Head-to-head
2027 Mercedes-Benz CLE-Class vs 2027 Toyota Corolla
The Toyota Corolla wins clearly, 95.5 to 58.9, on tech & comfort, fuel & range, safety. The Mercedes-Benz CLE-Class is ahead on performance.
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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…
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The 2027 Toyota Corolla is sold in the U.S. as a hybrid and gas compact sedan with 9 EPA-rated configurations. The most efficient version, the Corolla Hybrid (N…
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Verdict · default weights
2027 Toyota Corolla
Clear winThe Toyota Corolla wins clearly, 95.5 to 58.9, on tech & comfort, fuel & range, safety. The Mercedes-Benz CLE-Class is ahead on performance.
Tech & comfort 2027 Toyota Corolla leads by 96.3
Fuel & range 2027 Toyota Corolla leads by 52.5
Safety 2027 Toyota Corolla leads by 24.2
| Category · weight | 2027 Toyota Corollaoverall 95.5 | 2027 Mercedes-Benz CLE-Classoverall 58.9 | ||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pricenot compared | No data | No data | ||||||||||||
| Fuel & rangew 3 | 100 | 47.5 | ||||||||||||
EPA annual fuel cost and combined mpg / MPGe; EV range when both are electric. | ||||||||||||||
| Safetyw 4 | 100 | 75.8 | ||||||||||||
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 & cargow 2 | 100 | 83.7 | ||||||||||||
Seats, cargo volume behind the 1st and 2nd rows, rear legroom. | ||||||||||||||
| Performancew 2 | 68.7 | 100 | ||||||||||||
Horsepower, torque and horsepower per ton. | ||||||||||||||
| Tech & comfortw 3 | 100 | 3.7 | ||||||||||||
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 | 95.5 | 58.9 | ||||||||||||
Trim vs trim · 5 of 7 categories compared
Toyota Corolla: base trim LE FWD · Mercedes-Benz CLE-Class: base trim CLE 300 4MATIC Coupe AWD. Pick a trim in the tool to compare any other trim.
Change what matters to you →Scores are 0–100 per category from the data on this page. The weights are yours to set.
Where the gap is
the biggest differences, from the scorecard's own numbersWhere the 2027 Toyota Corolla wins
- It lists 30 standard driver-assist features against 1.
- It lists more comfort and tech equipment (27 points against 1 on the press-kit count, standard = 1, optional = ½).
- It costs $1,700 a year less to fuel on the EPA's estimate ($1,350 against $3,050).
Where the 2027 Mercedes-Benz CLE-Class answers
- It turns out 295 lb-ft of torque against 151.
- It makes 255 hp against 169.
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
44 specs · manufacturer press kits| Spec | Toyota CorollaLE FWD | Mercedes-Benz CLE-ClassCLE 300 4MATIC Coupe AWD |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | ||
| Base MSRP (excludes destination) | — | $60,900 |
| Engine Basics | ||
| Aspiration | naturally aspirated | twin turbo |
| Cylinder count | 4 | 4 |
| Engine displacement | 1,987 cc | — |
| Engine type (full description) | 2.0-Liter Dynamic Force 4-Cylinder DOHC 16-Valve | 2.0L inline-4 turbo with mild hybrid drive |
| Fuel injection system | gdi mpi | — |
| Valve configuration | DOHC 16-Valve | — |
| Engine Output | ||
| Horsepower | 169 hp | 255 hp |
| Torque | 151 lb-ft | 295 lb-ft |
| Fuel Economy | ||
| MPG (city) | 32 mpg | 24 mpg |
| MPG (combined) | 35 mpg | — |
| MPG (highway) | 41 mpg | 33 mpg |
| Transmission | ||
| Transmission speeds | — | 9 |
| Transmission type | cvt | automatic |
| Dimensions Exterior | ||
| Ground clearance | 5.3 in | — |
| Overall height | 56.5 in | 56.2 in |
| Overall length | 182 in | 191 in |
| Overall width | 70.1 in | 73.3 in |
| Wheelbase | 106 in | 113 in |
| Cargo | ||
| Cargo volume behind 2nd row | 13.1 cu-ft | 11.2 cu-ft |
| Total interior volume | 88.6 cu-ft | — |
| Seating | ||
| Passenger seating capacity | 5 | 4 |
| Legroom | ||
| Front legroom | — | 42.1 in |
| Weights | ||
| Curb weight (maximum) | 2,955 lbs | — |
| Curb weight (minimum) | 2,955 lbs | 4,057 lbs |
| Suspension | ||
| Front suspension type | Independent MacPherson strut front suspension with stabilizer bar | 4-link independent with Comfort tuning |
| Rear suspension type | Torsion beam rear suspension | 5-arm multilink independent with Comfort tuning |
| Steering | ||
| Steering type | Electric power-assisted rack-and-pinion | Rack-and-pinion with electromechanical power assist |
| Turning radius (curb-to-curb) | 35.6 ft | — |
| Brakes | ||
| Front brake diameter | 274 mm | — |
| Front brake type | ventilated disc | — |
| Parking brake type | Automatic Electric Parking Brake | — |
| Rear brake diameter | 259 mm | — |
| Rear brake type | solid disc | — |
| Wheels | ||
| Wheel diameter | 16 in | 18 in |
| Wheel material | steel | — |
| Wheel width | — | 8 in |
| Tires | ||
| Tire size | P205/55R16 | 245/45R18 front and rear |
| Fuel System | ||
| Fuel tank capacity | 13.2 gal | 17.4 gal |
| Minimum recommended octane | 87 | — |
| Connected Services | ||
| Connected services brand | Toyota Connected Services | — |
| Connected services trial (premium tier) | 60 months | — |
| Connected services trial (standard tier) | 60 months | — |
| 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
83 features · differences first, then sharedSafety31 differ · 31 listed
| Feature | Toyota CorollaLE FWD | Mercedes-Benz CLE-ClassCLE 300 4MATIC Coupe AWD |
|---|---|---|
| Pre-Collision System with Pedestrian Detection | std | — |
| Ten airbags — includes driver and front passenger Advanced Airbag System | std | — |
| Ten airbags — includes driver and front passenger seat-mounted side airbags | std | — |
| Ten airbags — includes front and rear side curtain airbags | std | — |
| Ten airbags — includes rear seat-mounted side airbags | std | — |
| 3-point seatbelts for all seating positions; driver-side Emergency Locking Retractor and Automatic/Emergency Locking Retractor on all passenger belts | std | — |
| Adjustable front shoulder anchors, driver and front passenger seatbelt pretensioners with force limiters | std | — |
| Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) | std | — |
| Automatic High Beams | std | — |
| Blind Spot Monitor with Rear Cross-Traffic Alert | std | — |
| Child-protector rear door locks | std | — |
| DISTRONIC adaptive cruise control | — | std |
| Driver and front passenger Whiplash-Injury-Lessening seats | std | — |
| Electric Parking Brake | std | — |
| Energy-absorbing collapsible steering column | std | — |
| Front and rear energy-absorbing crumple zones with side-impact door beams | std | — |
| Full-Speed Range Dynamic Radar Cruise Control | std | — |
| Head-impact protection structure | std | — |
| High-tensile-strength steel body panels | std | — |
| Hill Start Assist Control | std | — |
| Integrated backup camera with projected path | std | — |
| Lane Departure Alert with Steering Assist | std | — |
| Lane Tracing Assist | std | — |
| LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHildren) includes lower anchors on outboard rear seats and tether anchors on all rear seats | std | — |
| Proactive Driving Assist | std | — |
| Road Sign Assist | std | — |
| Ten airbags — includes driver knee airbag | std | — |
| Toyota Safety Sense™ 3.0 | std | — |
| Toyota Safety Sense™ 3.0 | std | — |
| Engine immobilizer | std | — |
| Tire Pressure Monitor System | std | — |
Infotainment10 differ · 10 listed
| Feature | Toyota CorollaLE FWD | Mercedes-Benz CLE-ClassCLE 300 4MATIC Coupe AWD |
|---|---|---|
| 8-in. Toyota Audio Multimedia touchscreen with six speakers, wireless Apple CarPlay® & Android Auto™ compatibility, SiriusXM® 3-month trial subscription. | std | — |
| Drive Connect — includes Cloud Navigation with Google Points of Interest (POI) data, Intelligent Assistant with "Hey, Toyota", and Destination Assist. Subscription required after trial. 4G network dependent. | std | — |
| MBUX profiles, routines and templates | — | std |
| Qi-compatible wireless smartphone charging | opt | — |
| Remote Connect — remotely interact with your vehicle through the Toyota app via your smartwatch. Subscription required after trial. 4G network dependent. | std | — |
| Safety Connect® — includes Emergency Assistance button, Enhanced Roadside Assistance, Automatic Collision Notification and Stolen Vehicle Locator. Subscription required after trial. 4G network dependent. | std | — |
| Service Connect — receive personalized maintenance updates and vehicle health reports. Subscription required after trial. 4G network dependent. | std | — |
| Two front USB-C ports | std | — |
| Two rear USB-C ports | std | — |
| Wi-Fi Connect — With AT&T Wi-Fi hotspot and Integrated Streaming with Apple Music® and Amazon Music compatibility. Subscription required. 30 days or up to 3GB trial included. 4G network dependent. | std | — |
Convenience6 differ · 6 listed
| Feature | Toyota CorollaLE FWD | Mercedes-Benz CLE-ClassCLE 300 4MATIC Coupe AWD |
|---|---|---|
| Smart Key System on front doors and trunk with Push Button Start, remote keyless entry system with lock, two-stage unlock, panic, and trunk-release functions | opt | — |
| Front and rear power windows with one-touch auto up/down | std | — |
| LE Premium Package: Includes Smart Key System on front doors and trunk with Push Button Start, remote keyless entry system with lock, panic and trunk-release functions; 16-in. alloy wheels and P205/55R16 tires; and Qi-compatible wireless smartphone charging | opt | — |
| Multi-function in-key remote keyless entry system with lock, unlock, panic, and trunk-release functions | std | — |
| One 12V auxiliary power outlet | std | — |
| Power door locks with automatic locking feature | std | — |
Climate1 differ · 1 listed
| Feature | Toyota CorollaLE FWD | Mercedes-Benz CLE-ClassCLE 300 4MATIC Coupe AWD |
|---|---|---|
| Automatic climate control with dust and pollen filter, and push-button controls | std | — |
Seating2 differ · 2 listed
| Feature | Toyota CorollaLE FWD | Mercedes-Benz CLE-ClassCLE 300 4MATIC Coupe AWD |
|---|---|---|
| 60/40 split fold-down rear seat with center armrest and two cup holders | std | — |
| Fabric-trimmed 6-way adjustable driver's seat and 4-way adjustable front passenger seat | std | — |
Interior11 differ · 11 listed
| Feature | Toyota CorollaLE FWD | Mercedes-Benz CLE-ClassCLE 300 4MATIC Coupe AWD |
|---|---|---|
| 7-in. Digital Gauge Cluster | std | — |
| Center console with storage compartment | std | — |
| Digital clock | std | — |
| Front- and rear-door storage pockets | std | — |
| Overhead console with maplights | std | — |
| Passenger-side glove compartment | std | — |
| Tilt/telescopic 3-spoke steering wheel with audio, Multi-Information Display (MID), Bluetooth® hands-free phone, voice command, Full-Speed Range Dynamic Radar Cruise Control, Lane Departure Alert with Steering Assist controls | std | — |
| Two front cup holders | std | — |
| Two rear cup holders | std | — |
| Day/night rearview mirror | std | — |
| Driver and front passenger sun visors with illuminated vanity mirrors | opt | — |
Exterior16 differ · 16 listed
| Feature | Toyota CorollaLE FWD | Mercedes-Benz CLE-ClassCLE 300 4MATIC Coupe AWD |
|---|---|---|
| 16-in. alloy wheels and P205/55R16 tires | opt | — |
| 16-in. steel wheels with covers and P205/55R16 tires | std | — |
| 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 |
| Black front grille | std | — |
| Color-keyed outside door handles | std | — |
| Color-keyed power outside mirrors with Blind Spot Monitor warning indicators | std | — |
| Color-keyed roof-mounted shark-fin antenna | std | — |
| Intermittent windshield wipers | std | — |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | std | — |
| LED headlights | std | — |
| LED headlights with Daytime Running Lights | std | — |
| LED taillights and stop lights | std | — |
| Panorama roof | — | std |
| Rear window defogger with timer | std | — |
Powertrain4 differ · 4 listed
| Feature | Toyota CorollaLE FWD | 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 |
| Automatic engine shutoff | std | — |
Chassis2 differ · 2 listed
| Feature | Toyota CorollaLE FWD | 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, NCAPToyota Corolla
Safety Signal 100 A
NHTSA overall —
Frontal / side / rollover — / — / —
Recalls 0
Owner complaints —
Top recalls
No recalls on file.
Mercedes-Benz CLE-Class
Safety Signal 100 A
NHTSA overall —
Frontal / side / rollover — / — / —
Recalls 0
Owner complaints 1 · 0 crashes · 0 fires
Most complained about Forward Collision Avoidance (2)
Top recalls
No recalls on file.
Ownership
EPA, manufacturer warranty| Toyota CorollaLE FWD | Mercedes-Benz CLE-ClassCLE 300 4MATIC Coupe AWD | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | — (base trim) | $60,900 (base trim) |
| Price range across trims | — 3 trims | $60,900 – $85,700 6 trims |
| Powertrains | HEV, GAS | HEV |
| EPA configuration compared | Corolla Hybrid (Normal/Eco Modes) | CLE300 4matic (Convertible) |
| Combined mpg / MPGe | 50 | 27 |
| EPA annual fuel cost | $1,350 | $3,050 |
| EV range | — | — |
| Basic warranty | 3 yr / 36,000 mi | — |
| Powertrain warranty | 5 yr / 60,000 mi | — |
| Roadside assistance | — | — |
Common questions
Source: EPA, NHTSA and manufacturer press kitsWhich is better, the 2027 Toyota Corolla or the 2027 Mercedes-Benz CLE-Class?
The Toyota Corolla wins clearly, 95.5 to 58.9, on tech & comfort, fuel & range, safety. The Mercedes-Benz CLE-Class is ahead on performance. On WhichTrim's default weights the 2027 Toyota Corolla scores 95.5 and the 2027 Mercedes-Benz CLE-Class 58.9. The weights are yours to change — move what you care about and the verdict recalculates on the page.
Which has the better safety record, the 2027 Toyota Corolla or the 2027 Mercedes-Benz CLE-Class?
2027 Toyota Corolla: 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 Toyota Corolla and the 2027 Mercedes-Benz CLE-Class?
Where the 2027 Toyota Corolla wins: it lists 30 standard driver-assist features against 1, lists more comfort and tech equipment (27 points against 1 on the press-kit count, standard = 1, optional = ½), and costs $1,700 a year less to fuel on the EPA's estimate ($1,350 against $3,050). Where the 2027 Mercedes-Benz CLE-Class answers: it turns out 295 lb-ft of torque against 151 and makes 255 hp against 169. What they share: a Safety Signal of 100.