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2024 Mercedes-Benz CLE Coupe Trims Comparison

Trim level differences

The 2024 Mercedes-Benz CLE is available as a coupe or convertible in two trim levels. Each body style offers two engines. The CLE 300 comes with a turbocharged inline four-cylinder (255 horsepower, 295 lb-ft of torque) and the CLE 450 offers a turbocharged 3.0-liter inline six-cylinder assisted by a 48-volt mild hybrid system (375 horsepower, 369 lb-ft of torque). Both engines are paired with a nine-speed automatic transmission and standard all-wheel drive.

The AMG CLE 53 coupe is motivated by a 3.0-liter inline six (443 horsepower, 413 lb-ft) that's boosted by both a gas turbocharger and an electric supercharger. It also benefits from mild hybrid assistance. A nine-speed automatic transmission and all-wheel drive are standard.

CLE 300 and CLE 450
The CLE 300 and CLE 450 coupe and convertible offer the following features:

  • 18-inch wheels
  • 12.3-inch digital instrument cluster
  • 11.9-inch infotainment touchscreen
  • Navigation
  • Burmester premium audio
  • Ambient lighting
  • Wireless Apple Carplay and Android Auto
  • Keyless entry and ignition
  • Dual-zone climate control
  • Heated front seats with memory
  • Satellite radio
  • Wireless device charging
  • Rain-sensing wipers
  • Power tilt-and-telescoping steering wheel
  • Three USB-C ports
  • LED headlights and taillights
  • Fingerprint sensor (configures preferred settings for up to seven drivers for seats, audio, climate and other systems)
  • Selectable drive modes
  • Synthetic leather upholstery

Every CLE comes with the following driver assist and safety features

  • Automated parking system (steers into a parking spot with little or no driver intervention)
  • Automatic emergency braking (warns if a front impact is imminent and applies the brakes if you don't respond in time)
  • 360-degree camera system (gives you a top-down view of the CLE and its surroundings in tight parking situations)
  • Lane keeping assistance (steers the CLE back into its lane if it begins to drift over the lane marker)
  • Blind-spot warning (alerts you if a vehicle in the next lane over is in your blind spot)
  • Automatic high beams
  • Driver attention warning (issues an alert if sensors determine you are becoming fatigued)
  • Pre-Safe and Pre-Safe Sound (tensions seatbelts, closes windows and protects hearing in a collision)

AMG CLE 53
The AMG CLE 53 coupe comes with the features found in the CLE 300 and CLE 450 plus the following:

  • Adaptive dampers
  • Rear-axle steering
  • Advanced center differential that can send 100% of the torque to the rear wheels
  • Performance exhaust

The following packages are available on the CLE 300 and CLE 450 coupes and convertibles:

  • Pinnacle trim
    • Augmented reality for navigation
    • Head-up display
    • MBUX entertainment plus
  • Driver Assistance package
    • Adaptive cruise control
    • Active lane change assistance (automates lane changes without driver input once the turn signal is activated)
    • Active speed-limit assist (adjusts vehicle speed based on signage)
    • Route-based speed adaptation (adjusts cornering speed when a sharp curve is detected based on navigation)
    • Cross-traffic alert (warns you if a vehicle is about to cross your path)
  • AMG Line
    • AMG interior and exterior trim
    • Sport brake system
    • Enhanced engine sound
    • AMG floor mats
  • Night package
    • Black trim for grille, rear diffuser, front splitter, exterior mirrors and window trim

Stand-alone options for the CLE include:

  • Adaptive cruise control
  • Massaging front seats
  • Ventilated front seats
  • Dash camera (requires Pinnacle trim)
  • Advanced USB package (adds more USB ports)
  • Energizing air control (cleans the air entering the cabin)

The AMG CLE 53 is available with most of the above packages and stand-alone options plus several appearance packages including:

  • AMG Night package
  • AMG Night Package Plus
  • AMG Performance Studio package
  • AMG Carbon Fiber package
  • AMG Carbon Fiber Package II

The AMG CLE 53 is also available with the following packages:

  • AMG Dynamic Plus package
    • Red brake calipers
    • Dynamic engine mounts
  • AMG Performance Seat package and Performance Seat Package Advanced
    • Seats in carbon
    • Spoiler lip in carbon

Which CLE trim does Edmunds recommend?

We'll admit that the more powerful CLE 450 is the better-driving car, but its considerably higher asking price adds significant power yet includes no additional features. We think the CLE 300 is the smarter buy if you can do without the additional power.

Compare trims side-by-side

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Antioch, CA
Vehicle
CLE CLE 300 4MATIC
CLE CLE 450 4MATIC
CLE AMG CLE 53
Vehicle
CLE 450 4MATIC
3.0L 6cyl Turbo gas/electric mild hybrid 9A
Starting MSRP
$65,650
Avg Price Paid
$57,276
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AMG CLE 53
3.0L 6cyl Twincharger gas/electric mild hybrid 9A
Starting MSRP
$72,800
Avg Price Paid
$65,415
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Features

Features

Features

Bluetooth
standard
standard
standard
Navigation
standard
standard
standard
Satellite radio
standard
standard
standard
Keyless Ignition
standard
standard
standard
Cruise control
standard
standard
standard
Adaptive cruise control
optional
optional
optional
Parking assistance
standard
standard
standard
Upholstery
leatherette
leatherette
leatherette/sueded microfiber
Heated seats
standard
standard
standard
Cooled/Ventilated seats
optional
optional
optional
Folding rear seats
standard
standard
standard
Sunroof
standard
standard
standard
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Specifications

Specifications

Specifications

Drivetrain
all wheel drive
all wheel drive
all wheel drive
Engine power
255 hp @ 5,800 rpm
375 hp @ 5,800 rpm
443 hp @ 5,800 rpm
Engine torque
295 lb-ft @ 2,000 rpm
369 lb-ft @ 1,800 rpm
413 lb-ft @ 2,200 rpm
Engine displacement
2.0 l
3.0 l
3.0 l
Engine configuration
inline 4
inline 6
inline 6
Transmission
9-speed shiftable automatic
9-speed shiftable automatic
9-speed shiftable automatic
Tire size
245/45R18
245/40R19 (FRONT) 275/35R19 (REAR)
265/40R19 (FRONT) 295/35R19 (REAR)
Wheel size
18 X 8.0-in
19 X 8.0-in (Front) 19 X 9.0-in (Rear)
19 X 9.5-in (Front) 19 X 11.0-in (Rear)
Wheel type
painted alloy wheels
painted alloy wheels
painted alloy wheels
Run flat tires
standard
standard
standard
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Fuel economy

Fuel economy

Fuel economy

City/Hwy/Combined MPG
24 / 34 / 28 MPG
23 / 33 / 26 MPG
23 / 33 / 26 MPG
City/Hwy/Combined MPGe
Not applicable
Not applicable
Not applicable
Fuel Capacity
17.4 gal.
17.4 gal.
17.4 gal.
Driving Range (city/hwy)
418 / 592 miles
400 / 574 miles
400 / 574 miles
Fuel Type
premium unleaded (required)
premium unleaded (required)
premium unleaded (required)
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Dimensions

Dimensions

Dimensions

Turning circle
N/A
N/A
N/A
Curb weight
Ground Clearance
Overall Width with Mirrors
80.0 in.
80.0 in.
80.0 in.
Overall Width without Mirrors
74.2 in.
74.2 in.
74.2 in.
Height
56.2 in.
56.2 in.
56.2 in.
Length
191.0 in.
191.0 in.
191.0 in.
Wheelbase
112.8 in.
112.8 in.
112.8 in.
Seating Capacity
Cargo Space
14.8 cu. ft.
14.8 cu. ft.
14.8 cu. ft.
Front Head Room
40.3 in.
40.3 in.
40.3 in.
Front Leg Room
42.1 in.
42.1 in.
42.1 in.
Front Shoulder Room
55.7 in.
55.7 in.
55.7 in.
Rear Head Room
36.0 in.
36.0 in.
36.0 in.
Rear Leg Room
34.2 in.
34.2 in.
34.2 in.
Rear Shoulder Room
52.4 in.
52.4 in.
52.4 in.
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5-Year Ownership Costs

5-Year Ownership Costs

5-Year Ownership Costs

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Colors

Colors

Colors

Interior
Tonka Brown/Black Nappa, premium leather
Tonka Brown/Black, leather
Macchiato Beige/Black, leather
Tonka Brown/Black, leatherette
Macchiato Beige, leatherette
Power Red/Black, leather
Black, leatherette
Black, leather
White Nappa, premium leather
Black Nappa, premium leather
Tonka Brown/Black Nappa, premium leather
Tonka Brown/Black, leather
Macchiato Beige/Black, leather
Tonka Brown/Black, leatherette
Macchiato Beige, leatherette
Power Red/Black, leather
Black, leatherette
Black, leather
White Nappa, premium leather
Black Nappa, premium leather
Black Nappa w/Yellow Stitching, premium leather
Power Red/Black Nappa, premium leather
Black w/Red Accents, leather
Black Nappa w/Grey Stitching, premium leather
Black w/Red Stitching, leatherette/sueded microfiber
Tonka Brown/Black Nappa, premium leather
Macchiato Beige/Black, leather
Black Nappa, premium leather
Exterior
Graphite Grey Metallic
Cirrus Silver Metallic
Obsidian Black Metallic
Starling Blue Metallic
MANUFAKTUR Patagonia Red Metallic
Black
Polar White
MANUFAKTUR Graphite Grey Magno
MANUFAKTUR Moonlight White Metallic
MANUFAKTUR Alpine Grey
Graphite Grey Metallic
Cirrus Silver Metallic
Obsidian Black Metallic
Starling Blue Metallic
MANUFAKTUR Patagonia Red Metallic
Black
Polar White
MANUFAKTUR Graphite Grey Magno
MANUFAKTUR Moonlight White Metallic
MANUFAKTUR Alpine Grey
Obsidian Black Metallic
Starling Blue Metallic
MANUFAKTUR Patagonia Red Metallic
Black
MANUFAKTUR Starling Blue Magno
MANUFAKTUR Graphite Grey Magno
MANUFAKTUR Moonlight White Metallic
MANUFAKTUR Alpine Grey