Mercedes-Benz developed the CLE to concurrently exchange the two-door variants of the C-Class and the E-Class. Supplied as a coupe and as a convertible, the brand new nameplate fills the hole separating the segments its predecessors simply exited by way of pricing and efficiency.
At launch, the coupe vary will embody two fashions known as CLE 300 and CLE 450, respectively. Pricing is as follows:
- 2024 CLE 300 4Matic: $57,650
- 2024 CLE 300 Pinnacle 4Matic: $60,250
- 2024 CLE 450 4Matic: $66,800
- 2024 CLE 450 Pinnacle 4Matic: $69,400
Be aware that these figures embody a $1,150 vacation spot cost, which is like transport and dealing with for automobiles. For context, pricing for the 2023 C300 Coupe began at $50,700 and the 2023 E450 Coupe began at $70,900. Each figures embody the identical vacation spot cost because the CLE.
Put one other manner, you possibly can select whether or not you wish to spend C-Class cash or E-Class cash on a CLE. You may also select whether or not you get C-Class-like energy or E-Class-like energy. The 300 comes with a turbocharged, 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine tuned to develop 255 horsepower and 295 pound-feet of torque. Stepping as much as the 450 brings a 3.0-liter straight-six turbocharged to 375 horsepower and 369 pound-feet of torque. Each engines spin the 4 wheels by way of a nine-speed computerized transmission and work with a mild-hybrid system.
The C300 additionally used a 2.0-liter turbo-four rated at 255 horsepower, although it delivered 273 pound-feet of torque. The E450 acquired a 3.0-liter straight-six rated at 362 horsepower and the identical quantity of torque because the CLE 450. Each got here commonplace with rear-wheel-drive, nevertheless.
No matter cylinder depend, the CLE 300 ships commonplace with a Burmester surround-sound system that features audio system built-in into the entrance headrests, a 12.3-inch digital instrument cluster, and an 11.9-inch touchscreen for the third-generation MBUX infotainment system. Choosing the Pinnacle trim brings a head-up show, a surround-view digital camera, and augmented-reality navigation, amongst different options.
The record of choices consists of the Night time Bundle, completely different wheel designs, and 4 Manufaktur colours. These have not been priced but.
Mercedes-Benz sellers throughout the nation will start receiving each variations of the CLE through the first quarter of 2024. Trying forward, the vary will develop with an AMG-tuned CLE 53 4Matic+ that places 443 horsepower underneath the motive force’s proper foot and the CLE Cabriolet.