Verdict
At RM518,888, the Mercedes-Benz CLE undercuts the Porsche Cayenne Coupe Electric by RM230,112 and its RM380 annual road tax is RM285 lower. It is also the faster car flat out at 250 km/h against 230 km/h. But the Porsche’s two motors deliver 436 hp and 835 Nm for a 4.8-second 0-100 km/h run, versus 6.2 seconds for the CLE. The Porsche also brings five doors, five seats and a 584-litre boot, plus a 113-kWh battery, 661-km range and up to 390-kW DC charging. For outright pace and everyday capacity, it is the more complete machine if the budget and charging access are there.
Pick the Mercedes-Benz CLE if you want to save RM230,112, pay RM380 in annual road tax and value its 250 km/h top speed.
Pick the Porsche Cayenne Coupe Electric if you need five seats, a 584-litre boot, 661 km of EV range and a 4.8-second 0-100 km/h time.
Key differences
- Price: Mercedes-Benz CLE RM518,888; Porsche Cayenne Coupe Electric RM749,000.
- 0-100 km/h: Mercedes-Benz CLE 6.2 seconds; Porsche Cayenne Coupe Electric 4.8 seconds.
- Power and torque: Mercedes-Benz CLE 255 hp and 400 Nm; Porsche Cayenne Coupe Electric 436 hp and 835 Nm.
- Practicality: Mercedes-Benz CLE has 2 doors, 4 seats and a 460-litre boot; Porsche Cayenne Coupe Electric has 5 doors, 5 seats and a 584-litre boot.
- Top speed and road tax: Mercedes-Benz CLE 250 km/h and RM380/year; Porsche Cayenne Coupe Electric 230 km/h and RM665/year.
- Energy hardware: Mercedes-Benz CLE has a 66-litre fuel tank; Porsche Cayenne Coupe Electric has a 113-kWh battery, 661-km range, 11-kW AC and 390-kW DC…
CLE
- RM230,112 lower purchase price.
- RM285 lower annual road tax.
- 250 km/h top speed, 20 km/h higher.
- 6.2-second 0-100 km/h time trails the Porsche by 1.4 seconds.
- Two doors and four seats versus five doors and five seats.
- 460-litre boot is 124 litres smaller.
Cayenne Coupe Electric
- 436 hp and 835 Nm from two motors.
- 113-kWh battery with 661 km range and up to 390-kW DC charging.
- Five seats and a 584-litre boot.
- RM230,112 more expensive to buy.
- RM665 annual road tax is RM285 higher.
- 230 km/h top speed is 20 km/h lower.
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM518,888✓ | RM749,000 |
| Body type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Segment | Compact Executive | Executive |
| Assembly | CBU | CBU |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM380✓ | RM665 |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 16-valve DOHC, Turbocharged with Direct Fuel Injection and Variable Valve Timing | 800V architecture |
| Capacity | 1,999 cc | — |
| Horsepower | 255 hp | — |
| Torque | 400 Nm | — |
| Fuel | Petrol Hybrid/REV | Electric |
| Bore | 83 mm | — |
| Compression Ratio | 10.5 | — |
| Number of Motors | 1 | 2 |
| Motor Horsepower | 23 hp | 436 hp✓ |
| Motor Torque | 205 Nm | 835 Nm✓ |
| Battery Capacity | — | 113 kWh |
| EV Range | — | 661 km |
| Charging Rate (AC) | — | 11 kW |
| Charging Rate (DC) | — | 390 kW |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Conventional Automatic | Single Ratio Automatic |
| Transmission Name | 9G-Tronic | Single-speed Automatic |
| Gears | 9 | — |
| Transmission Manufacturer | Mercedes-Benz (Daimler AG) | — |
| Driveline | All Wheel Drive | All Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | 6.2 seconds | 4.8 seconds✓ |
| Top Speed | 250 km/h✓ | 230 km/h |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,850 mm | 4,985 mm |
| Width | 1,860 mm | 1,980 mm |
| Height | 1,428 mm | 1,650 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,865 mm | 3,023 mm |
| Fuel Tank | 66 litres | — |
| Doors | 2 | 5 |
| Seats | 4 | 5 |
| Boot Space | 460 litres | 584 litres✓ |
| Front Tyre | 245/40R19 | — |
| Rear Tyre | 275/35R19 | — |
| Spare Tyre | N/A, Tyre Repair Kit | — |
| Factory Tyres | Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 3 Run-flat | — |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Germany (CBU) | Slovakia (CBU) |
| Front Suspension | Multi-link | Air Suspension with PASM |
| Rear Suspension | Multi-link | Air Suspension with PASM |
| Front Wheels | 19" AMG Multi-spoke Alloys | — |
| Rear Wheels | 19" AMG Multi-spoke Alloys | — |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) | — |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | Driver and Front Passenger, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain, Centre Airbag | — |
| ABS/EBD | ✓ | — |
| Stability Control | ✓ | — |
| Alarm | ✓ | — |
| Immobilizer | ✓ | — |
| Airbag Disable Function | ✓ | — |
| Seat Belts | 4 Three-point with Illumination and Front Belt Feeder | — |
| Blind Spot Info System | ✓ | — |
| ISOFIX | Available for Rear Seats | — |
| Autonomous Braking System | Yes | — |
| Lane-keeping Assist | Steering Correction | — |
| Collision Warning | ✓ | — |
| Seatbelt Reminder | All Seats | — |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | Digital Light Matrix LEDs | — |
| Taillamps | Full LED | — |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | ✓ | — |
| Rear Foglamps | ✓ | — |
| Wing Mirror Turn Indicators | ✓ | — |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | Driver and Passenger Powered Seats with Memory Settings, Heating & Ventilation | — |
| Rear Seats | 60:40 Split-folding | — |
| Front Air-con | Dual-Zone Automatic Climate Control | — |
| Rear Air-con | Rear AC Vents | — |
| Sunroof | Panoramic Glass Roof | — |
| Power Sockets | 1 Front, 2 Front USB, 2 Rear USB, 1 Wireless Charger | — |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights & Ambient Lighting | — |
| Cup Holders | 2 Front, 2 Rear | — |
| Sun Shade | Sunroof Shade | — |
| Audio | 11.9" Touchscreen Mercedes-Benz User Experience (MBUX) with Voice Control, Apple CarPlay, Android Auto and 17-Speaker Burmester Sound System | 14.25" Curved OLED Cluster + Flow Display OLED, Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, Qi Wireless Charging |
| Convenience | ||
| Power Windows | Two Windows, Auto Up and Down with Anti Pinch | — |
| Engine Start | Keyless Push Button | — |
| Locks | Keyless Operation | — |
| Auto Start/Stop | ✓ | — |
| Auto Headlamps | ✓ | — |
| Auto Wipers | ✓ | — |
| Cruise Control | Adaptive Cruise Control | — |
| Paddle Shift | ✓ | — |
| Steering Audio Control | ✓ | — |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | — |
| Steering Telescopic | ✓ | — |
| Electric Steering Adjustment | ✓ | — |
| Boot Operation | Contactless Opening | — |
| Parking Sensor Front | 6 Sensors | — |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 6 Sensors | — |
| Reverse Camera | Yes, 360-degree Camera | — |
| Auto Parking | Yes | — |
| Folding Wing Mirrors | ✓ | — |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | — |
| Navigation | ✓ | — |
| Head-up Display | ✓ | ✓ |
| Hill Start Assist | ✓ | — |
| Instrument Cluster | Full LCD Monitor | — |
| Parking Brake | Electronic | — |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty Mileage Manufacturer | Unlimited | — |
| Warranty Mileage Extended | Unlimited | — |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 4 years | — |
| Warranty Extended | 6 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.
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CLE vs Cayenne Coupe Electric FAQ
Is the Mercedes-Benz CLE or Porsche Cayenne Coupe Electric better?
The Porsche Cayenne Coupe Electric is better for acceleration, EV range and passenger capacity, with 436 hp, 661 km range and five seats. The Mercedes-Benz CLE is the better financial choice at RM230,112 less, with lower RM380 annual road tax and a 250 km/h top speed.
What is the price difference?
The Porsche Cayenne Coupe Electric costs RM749,000, which is RM230,112 more than the RM518,888 Mercedes-Benz CLE.
Which one has more luggage space and seats?
The Porsche Cayenne Coupe Electric has the more useful cabin layout: five doors, five seats and a 584-litre boot. The Mercedes-Benz CLE has two doors, four seats and a 460-litre boot.
