Mercedes-Benz AMG CLE vs Kia EV9

CarWale brings you comparison of Mercedes-Benz AMG CLE and Kia EV9. The Mercedes-Benz AMG CLE price is Rs. 1.35 Crore and Kia EV9 price is Rs. 1.30 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 EV9 GT-Line 99.8 kWh Comparison Overview

Key Highlights	AMG CLE	EV9
Price	Rs. 1.35 Crore	Rs. 1.30 Crore
Engine Capacity	2999 cc	-
Power	442 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. 1.35 Crore

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Kia EV9

GT-Line 99.8 kWh

Rs. 1.30 Crore

Avg. Ex-Showroom price

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Mercedes-Benz AMG CLE

53 4MATIC Plus Coupe

Kia EV9

GT-Line 99.8 kWh

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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
Battery	48	99.8 kWh, Lithium Ion, Battery Placed Under Floor Pan
Electric Motor		Dual Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motors (One Motor Each on Front and Rear Axle)
Electric Motor Assist (Hybrid)	23 bhp, 205 Nm
Fuel Type	Mild Hybrid(Electric + Petrol)	Electric
E20 Compatibility		Not Applicable
Max Power (bhp@rpm)	442 bhp @ 5800-6100 rpm
Max Torque (Nm@rpm)	560 Nm @ 2200 rpm
Max Motor Performance		379 bhp, 700 Nm
Emission Standard	BS6 Phase 2	Not Applicable
Acceleration	0-100 km/h in 4.2 seconds (claimed)	0-100 km/h in 5.3 seconds (claimed)
Top Speed (kmph)	250	200
Idle Start/Stop
DC Fast Charging		10-80 % : 24 mins, 350 kW charger
Drivetrain	AWD	AWD
Transmission	Automatic (TC) - 9 Gears, Manual Override & Paddle Shift, Sport Mode	Automatic - 1 Gears
Pure Electric Driving Mode

Dimensions & Weight
Capacity

Suspensions, Brakes, Steering & Tyres

Front Suspension		McPherson Strut
Rear Suspension		Multi Link
Chassis Type		Unibody/Monocoque Frame
Steering	Power assisted (Electric) steering with 3 spokes	Power assisted (Electric) steering with 4 spokes
Tyres	Radial - Tubeless Tyres	Radial - Tubeless Tyres
Minimum Turning Radius (metres)	6
Front Tyres	265 / 35 R20	275 / 50 R20
Rear Tyres	295 / 30 R20	275 / 50 R20
Wheels	Aero Alloy Wheels	Alloy Wheels
Puncture Repair Kit

Electric Motor & Battery

Features

Exterior

Safety

ADAS	Level 2	Level 2
NCAP Rating	Not Tested	Not Tested
Airbags	8 Airbags	10 Airbags (Driver, Front Passenger, 2 Curtain, Driver Side, Front Passenger Side, Rear Passenger Side, Third Row Passenger Side, Front Centre, Rear Curtain)
Forward Collision Warning
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 Departure Warning
Rear Collision Assist	Blind Spot Monitor with Warning, Lane Change Assist and Rear Cross-traffic Assist	Rear Cross-traffic Assist
Blind Spot Detection
High-beam Assist
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System
Automatic Park Lock
Emergency Brake Light Flashing
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 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: Three Zone (Front AC: Two Zones with Fan speed control, Second row AC: Separate Zone with Vents on Roof, Third row AC: Blower with Fan speed control with Vents on Roof)
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
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
Headlight Height Adjuster
Automatic Headlamps
Taillights	LED	LED
Daytime Running Lights (DRL)	LED	LED
Fog Lights		LED - Rear
Follow Me Home Headlamps
Interior Lamps	Front and Rear LED Cabin lamps, Reading Lamp,	Front and Rear Glovebox Lamp,
Light on Vanity Mirrors	Driver & Co-Driver	Driver & Co-Driver
Ambient Interior Lighting	Multi-colour (64 colours)	Multi-colour (64 colours)
Illuminated Logo
Puddle Lamps

Braking & Traction

Brakes	Disc (Front & Rear)	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
Hill Descent Control
Limited Slip Differential
Differential Lock
Four-Wheel-Drive		Full-time
Ride Height Adjustment

Locks & Security

Doors, Windows, Mirrors & Wipers

Exterior Door	Body Coloured Door Handles, Pull Handles Type	Body Coloured Door Handles
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
Rear Windshield Blind
Side Window Blinds
Soft-close Door
Door Pockets	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
Scuff Plates	Metallic	Metallic
Inside Rear View Mirror (iRVM)	Auto-Dimming
ORVM (Outside Rear View Mirrors)		Black finish, Turn Indicators on ORVMs
Adjustable ORVMs	Electrically Adjustable & Retractable	Electrically Adjustable & Retractable
Anti-glare Mirrors	Electronic - All	Electronic - All
Integrated Washer Jets with Wiper
Rain-sensing Wipers
Rear Wiper
Boot Opener	Hands-Free	Electric Tailgate Release
Rear Defogger

Entertainment, Information & Communication

Infotainment Screen	11.9" LCD Display	12.3" Touch-screen Display
Audio System	17 Burmester Dolby Atmos Speakers	14 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 (Wireless) & Apple CarPlay (Wireless)
Voice Command
Gesture Control
Input Methods	Bluetooth Compatibility (Phone Calls & Audio Streaming)	Bluetooth Compatibility (Phone Calls & Audio Streaming)
GPS Navigation System
Wireless Charger
3-D Sound

Seats & Upholstery

Seat Upholstery	Leather	Leatherette
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)	14 way electrically adjustable (seat: forward / back, backrest tilt: forward / back, seat height: up / down, lumbar: up / down, lumbar: forward / back, extended thigh support: forward / back, backrest bolsters: in / out) + 2 way manually adjustable (headrest: up / down)
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)	10 way electrically adjustable (seat: forward / back, backrest tilt: forward / back, seat height: up / down, lumbar: up / down, lumbar: forward / back) + 2 way manually adjustable (headrest: up / down)
Second Row Seat Adjustment	2 way manually adjustable (headrest: up / down)	6 way electrically adjustable (seat: forward / back, backrest tilt: forward / back, seat base angle: up / down) + 2 way manually adjustable (headrest: up / down)
Third Row Seat Adjustment		2 way electrically adjustable (backrest tilt: forward / back) + 2 way manually adjustable (headrest: up / down)
Ventilated Seats	Front only	Front only
Ventilated Seat Type	Heated and cooled	Heated and cooled
Massage Seats
Interior	Dual Tone (Black, Red)	Dual Tone (Brown and Black)
Wrappings	Leather Wrapped Gear Knob & Wrapped Steering Wheel
Leather-wrapped Steering Wheel
Headrests	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
Front Seatback Pockets
Driver Armrest
Rear Armrest	Cup Holder
Split Rear Seat	60:40	50:50
Folding Rear Seat	Flat	Flat
Split Third Row Seat		50:50
Rear Passenger Seat Type	Bench	Captain Seats
Third Row Seat Type		Bench

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	Not Applicable
Gear Indicator
Gear Shift Indicator		Not Applicable
Clock	Digital	Digital

Storage

Manufacturer Warranty

Brochure

Colours

	Obsidian Black	Snow White Pearl
	Spectral Blue	Ocean Blue
	Sun Yellow	Pebble Gray
	Patagonia Red Metallic	Panthera Metal
	Alpine Grey	Aurora Black Pearl
	Opalite White Bright	Aurora Black Pearl

User Reviews

Overall Rating

4.9/5

7 Ratings

4.8/5

6 Ratings

Rating Parameters	5.0Exterior	4.2Exterior
	5.0Performance	4.2Comfort
	5.0Value for Money	4.2Performance
	5.0Comfort	3.8Fuel Economy
		3.9Value 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.

A very beautiful car and top speed and in site luxury car and charger are very good.

This car is very beautiful and the quality is very beautiful and the car features are top-notch in modern and. It feels very good to sit inside this car and this car has many features. It is easy to sit, there is a massage seat and the battery backup is very good, which is why today we are talking about this very beautiful and beautiful car.

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AMG CLE comparison with similar cars

Length Width Height	4941 mm * 2041 mm * 1435 mm	5015 mm * 1980 mm * 1780 mm
Ground Clearance		198 mm (unladen)
Wheelbase (mm)	2875	3100

Seating Capacity	4 Seats and 2 Rows	6 Seats and 3 Rows
Doors (Doors)	2	5
Bootspace	410 L
Fuel Tank Capacity (litres)	65

Regenerative Braking
Vehicle to load technology (V2L)
Portable EV Charging Cable

Sunroof	Panoramic Sunroof, Voice Controlled	Electrically Adjustable Sunroof
Spoiler
Roof Rails
Grille Design	Radiator Grille
Body-coloured Bumpers
Rub-strips
Body Kit	Cladding - Body Coloured
Chrome Finish Exhaust Pipe
Diffuser
Antenna		Shark Fin Antenna

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 AC: On / Off via App
Remote Sunroof: Open / Close via App
Car Light Flashing & Honking via App
Over The Air (OTA) Updates
Geo-fence
Alexa Compatibility

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