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Decision summary
Mercedes-Benz CLE Coupé vs Mazda CX-60: the short answer
CLE Coupé and CX-60 are close on the comparable published fields, so buyer priorities should decide.
CX-60 starts ZAR 523,401 cheaperCLE Coupé from ZAR 1,313,601 · CX-60 from ZAR 790,200
Five key differences
Exact selected derivatives
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Specification
CLE Coupé
CX-60
Maximum Power
CLE Coupé150 kW
CX-60141 kW @ 6000 rpm
Maximum Torque
CLE Coupé320 Nm
CX-60261 Nm @ 3000 rpm
Engine Size
CLE Coupé1999 cc
CX-602488 cc
Combined Fuel Economy
CLE Coupé15.2 km/l
CX-6013.0 km/l
Ground Clearance
CLE Coupé120 mm
CX-60178.8 mm
Strongest published figure in that row; no road-test winner is implied.
Independent editorial assessment
Hagalu editorial ratings
When a variant is selected, its rating out of five applies only to that exact derivative; a model-range review is not inherited. Editorial ratings are separate from the Specification Evidence Index out of 100 and are not customer ratings.
Mercedes-Benz CLE Coupé
CLE 200 Coupé
Hagalu editorial ratingNot yet rated
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Not yet rated means a complete review is not published; it does not mean the vehicle scored zero. Read the rating methodology.
What Each Car Gets Right (and Wrong)
Specification evidence leader
CLE Coupé
Strengths
More powerful engine output
Better fuel efficiency
Weak Spots
Fewer listed safety features
Lower published practicality figures
Best suited to:Published PerformancePublished Efficiency
CX-60
Strengths
Stronger listed safety equipment
Stronger published practicality figures
Weak Spots
Less powerful engine setup
Lower fuel efficiency
Best suited to:Published Practicality
Which One's Right for You?
CLE Coupé
Buyers prioritising the stronger published powertrain figures
Buyers prioritising the lower published fuel or energy use
CX-60
Buyers prioritising the more complete listed safety equipment
Buyers prioritising the stronger published space and capacity figures
Full Specs, Side by Side
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Spec
CLE Coupé
CX-60
Model Introduced Year
2026
2023
Generation
Current South African CLE Coupé generation represented by derivative CLE 200 Coupé
First-generation KH-series Mazda CX-60 on Mazda's Large Product architecture
Facelift History
Current-generation/facelift specification; derivative-specific South African configuration
Mazda introduced the CX-60 locally in 2023, added the six-cylinder Takumi in 2024 and revised suspension and drivetrain calibration for the 2025 update.
Facelift Launched Since
Current South African model cycle
2023
Facelift Version Ending
Current
Current
Body Style
Coupe
SUV
Model Year
2026
2026
Production Status
Current South African retail range
Active
Segment
Premium coupé
Premium mid-size SUV
Vehicle Type
Coupé
SUV
Tare Mass Kg
-
1470 kg
Spec
CLE Coupé
CX-60
Length
4850 mm
4745 mm
Width
1861 mm
1890 mm
Height
1428 mm
1687.5 mm
Wheelbase
2865 mm
2870 mm
Ground Clearance (Default)
120 mm
178.8 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load)
120 mm
-
Fuel Tank Capacity
66 l
58 l
Boot/Cargo Space
420 l
477 l
Kerb Weight
1910 kg
1470 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
2000 kg
2342 kg
Payload Capacity
490 kg
872 kg
Towing Capacity
2000 kg
1500 kg
Seating Capacity
4 seats
5 seats
Number of Rows
2 rows
-
Doors
2 doors
5 doors
Minimum Turning Radius
5.6 m
5.85 m
Front Headroom
960 mm
-
Rear Headroom
960 mm
-
Front Legroom
900 mm
1058 mm
Rear Legroom
900 mm
990 mm
Spec
CLE Coupé
CX-60
Engine
1999/L4
2.5-litre Naturally Aspirated Petrol
Engine Code
M254
Not Officially Disclosed
Fuel Type
Petrol Mild Hybrid
Petrol
Hybrid System
48V Mild Hybrid
Not Applicable
Engine Displacement
1999 cc
2488 cc
Cylinders
4
4
Cylinder Layout
Inline
Inline
Valves
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Valves per Cylinder
4
Not Officially Disclosed
Aspiration
Turbocharged
Naturally Aspirated
Fuel System
Direct injection
Not Officially Disclosed
Compression Ratio
10.5:1
13.0:1
Bore
83.0 mm
89 mm
Stroke
92.0 mm
100 mm
Maximum Power
150 kW
141 kW @ 6000 rpm
Maximum Torque
320 Nm
261 Nm @ 3000 rpm
Combined Power
150 kW
Not Applicable
Combined Torque
320 Nm
Not Applicable
Motor Type
48 V integrated starter-generator
Not Applicable
Number of Motors
1
Not Applicable
Motor Location
Integrated with transmission / rear axle depending on hybrid system
Not Applicable
Drive Type
RWD
AWD
Transmission
9-Speed Automatic
8-Speed Automatic
Top Speed
240 km/h
201 km/h
0-100 km/h
7.4 sec
9.9 sec
Quarter Mile
15.0 sec
Not Officially Disclosed
Drive Modes
Comfort, Sport, Individual
Off-road, Sport, Towing
Launch Control
No
Not Officially Disclosed
Rev Limiter
6500 rpm
Not Officially Disclosed
Power-to-Weight Ratio
Not Officially Disclosed
95.9 kW/tonne
Torque-to-Weight Ratio
Not Officially Disclosed
177.6 Nm/tonne
Battery Capacity
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Usable Battery Capacity
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Battery Type
0
Not Applicable
Battery Voltage
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Electric Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
AC Charging Power
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
DC Charging Power
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
AC Charging Time
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
DC Charging Time
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Regenerative Braking
No
Not Applicable
Spec
CLE Coupé
CX-60
Gearbox
9G-TRONIC automatic
8-Speed Auto
Drivetrain Layout
RWD
Front-engine, all-wheel drive
LSD Available
No
-
Transfer Case
Not Applicable
-
Differential Lock
No
-
Paddle Shifters
Yes
Standard
Final Drive Ratio
Model-specific ratio; Hagalu Research Team reference
4.181
Number of Gears
9
8
Transmission Type
9G-TRONIC automatic
Automatic
Clutch Type
Torque converter
-
Gear Shift Indicator
Yes
-
Gear Shift Type
Automatic with manual shift mode
Automatic
Drivetrain
RWD
AWD
4WD Engagement
No
-
4WD Hi Range
0
Not Applicable
4WD Lo Range
0
Not Applicable
4WD Selector
No
-
Automatic Shift Paddles
Yes
Standard
Front Differential Lock
No
-
Gearbox Type
9G-TRONIC automatic
Automatic
Low Range Ratio
0
Not Applicable
Low Range
0
Not Applicable
Axle Layout
Driven axle configuration: RWD
4x4
Rear Differential Lock
No
-
Transmission Speeds
9
8
Spec
CLE Coupé
CX-60
Claimed Mileage
15.2 km/l
13.0 km/l
City Mileage
15.2 km/l
10.5 km/l
Highway Mileage
15.2 km/l
15.3 km/l
Fuel Tank Capacity
66 l
58 l
Emission Standard
Euro 6
Euro stage IV
AdBlue Tank Capacity
0 l
Not Applicable
Auto Start Stop
Yes
Standard
Real-world Mileage
15.2 km/l
13.0 km/l
Charging Port Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Charging Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Fuel Tank Litres
66
58
Combined Driving Range
0
Not Applicable
Electric Consumption
0
Not Applicable
Range Real World Highway
0 km
Not Applicable
Range Real World Mixed
0 km
Not Applicable
Spec
CLE Coupé
CX-60
Airbags
7
7
ABS
Yes
Standard
Electronic Stability Control
Yes
Standard
Traction Control
Yes
-
Hill Descent Control
No
Standard
Hill Start Assist
Yes
Standard
Child Safety Lock
Yes
-
ISOFIX Mounts
Yes
Standard
Brake Assist
Ventilated disc brakes
Standard
Tyre Pressure Monitor
Mercedes-Benz model-specific chassis equipment
-
Engine Immobiliser
Yes
Standard
Seatbelt Warning All Seats
Comfort seats with model-specific electric adjustment
Front & Rear
Front Parking Sensors
Front and rear
Standard
AEB
Ventilated disc brakes
Standard
BA
Yes
Standard
Brake Override System
Ventilated disc brakes
-
Curtain Airbags
Yes
Standard
Driver Airbag
Yes
Standard
EBD
Yes
Standard
Engine Immobiliser
Yes
Standard
Hill Hold
Yes
Standard
Passenger Airbag
Yes
Standard
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Yes
Standard
Seatbelt Pretensioners
Comfort seats with model-specific electric adjustment
Driver & Passenger
Seatbelt Reminder
Comfort seats with model-specific electric adjustment
Front & Rear
Side Airbags
Yes
Standard
Stability Control
Yes
Standard
TCS
Yes
-
Knee Airbag
Yes
Standard
ABS EBD
Yes
Standard
Spec
CLE Coupé
CX-60
Cruise Control
Adaptive cruise control
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control
Yes
Standard
Lane Keep Assist
Yes
Standard
Lane Departure Warning
Yes
Standard
Blind Spot Monitoring
Yes
Standard
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Yes
Standard
Parking Sensors
Front and rear
Front & Rear
Rear View Camera
Yes
Standard
360 Degree Camera
Yes
Standard
Autonomous Emergency Braking
Ventilated disc brakes
Standard
Driver Fatigue Alert
Yes
Standard
Traffic Sign Recognition
Yes
Not Available
Auto Highbeam
Yes
Standard
Auto Wipers
Rain-sensing automatic wipers
Standard
Rear Parking Sensors
Front and rear
Standard
Reverse Camera
Yes
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control
Yes
Standard
Park Assist
Yes
-
Around View Monitor
Yes
Standard
Blind Spot Warning
Yes
Standard
Forward Collision Warning
Yes
-
Spec
CLE Coupé
CX-60
Seat Material
ARTICO man-made leather / fabric trim
Black Leather
Heated Seats
Front heated seats
Not Available
Ventilated Seats
Model/option dependent
Not Available
Ambient Lighting
64-colour ambient lighting
Not Available
Steering Wheel Material
Nappa leather multifunction steering wheel
Standard
60 40 Split Seat
Comfort seats with model-specific electric adjustment
(40:20:40)
Driver Seat Adjustment
Electric adjustment with memory
8-Way Power adjustable (Driver & Passenger) w. memory (Driver)
Passenger Seat Adjustment
Electric adjustment with memory
8-Way Power adjustable (Driver & Passenger) w. memory (Driver)
Seat Trim
Comfort seats with model-specific electric adjustment
Black Leather
Front Shoulder Room
-
1504 mm
Rear Shoulder Room
-
1441 mm
Spec
CLE Coupé
CX-60
Climate Control
Automatic climate control
Dual-zone climate control
Power Windows
Yes
Front & Rear
Keyless Entry
KEYLESS-GO
Smart
Push Button Start
Yes
Standard
Wireless Charging
Yes
Standard
Sunroof
Panoramic glass roof / model-specific roof
Panoramic
Electric Tailgate
No
Standard
Rain Sensing Wipers
Rain-sensing automatic wipers
Standard
AC Type
Automatic climate control
Dual-zone climate control
Load Bed Length
-
Not Applicable
Load Bed Width
-
Not Applicable
Boot Space Seats Folded
-
1148 l
Loadbox Length Mm
-
Not Applicable
Loadbox Width Mm
-
Not Applicable
Spec
CLE Coupé
CX-60
Infotainment System
MBUX multimedia system
Standard
Apple CarPlay
Wireless Apple CarPlay
Wireless
Android Auto
Wireless Android Auto
Standard
Bluetooth Connectivity
Yes
Standard
Number of Speakers
13
12
Digital Instrument Cluster
12.3-inch digital instrument display
Standard
USB Ports
USB-C ports
2
Infotainment Screen
MBUX multimedia system
12-inch
Touchscreen
MBUX multimedia system
12-inch
Spec
CLE Coupé
CX-60
LED Headlamps
LED High Performance headlamps
Standard
Daytime Running Lamps
LED daytime running lights
Standard
Fog Lamps
Integrated LED all-weather lighting
-
Roof Rails
No
-
Exterior Colour Options
Mercedes-Benz model-specific exterior equipment
Mazda South Africa lists model-specific premium paint finishes; current stock should be checked against the selected cabin and edition.
Headlights
LED High Performance headlamps
Standard
Panoramic Sunroof
Panoramic glass roof / model-specific roof
Panoramic
Alloy Wheel Design
-
Silver Metallic
Spec
CLE Coupé
CX-60
Approach Angle
Not Applicable
18.6 deg
Departure Angle
Not Applicable
20 deg
Wading Depth
Not Applicable
-
Terrain Modes
Not Applicable
Off-road, Sport, Towing
Locking Differential
No
-
4WD System Type
No
-
Breakover Angle
Not Applicable
-
Ground Clearance Max
-
178.8 mm
Ground Clearance Min
-
178.8 mm
Spec
CLE Coupé
CX-60
Tyre Size
245/40 R19
235/50 R20
Front Brake Type
Ventilated disc
Ventilated disc
Rear Brake Type
Disc
Ventilated disc
Spare Wheel Type
19-inch alloy wheels
Temporary spare T155/90 D18
Wheel Rim Size
19
20x7-1/2J
Handbrake Type
Ventilated disc brakes
Electronic
Spec
CLE Coupé
CX-60
Front Suspension
Independent multi-link suspension
Double wishbone
Rear Suspension
Independent multi-link suspension
Multi-link
Spec
CLE Coupé
CX-60
CO2 Emissions
160 g/km
180 g/km
Spec
CLE Coupé
CX-60
Service Plan
5 Years / 100000 km
5 Years/Unlimited km
Spec
CLE Coupé
CX-60
Ownership Role
Displayed price includes 15% VAT; CO2 tax is separate where listed; five-year/100,000 km service and maintenance plan may be excluded.
flagship equipment and comfort derivative
Price Zar
1313601 ZAR
902000 ZAR
Pricing Role
Current South African retail price
flagship equipment and comfort derivative
Starting Price
1450000
902000
Starting Price Zar
1450000
902000
Spec
CLE Coupé
CX-60
Warranty
5 Years / 100000 km
5 Years/Unlimited km
In depth: how these cars differ
This CLE Coupé and CX-60 comparison uses the exact derivatives selected above for South Africa. The catalogue index covers performance, efficiency, safety equipment, practicality and ownership cover only where comparable source-backed fields are present.
Performance index: CLE Coupé 66 vs CX-60 59.
Efficiency index: CLE Coupé 63 vs CX-60 51.
Safety-equipment index: CLE Coupé 95 vs CX-60 98.
Practicality index: CLE Coupé 55 vs CX-60 68.
Ownership-cover index: CLE Coupé not separately scored vs CX-60 not separately scored.
These figures are Hagalu catalogue-comparison indicators, not customer ratings, crash-test scores, resale guarantees or a substitute for a road test. Each page shows its weighted source coverage beside the result.
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Evidence / 100
Evidence-index readout
CLE Coupé leads by 0 points
CLE Coupé and CX-60 are close on the comparable published fields, so buyer priorities should decide.
Close catalogue match. Buyer priorities should decide the outcome.
Why this scoreView full breakdown
Evidence-index leader
CLE Coupé
Performance
66/100
Efficiency
63/100
Safety
95/100
Practicality
55/100
CX-60
Performance
59/100
Efficiency
51/100
Safety
98/100
Practicality
68/100
What the evidence means
Evidence indexMercedes-Benz CLE Coupé
leads the specification evidence index with 70 pts
vs 70 pts for CX-60
In Hagalu's specification evidence index, CLE Coupé leads. However, CX-60 may suit buyers prioritising different confirmed fields. Ultimately, the right choice depends on your driving priorities in South Africa.
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Compare the published consumption or mileage rows for the exact derivatives using the same unit and test basis. A catalogue figure is useful for like-for-like comparison, but traffic, speed, load, weather and driving style can change actual fuel use.
Compare only equipment explicitly listed for each derivative, including airbags, stability control and driver-assistance systems. Confirm the exact trim with the manufacturer, and treat any independent crash-test result separately because equipment and ratings can differ by market.
A reliable five-year total cannot be calculated from catalogue data alone. Add the exact purchase and finance cost, fuel or electricity, insurance quotes, scheduled servicing, tyres and expected resale value. Check whether the selected derivative includes a service or maintenance plan.
Use the seating, boot or load-space, ISOFIX and safety rows as a first check. Then test the exact cars with your child seats, passengers and typical luggage, because published dimensions do not show every access or comfort difference.
Compare the published power, torque and 0–100 km/h rows when they are available for both exact derivatives. Vehicle weight, gearing and power delivery also matter, so catalogue outputs alone do not establish real-world overtaking or response.
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