Ineos Quartermaster vs Mercedes-Benz CLE-Class

The Ineos Quartermaster starts from $105,000 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 $100.

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 $115,500 and $115,390 respectively.

Over 5 years, the running costs favour the Mercedes-Benz CLE-Class by roughly $6,985 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 Ineos Quartermaster features a 12.3-inch touchscreen, 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 Ineos Quartermaster stands out with heated front seats and JBL audio that you will not find on the Mercedes-Benz CLE-Class. The Mercedes-Benz CLE-Class counters with head-up display, wireless charging, panoramic roof, power tailgate, Burmester audio and ambient lighting. Which feature set matters more depends on your daily routine and priorities.

Interior trim differs: the Ineos Quartermaster gets cloth upholstery while the Mercedes-Benz CLE-Class offers synthetic leather.

The Ineos Quartermaster uses a Twin-turbo diesel producing 183kW and 550Nm of torque, sent through a automatic to a 4WD layout. It covers the 0-100km/h sprint in 9.8 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 Ineos Quartermaster has the clear power advantage at 183kW vs 150kW. In the real-world sprint, the Mercedes-Benz CLE-Class is 2.4s quicker. For most buyers, the way each car feels day-to-day matters more than outright acceleration.

The Ineos Quartermaster measures 5,395mm long on a 3,227mm wheelbase, 545mm longer than the Mercedes-Benz CLE-Class at 4,850mm (2,865mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the Ineos Quartermaster generally means more rear legroom.

Boot space is 390L in the Ineos Quartermaster and 420L in the Mercedes-Benz CLE-Class, giving the Mercedes-Benz CLE-Class a 30L advantage. The Ineos Quartermaster seats 5 vs 4.

For towing, the Ineos Quartermaster leads with a 3,500kg braked capacity vs 1,800kg. That 1,700kg difference matters if you regularly hitch up.

Based on 15,000km of annual driving, fuel costs roughly $3,449/year for the Ineos Quartermaster and $2,052/year for the Mercedes-Benz CLE-Class. That is a $1,397 annual difference in favour of the Mercedes-Benz CLE-Class.

Estimated annual total: $3,449 (Ineos Quartermaster) vs $2,052 (Mercedes-Benz CLE-Class). The Mercedes-Benz CLE-Class saves you roughly $1,397 per year in total ownership costs. Use our Fuel Cost Calculator to estimate based on your driving.

Warranty: 5 years (Ineos Quartermaster) vs 5 years / 999,999km (Mercedes-Benz CLE-Class). Both match on warranty length. Capped-price servicing: 5yr (Ineos Quartermaster)—.