BMW M440i xDrive Convertible vs Mercedes-Benz CLE (2026)
BMW M440i xDrive Convertible (₹1.09 Crore) and Mercedes-Benz CLE (₹1.15 Crore – ₹1.32 Crore) go head-to-head in the luxury sports space. Here is how they compare on the numbers (October 2026).
- The BMW M440i xDrive Convertible is more affordable — it starts ₹6.00 Lakh lower than the Mercedes-Benz CLE.
- The Mercedes-Benz CLE is the more powerful car, with 443 bhp against null bhp.
Specification Comparison
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BMW M440i xDrive Convertible in short
The M440i xDrive Convertible is BMW's open-top offering in India at ₹1.09 crore: a four-seat soft-top with a 3.0L turbocharged straight-six and xDrive all-wheel drive, in a single specification. India's convertible market is vanishingly small — the Mercedes-Benz CLE 300 Cabriolet at ₹1.15 crore is effectively its only rival, and the BMW counters it with six-cylinder M Performance power.
Full M440i xDrive Convertible prices & variants →Mercedes-Benz CLE in short
The CLE replaced both the C-Class and E-Class coupés and cabriolets globally, and India gets it two ways: the ₹1.15 crore CLE 300 4MATIC Cabriolet — one of the very few open-top four-seaters on sale here — and the ₹1.325 crore AMG CLE 53 Coupé with 449 PS. Both are four-seat two-doors imported in limited numbers since late 2024. The BMW M440i and Z4 are the nearest rivals in a segment India barely has.
Full CLE prices & variants →Frequently Asked Questions
Which is cheaper: M440i xDrive Convertible or CLE?
The BMW M440i xDrive Convertible is more affordable — it starts ₹6.00 Lakh lower than the Mercedes-Benz CLE. (Ex-showroom prices, October 2026.)
M440i xDrive Convertible vs CLE — which is safer?
NCAP ratings: BMW M440i xDrive Convertible — not yet tested; Mercedes-Benz CLE — not yet tested.
Should I buy the M440i xDrive Convertible or the CLE?
The BMW M440i xDrive Convertible is more affordable — it starts ₹6.00 Lakh lower than the Mercedes-Benz CLE. The Mercedes-Benz CLE is the more powerful car, with 443 bhp against null bhp. Beyond the numbers, shortlist by test-driving both — ride quality and dealer experience differ by city.