BMW 4 Series vs Mercedes-Benz CLE (2026)

Price gap, MSRP + destination

$8,250

Scored measures. Each is scaled to the larger value. Bold: the winner.

4 Series 430i Gran Coupe RWD vs CLE CLE 300 4MATIC AWD
Measure	4 Series	CLE	Winner
MSRP + destination	$52,550	$60,800	4 Series
Horsepower	255 hp	255 hp	About the same
Torque	295 lb-ft	295 lb-ft	About the same
MPG combined	30 mpg	27 mpg	4 Series
Cargo, max	16.6 cu ft	11.2 cu ft	4 Series
Cargo, seats up	12.0 cu ft	N/A	N/A
Rear legroom	32.5 in	34.2 in	CLE
Front legroom	41.5 in	42.1 in	CLE
Length	188.5 in	191.0 in	Not scored
Width	72.8 in	73.2 in	Not scored
Curb weight	3,898 lb	4,057 lb	Not scored
Seats	4 to 5	4	N/A
Ground clearance	5.5 in	N/A	N/A
0-60 mph	5.8 s tested	6.2 s tested	4 Series
Basic warranty	4 yr / 50,000 mi	4 yr / 50,000 mi	About the same

Not scored: length, width, curb weight. N/A rows are not counted.

Nearest trims by price

Each trim and the rival trim nearest in MSRP
Trim	Nearest in price	Gap
4 Series 430i Gran Coupe RWD $51,200	CLE CLE 300 4MATIC AWD $59,550	$8,350
CLE CLE 300 4MATIC AWD $59,550	4 Series 430i Convertible RWD $61,300	$1,750

Miles a yearGas, $ per gallonElectricity, cents per kWhYears

4 Series costs $9,103 less over 6 years.

12,000 miles a year. Gas $3.20. Electricity 17 cents per kWh.

Weight each group from 0 to 10. MPG uses fuel or charging cost.

Price 5MPG 5Power 5Space 5Towing 5

Equal weights: 4 Series wins.

No single weight change flips the winner.

Your price and mpg will differ.

Reliability and safety are not included.