BMW M440i xDrive vs Mercedes-Benz CLE53 AMG
Side-by-side comparison from manufacturer specifications, NHTSA safety data, and live dealer listings.
Vehicles
Vehicles
2026 Mercedes-Benz CLE53 AMG
Overview
| Spec | BMW M440i xDriveM440i xDrive | Mercedes-Benz CLE53 AMGAMG CLE 53 |
|---|---|---|
| Selected trim | M440i xDrive | AMG CLE 53 |
| Body style | Coupe | Coupe |
| Drivetrain | all 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 M440i xDriveM440i xDrive | Mercedes-Benz CLE53 AMGAMG CLE 53 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $69,100 (best) | $76,300 |
| For sale now | 0 | 0 |
Fuel economy & range
| Spec | BMW M440i xDriveM440i xDrive | Mercedes-Benz CLE53 AMGAMG CLE 53 |
|---|---|---|
| Combined MPG | — | 23 MPG (best) |
| City MPG | — | 20 MPG (best) |
| Highway MPG | — | 27 MPG (best) |
| Fuel tank | 15.6 gal | 17.4 gal (best) |
Performance
| Spec | BMW M440i xDriveM440i xDrive | Mercedes-Benz CLE53 AMGAMG CLE 53 |
|---|---|---|
| Horsepower | 386 hp | 443 hp (best) |
| Torque | 398 lb-ft | 413 lb-ft (best) |
| Engine size | 3 L | 3 L |
| Cylinders | I6 | I6 |
Size & capability
| Spec | BMW M440i xDriveM440i xDrive | Mercedes-Benz CLE53 AMGAMG CLE 53 |
|---|---|---|
| Seating | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Doors | 2 | 2 |
| Cargo volume | 15.5 cu ft (best) | 9.8 cu ft |
| Payload | 842 lbs (best) | — |
| Curb weight | 4,019 lbs (best) | 4,420 lbs |
| Ground clearance | 5.1 in (best) | — |
| Wheelbase | 112.2 in | 113.2 in (best) |
| Length | 187.9 in | 191 in (best) |
| Width | 72.9 in | 76.2 in (best) |
| Height | 54.8 in | 56.5 in (best) |
Safety & recalls
| Spec | BMW M440i xDriveM440i xDrive | Mercedes-Benz CLE53 AMGAMG CLE 53 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 xDrive | Mercedes-Benz CLE53 AMG |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | M440i xDrive $69,100 MSRP(Currently comparing) | AMG CLE 53 $76,300 MSRP(Currently comparing) |
| 2 | M440i xDrive $77,200 MSRP | AMG CLE 53 $84,600 MSRP |