BMW M440i vs Mercedes-Benz CLE450
Side-by-side comparison from manufacturer specifications, NHTSA safety data, and live dealer listings.
Vehicles
Vehicles
2026 Mercedes-Benz CLE450
Overview
| Spec | BMW M440iM440i | Mercedes-Benz CLE450CLE 450 4MATIC |
|---|---|---|
| Selected trim | M440i | CLE 450 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 M440iM440i | Mercedes-Benz CLE450CLE 450 4MATIC |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $67,100 (best) | $69,000 |
| For sale now | 0 | 0 |
Fuel economy & range
| Spec | BMW M440iM440i | Mercedes-Benz CLE450CLE 450 4MATIC |
|---|---|---|
| Combined MPG | — | 26 MPG (best) |
| City MPG | — | 23 MPG (best) |
| Highway MPG | — | 33 MPG (best) |
| Fuel tank | 15.6 gal | 17.4 gal (best) |
Performance
| Spec | BMW M440iM440i | Mercedes-Benz CLE450CLE 450 4MATIC |
|---|---|---|
| Horsepower | 386 hp (best) | 375 hp |
| Torque | 398 lb-ft (best) | 369 lb-ft |
| Engine size | 3 L | 3 L |
| Cylinders | I6 | I6 |
Size & capability
| Spec | BMW M440iM440i | Mercedes-Benz CLE450CLE 450 4MATIC |
|---|---|---|
| Seating | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Doors | 2 | 2 |
| Cargo volume | 15.5 cu ft (best) | 11.2 cu ft |
| Payload | 838 lbs (best) | — |
| Curb weight | 3,896 lbs (best) | 4,266 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 M440iM440i | Mercedes-Benz CLE450CLE 450 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 M440i | Mercedes-Benz CLE450 |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | M440i $67,100 MSRP(Currently comparing) | CLE 450 4MATIC $69,000 MSRP(Currently comparing) |
| 2 | M440i $75,200 MSRP | CLE 450 4MATIC $77,400 MSRP |