Mercedes-Benz CLE

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The Mercedes-Benz CLE is a new grand tourer that replaces both the C-Class Coupe and the E-Class Coupe. It’s offered as two body styles: a two-door coupe (C236) and a two-door cabriolet (A236). The coupe went on sale in October 2023 and the Cabriolet followed in April 2024. It’s built on the MRA2 platform and shares links with the C-Class and E-Class models.

Body, drivetrain and design
- Coupe: front-engine, rear-wheel drive.
- Cabriolet: front-engine, all-wheel drive (4MATIC).
- Length: about 4,850 mm; wheelbase: 2,865 mm; width: 1,860 mm; height: 1,428 mm.
- Exterior design features a rounded, single-bar grille with a honeycomb insert, C-Class-style headlights, and a rear with LED taillights and an integrated spoiler.
- Inside, the CLE uses the latest Mercedes-Benz User Experience (MBUX) with an 11.9-inch touchscreen and a 12.3-inch instrument cluster. It includes KEYLESS-GO and the GUARD 360° safety system that can alert you via the Mercedes me app if a collision is detected.
- Cabriolet extras: acoustic soft top, AIRCAP wind deflector, AIRSCARF neck-level heating, and an electric cargo divider.

Powertrains
- Mild-hybrid 48-volt system that adds up to 23 hp.
- Engine options:
- 2.0-liter turbo inline-4 (M254) for CLE 200/300.
- 3.0-liter turbo inline-6 (M256) for CLE 450.
- Diesel 2.0-liter (OM654) for CLE 220d.
- Plug-in hybrid: 2.0-liter inline-4 (M254) for the CLE 300e with a 25.4 kWh battery.
- Transmission: 9-speed automatic (9G-Tronic).

Models and performance
- Launch lineup: CLE 200, CLE 300, CLE 450, and CLE 220d.
- December 2023 added: CLE 53 AMG, with about 443 hp and 413 lb-ft of torque, 4MATIC+ all-wheel drive, and AMG styling (electric boost from the 48V system).
- An even more powerful Mercedes-AMG CLE 63 with a twin-turbo V8 is planned for 2025.
- The CLE uses the 48-volt mild-hybrid system across variants, providing extra torque at lower speeds.

Predecessors and positioning
- The CLE replaces both the C-Class Coupe (C205/A205) and the E-Class Coupe (C238/A238.
- It marks Mercedes’ effort to streamline its model range while offering a modern, tech-filled grand tourer.

Note on production
- Coupe assembly in Bremen, Germany; Cabriolet assembly in Samut Prakan, Thailand (TAAP).