Verdict
At RM623,800, the BMW M2 Coupe costs RM99,088 less than the RM722,888 Mercedes-Benz AMG CLE, yet delivers 473 hp and 600 Nm against 443 hp and 560 Nm, reaching 100 km/h in 4.1 seconds rather than 4.2. Its 1,725 kg kerb weight and rear-wheel drive point to the more focused choice. The AMG CLE counters with all-wheel drive, a 2,875 mm wheelbase, 420-litre boot and a useful 360-degree camera, while its 1 kWh battery and 20 hp motor add hybrid hardware. For Malaysian buyers wanting more cabin and luggage room, the Mercedes makes that extra spend tangible.
Pick the BMW M2 Coupe if you want the quicker 4.1-second 0-100 km/h run, 473 hp, 600 Nm and a 275 kg lower kerb weight for less money.
Pick the Mercedes-Benz AMG CLE if all-wheel drive, a 128 mm longer wheelbase, a 30-litre larger boot and a 360-degree camera matter more than outright pace.
Key differences
- Price: BMW M2 Coupe RM623,800; Mercedes-Benz AMG CLE RM722,888.
- Petrol engine output: BMW M2 Coupe 473 hp; Mercedes-Benz AMG CLE 443 hp.
- Petrol engine torque: BMW M2 Coupe 600 Nm; Mercedes-Benz AMG CLE 560 Nm.
- 0-100 km/h: BMW M2 Coupe 4.1 seconds; Mercedes-Benz AMG CLE 4.2 seconds.
- Kerb weight: BMW M2 Coupe 1,725 kg; Mercedes-Benz AMG CLE 2,000 kg.
- Boot capacity: BMW M2 Coupe 390 litres; Mercedes-Benz AMG CLE 420 litres.
M2 Coupe
- 473 hp and 600 Nm beat the AMG CLE's 443 hp and 560 Nm.
- Quicker 4.1-second 0-100 km/h time with rear-wheel drive.
- Standard automated parallel and perpendicular parking with reversing assist.
- 390-litre boot trails the AMG CLE's 420 litres.
- No adaptive cruise control or 360-degree surround-view camera.
- Shorter 2,747 mm wheelbase than the AMG CLE's 2,875 mm.
AMG CLE
- All-wheel drive and a 65-litre fuel tank.
- 420-litre boot and 2,875 mm wheelbase give it the larger package.
- Digital Light matrix LEDs, adaptive cruise control and 360-degree camera.
- RM99,088 more expensive than the BMW M2 Coupe.
- Lower 443 hp and 560 Nm outputs, with a slower 4.2-second 0-100 km/h time.
- At 2,000 kg, it is 275 kg heavier than the M2 Coupe.
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM623,800✓ | RM722,888 |
| Body type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Segment | C-Segment | Compact Executive |
| Assembly | CBU | CBU |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM2,113✓ | RM2,128 |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 24-valve DOHC, Twin-turbocharged with Direct Injection and Variable Valve Timing and Lift | 24-valve DOHC, Turbochaged with Direct Injection and Variable Valve Timing and Lift |
| Capacity | 2,993 cc | 2,999 cc |
| Horsepower | 473 hp✓ | 443 hp |
| Torque | 600 Nm✓ | 560 Nm |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol Hybrid/REV |
| Bore | 84 mm | — |
| Compression Ratio | 9.3 | — |
| Number of Motors | — | 1 |
| Motor Horsepower | — | 20 hp |
| Motor Torque | — | 205 Nm |
| Battery Capacity | — | 1 kWh |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Conventional Automatic | Dual-clutch Automatic (Wet) |
| Transmission Name | M Steptronic | AMG Speedshift TCT 9G automatic transmission |
| Gears | 8 | 9 |
| Transmission Manufacturer | ZF | Mercedes-Benz |
| Driveline | Rear Wheel Drive | All Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | 4.1 seconds✓ | 4.2 seconds |
| Top Speed | 250 km/h | 250 km/h |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,580 mm | 4,853 mm |
| Width | 1,887 mm | 2,042 mm |
| Height | 1,403 mm | 1,434 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,747 mm | 2,875 mm |
| Weight | 1,725 kg | 2,000 kg |
| Fuel Tank | 52 litres | 65 litres |
| Doors | 2 | 2 |
| Seats | 4 | 4 |
| Boot Space | 390 litres | 420 litres✓ |
| Front Tyre | 275/35R19 | 265/35R20 |
| Rear Tyre | 285/30R20 | 295/30R20 |
| Spare Tyre | Tyre Repair Kit | N/A, Tyre Repair Kit |
| Factory Tyres | — | Continental SportContact 7 |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Mexico (CBU) | Germany (CBU) |
| Front Suspension | MacPherson Strut | Double Wishbones |
| Rear Suspension | Multi-link | Multi-link |
| Front Wheels | 19" M Double-spoke Style 930 M Black Alloy | 20" AMG Y-spoke Alloys |
| Rear Wheels | 20" M Double-spoke Style 930 M Black Alloy | 20" AMG Y-spoke Alloys |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) |
| Chassis Notes | Adaptive M Suspension | AMG Ride Control Suspension with Adaptive Dampers |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain | Driver and Passenger, Driver's Knee, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain |
| ABS/EBD | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stability Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Alarm | ✓ | ✓ |
| Immobilizer | ✓ | ✓ |
| Airbag Disable Function | ✓ | ✓ |
| Seat Belts | 4 Three-point | 4 Three-point |
| Blind Spot Info System | ✓ | ✓ |
| ISOFIX | Available on Rear Seats | Available on Two Outer Rear Passenger Seats |
| Autonomous Braking System | Yes | Yes |
| Lane-keeping Assist | Steering Correction | Steering Correction |
| Collision Warning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Seatbelt Reminder | All Seats | All Seats |
| Safety Notes | Rear Cross Traffic Alert and Prevention, Tyre Pressure Monitoring System | — |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | Adaptive LED Projectors with High Beam Assist | Digital Light Matrix LEDs |
| Taillamps | LED Combination | Full LED |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | ✓ | ✓ |
| Rear Foglamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wing Mirror Turn Indicators | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | Power Adjustable Front Seats with Driver-side Memory Function | Powered Front Seats with Memory Function |
| Rear Seats | 40:20:40 Split-folding | 50:50 Split-folding |
| Front Air-con | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control | Dual-Zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Rear Air-con | Single-zone Automatic Climate Control | Rear AC Vents |
| Power Sockets | 1 Front, 2 Front USB, 1 Rear | 1 Front, 2 USB-C Front, 1 Wireless Charger, 2 USB-C Rear |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights | Map Lights and Ambient Lights |
| Cup Holders | Map Lights and Ambient Lights | 2 Front, 2 Rear |
| Audio | BMW Live Cockpit Professional with 14.9" Touchscreen, iDrive Controller, Android Auto, Apple CarPlay and Harman Kardon Surround Sound System | 11.9" Touchscreen Mercedes-Benz User Experience with Voice Control, Apple CarPlay, Android Auto and 15-speaker Burmester Sound System |
| Convenience | ||
| Power Windows | Two Windows, Auto Up and Down with Anti Pinch | Two Windows, Auto Up and Down with Anti-Pinch |
| Engine Start | Keyless Push Button | Keyless Push Button |
| Locks | Keyless Operation | Keyless Operation |
| Auto Start/Stop | ✓ | ✓ |
| Auto Headlamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Auto Wipers | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cruise Control | Passive Cruise Control | Adaptive Cruise Control |
| Tiptronic | ✓ | — |
| Paddle Shift | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Audio Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Telescopic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Electric Steering Adjustment | — | ✓ |
| Boot Operation | Remote Control Activation | Powered Boot |
| Parking Sensor Front | 4 Sensors | 6 Sensors |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 4 Sensors | 6 Sensors |
| Reverse Camera | Yes | Yes, with 360 Surround View Camera |
| Auto Parking | Yes, for Parallel and Perpendicular Parking, with Reversing Assist | — |
| Folding Wing Mirrors | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| Navigation | ✓ | ✓ |
| Head-up Display | ✓ | ✓ |
| Hill Start Assist | ✓ | ✓ |
| Instrument Cluster | Full LCD Monitor | Full LCD Monitor |
| Parking Brake | Electronic | Electronic |
| Convenience Notes | BMW ConnectedDrive, Wireless Phone Charger | — |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty Mileage Manufacturer | Unlimited | Unlimited |
| Warranty Mileage Extended | Unlimited | — |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 2 years | 2 years |
| Warranty Extended | 5 years | — |
Specs shown for the selected variant of each car. ✓ marks the better figure where lower/higher is objectively better. Road tax: West Malaysia, private registration.
Used M2 Coupe & AMG CLE for sale
M2 Coupe vs AMG CLE FAQ
Is the BMW M2 Coupe or Mercedes-Benz AMG CLE better?
The BMW M2 Coupe is the better performance buy: it is cheaper, has 30 hp and 40 Nm more, and reaches 100 km/h 0.1 seconds sooner. Choose the AMG CLE instead for all-wheel drive, more luggage room and its longer wheelbase.
What is the price difference?
The Mercedes-Benz AMG CLE costs RM99,088 more than the BMW M2 Coupe.
Does the Mercedes-Benz AMG CLE's hybrid hardware make it quicker?
No. The AMG CLE has a 1 kWh battery and 20 hp electric motor, but its quoted 0-100 km/h time is 4.2 seconds. The BMW M2 Coupe is quicker at 4.1 seconds.
