Mercedes-Benz CLE explained

Mercedes-Benz CLE

Manufacturer:

Mercedes-Benz Group

Production:

October 2023 – present (coupe)^[1]
April 2024 – present (cabrio)

Model Years:

2024–present

Assembly:

Germany: Bremen

Class:

Grand tourer (S)

Body Style:

2-door coupé^[2]
2-door cabriolet^[3]

Layout:

Front-engine, rear-wheel-drive
Front-engine, four-wheel-drive (4Matic)

Platform:

MRA2

Transmission:

9-speed 9G-Tronic automatic

Predecessor:

Mercedes-Benz C-Class (C205 & A205)^[4]
Mercedes-Benz E-Class (C238 & A238)^[5]

Drivetrain:

MHEV

Designer:

Balázs Filczer^[6] }}

The Mercedes-Benz CLE is a grand tourer which consists of the C236 coupe and the A236 cabriolet that were both launched in 2023 and replaced both the C and E-Class coupes.^[7] A performance variant, the Mercedes-AMG CLE 53 was released and a more powerful CLE 63,^[8] is also planned for 2025.^[9]

Overview

In 2005 a car named the "CLE" was rumoured and was expected to arrive in mid-2006. Thought to be based on the W204, a car of this type never came to production—until 2023.^[10] The CLE Coupe replaced both the C-Class Coupe and E-Class Coupe as part of Mercedes' drive to streamline its model range.^[11]

It has a rounded, single-bar grille with a honeycomb mesh insert and is accompanied by C-Class-style headlights and sporty air intakes. The rear includes LED taillights and an angular boot with an integrated spoiler. There is also a curved bumper that does not have exhaust cutouts.

The engine options of the CLE are shared its saloon counterpart, the W214 E-Class, all of which feature the 48-volt EQ-boost mild hybrid system. Four models are available at launch, which include the petrol CLE 200, CLE 300, CLE 450, and the diesel CLE 220d. In December 2023 Mercedes introduced the CLE 53. Official manufacture of the coupe began in October 2023, while the convertible followed in April 2024.^[12]

Equipment

The CLE features the latest iteration of the Mercedes-Benz User Experience (MBUX) system, that is also seen on multiple other models. The 11.9-inch vertically-positioned touchscreen comes with a 12.3-inch instrument cluster.^[13]

The CLE features the KEYLESS-GO system and the GUARD 360° safety system which helps monitor the vehicle’s surroundings, and notifies the owner of collision detection via the Mercedes me app.^[14]

Engines

Engines^[15]
Type	Model	Engine code	Displacement	Power	Torque	Electric motor	Trans.	Top speed		Layout	years
Petrol mild hybrid	CLE 200	M 254	I4 turbo	@ 5,800 rpm----Front motor:	@ 1,600-4,000----Front motor:	48V EQ Boost Mild Hybrid System	9-speed 9G-Tronic automatic		7.4 s	RWD AWD (4Matic)
											2023-present
	CLE 300	M 254	I4 turbo	@ 5,800 rpm----Front motor:	@ 2,000-3,200----Front motor:	48V EQ Boost Mild Hybrid System			6.2 s	AWD (4Matic)
											2023-present
	CLE 450	M 256	I6 turbo	@ 5,800-6,100 rpm----Front motor:	@ 1,800-5,000----Front motor:	48V EQ Boost Mild Hybrid System			4.4 s	AWD (4Matic)
											2023-present
Petrol PHEV	CLE 300e	M 254	I4 turbo	@ 5,800-6,100 rpm----Front motor:	@ 1,800-5,000----Front motor:	Permanent magnet syncronus motor			6.3 s	RWD
											2024-present
Diesel mild hybrid	CLE 220d	OM 654	I4 turbo	@ 3,600 rpm----Front motor:	@ 1,800-2,800----Front motor:	48V EQ Boost Mild Hybrid System			7.5 s	RWD
											2023-present
Petrol mild hybrid	CLE 53	M 256	I6 turbo	@ 5,800-6,100 rpm----Front motor:	@ 2,200-5,000----Front motor:	48V EQ Boost Mild Hybrid System			4.2 s	AWD (4Matic)
											2024-present

References

Notes and References

1. Web site: August 2023 - Automotive Technology Insight - Forecasts - Industry News - Supply Chain . 2023-09-14 . autotechinsight.ihsmarkit.com.
2. Web site: 2023 Mercedes CLE Coupe Tackles The Nurburgring. August 19, 2022. Carscoops.
3. Web site: 2023 Mercedes CLE Coupe Thinks The C-Class Interior Is Too Good To Mess With. September 19, 2022. Carscoops.
4. Web site: Mercedes-Benz CLE-Class Coupe Spied On The Nurburgring. Motor1.com.
5. Web site: 2023 Mercedes CLE Coupe Spied As A Two-For-One Two-Door That Will Replace The C- And E-Class Coupes. July 20, 2022. Carscoops.
6. Web site: Fantastic design sketch of our latest @mercedesbenz family member – our CLE Coupé.. Instagram. registration . 12 July 2023. Gorden Wagener.
7. Web site: 2024 Mercedes-AMG CLE 63 S Will Pack 671 Plug-In Hybrid Ponies Underneath Stylish Coupe Body. October 12, 2022. Carscoops.
8. Web site: New Mercedes-AMG CLE 53 Can't Hide Everything In Latest Spy Photos. Motor1.com.
9. Web site: 2023 Mercedes-AMG CLE Spied At The Nürburgring Showing Its Fast Bits. April 13, 2022. Carscoops.
10. Web site: 2007 Mercedes-Benz CLE. Motor Trend. 20 April 2005. 27 December 2023.
11. Web site: Mercedes Launches Exclusive Mythos Brand As It Reduces Entry-Level Range To Focus On Top-End Luxury. May 19, 2022. Carscoops.
12. Web site: Uli. Baumann . Schwäbische Stern-Schmelze . auto-motor-und-sport.de . 2023-07-05 . 2023-07-15 . de.
13. Web site: Mercedes-Benz CLE unveiled officially, will replace C-Class coupe. HT Auto. 7 July 2023 . August 19, 2023.
14. Web site: The new CLE Coupé.. Mercedes-Benz Australia. August 19, 2023.
15. Web site: 2024 Mercedes-Benz CLE Coupe specs, Fuel consumption, Dimensions. Auto-Data.net. August 18, 2023.