2027 Mercedes-Benz CLE Model Review with Prices, Photos, & Specs
Mercedes-Benz CLE
Key Features
- Starting at $60,900 MSRP*
- 2.0L Inline-4 turbo with mild hybrid drive producing 255 horsepower and 295 lb-ft of torque or 3.0L inline-6 turbo engine with mild hybrid drive producing 375 horsepower and 369 lb-ft of torque
- Standard 4MATIC® all-wheel drive with 9G-TRONIC automatic transmission
- Available as a 2-door coupe or cabriolet with triple-layer acoustic fabric soft top
- 3rd Generation Mercedes-Benz User Experience (MBUX) with 11.9-inch touchscreen central multimedia display
- Burmester® 3D Surround Sound System
- Enhanced 64-color LED ambient lighting
- Standard PARKTRONIC with Active Parking Assist
About the Mercedes-Benz CLE Class
Seductively styled and engineered to deliver sizzling performance, the Mercedes-Benz CLE-Class is a true exhibition of progressive design and precision craftsmanship. Offered in your choice of coupe or convertible body styles, today’s CLE retains its signature styling along with cutting-edge tech to deliver a true grand-tourer experience behind the wheel. As the model designation would imply, the CLE is located between the iconic C-Class and E-Class in the Mercedes-Benz model range, carrying on the tradition of the brand’s global reputation for producing some of the most coveted coupes and cabriolets in the world. In terms of performance, buyers can choose between two distinct engines featuring a mild hybrid system for enhanced efficiency. Combined with a responsive 9-speed automatic transmission and an available 4MATIC® all-wheel drive system, this is no ordinary luxury coupe. Best of all, every CLE comes equipped with the most advanced safety, comfort, and connectivity amenities available from Mercedes-Benz.
What the Critics Say
But what’s impressive is the fact that it’s one of the best small luxury cars you can buy, two- or four-door. If you don’t need the practicality or space of a sedan, you’d likely enjoy owning the CLE more than a C-Class or E-Class. It’s sharper-looking and more enjoyable to drive while offering the comfort, luxury and tech of its four-door siblings.” — Edmunds
In general, the two-door luxury coupe is a dying breed that appeals to a dwindling demographic, and we’ll wager the target market will find the CLE most satisfactory. It’s extraordinarily handsome, has a Benz-grade posh interior and reasonably high level of tech, and its chassis setup provides first-class comfort with a sporty edge.” — Kelley Blue Book
Mercedes-Benz CLE Features
Thrilling Performance
Delivering a mix of comfort and exhilaration in ways only Mercedes-Benz can, the dynamic CLE range is equipped with a variety of exciting performance options for drivers to take advantage of. In standard configurations, you’ll enjoy a balanced 2.0-liter turbocharged four-cylinder with a mild hybrid system that boasts 255 horsepower, 295 lb-ft of torque, and an impressive 0-60 time of just 6.2 seconds. Craving more muscle? Upgrade to the available 3.0-liter turbocharged inline-6 engine that cranks out 375 horsepower and 369 lb-ft of torque, enough to reduce its 0-60 time by a full 2 seconds over the standard engine. Keeping you engaged and in complete control at all times, every CLE comes standard with a responsive 9-speed automatic transmission and legendary 4MATIC® all-wheel drive. Great for enjoying long stretches of open highway, the suspension of the CLE is tuned specifically to maximize comfort. For drivers looking for a more spirited experience, a sport-tuned suspension and enlarged brakes are available as standalone options to help you push the Mercedes-Benz CLE to the limits.
Premium Interior
A natural complement to its stunningly attractive exterior, the premium cabin of the Mercedes-Benz CLE features the world-class craftsmanship and attention to detail that’s made the brand a household name among luxury vehicle shoppers. Taking advantage of its spacious greenhouse, the interior of CLE Coupe models benefits from plenty of natural sunlight via its standard panoramic roof while CLE Cabriolet models let you take in the full top-down motoring experience. Cabriolet models come equipped with a specialized soft top featuring three layers of acoustic insulation to keep the cabin quiet when the roof is up. You can also personalize the atmosphere inside the CLE using its standard 64-color LED ambient lighting system. In addition to your choice of a wide range of leather upholstery options, you’ll also receive standard heated front seats along with dual-zone automatic climate control. Your favorite songs will come to life inside the Mercedes-Benz CLE thanks to a precision-built 17-speaker, 710-watt Burmester® 3D surround sound system.
Cutting-Edge Technology
Staying alert, connected, and informed is now easier than ever before thanks to the advanced technology found across the Mercedes-Benz CLE model range. Your centralized hub for all your favorite multimedia features is the third generation of MBUX infotainment, equipped with the convenience of wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay, MB Navigation, and individual user profiles with personalization features. Experience the future of navigation with MBUX augmented video for navigation, providing virtual overlays and a live video feed on the central touchscreen for easy access to street names and turn-by-turn directions. There’s even an available head-up display that projects critical drive information directly within your field of vision. Taking the guesswork out of parking your CLE is Active Parking Assist, another available feature that showcases the cutting-edge nature of the technology infused into every Mercedes-Benz vehicle.
Trims & Specs
CLE Coupe Models
CLE 300 4MATIC® Coupe
- Starting at $60,900 MSRP*
- 2.0L Inline-4 turbo with mild hybrid drive
- 4MATIC® all-wheel drive
- PARKTRONIC with Active Parking Assist
- Heated front seats
- Burmester® 3D Surround Sound System
CLE 450 4MATIC® Coupe
- Starting at $70,500 MSRP*
- 3.0L inline-6 turbo engine with mild hybrid drive
- Sport suspension
- Sport brake system
- AMG® body styling
- MB-Tex upper dash trim w/Nappa grain
CLE Cabriolet Models
CLE 300 4MATIC® Cabriolet
- Starting at $69,400 MSRP*
- 2.0L Inline-4 turbo with mild hybrid drive
- All-season 3-layer acoustic power soft top
- AIRSCARF® neck-level heating system
- AIRCAP® automatic draft-stop system
- Power front seats with memory
CLE 450 4MATIC® Cabriolet
- Starting at $78,900 MSRP*
- 3.0L inline-6 turbo engine with mild hybrid drive
- Remote opening and closing of windows and soft top
- 12.3-inch digital instrument cluster
- Enhanced 64-color LED ambient lighting
- Illuminated entry system with logo projectors
*The Total Price is the Starting at price plus estimated taxes and fees once a ZIP code is provided but is subject to change and may vary based on location of the Dealer and customer, inventory levels, vehicle features and available discounts and rebates. Additional products added to your deal will affect the price. The Total Price displayed is an estimate.