Specification comparison of 2026 Mercedes-AMG CLE 53 Coupe, 2025 BMW M4 Competition xDrive Coupe. The best value in each comparable row is labelled “Best”.
Power-to-weight ratioHigher is betterCalculated from peak power and curb weight — figures quoted against a different weight basis (e.g. dry or DIN) will differ.
221.0 hp/tCalculated
284.0 hp/t✓ BestCalculated
Lateral accelerationHigher is betterSkidpad radius and surface affect results.
0.98 gIndependent test · Car and Driver
1.02 g✓ BestIndependent test · Car and Driver
Acceleration
0–60 mphLower is betterRollout (1ft) handling differs between testers and manufacturers.
4.20 sManufacturer claim · Mercedes-Benz USA
2.80 s✓ BestIndependent test · Car and Driver
0–100 km/hLower is better
4.20 sManufacturer claim · Mercedes-Benz USA
3.50 s✓ BestManufacturer claim · BMW
0–100 mphLower is better
9.00 sIndependent test · Car and Driver
6.90 s✓ BestIndependent test · Car and Driver
0–200 km/hLower is better
15.2 sIndependent test · auto motor und sport
11.8 s✓ BestIndependent test · auto motor und sport
Quarter-mile elapsed time
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11.00 sIndependent test · Car and Driver
Braking
70–0 mph braking distanceLower is better
157.0 ftIndependent test · Car and Driver
150.0 ft✓ BestIndependent test · Car and Driver
100–0 mph braking distanceLower is better
306.0 ftIndependent test · Car and Driver
302.0 ft✓ BestIndependent test · Car and Driver
Engine & Powertrain
Peak powerHigher is better
443 hpManufacturer claim · Mercedes-Benz USA
503 hp✓ BestIndependent test · Car and Driver
Peak torqueHigher is better
413 lb-ftManufacturer claim · Mercedes-Benz USA
479 lb-ft✓ BestIndependent test · Car and Driver
Engine displacement
3000.0 ccManufacturer claim · Mercedes-Benz USA
2993.0 ccIndependent test · Wikipedia
Cylinder count
6Manufacturer claim · Mercedes-Benz USA
6Homologation · US EPA
Engine layout
Inline-6Manufacturer claim · Mercedes-Benz USA
Inline-6Independent test · Wikipedia
Engine placement
Dimensions
Length
191 inManufacturer claim · Mercedes-Benz USA
189 inIndependent test · Wikipedia
Width
76 inManufacturer claim · Mercedes-Benz USA
74 inIndependent test · Wikipedia
Height
57 inManufacturer claim · Mercedes-Benz USA
55 inIndependent test · Wikipedia
Wheelbase
113 inManufacturer claim · Mercedes-Benz USA
112 inIndependent test · Wikipedia
Weight
Curb weightLower is better
4420 lbManufacturer claim · Mercedes-Benz USA
3904 lb✓ BestIndependent test · Car and Driver
Fuel Economy
Fuel economy (combined)Lower L/100km is better; higher mpg is better — direction is on the canonical L/100km.
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18.0 mpgHomologation · US EPA
Fuel economy (city)Lower L/100km is better; higher mpg is better — direction is on the canonical L/100km.
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16.0 mpgHomologation · US EPA
Fuel economy (highway)Lower L/100km is better; higher mpg is better — direction is on the canonical L/100km.
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23.0 mpgHomologation · US EPA
Fuel tank capacity
17.2 galManufacturer claim · Mercedes-Benz USA
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Practicality
Cargo volume
10 ft³Manufacturer claim · Mercedes-Benz USA
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Seats
4Manufacturer claim · Mercedes-Benz USA
4Independent test · Wikipedia
Pricing
Base price (as tested market)Demo prices only; not live FX.
$76,300Manufacturer claim · Mercedes-Benz USA
$89,000Homologation · US EPA
Tires & Wheels
Front tire size
265/40R19Manufacturer claim · Mercedes-Benz USA
275/35ZR-19Independent test · Car and Driver
Rear tire size
295/35R19Manufacturer claim · Mercedes-Benz USA
295/30ZR-20Independent test · Car and Driver
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