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BMW M440i xDrive Convertible vs Mercedes-Benz CLE Cabriolet

Prices, specs and on-road cost, side by side. Updated 8 Oct 2026.

BMW M440i xDrive Convertible
Mercedes-Benz CLE Cabriolet

BMW

M440i xDrive Convertible

From ₹1.09 Crore

Full M440i xDrive Convertible page Change

Mercedes-Benz

CLE Cabriolet

From ₹1.16 Crore

Full CLE Cabriolet page Change
BMW M440i xDrive ConvertibleM440i xDrive Convertible · ₹1.09 Crore
Mercedes-Benz CLE CabrioletCLE 300 4MATIC Cabriolet · ₹1.16 Crore

What's different

On the versions picked above

Price M440i xDrive Convertible: ₹1.09 Crore (ahead) CLE Cabriolet: ₹1.16 Crore M440i xDrive Convertible ₹7.00 lakh cheaper
Airbags M440i xDrive Convertible: 6 airbags CLE Cabriolet: Up to 11 airbags (ahead) No crash ratings yet
Mileage M440i xDrive Convertible: 10.24 kmpl CLE Cabriolet: Not published Claimed
Power M440i xDrive Convertible: 374 hp (ahead) CLE Cabriolet: 190 kW Torque 500 vs 400 Nm

Pick the M440i xDrive Convertible for the lower price and more power.

Pick the CLE Cabriolet for more airbags.

Spec by spec

Price

Ex-showroom
₹1.09 Crore
₹1.16 Crore
On-road in
₹1.24 Crore
₹1.32 Crore
EMI, 5 years, 20% down
₹2,09,020 a month
₹2,22,411 a month

Headline figures

Powertrain
Petrol, automatic
Petrol, automatic
Power
374 hp
190 kW
Torque
500 Nm
400 Nm
Gearbox
8-Speed Steptronic Sport Automatic
Automatic
Mileage
10.24 kmpl
Not published

Vehicle Details

Body Type
Four-seat soft-top convertible (G23)
Two-door, four-seat soft-top cabriolet
Seating Capacity
4
4
Ex-Showroom Price
Rs 1,09,00,000
Rs 1,16,00,000
Import Status
Completely Built-Up Unit (CBU), built at BMW plant Dingolfing, Germany
Not listed
India Launch
2 May 2026
Not listed
Version on Sale
Not listed
CLE 300 4MATIC Cabriolet (single version in India)
Equipment Line
Not listed
AMG Line exterior and AMG Line interior as standard
Doors
Not listed
2
Permissible Gross Vehicle Weight
Not listed
2,420 kg
Emission Standard
Not listed
Bharat Stage VI equivalent

Engine & Performance

Engine
3.0-litre B58 M TwinPower Turbo inline 6-cylinder petrol, 48V mild hybrid
2.0-litre four-cylinder turbo petrol (M254) with 48V mild hybrid
Displacement
2,998 cc
1,999 cc
Cylinders / Valves
6 / 4 per cylinder
Not listed
Acceleration 0 to 100 km/h
4.9 s
6.6 s
Top Speed
250 km/h
250 km/h
CO2 Emissions
232 g/km (BMW spec sheet)
Not listed
Exhaust
M Sport exhaust, 4-pipe titanium muffler with titanium tailpipe tips
Not listed
Starter-Generator Boost
Not listed
Up to 17 kW (23 hp) and 205 Nm from the integrated starter-generator
Overboost
Not listed
An extra 20 kW (27 hp) for about 30 seconds in the 190 kW power stage, repeatable until temperature limits are reached
Fuel Type
Not listed
Petrol
Fuel Tank
Not listed
66 litres

Transmission & Hybrid

Transmission
8-speed Steptronic Sport automatic with Drivelogic and shift paddles
9-speed 9G-TRONIC automatic (torque converter)
Drivetrain
xDrive all-wheel drive with M Sport rear differential
All-wheel drive (4MATIC)
Mild Hybrid
48V
Second-generation 48V integrated starter-generator
Drive Modes
Comfort, Sport, Sport Plus adaptive suspension settings, ECO PRO
Not listed
Drive Programmes
Not listed
DYNAMIC SELECT with Comfort, ECO and Sport modes

Brakes

Brakes
M Sport brakes, red high-gloss callipers with M logo
Not listed
Front / Rear
Disc / Disc
Not listed
Electronic Aids
ABS with Brake Assist, DSC with DTC, Cornering Brake Control, Dynamic Brake Control, dry braking function
Not listed
Parking Brake
Electric with Auto Hold
Not listed

Wheels & Suspension

Wheels
19-inch M light alloy, double-spoke style 995 M Bicolour
Not listed
Tyres
Mixed: 225/45 R19 front, 255/35 R19 rear
Not listed
Suspension
Adaptive M suspension
Not listed
Steering
Variable sport steering with Servotronic
Not listed
Weight Distribution
50:50
Not listed

Dimensions & Capacities

Length
4,770 mm
4,850 mm
Width
1,852 mm
1,861 mm without mirrors, 2,042 mm with mirrors
Height
1,394 mm
1,423 mm
Wheelbase
2,851 mm
2,865 mm
Ground Clearance
126 mm unladen
157 mm (Indian listings)
Boot Space
385 litres
Not listed
Fuel Tank
58.94 litres
66 litres
Turning Radius
6 m
Not listed

Safety & ADAS

Airbags
6: front, side and head airbags
Centre airbag fitted as standard. Mercedes-Benz India does not publish a total; Indian listings carry 10 or 11
Driver Assistance
Attentiveness assistant, Active Guard Plus, cruise control with braking function and speed limiter
Not listed
Parking
Parking Assistant with 360-degree Surround View and remote 3D view, Reversing Assistant (last 50 m), front and rear PDC
Parking Package with 360-degree camera and Active Parking Assist with PARKTRONIC
Child Seats
ISOFIX mounts
Not listed
Other
Tyre pressure monitoring, Intelligent E-call, active pedestrian protection
Not listed
NCAP Rating
Not tested in this form. The regular 4 Series Convertible scored 5 stars from Euro NCAP (2019). That rating has since expired.
Not listed
Crash Test Rating
Not listed
No crash-test rating has been published for this model.
Active Brake Assist
Not listed
Standard, with autonomous emergency braking and turning manoeuvre function
Blind Spot Assist
Not listed
Standard, with exit warning function
Speed Limit Assist
Not listed
Standard
Headlamp Assist
Not listed
Adaptive Highbeam Assist Plus
Cruise Control
Not listed
Pre-installation for DISTRONIC adaptive cruise control only
Occupant Protection
Not listed
PRE-SAFE system with PRE-SAFE Sound, reversible belt tensioning and side window closing, pedestrian protection
Other Safety
Not listed
Tyre pressure monitoring, Mercedes-Benz emergency call system, rear belt status indication

Interior & Infotainment

Displays
BMW Live Cockpit Professional: 12.3-inch M instrument display and 14.9-inch curved control display
12.3-inch driver display and an 11.9-inch portrait central touchscreen with electric tilt from 15 to 40 degrees
Operating System
BMW iDrive with Operating System 8.5, Intelligent Personal Assistant
Not listed
Head-Up Display
BMW Head-Up Display
Full-colour, standard
Audio
Harman Kardon surround sound, 12 speakers, 408 W
Not listed
Upholstery
Sensatec perforated: Black, Tacora Red or Cognac
Leather in black as standard; leather in tonka brown / black or power red / black available
Seats
Sport seats, electric adjustment with driver memory, lumbar support
Power front seats with Memory Package (3 positions) and 4-way lumbar support, folding rear seat backrests
Climate
2-zone automatic air conditioning with active carbon microfilter
THERMATIC 2-zone automatic climate control, ENERGIZING AIR CONTROL, climatised (heated and ventilated) front seats
Connectivity
Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, Personal eSIM, My BMW App, Remote Software Upgrade
5G communication module, Mercedes-Benz connect services, fingerprint scanner
Keyless
Comfort Access with Digital Key Plus
Not listed
Infotainment
Not listed
MBUX with MBUX Navigation Premium, augmented-reality navigation and extended MBUX functions
Sound System
Not listed
Burmester 3D surround sound, 17 speakers, 710 W, Dolby Atmos, with sound personalisation
Smartphone
Not listed
Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, wireless charging at the front, 3 USB-C ports
Open-Top Comfort
Not listed
AIRSCARF 3-stage neck heating, AIRCAP electric wind deflector and draft stop, automatic boot separator
Steering Wheel
Not listed
Multifunction sports steering wheel in nappa leather with touch controls and shift paddles
Ambient Lighting
Not listed
Ambient lighting Plus with 64 colours and 10 colour themes

Lighting & Exterior

Headlights
Adaptive LED matrix with high-beam assistant, M Lights Shadowline
Not listed
Tail Lights
CSL-style laser-pattern tail lights
Not listed
Styling
M Sport package Pro, black high-gloss grille, M aerodynamics package, M high-gloss Shadowline
AMG Line exterior with AMG front and rear aprons and AMG bodystyling
Roof
Fabric soft top with panel bows, electric, 18 seconds, operable up to 50 km/h
Not listed
Headlamps
Not listed
DIGITAL LIGHT with over 1 million pixels per headlight and ULTRA RANGE high beam
Soft Top
Not listed
Fully automatic fabric acoustic soft top, opens and closes up to 60 km/h; black as standard, red or grey on selected combinations
Mirrors
Not listed
Electrically folding, auto-dimming, with surround lighting and brand-logo projection
Wipers
Not listed
Rain-sensing
Access
Not listed
KEYLESS-GO with HANDS-FREE ACCESS

Colours & Warranty

Standard Warranty
2 years
Not listed
Extended Warranty
3rd year, unlimited km (optional)
Not listed
Roadside Assistance
24x7 for 2 years
Mobilo roadside assistance for 3 years, extendable up to 8 years
Service Packages
Service Inclusive Basic or Plus, 3 years / 40,000 km (optional)
Not listed
Paint Pricing
Not listed
MANUFAKTUR Opalite White Bright and Patagonia Red Bright add Rs 90,000 each, Alpine Grey Solid Rs 1,75,000 and Graphite Grey Magno Rs 2,96,000
Warranty
Not listed
Mercedes-Benz India gives a 3 year standard warranty, extendable up to 6 years with the Advance Assurance Program

Brakes, Wheels & Suspension

Brake System
Not listed
Larger perforated brake discs on the front axle, with Mercedes-Benz lettering
Wheels
Not listed
19-inch AMG multi-spoke light-alloy wheels
Tyres
Not listed
Summer tyres with optimised rolling resistance
Suspension
Not listed
AMG Sports suspension with selective damping, lowered by 15 mm, with Sports Direct-Steer
Spare Wheel
Not listed
Emergency spare wheel and TIREFIT sealant kit

Choice

Versions
1 version
1 version
Price range
₹1.09 Crore
₹1.16 Crore
Colours
6 colours
8 colours

Features are what each maker lists for its top versions. "Not listed" means the maker's sheet does not mention it, not that the vehicle lacks it.

Same engine and gearbox, closest price

Pick a pair to compare those two versions

Petrol, automatic

M440i xDrive Convertible₹1.09 Crore CLE 300 4MATIC Cabriolet₹1.16 Crore CLE Cabriolet ₹7.00 lakh more

On-road price by city

M440i xDrive Convertible M440i xDrive Convertible against CLE Cabriolet CLE 300 4MATIC Cabriolet

CityM440i xDrive ConvertibleCLE CabrioletGap
Mumbai₹1.28 Crore₹1.36 CroreM440i xDrive Convertible ₹8.18 lakh less
Pune₹1.28 Crore₹1.36 CroreM440i xDrive Convertible ₹8.18 lakh less
New Delhi₹1.24 Crore₹1.32 CroreM440i xDrive Convertible ₹7.97 lakh less
Bengaluru₹1.33 Crore₹1.42 CroreM440i xDrive Convertible ₹8.53 lakh less
Chennai₹1.35 Crore₹1.44 CroreM440i xDrive Convertible ₹8.67 lakh less
Hyderabad₹1.36 Crore₹1.45 CroreM440i xDrive Convertible ₹8.74 lakh less
Ahmedabad₹1.2 Crore₹1.28 CroreM440i xDrive Convertible ₹7.69 lakh less
Kolkata₹1.24 Crore₹1.32 CroreM440i xDrive Convertible ₹7.97 lakh less

Ex-showroom price plus road tax, registration and insurance, by each state's rules. Dealers may add handling charges and accessories.

Common questions

Which is cheaper, the M440i xDrive Convertible or the CLE Cabriolet?

The M440i xDrive Convertible, by ₹7.00 lakh on the versions compared here: M440i xDrive Convertible M440i xDrive Convertible at ₹1.09 Crore against CLE Cabriolet CLE 300 4MATIC Cabriolet at ₹1.16 Crore, ex-showroom. On the road in Delhi that becomes ₹1.24 Crore against ₹1.32 Crore.

Which is safer?

The M440i xDrive Convertible: not tested in this form; the regular 4 Series Convertible scored 5 stars (Euro NCAP 2019, since expired). The CLE Cabriolet: not crash-tested yet. The M440i xDrive Convertible has 6 airbags and the CLE Cabriolet up to 11 airbags.

Which is more powerful?

The M440i xDrive Convertible M440i xDrive Convertible makes 374 hp and 500 Nm and the CLE Cabriolet CLE 300 4MATIC Cabriolet makes 190 kW and 400 Nm.

Which is bigger?

The CLE Cabriolet is 80 mm longer.

What is the EMI on each?

About ₹2,09,020 a month for the M440i xDrive Convertible and ₹2,22,411 for the CLE Cabriolet, on the road in Delhi with 20% down over 5 years at 9.5%.

Compare the rivals

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