Mercedes-Benz AMG CLE vs BMW i5

CarWale brings you comparison of Mercedes-Benz AMG CLE and BMW i5. The Mercedes-Benz AMG CLE price is Rs. 1.33 Crore and BMW i5 price is Rs. 1.20 Crore. The Mercedes-Benz AMG CLE is available in 2999 cc engine with 1 fuel type options: Mild Hybrid(Electric + Petrol).

AMG CLE 53 4MATIC Plus Coupe vs i5 M60 xDrive Comparison Overview

Key Highlights	AMG CLE	i5
Price	Rs. 1.33 Crore	Rs. 1.20 Crore
Engine Capacity	2999 cc	-
Power	442 bhp	601 bhp
Transmission	Automatic (TC)	Automatic
Fuel Type	Mild Hybrid(Electric + Petrol)	Electric

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Mercedes-Benz AMG CLE

53 4MATIC Plus Coupe

Rs. 1.33 Crore

Avg. Ex-Showroom price

BMW i5

M60 xDrive

Rs. 1.20 Crore

Avg. Ex-Showroom price

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Mercedes-Benz AMG CLE

53 4MATIC Plus Coupe

BMW i5

M60 xDrive

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Specifications and Finance

Finance

Engine & Transmission

Engine	2999 cc, 6 Cylinders Inline	Not Applicable
Engine Type	3.0-litre M 256M inline six-cylinder
Turbocharger/ Supercharger
Battery	48 V	Lithium Ion, 83.9 kWh
Electric Motor		Dual Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motors (One Motor Each on Front and Rear Axle)
Fuel Type	Mild Hybrid(Electric + Petrol)	Electric
Ethanol Compatibility	E20
Max Power (bhp@rpm)	442 bhp @ 5800-6100 rpm (Max Power), 23 bhp (Motor)	601 bhp
Max Torque (Nm@rpm)	560 Nm @ 2200 rpm (Max Torque), 205 Nm (Motor)	795 Nm
Emission Standard	BS6 Phase 2	Not Applicable
Acceleration	0-100 km/h in 4.2 seconds (claimed)	0-100 km/h in 3.8 seconds (claimed)
Top Speed (kmph)	250	230
Idle Start/Stop
Driving Range (km)		516
Drivetrain	AWD	AWD
Transmission	Automatic (TC) - 9 Gears, Manual Override & Paddle Shift, Sport Mode	Automatic, Sport Mode
Pure Electric Driving Mode

Dimensions & Weight
Capacity

Suspensions, Brakes, Steering & Tyres

Steering	Power assisted (Electric) steering with 3 spokes	Power assisted (Electric) steering
Tyres	Radial - Tubeless Tyres	Radial - Tubeless Tyres
Spare Wheel & Tyre
Minimum Turning Radius (metres)	6
Front Tyres	265 / 35 R20	245 / 40 R20
Rear Tyres	295 / 30 R20	275 / 35 R20
Wheels	Aero Alloy Wheels	Alloy Wheels
Puncture Repair Kit

Electric Motor & Battery

Features

Exterior

Safety

Forward Collision Warning	Warning only
ADAS	Level 2	Level 1
NCAP Rating	Not Tested
Airbags	8 Airbags	6 Airbags (Driver, Front Passenger, 2 Curtain, Driver Side, Front Passenger Side)
Automatic Emergency Braking
Seatbelts
Traffic Sign Recognition
Speed Assist System
Driver Drowsiness Detection
Lane Functions	Lane Departure Prevention, Lane Keep Assist	Lane Departure Prevention, Lane Keep Assist with Warning
Lane Departure Warning
Rear Collision Assist	Blind Spot Monitor with Warning, Lane Change Assist and Rear Cross-traffic Assist	Blind Spot Monitor with Collision Avoidance
Blind Spot Detection
High-beam Assist
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System
Automatic Park Lock
Emergency Brake Light Flashing
CNG Leak Detection
Overspeed Warning	1 beep over 80kmph, Continuous beeps over 120kmph	1 beep over 80kmph, Continuous beeps over 120kmph
Second Row Middle Seat Safety	Rear Middle Three Point Seatbelt	Rear Middle Head Rest & Rear Middle Three Point Seatbelt
Boot Open Warning
Child Seat Anchor Points
Reflectors	Rear Bumper
Rollover & Protection System	Impact Sensing Auto Door Unlock
Height Adjustable Seat Belt
Seat Belt Warning

Comfort & Convenience

Air Conditioner	Automatic Climate Control: Dual Zone (Front AC: Two Zones with Fan speed control, Second row AC: Blower with Vents Behind Front Armrest)	Automatic Climate Control: Four Zone (Front AC: Two Zones with Fan speed control, Second row AC: Dual Zones with Fan speed control with Vents Behind Front Armrest and on Pillars)
Air Purifier
Heater
Cruise Control
Parking Assist	Automatic Parking	360 Degree Camera
Parking Sensors	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
Steering Adjustment	Tilt & Telescopic	Electric Tilt & Telescopic
Keyless Start/ Button Start
Vanity Mirrors on Sun Visors	Driver & Co-Driver (with light)	Driver & Co-Driver (with light)
Headlight Washer
Headlight and Ignition on Reminder
Charging Ports		12V Power Outlet
Umbrella Storage in Door
Electronic Parking Brake		Auto Hold
Cabin Boot Access

Lighting

Headlights	LED	LED
Cornering Headlights
Headlight Height Adjuster
Automatic Headlamps
Taillights	LED	LED
Daytime Running Lights (DRL)	LED	LED
Follow Me Home Headlamps
Interior Lamps	Front and Rear LED Cabin lamps, Reading Lamp,	Front and Rear
Ambient Interior Lighting	Multi-colour (64)	Multi-colour (15)
Illuminated Logo
Puddle Lamps

Braking & Traction

Locks & Security

Doors, Windows, Mirrors & Wipers

Anti-glare ORVMs	Both Sides	Driver Side
Exterior Door	Body Coloured Door Handles, Pull Handles Type	Chrome Door Handles Finish
Interior Door Handles Finish	Chrome	Chrome
Power Windows	Front & Rear Power Windows, All One-touch up/down	Front & Rear Power Windows, All One-touch up/down
Door Pockets	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
Scuff Plates	Metallic
Inside Rear View Mirror (iRVM)	Auto-Dimming
ORVM (Outside Rear View Mirrors)		Black finish, Turn Indicators on ORVMs
Adjustable ORVMs	Electrically Adjustable & Retractable	Auto Folding
Integrated Washer Jets with Wiper
Rain-sensing Wipers
Boot Opener	Hands-Free	Electric Tailgate Release

Entertainment, Information & Communication

Infotainment Screen	11.9" LCD Display	Touch-screen Display
Audio System	17 Burmester Dolby Atmos Speakers	17 Speakers
AM/FM Radio
Steering-Mounted Controls
Integrated (in-dash) Music System
Bluetooth Compatibility	Phone Calls & Audio Streaming	Phone Calls & Audio Streaming
Smart Connectivity	Android Auto (Wireless) & Apple CarPlay (Wireless)	Android Auto & Apple CarPlay
Voice Command
Input Methods	Bluetooth Compatibility (Phone Calls & Audio Streaming)	Bluetooth Compatibility (Phone Calls & Audio Streaming)
GPS Navigation System
Wireless Charger

Seats & Upholstery

Seat Upholstery	Leather	Leather
Driver Seat Adjustment	16 way electrically adjustable with 3 memory presets (seat: forward / back, backrest tilt: forward / back, headrest: up / down, seat height: up / down, lumbar: up / down, lumbar: forward / back, seat base angle: up / down, extended thigh support: forward / back)	20 way electrically adjustable with 2 memory presets (seat: forward / back, backrest tilt: forward / back, headrest: up / down, seat height: up / down, lumbar: up / down, lumbar: forward / back, seat base angle: up / down, extended thigh support: forward / back, headrest: forward / back, backrest bolsters: in / out)
Front Passenger Seat Adjustment	16 way electrically adjustable (seat: forward / back, backrest tilt: forward / back, headrest: up / down, seat height: up / down, lumbar: up / down, lumbar: forward / back, seat base angle: up / down, extended thigh support: forward / back)	20 way electrically adjustable (seat: forward / back, backrest tilt: forward / back, headrest: up / down, seat height: up / down, lumbar: up / down, lumbar: forward / back, seat base angle: up / down, extended thigh support: forward / back, headrest: forward / back, backrest bolsters: in / out)
Second Row Seat Adjustment	2 way manually adjustable (headrest: up / down)	2 way manually adjustable (headrest: up / down)
Ventilated Seats	Front Seats (Cooled)	Front (Cooled)
Massage Seats
Interior	Dual Tone (Black, Red)
Wrappings	Leather Wrapped Gear Knob & Wrapped Steering Wheel	Wrapped Steering Wheel
Headrests	Front & Rear
Front Seatback Pockets
Driver Armrest
Rear Armrest	Cup Holder	Cup Holder
Split Rear Seat	60:40
Folding Rear Seat	Flat
Split Third Row Seat
Rear Passenger Seat Type	Bench	Bench
Third Row Seat Type

Mobile App Features

Instrumentation

Fuel Consumption	Average Fuel Consumption, Distance to Empty & Low Fuel Level Warning	Distance to Empty
Instrument Cluster Screen	12.3" Digital Instrument Cluster with Adjustable Cluster Brightness	Digital Instrument Cluster with Adjustable Cluster Brightness
Speedometer	Digital
Navigation On Instrument Cluster
Trip Meter	2 Trips Electronic	2 Trips Electronic
Door Ajar Warning
Average Speed
Heads Up Display (HUD)
Tachometer	Digital	Digital
Gear Indicator
Gear Shift Indicator		Not Applicable
Clock	Digital	Digital

Storage

Manufacturer Warranty

Brochure

Colours

	Obsidian Black	Alpine White Solid
	Spectral Blue	M Carbon Black Metallic
	Sun Yellow	Black Sapphire Metallic
	Patagonia Red Metallic	Sophisto Grey brilliant effect metallic
	Alpine Grey	Mineral White metallic
	Opalite White Bright	Phytonic Blue metallic
		Oxide Grey metallic
		M Brooklyn Grey metallic
		Cape York Green metallic
		Fire Red metallic
		Tanzanite Blue
		BMW Individual Frozen Deep Grey metallic
		BMW Individual Frozen Pure Grey metallic
		BMW Individual Frozen Portimao Blue metallic

User Reviews

Overall Rating

4.9/5

10 Ratings

4.3/5

3 Ratings

Rating Parameters	5.0Exterior	3.0Exterior
	5.0Performance	4.0Comfort
	5.0Value for Money	5.0Performance
	5.0Comfort	5.0Fuel Economy
		4.0Value for Money

Most Helpful Review

Mercedes-AMG CLE 53: The Perfect Blend of Luxury and Power

The Mercedes-AMG CLE 53 blends luxury and power with a turbocharged inline-ó, sharp handling, and sleek design- delivering comfort, style, and thrilling performance. Over all I think it's the best car to drive at this price range.

M5 with batteries

Looks could be more aggressive, overall good, best if you are BMW fanboy, Standing out in the segment with the competitors, performance is always in DNA.

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AMG CLE comparison with similar cars

Length Width Height	4853 mm * 2042 mm * 1434 mm	5060 mm * 1900 mm * 1505 mm
Wheelbase (mm)	2875	2995

Seating Capacity	4 Seats and 2 Rows	4 Seats and 2 Rows
Doors (Doors)	2	4
Bootspace	410 L	490 L
Fuel Tank Capacity (litres)	65

Sunroof	Panoramic Sunroof, Voice Controlled	Panoramic Sunroof
Spoiler
Grille Design	Radiator Grille Grille
Body-coloured Bumpers
Rub-strips
Body Kit	Cladding - Body Coloured
Diffuser
Snorkel
Antenna		Shark Fin Antenna

Brakes	Disc (Front & Rear)
Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS)
Brake Assist (BA)
Electronic Brake-force Distribution (EBD)
Electronic Stability Program (ESP)
Traction Control System (TC/TCS)
Hill Hold Control
Four-Wheel-Drive		Torque-On-Demand

Engine Immobiliser
Central Locking	Keyless	Keyless
Child Safety Lock
Speed Sensing Door Lock

Emergency Call Button
Find My Car
Live Traffic Updates On App
Check Vehicle Status via App
Remote Car Lock/Unlock via App
Remote Engine Start/Stop
Remote AC: On / Off via App
Remote Sunroof: Open / Close via App
Car Light Flashing & Honking via App
Over The Air (OTA) Updates
Geo-fence

Bottle Holder in Doors
Cup Holders	4 Cupholders in Front & Second Row	4 Cupholders in Front & Second Row
Cooled Glovebox
Sunglass Holder
Driver Armrest Storage