BMW M2 vs Mercedes-Benz CLE (2026)

Price gap, MSRP + destination

$8,575

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

M2 RWD vs CLE CLE 300 4MATIC AWD
Measure	M2	CLE	Winner
MSRP + destination	$69,375	$60,800	CLE
Horsepower	473 hp	255 hp	M2
Torque	406 lb-ft	295 lb-ft	M2
MPG combined	19 mpg	27 mpg	CLE
Cargo, max	13.8 cu ft	11.2 cu ft	M2
Cargo, seats up	13.8 cu ft	N/A	N/A
Rear legroom	32.2 in	34.2 in	CLE
Front legroom	41.8 in	42.1 in	About the same
Length	180.3 in	191.0 in	Not scored
Width	74.3 in	73.2 in	Not scored
Curb weight	3,814 lb	4,057 lb	Not scored
Seats	4	4	About the same
Ground clearance	4.7 in	N/A	N/A
0-60 mph	4.1 s estimate	6.2 s tested	M2
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
M2 RWD $68,200	CLE CLE 300 4MATIC Cabriolet $68,050	$150
CLE CLE 300 4MATIC AWD $59,550	M2 RWD $68,200	$8,650

Miles a yearGas, $ per gallonElectricity, cents per kWhYears

CLE costs $12,168 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: M2 wins.

CLE wins if Power weight is 2 or less.

Your price and mpg will differ.

Reliability and safety are not included.