2025 BMW 430 vs. 2024 Mercedes-Benz CLE 300 Review

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2025 BMW
430

MSRP*: $58,700 to $60,700
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2024 Mercedes-Benz
CLE 300

MSRP*: $64,350
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MPG - City 23 - 25 MPG 23 MPG
MPG - Hwy 33 - 34 MPG Info not available
Seating Capacity 4 seats 4 seats
Cargo Space Info not available Info not available
Engine
  • 255-hp, 2.0-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline/Mild Electric Hybrid)
  • 255-hp, 2.0-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline/Mild Electric Hybrid)
Transmission Automatic Automatic
Drivetrain All Wheel Drive, Rear Wheel Drive All Wheel Drive
Horsepower 255 hp 255 hp
Exterior Length 187.9 in 191.0 in
Exterior Width 72.9 in 73.3 in
Leg Room Front 41.8 in
Rear 32.5 in
Front 42.1 in
Rear 34.2 in
Head Room Front 40.6 in
Rear 36.1 in
Front 40.2 in
Rear 36.0 in

*MSRP and Invoice prices displayed are for educational purposes only, do not reflect the actual selling price of a particular vehicle, and do not include applicable gas taxes or destination charges.

Comparison Review

Comfort
Passengers in the back seat will be able to stretch out a lot more in the Mercedes-Benz CLE 300 than the BMW 430, due to its greater head- and legroom. As far as headroom and legroom go, there's not much difference between the BMW 430 and the Mercedes-Benz CLE 300 in the front seats.

Convenience
You'll be making about the same number of stops at the gas station with the BMW 430 as you will with the Mercedes-Benz CLE 300, as they get the same number of miles per tank of gas.

Cost
There are a lot of factors to consider when calculating the overall cost of a vehicle. The main consideration is Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price (MSRP). When looking only at MSRP, the BMW 430 will have less of an impact on your bank account than the Mercedes-Benz CLE 300.

Dimensions
The BMW 430 is about the same width as the Mercedes-Benz CLE 300. When looking at overall length, the BMW 430 takes up about the same amount of space in your garage as the Mercedes-Benz CLE 300.

Handling
The BMW 430 has about the same turning radius as the Mercedes-Benz CLE 300, allowing equal maneuverability in and out of tight spots.

Performance
In terms of horsepower, it's basically a tie between the BMW 430 and the Mercedes-Benz CLE 300.

Powertrain
With similar torque, the BMW 430 and the Mercedes-Benz CLE 300 do an equal job of transmitting their engine's power to their wheels.

Utility
In terms of seating you'll be able to fit the same number of people in both the BMW 430 and the Mercedes-Benz CLE 300.