Verdict
The Cayenne Coupe Electric is 42% more powerful, the CLE is about 31% cheaper, while the Cayenne Coupe Electric has a 14% bigger boot. Weigh that against the equipment each side gives you in the table below.
The Cayenne Coupe Electric Turbo (RM999,999) sits above every CLE variant here, so the verdict compares the closest-priced pairing — use the selectors above to match any two trims.
What the CLE has over the Cayenne Coupe Electric
What the Cayenne Coupe Electric has over the CLE
Based on the published spec sheets of the selected variants — a blank field on one side can also mean unlisted data.
The Cayenne Coupe Electric's wheelbase is 158 mm longer, which usually translates to more rear legroom. The Cayenne Coupe Electric is 120 mm wider — more shoulder room, but a tighter fit in parking bays. Boot space favours the Cayenne Coupe Electric: 534 litres against 460.
Representative body-type outlines, drawn to scale from each car's length and height.
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM518,888✓ | RM749,000 |
| Body type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Segment | Compact Executive | Executive |
| Assembly | CBU | CBU |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM380✓ | RM665 |
| Monthly instalment (est.) | RM5,295/mo✓ | RM7,645/mo |
| Insurance / year (est.) | RM13,804✓ | RM19,722 |
| Fuel or electricity / year (est.) | — | RM1,519 |
| Energy cost / 100 km (est.) | — | RM7.60 |
| 5-year running costs (est.) | — | RM109,529 |
| Charging (estimated) | ||
| AC charge 0–100% (est.) | — | 10.3 hours |
| DC charge 10–80% (est.) | — | 20 min |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 16-valve DOHC, Turbocharged with Direct Fuel Injection and Variable Valve Timing | 800V architecture, dual permanent magnet synchronous motors; 408 PS/300 kW standard, 442 PS/325 kW overboost with Launch Control |
| Capacity | 1,999 cc | — |
| Horsepower | 255 hp at 5,800 rpm | — |
| Torque | 400 Nm at 2,000 rpm | — |
| Cylinder Arrangement | Inline 4 | — |
| Fuel | Petrol Hybrid/REV | Electric |
| Bore × Stroke | 83 mm × 92.4 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 |
| Weight | — | 2,530 kg |
| Fuel Tank | 66 litres | — |
| Doors | 2 | 5 |
| Seats | 4 | 5 |
| Boot Space | 460 litres | 534 litres✓ |
| Front Tyre | 245/40R19 | 255/55R20 |
| Rear Tyre | 275/35R19 | 305/45R20 |
| Spare Tyre | N/A, Tyre Repair Kit | Tyre Repair Kit |
| Factory Tyres | Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 3 Run-flat | — |
| Wiper Blade (Driver) | 22 inch | — |
| Wiper Blade (Passenger) | 22 inch | — |
| 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 | 20" Cayenne Aero Alloys |
| Rear Wheels | 19" AMG Multi-spoke Alloys | 20" Cayenne Aero Alloys |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) | Electric Power Steering Plus (variable ratio) |
| Chassis Notes | — | Adaptive two-chamber air suspension with PASM, 5 ride heights (ground clearance up to 245 mm, wading 500-555 mm); rear-axle steering up to 5 deg (turning circle 11.6 m); 6-piston front fixed calipers, 375 mm front/350 mm rear ventilated discs; recuperation up to 600 kW; towing 3,000 kg (3,500 kg with off-road package) |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | 7 (Driver and Front Passenger, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain, Centre Airbag) | 9 (Dual front, front side, rear side, curtain, front centre) |
| ABS/EBD | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stability Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Alarm | ✓ | ✓ |
| Immobilizer | ✓ | ✓ |
| Airbag Disable Function | ✓ | ✓ |
| Seat Belts | 4 Three-point with Illumination and Front Belt Feeder | 5 Three-point with reversible pretensioners |
| Blind Spot Info System | ✓ | ✓ |
| ISOFIX | Available for Rear Seats | ISOFIX/i-Size on outer rear seats |
| Autonomous Braking System | Yes | Yes, with pedestrian and cyclist detection |
| Lane-keeping Assist | Steering Correction | Steering Correction |
| Collision Warning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Seatbelt Reminder | All Seats | All Seats |
| Safety Notes | — | Lane Change Assist with exit warning and rear cross-traffic alert; Lane Keeping Assist with Emergency Stop; Intersection Assist; Swerve and Turn Assist; Warn and Brake Assist; Adaptive Cruise Control with stop-and-go; Speed Limit Assist; Driver Awareness Detection; eCall/bCall; TPMS; PSM with ABS, ASR, ABD, MSR; post-collision brake |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | Digital Light Matrix LEDs | Matrix LED |
| Taillamps | Full LED | LED light strip with illuminated PORSCHE lettering |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | ✓ | ✓ |
| Rear Foglamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wing Mirror Turn Indicators | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | Driver and Passenger Powered Seats with Memory Settings, Heating & Ventilation | 14-way power comfort seats with memory, heated |
| Rear Seats | 60:40 Split-folding | 2+1 power-reclining seats |
| Front Air-con | Dual-Zone Automatic Climate Control | Four-zone automatic climate control with parking pre-climatisation |
| Rear Air-con | Rear AC Vents | Rear vents with separate zone controls |
| Sunroof | Panoramic Glass Roof | Fixed panoramic glass roof |
| Power Sockets | 1 Front, 2 Front USB, 2 Rear USB, 1 Wireless Charger | Qi wireless charger, 230V socket in boot |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights & Ambient Lighting | Ambient lighting (30 colours) with communication light |
| Cup Holders | 2 Front, 2 Rear | 2 Front, 2 Rear |
| Sun Shade | Sunroof Shade | Rear door electric roll-up blinds |
| Audio | 11.9" Touchscreen Mercedes-Benz User Experience (MBUX) with Voice Control, Apple CarPlay, Android Auto and 17-Speaker Burmester Sound System | BOSE Surround Sound System, 14.25" Curved OLED Cluster + Flow Display OLED + Passenger Display, Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, Qi Wireless Charging |
| Convenience | ||
| Power Windows | Two Windows, Auto Up and Down with Anti Pinch | All with auto up/down |
| Engine Start | Keyless Push Button | Push start |
| Locks | Keyless Operation | Keyless entry (Porsche Entry) with Digital Key |
| Auto Start/Stop | ✓ | — |
| Auto Headlamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Auto Wipers | ✓ | — |
| Cruise Control | Adaptive Cruise Control | Adaptive with stop-and-go |
| Paddle Shift | ✓ | — |
| Steering Audio Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Telescopic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Electric Steering Adjustment | ✓ | — |
| Boot Operation | Contactless Opening | Powered tailgate with gesture control and kick sensor |
| Parking Sensor Front | 6 Sensors | Yes |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 6 Sensors | Yes |
| Reverse Camera | Yes, 360-degree Camera | 360-degree camera (2D Surround View) |
| Auto Parking | Yes | Yes |
| Folding Wing Mirrors | ✓ | — |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| Navigation | ✓ | ✓ |
| Head-up Display | ✓ | — |
| Power Door | — | Soft-close doors |
| Hill Start Assist | ✓ | ✓ |
| Instrument Cluster | Full LCD Monitor | Full LCD Monitor |
| Parking Brake | Electronic | Electronic |
| Convenience Notes | — | Porsche Entry UWB keyless with Digital Key; 90 L frunk with swipe-to-open; 14.25-inch curved OLED cluster, Flow Display OLED touchscreen, Passenger Display; Mood Modes; Sport Chrono Package; Porsche Electric Sport Sound; Air Quality System; Storage Package; parking pre-climatisation; Porsche Wireless Charging preparation (11 kW inductive pad optional); 22 kW AC charger optional; AR head-up display optional; dashcam preparation; soft-close doors; Porsche Connect 10 years |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty Mileage Manufacturer | Unlimited | Unlimited |
| Warranty Mileage Extended | Unlimited | — |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 4 years✓ | 2 years |
| Warranty Extended | 2 years | — |
| Warranty Notes | — | High-voltage battery warranty: 8 years/160,000 km |
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. Running-cost estimates assume 20,000 km/year. Fuel at RM1.99/litre (RON95, subsidised). Electricity at RM0.44/kWh (TNB domestic, home charging); public DC charging costs around RM1.30/kWh. Charging times estimated from battery capacity and peak charging rates. Insurance: comprehensive motor tariff, no NCD. Instalment: 10% down, 2.5% flat rate, 9 years. Prices checked November 2026.
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CLE vs Cayenne Coupe Electric FAQ
How long does charging take?
The Cayenne Coupe Electric's 113.0 kWh battery takes about 10.3 hours for a full AC charge, and an estimated 20 minutes from 10% to 80% on a DC fast charger at its 390 kW peak.
Which has the better warranty?
The CLE carries a 4-year manufacturer warranty against 2 years for the Cayenne Coupe Electric. Cayenne Coupe Electric: High-voltage battery warranty: 8 years/160,000 km.
