Mercedes-Benz CLE-Class vs Ford F-150

The Mercedes-Benz CLE-Class starts from $104,900 before on-road costs, while the Ford F-150 opens at $106,950. That makes the Mercedes-Benz CLE-Class the more affordable entry point by $2,050.

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 $115,390 and $117,645 respectively.

Over 5 years, the running costs favour the Mercedes-Benz CLE-Class by roughly $7,555 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 Mercedes-Benz CLE-Class features a 11.9-inch touchscreen paired with a 12.3-inch digital dash, while the Ford F-150 gets a 12-inch display and 12-inch instruments. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard across both.

The Mercedes-Benz CLE-Class stands out with wireless Apple CarPlay/Android Auto, head-up display, wireless charging, panoramic roof, power tailgate, Burmester audio and ambient lighting that you will not find on the Ford F-150. The Ford F-150 counters with Apple CarPlay. Which feature set matters more depends on your daily routine and priorities.

Interior trim differs: the Mercedes-Benz CLE-Class gets synthetic leather upholstery while the Ford F-150 offers cloth.

The Mercedes-Benz CLE-Class uses a Petrol producing 150kW and 320Nm of torque, sent through a automatic to a RWD layout. It covers the 0-100km/h sprint in 7.4 seconds.

The Ford F-150 responds with a Petrol V6 Twin-Turbo (EcoBoost) making 298kW and 678Nm, paired to a 10-speed automatic driving the rear wheels.

The Ford F-150 has the clear power advantage at 298kW vs 150kW. For most buyers, the way each car feels day-to-day matters more than outright acceleration.

The Mercedes-Benz CLE-Class measures 4,850mm long on a 2,865mm wheelbase, 1058mm shorter than the Ford F-150 at 5,908mm (3,697mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the Ford F-150 generally means more rear legroom.

For towing, the Ford F-150 leads with a 4,500kg braked capacity vs 1,800kg. That 2,700kg difference matters if you regularly hitch up.

Based on 15,000km of annual driving, fuel costs roughly $2,052/year for the Mercedes-Benz CLE-Class and $3,563/year for the Ford F-150. That is a $1,511 annual difference in favour of the Mercedes-Benz CLE-Class.

Estimated annual total: $2,052 (Mercedes-Benz CLE-Class) vs $3,563 (Ford F-150). The Mercedes-Benz CLE-Class saves you roughly $1,511 per year in total ownership costs. Use our Fuel Cost Calculator to estimate based on your driving.

Warranty: 5 years / 999,999km (Mercedes-Benz CLE-Class) vs 5 years (Ford F-150). Both match on warranty length.