 mm |
| Weight | – | From 1,962 kg |
| Boot | 570–1,700 litres; 460–1,600 litres (30e xDrive) | 385 litres with the roof up, 295 litres with it down (Mercedes-Benz UK launch specification); the current UK model page lists 295 litres without stating the roof position |
| Towing | Up to 2,400 kg braked (20 xDrive), 2,500 kg (20d, M50), 2,000 kg (30e) | 1,800 kg braked, 750 kg unbraked |
| Size | 4,755 mm long, 1,920 mm wide (2,132 mm with mirrors), 1,660 mm high; 2,865 mm wheelbase; EC unladen weight including a 75 kg driver is 1,930 kg (20 xDrive), 1,965 kg (20d xDrive), 2,140 kg (30e xDrive), 2,055 kg (M50 xDrive) | 4,850 mm long, 1,861 mm wide without mirrors (2,042 mm with), 1,424 mm high; 11.2 m turning circle; kerb weight 1,962 kg (CLE 200), 2,037 kg (CLE 220 d); 66-litre fuel tank |
