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2027 Mercedes-Benz CLE Cabriolet vs 2027 BMW 4 Series Convertible
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The 2027 Mercedes-Benz CLE Cabriolet reaches 443 hp in Mercedes-AMG CLE 53 form, while the BMW M440i xDrive Convertible produces 386 hp. The CLE Cabriolet also includes standard AIRSCARF® neck-level heating, AIRCAP®, and 11 airbags. This page compares performance, interior features, cargo capacity, technology, driver assistance, and ownership specifications across the two convertible lineups.
The Short Answer
The 2027 Mercedes-Benz CLE Cabriolet emphasizes standard open-air comfort features such as AIRSCARF® neck-level heating and AIRCAP®, along with available six-cylinder and Mercedes-AMG performance configurations. The 2027 BMW 4 Series Convertible provides more listed cargo space and offers a rear-wheel-drive base configuration. The better fit depends on performance, drivetrain, cargo capacity, comfort, and technology priorities.
Specs Head-to-Head
| Specification | 2027 Mercedes-Benz CLE 300 4MATIC® | 2027 BMW 430i xDrive | 2027 Mercedes-Benz CLE 450 4MATIC® | 2027 BMW M440i xDrive | 2027 Mercedes-AMG CLE 53 | 2027 BMW M4 Competition xDrive |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 2.0L I4 turbo mild hybrid | 2.0L I4 turbo mild hybrid | 3.0L I6 turbo mild hybrid | 3.0L I6 turbo mild hybrid | 3.0L I6 turbo + electric compressor | 3.0L I6 turbo |
| Horsepower | 255 hp | 255 hp | 375 hp | 386 hp | 443 hp | 523 hp |
| Torque | 295 lb-ft | 295 lb-ft | 369 lb-ft | 398 lb-ft | 413 lb-ft | 479 lb-ft |
| 0-60 mph | 6.2 sec | 5.9 sec (xDrive) | 4.2 sec | 4.6 sec (xDrive) | 4.2 sec | 3.6 sec |
| Transmission | 9G-TRONIC 9-speed | 8-speed automatic | 9G-TRONIC 9-speed | 8-speed automatic | AMG® SPEEDSHIFT® TCT 9-speed | 8-speed automatic |
| Drive | 4MATIC® all-wheel drive | xDrive AWD | 4MATIC® all-wheel drive | xDrive AWD | AMG® Performance 4MATIC+ all-wheel drive | xDrive AWD |
| City / Hwy MPG | 24 / 33 | 24 / 33 | 23 / 32 | 26 / 32 | 19 / 26 | 16 / 22 |
| Length | 191.0 in | 187.9 in | 191.0 in | 188.0 in | 191.0 in | 189.1 in |
| Height | 56.1 in | 54.9 in (xDrive) | 56.1 in | 54.9 in | 56.5 in | 55.1 in |
| Cargo | 9.6 cu ft | 13.6 cu ft | 9.6 cu ft | 13.6 cu ft | 9.6 cu ft | 13.6 cu ft |
| Seating | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| Airbags | 11 | Multiple (standard set) | 11 | Multiple (standard set) | 11 | Multiple (standard set) |
| Warranty | 4 yr / 50K mi | 4 yr / 50K mi | 4 yr / 50K mi | 4 yr / 50K mi | 4 yr / 50K mi | 4 yr / 50K mi |
Performance and Powertrain
At the entry level, the Mercedes-Benz CLE 300 4MATIC® Cabriolet and BMW 430i xDrive Convertible both produce 255 hp and 295 lb-ft of torque from 2.0L turbocharged four-cylinder engines with mild-hybrid assistance. The CLE 300 4MATIC® reaches 60 mph in 6.2 seconds, while the BMW 430i xDrive is listed at 5.9 seconds.
At the six-cylinder level, the Mercedes-Benz CLE 450 4MATIC® Cabriolet produces 375 hp and 369 lb-ft of torque and reaches 60 mph in 4.2 seconds. The BMW M440i xDrive Convertible produces 386 hp and 398 lb-ft of torque and reaches 60 mph in 4.6 seconds.
The Mercedes-AMG CLE 53 produces 443 hp and 413 lb-ft of torque from an AMG-enhanced 3.0L inline-six with an electric auxiliary compressor. It reaches 60 mph in 4.2 seconds. The BMW M4 Competition xDrive Convertible produces 523 hp and reaches 60 mph in 3.6 seconds.
The Mercedes-AMG CLE 53 also includes AMG® RIDE CONTROL adaptive suspension, active rear-axle steering, and AMG® Performance 4MATIC+ all-wheel drive.
Fuel economy varies by configuration. The CLE 300 4MATIC® is rated at 24 city / 33 highway mpg, while the BMW 430i xDrive is also listed at 24 city / 33 highway mpg. The BMW M4 Competition xDrive is listed at 16 city / 22 highway mpg.
Interior, Space, and Cargo
The BMW 4 Series Convertible provides 13.6 cu ft of listed cargo capacity, compared with 9.6 cu ft in the CLE Cabriolet.
The CLE Cabriolet uses a triple-layer acoustic power soft top that opens or closes in 20 seconds and can operate at speeds up to 37 mph. Its acoustic construction is designed to help reduce wind and road noise when the top is closed.
Both vehicles seat four. The CLE 300 4MATIC® has 40.2 inches of front headroom with the top raised, 36.0 inches of rear headroom, and 55.7 inches of front shoulder room.
The CLE Cabriolet also includes separate head airbags for rear passengers. Standard comfort equipment includes heated front seats, AIRSCARF® neck-level heating, and the AIRCAP® electric wind deflector. The BMW 4 Series Convertible has neck warmers as an available feature rather than standard equipment.
The CLE Cabriolet includes MB-Tex upholstery as standard, with leather and Nappa leather available. It also includes 64-color ambient interior lighting and illuminated door sill inserts.
Technology and Driver Assistance
The CLE Cabriolet uses third-generation MBUX with an 11.9-inch portrait touchscreen and a 12.3-inch digital driver display. Wireless Apple CarPlay® and Android Auto® compatibility, wireless smartphone charging, and a Burmester® 3D Surround Sound System with 17 speakers and 710 watts are standard.
Music Streaming Speakers integrated into the driver-seat headrest are also included. MBUX Routines and Templates are standard on the CLE 450 4MATIC® and Mercedes-AMG CLE 53 and available on the CLE 300 4MATIC®.
The BMW 4 Series Convertible uses a 14.9-inch center touchscreen running BMW Operating System 8.5. Wireless Apple CarPlay® is standard, and Android Auto® compatibility is also offered. The standard audio system uses 10 speakers, with harman/kardon® audio available through the Premium package. A head-up display and surround-view camera are also available through additional equipment packages.
The CLE Cabriolet includes a Surround View System and PARKTRONIC with Active Parking Assist as standard. A Head-Up Display is available through the Pinnacle Trim package.
Standard driver-assistance and occupant-protection features on the CLE Cabriolet include 11 airbags, including a front center airbag and separate rear head airbags, PRESAFE®, PRESAFE® Sound, Blind Spot Assist with Exit Warning Assist, DISTRONIC® adaptive cruise control, ATTENTION ASSIST®, Active Brake Assist, pop-up roll bars, and GUARD 360 vehicle monitoring through the Mercedes-Benz app.
Car-to-X Communication and a 10-year Mercedes-Benz Emergency Call subscription are also included.
The BMW lists Forward Collision Mitigation, Lane Departure Warning, Active Lane Keeping Assistant, Active Blind Spot Detection, and Automatic High-Beam Headlights as standard equipment. Additional distance-control and driver-assistance functionality is available depending on configuration and package selection.
Value and Ownership
Both the Mercedes-Benz CLE Cabriolet and BMW 4 Series Convertible carry a 4-year / 50,000-mile basic and powertrain warranty.
The CLE Cabriolet includes one year of Mercedes-Benz Digital Extras, one year of no-charge online navigation map updates, one year of Live Traffic Information, a 10-year Mercedes-Benz Emergency Call subscription, and over-the-air software-update capability.
Standard CLE Cabriolet equipment includes AIRSCARF®, AIRCAP®, heated front seats, a Surround View System, PARKTRONIC with Active Parking Assist, Active Brake Assist, Burmester® 3D Surround Sound, Bluetooth®, wireless smartphone charging, and DISTRONIC® adaptive cruise control.
The BMW 430i Convertible offers harman/kardon® audio, a head-up display, and surround-view camera functionality through available packages.
Fuel capacity is 17.4 gallons in the CLE 300 4MATIC® and CLE 450 4MATIC® and 17.2 gallons in the Mercedes-AMG CLE 53. The BMW 4 Series Convertible configurations listed in this comparison use a 15.6-gallon fuel tank.
Which Model Fits Your Priorities?
2027 Mercedes-Benz CLE Cabriolet considerations:
- Standard AIRSCARF® neck-level heating
- Standard AIRCAP® electric wind deflector
- Triple-layer acoustic power soft top
- 11 standard airbags
- Standard Burmester® 3D Surround Sound System
- Standard Surround View System and PARKTRONIC with Active Parking Assist
- 4MATIC® all-wheel drive across the CLE 300 and CLE 450 configurations
- Available six-cylinder CLE 450 4MATIC®
- Mercedes-AMG CLE 53 with 443 hp, AMG® RIDE CONTROL, active rear-axle steering, and AMG® Performance 4MATIC+
2027 BMW 4 Series Convertible considerations:
- 13.6 cu ft of listed cargo capacity
- Rear-wheel-drive availability on the BMW 430i Convertible
- Available xDrive all-wheel drive
- BMW M440i xDrive with 386 hp
- BMW M4 Competition xDrive with 523 hp and a listed 3.6-second 0-60 mph time
- Available neck warmers
- Available harman/kardon® audio and additional technology packages
The CLE Cabriolet emphasizes standard open-air comfort equipment, Mercedes-Benz driver-assistance features, and available Mercedes-AMG performance. The BMW 4 Series Convertible provides more listed cargo capacity, rear-wheel-drive availability on the base configuration, and additional high-output performance options.
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Mercedes-Benz of Abilene can provide current availability information for the 2027 CLE Cabriolet, including the CLE 300 4MATIC® Cabriolet, CLE 450 4MATIC® Cabriolet, and Mercedes-AMG CLE 53. The dealership team can explain available configurations, option packages, open-air comfort features, driver-assistance technology, and current inventory.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How do the horsepower figures compare across the CLE Cabriolet and BMW 4 Series Convertible lineups?
The Mercedes-Benz CLE 300 4MATIC® Cabriolet and BMW 430i both produce 255 hp. The CLE 450 4MATIC® produces 375 hp, while the BMW M440i xDrive produces 386 hp. The Mercedes-AMG CLE 53 produces 443 hp, while the BMW M4 Competition xDrive produces 523 hp.
Is AIRSCARF® standard on the CLE Cabriolet?
Yes. AIRSCARF® neck-level heating is standard on the 2027 CLE Cabriolet configurations covered here, including the CLE 300 4MATIC®, CLE 450 4MATIC®, and Mercedes-AMG CLE 53. The BMW 4 Series Convertible lists neck warmers as available equipment.
How does the CLE Cabriolet soft top compare with the BMW 4 Series Convertible top?
The CLE Cabriolet uses a triple-layer acoustic power soft top that opens or closes in 20 seconds and can operate at speeds up to 37 mph. The BMW 4 Series Convertible also uses a fabric soft top.
Which has more cargo space, the CLE Cabriolet or the BMW 4 Series Convertible?
The BMW 4 Series Convertible provides 13.6 cu ft of listed cargo capacity. The CLE Cabriolet provides 9.6 cu ft.
Do both vehicles come with the same warranty?
Both the 2027 Mercedes-Benz CLE Cabriolet and 2027 BMW 4 Series Convertible are listed with a 4-year / 50,000-mile basic warranty and a 4-year / 50,000-mile powertrain warranty.
How many airbags does the 2027 Mercedes-Benz CLE Cabriolet have?
The CLE Cabriolet includes 11 airbags, including a front center airbag between the front seats and separate head airbags for rear passengers.
Can I buy the CLE Cabriolet with rear-wheel drive?
No. The 2027 CLE Cabriolet configurations covered here use all-wheel drive: 4MATIC® all-wheel drive on the CLE 300 and CLE 450 and AMG® Performance 4MATIC+ all-wheel drive on the Mercedes-AMG CLE 53. The BMW 430i Convertible is available with rear-wheel drive.
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