The CLE is a two-door sports coupe by Mercedes-Benz priced at Rs 1.32 crore ex-showroom. It is also sold as a cabriolet in CLE 300 guise. In CLE 53 AMG guise, it is powered by a 3.0-litre twin-turbo straight-six paired with a 48V mild-hybrid system. This system produces a combined output of up to 449hp and 560Nm, with an extra 40Nm available in the Overboost mode.
The CLE Coupe variants include only the fully loaded and powerful 53 AMG trim.
The CLE competes with rivals like the BMW M2
Mercedes-Benz CLE Coupe key highlights
- Powered by a 3.0-litre twin-turbo straight six engine producing 449hp and 560Nm of torque, driving all four wheels
- Top speed is 250 km/h (standard), extendable to 270 km/h with the optional AMG Performance Package. 0–100 km/h sprint: 4.2 seconds
- The CLE Coupe features AMG’s signature Panamericana grille with vertical slats and swoopy LED headlights; it also gets frameless doors
- It shares cockpit layout with CLE 300 Cabriolet, yet stands apart with an AMG-spec 3-spoke steering wheel in Alcantara and leather with red stitching, plus two extra touch controls.
- It gets an 11.9-inch digital driver's display and a large 12.3-inch portrait-oriented touchscreen infotainment system.
- Standard features include powered and ventilated front seats, sunroof, Wireless Apple CarPlay & Android Auto, Burmester surround-sound system, 64-colour ambient lighting, wireless phone charger, electrically adjustable seats with memory, and head-up display.
- Safety kit includes eight airbags, a 360-degree camera, and radar- and camera-based ADAS.
- Gets a boot space of 410 litres and a towing capacity of up to 1.8 tonnes.
Mercedes-Benz CLE Coupe exterior and interior
The CLE Coupe's exterior looks elegant, like the cabriolet, but gets an added dose of muscle in AMG guise. The front looks imposing with the Panamericana grille and large air intakes. The sloping roofline blends elegantly into the rear, which gets aero elements and quad exhausts.
The interior is driver-focused, with high-end materials and soft-touch surfaces. It blends AMG sportiness and Mercedes-Benz luxury quite well. And it can be specified according to your taste.
