Toyota GR Supra vs Mercedes-Benz CLE-Class

The Toyota GR Supra starts from $86,290 before on-road costs, while the Mercedes-Benz CLE-Class opens at $104,900. That makes the Toyota GR Supra the more affordable entry point by $18,610.

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 $94,919 and $115,390 respectively.

Over 5 years, the running costs are nearly identical since both have similar efficiency.

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

The Toyota GR Supra features a 8.8-inch touchscreen paired with a 8.8-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 Toyota GR Supra stands out with heated front seats that you will not find on the Mercedes-Benz CLE-Class. The Mercedes-Benz CLE-Class counters with head-up display, 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 Toyota GR Supra gets leather upholstery while the Mercedes-Benz CLE-Class offers synthetic leather. Climate control is 1-zone in the Toyota GR Supra and 2-zone in the Mercedes-Benz CLE-Class.

The Toyota GR Supra uses a Petrol producing 285kW and 500Nm of torque, sent through a automatic to a RWD layout. It covers the 0-100km/h sprint in 4.1 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 Toyota GR Supra has the clear power advantage at 285kW vs 150kW. In the real-world sprint, the Toyota GR Supra is 3.3s quicker. For most buyers, the way each car feels day-to-day matters more than outright acceleration.

The Toyota GR Supra measures 4,379mm long on a 2,470mm wheelbase, 471mm 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 290L in the Toyota GR Supra and 420L in the Mercedes-Benz CLE-Class, giving the Mercedes-Benz CLE-Class a 130L advantage. The Mercedes-Benz CLE-Class seats 4 vs 2.

Based on 15,000km of annual driving, fuel costs roughly $2,195/year for the Toyota GR Supra and $2,052/year for the Mercedes-Benz CLE-Class. That is a $143 annual difference in favour of the Mercedes-Benz CLE-Class.

Estimated annual total: $2,195 (Toyota GR Supra) vs $2,052 (Mercedes-Benz CLE-Class). The Mercedes-Benz CLE-Class saves you roughly $143 per year in total ownership costs. Use our Fuel Cost Calculator to estimate based on your driving.

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