BMW 430i vs Mercedes-Benz CLE300
Side-by-side comparison from manufacturer specifications, NHTSA safety data, and live dealer listings.
Vehicles
Vehicles
2026 Mercedes-Benz CLE300
Overview
| Spec | BMW 430i430i | Mercedes-Benz CLE300CLE 300 4MATIC |
|---|---|---|
| Selected trim | 430i | CLE 300 4MATIC |
| Body style | Coupe | Coupe |
| Drivetrain | rear wheel drive | all wheel drive |
| Fuel type | premium unleaded (required) | premium unleaded (required) |
| Transmission | 8-speed shiftable automatic | 9-speed shiftable automatic |
| Engine type | mild hybrid | mild hybrid |
| Model year | 2027 | 2026 |
Pricing & market
| Spec | BMW 430i430i | Mercedes-Benz CLE300CLE 300 4MATIC |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $53,300 (best) | $59,550 |
| Lowest listing price | $58,727 (best) | — |
| Median listing price | $59,677 (best) | — |
| Highest listing price | $60,627 (best) | — |
| For sale now | 2 (best) | 0 |
Fuel economy & range
| Spec | BMW 430i430i | Mercedes-Benz CLE300CLE 300 4MATIC |
|---|---|---|
| Combined MPG | — | 27 MPG (best) |
| City MPG | — | 24 MPG (best) |
| Highway MPG | — | 33 MPG (best) |
| Fuel tank | 15.6 gal | 17.4 gal (best) |
Performance
| Spec | BMW 430i430i | Mercedes-Benz CLE300CLE 300 4MATIC |
|---|---|---|
| Horsepower | 255 hp | 255 hp |
| Torque | 295 lb-ft | 295 lb-ft |
| Engine size | 2 L | 2 L |
| Cylinders | I4 | I4 |
Size & capability
| Spec | BMW 430i430i | Mercedes-Benz CLE300CLE 300 4MATIC |
|---|---|---|
| Seating | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Doors | 2 | 2 |
| Cargo volume | 15.5 cu ft (best) | 11.2 cu ft |
| Payload | 763 lbs (best) | — |
| Curb weight | 3,677 lbs (best) | 4,057 lbs |
| Ground clearance | 5.1 in (best) | — |
| Wheelbase | 112.2 in | 112.8 in (best) |
| Length | 187.9 in | 191 in (best) |
| Width | 72.9 in | 73.3 in (best) |
| Height | 54.6 in | 56.2 in (best) |
Safety & recalls
| Spec | BMW 430i430i | Mercedes-Benz CLE300CLE 300 4MATIC |
|---|---|---|
| Open recalls (YMM scope) | None reported | None reported |
Highlighted values indicate the better figure for that spec when a clear winner exists. Specs reflect the selected trim for each vehicle. Drag a vehicle header to reorder columns. MSRP and specifications are manufacturer data; listing prices and inventory come from live dealer listings. Safety ratings are from NHTSA.
Trim overview
All available trims with MSRP. The trim selected above is highlighted; comparison specs use that selection.
| Trim | BMW 430i | Mercedes-Benz CLE300 |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 430i $53,300 MSRP(Currently comparing) | CLE 300 4MATIC $59,550 MSRP(Currently comparing) |
| 2 | 430i $61,300 MSRP | CLE 300 4MATIC $68,050 MSRP |
