2026Canadian prices and NRCan ratings
BMW Z4 M40i vs Mercedes-Benz CLE 300 4MATIC
Key differences
From published figures, not a road test- The CLE 300 4MATIC uses 0.7 L/100 km less combined (8.6 vs 9.3), about 140 L less fuel over 20,000 km.
- Higher Vehonix efficiency score for the CLE 300 4MATIC: 6.1/10 vs 4.9/10.
- Transport Canada lists 1 safety recall for the 2026 Z4 M40i and 2 for the CLE 300 4MATIC.
Side by side
Add a third model →| Spec | BMWBMW Z4 M40i | Mercedes-BenzMercedes-Benz CLE 300 4MATIC |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP from | — | — |
| Vehonix efficiency score (out of 10) | 4.9/10 | 6.1/10 |
| Body | Convertible | Convertible |
| Fuel | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Combined (L or Le/100 km) | 9.3 | 8.6 |
| City | 10.4 | 9.9 |
| Highway | 8 | 7.1 |
| Electric range | — | — |
| Level 2 charge (240 V) | — | — |
| Total range (PHEV) | — | — |
| CO2 (g/km) | 215 | 202 |
| CO2 rating (out of 10) | — | — |
| Smog rating (out of 10) | — | — |
| Max power | — | — |
| Seats | — | — |
| Drivetrain | — | — |
| AWD / 4WD offered (winter) | No | No |
| Fuel required | — | — |
| Manual offered | No | No |
| Rated configurations | 2 | 2 |
| 2026 safety recalls (Transport Canada) | 1 | 2 |
The best figure on each row is highlighted. MSRP is the cheapest checked trim; fuel use is the most efficient trim.