BMW M4 vs Mercedes-Benz CLE-Class

The BMW M4 starts from $168,700 before on-road costs, while the Mercedes-Benz CLE-Class opens at $104,900. That makes the Mercedes-Benz CLE-Class the more affordable entry point by $63,800.

Once you factor in stamp duty, registration, CTP insurance, and dealer delivery, expect to add roughly 8-12% on top of the RRP depending on your state. That puts estimated driveaway prices in the ballpark of $185,570 and $115,390 respectively.

Over 5 years, the running costs favour the Mercedes-Benz CLE-Class by roughly $4,135 in fuel alone.

ANCAP safety ratings have not been published for both models yet. We will update this section when crash test results are available.

The BMW M4 features a 12.3-inch touchscreen paired with a 12.3-inch digital dash, while the Mercedes-Benz CLE-Class gets a 11.9-inch display and 12.3-inch instruments. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard across both.

The BMW M4 stands out with heated front seats, ventilated seats and Harman Kardon audio that you will not find on the Mercedes-Benz CLE-Class. The Mercedes-Benz CLE-Class counters with wireless charging, panoramic roof, power tailgate and Burmester audio. Which feature set matters more depends on your daily routine and priorities.

Interior trim differs: the BMW M4 gets merino leather upholstery while the Mercedes-Benz CLE-Class offers synthetic leather.

The BMW M4 uses a Petrol producing 353kW and 550Nm of torque, sent through a manual to a RWD layout. It covers the 0-100km/h sprint in 4.2 seconds.

The Mercedes-Benz CLE-Class responds with a Petrol making 150kW and 320Nm, paired to a automatic driving the rear wheels. It gets to 100km/h in 7.4 seconds.

The BMW M4 has the clear power advantage at 353kW vs 150kW. In the real-world sprint, the BMW M4 is 3.2s quicker. For most buyers, the way each car feels day-to-day matters more than outright acceleration.

The BMW M4 measures 4,801mm long on a 2,857mm wheelbase, 49mm shorter than the Mercedes-Benz CLE-Class at 4,850mm (2,865mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the Mercedes-Benz CLE-Class generally means more rear legroom.

Boot space is 440L in the BMW M4 and 420L in the Mercedes-Benz CLE-Class, giving the BMW M4 a 20L advantage.

For towing, the Mercedes-Benz CLE-Class leads with a 1,800kg braked capacity vs 1,800kg. That 0kg difference matters if you regularly hitch up.

Based on 15,000km of annual driving, fuel costs roughly $2,879/year for the BMW M4 and $2,052/year for the Mercedes-Benz CLE-Class. That is a $827 annual difference in favour of the Mercedes-Benz CLE-Class.

Estimated annual total: $2,879 (BMW M4) vs $2,052 (Mercedes-Benz CLE-Class). The Mercedes-Benz CLE-Class saves you roughly $827 per year in total ownership costs. Use our Fuel Cost Calculator to estimate based on your driving.

Warranty: 5 years / 999,999km (BMW M4) vs 5 years / 999,999km (Mercedes-Benz CLE-Class). Both match on warranty length.