2027 Mercedes-Benz CLE-Class vs 2027 Porsche Taycan
The Porsche Taycan wins clearly, 79.8 to 65.4, on tech & comfort, fuel & range. The Mercedes-Benz CLE-Class is ahead on price and safety.
2027 Mercedes-Benz CLE-Class
The 2027 Mercedes-Benz CLE-Class is sold in the U.S. as a hybrid compact sedan with 6 EPA-rated configurations. The most efficient version, the CLE300 4matic (C…
2027 Porsche Taycan
The 2027 Porsche Taycan is sold in the U.S. as an electric compact sedan with 9 EPA-rated configurations. Its longest-range version, the Taycan 4 Perf Battery P…
2027 Porsche Taycan
Clear winThe Porsche Taycan wins clearly, 79.8 to 65.4, on tech & comfort, fuel & range. The Mercedes-Benz CLE-Class is ahead on price and safety.
| Category · weight | 2027 Porsche Taycanoverall 79.8 | 2027 Mercedes-Benz CLE-Classoverall 65.4 | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pricew 4 | 54.4 | 100 | |||||||||
Base MSRP of the trim (or the model's lowest trim). Lower is better. | |||||||||||
| Fuel & rangew 3 | 100 | 28.4 | |||||||||
EPA annual fuel cost and combined mpg / MPGe; EV range when both are electric. | |||||||||||
| Safetyw 4 | 75 | 100 | |||||||||
NHTSA 5-Star rating, WhichTrim Safety Signal (open recalls by severity), owner complaints, standard driver-assist features (from the press kit, or from what the manufacturer filed with NHTSA where there is none). Open park-outside / do-not-drive advisories cost 25 points. | |||||||||||
| Space & cargonot compared | No data | No data | |||||||||
| Performancenot compared | No data | No data | |||||||||
| Tech & comfortw 3 | 100 | 10 | |||||||||
Standard (1) and optional (0.5) infotainment, convenience, climate and interior features from the manufacturer's press kit. | |||||||||||
| Warrantynot compared | No data | No data | |||||||||
| Overall | 79.8 | 65.4 | |||||||||
Trim vs trim · 4 of 7 categories compared
Porsche Taycan: base trim Taycan RWD · Mercedes-Benz CLE-Class: base trim CLE 300 4MATIC Coupe AWD. Pick a trim in the tool to compare any other trim.
Where the gap is
the biggest differences, from the scorecard's own numbersWhere the 2027 Porsche Taycan wins
- It lists more comfort and tech equipment (10 points against 1 on the press-kit count, standard = 1, optional = ½).
- It costs $2,050 a year less to fuel on the EPA's estimate ($800 against $2,850).
- It is rated 93 combined against 27 (EPA mpg or MPGe).
Where the 2027 Mercedes-Benz CLE-Class answers
- It lists 1 standard driver-assist features against 0.
- It starts $51,000 lower ($60,900 against $111,900 base MSRP).
What they share
- A Safety Signal of 100.
Ranked by how far apart the two score on each measure, so a price gap and a horsepower gap are compared on the same scale. Every figure is on this page.
Specifications side by side
26 specs · manufacturer press kits| Spec | Porsche TaycanTaycan RWD | Mercedes-Benz CLE-ClassCLE 300 4MATIC Coupe AWD |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | ||
| Base MSRP (excludes destination) | $111,900 | $60,900 |
| Engine Basics | ||
| Aspiration | — | twin turbo |
| Cylinder count | — | 4 |
| Engine type (full description) | — | 2.0L inline-4 turbo with mild hybrid drive |
| Engine Output | ||
| Horsepower | — | 255 hp |
| Torque | — | 295 lb-ft |
| Fuel Economy | ||
| MPG (city) | — | 24 mpg |
| MPG (highway) | — | 33 mpg |
| Transmission | ||
| Transmission speeds | — | 9 |
| Transmission type | — | automatic |
| Dimensions Exterior | ||
| Overall height | — | 56.2 in |
| Overall length | — | 191 in |
| Overall width | — | 73.3 in |
| Wheelbase | — | 113 in |
| Cargo | ||
| Cargo volume behind 2nd row | — | 11.2 cu-ft |
| Seating | ||
| Passenger seating capacity | — | 4 |
| Legroom | ||
| Front legroom | — | 42.1 in |
| Weights | ||
| Curb weight (minimum) | — | 4,057 lbs |
| Suspension | ||
| Front suspension type | — | 4-link independent with Comfort tuning |
| Rear suspension type | — | 5-arm multilink independent with Comfort tuning |
| Steering | ||
| Steering type | — | Rack-and-pinion with electromechanical power assist |
| Wheels | ||
| Wheel diameter | — | 18 in |
| Wheel width | — | 8 in |
| Tires | ||
| Tire size | — | 245/45R18 front and rear |
| Fuel System | ||
| Fuel tank capacity | — | 17.4 gal |
| Shoulder Room | ||
| Front shoulder room | — | 55.7 in |
Green marks the better value where the direction is unambiguous (more room, more power, lower price). Blank rows are specs the press kit does not publish.
Equipment, feature by feature
27 features · differences first, then sharedSafety1 differ · 1 listed
| Feature | Porsche TaycanTaycan RWD | Mercedes-Benz CLE-ClassCLE 300 4MATIC Coupe AWD |
|---|---|---|
| DISTRONIC adaptive cruise control | — | std |
Infotainment12 differ · 12 listed
| Feature | Porsche TaycanTaycan RWD | Mercedes-Benz CLE-ClassCLE 300 4MATIC Coupe AWD |
|---|---|---|
| Navigation with precise online route calculation, 3D building displays and optimized Charging Planner | std | — |
| AI-supported Voice Pilot with natural conversation, Google-supported POI search, follow-up questions without repeating wake word, voice-activated charging flap, voice-based owner's manual | std | — |
| App Center with first- and third-party apps (audio/video streaming, navigation, parking, charging) downloadable and updatable in-system | std | — |
| Apple CarPlay and Android Auto (expanded integration) | std | — |
| Battery state of health display | std | — |
| E-Shift including GT Sport steering wheel with paddles | opt | — |
| MBUX profiles, routines and templates | — | std |
| New Porsche Communication Management (PCM) with up to 5x higher computing power | std | — |
| Over-the-air updates (OTA) for the infotainment system | std | — |
| Porsche Digital Interaction (PDI) operating concept with 3D vehicle model, freely configurable widgets, Themes app, minimalist icons and dynamic animations | std | — |
| Porsche Electric Sport Sound (reinterpreted, adapts to driving situation based on load and wheel speed) | opt | — |
| Smartphone tray with magnetic ring mount with up to 25 watts of charging power | std | — |
Exterior5 differ · 5 listed
| Feature | Porsche TaycanTaycan RWD | Mercedes-Benz CLE-ClassCLE 300 4MATIC Coupe AWD |
|---|---|---|
| 18-inch twin 5-spoke, black wheels (8.0x18 front and rear) | — | std |
| 245/45R18 front and rear all-season Extended Mobility tires | — | std |
| AMG body styling | — | std |
| Paint to Sample catalog — 153 colors (including 16 new colors for MY2027 such as Shark Blue, Python Green, Loretta Purple, Rose Red) | std | — |
| Panorama roof | — | std |
Powertrain7 differ · 7 listed
| Feature | Porsche TaycanTaycan RWD | Mercedes-Benz CLE-ClassCLE 300 4MATIC Coupe AWD |
|---|---|---|
| 4MATIC all-wheel drive | — | std |
| 2.0L inline-4 turbo engine with mild hybrid drive | — | std |
| 9G-TRONIC 9-speed automatic transmission | — | std |
| E-Shift with virtual gear changes (8 simulated gears, automatic and manual modes, gear-specific drag torque, virtual rev limiter, virtual rev counter, gear indicator with shift light) | opt | — |
| J1772 AC charging port (driver-side fender) | std | — |
| NACS native DC fast charging port (passenger-side fender) with CCS adapter included | std | — |
| Performance Battery Plus (105 kWh) with 320 kW max DC fast charge rating | std | — |
Chassis2 differ · 2 listed
| Feature | Porsche TaycanTaycan RWD | Mercedes-Benz CLE-ClassCLE 300 4MATIC Coupe AWD |
|---|---|---|
| 4-wheel independent suspension with Comfort tuning, 4-link front/5-arm multilink rear | — | std |
| Rack-and-pinion with electromechanical power assist steering | — | std |
Highlighted rows are where the two differ. Wording is the manufacturer's own.
Safety record
NHTSA recalls, complaints, NCAPPorsche Taycan
Top recalls
No recalls on file.
Mercedes-Benz CLE-Class
Top recalls
No recalls on file.
Ownership
EPA, manufacturer warranty| Porsche TaycanTaycan RWD | Mercedes-Benz CLE-ClassCLE 300 4MATIC Coupe AWD | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $111,900 (base trim) | $60,900 (base trim) |
| Price range across trims | $111,900 6 trims | $60,900 – $85,700 6 trims |
| Powertrains | BEV | HEV |
| EPA configuration compared | Taycan 4 Perf Battery Plus 19in All Season | CLE300 4matic (Convertible) |
| Combined mpg / MPGe | 93 | 27 |
| EPA annual fuel cost | $800 | $2,850 |
| EV range | 315 mi | — |
| Basic warranty | — | — |
| Powertrain warranty | — | — |
| Roadside assistance | — | — |
Common questions
Source: EPA, NHTSA and manufacturer press kitsWhich is better, the 2027 Porsche Taycan or the 2027 Mercedes-Benz CLE-Class?
The Porsche Taycan wins clearly, 79.8 to 65.4, on tech & comfort, fuel & range. The Mercedes-Benz CLE-Class is ahead on price and safety. On WhichTrim's default weights the 2027 Porsche Taycan scores 79.8 and the 2027 Mercedes-Benz CLE-Class 65.4. The weights are yours to change — move what you care about and the verdict recalculates on the page.
Which is cheaper, the 2027 Porsche Taycan or the 2027 Mercedes-Benz CLE-Class?
The 2027 Mercedes-Benz CLE-Class starts lower — $60,900 against $111,900, a gap of $51,000 at the trims compared here. Both are manufacturer MSRPs before destination, options and dealer charges.
Which has the better safety record, the 2027 Porsche Taycan or the 2027 Mercedes-Benz CLE-Class?
2027 Porsche Taycan: no NHTSA rating yet, grade A, 0 recalls. 2027 Mercedes-Benz CLE-Class: no NHTSA rating yet, grade A, 0 recalls. Crash ratings come from NHTSA's own tests; the grade is WhichTrim's read of the recall record, and the two can disagree.
What are the biggest differences between the 2027 Porsche Taycan and the 2027 Mercedes-Benz CLE-Class?
Where the 2027 Porsche Taycan wins: it lists more comfort and tech equipment (10 points against 1 on the press-kit count, standard = 1, optional = ½), costs $2,050 a year less to fuel on the EPA's estimate ($800 against $2,850), and is rated 93 combined against 27 (EPA mpg or MPGe). Where the 2027 Mercedes-Benz CLE-Class answers: it lists 1 standard driver-assist features against 0 and starts $51,000 lower ($60,900 against $111,900 base MSRP). What they share: a Safety Signal of 100.