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2025 Mercedes-Benz CLE Convertible Trims Comparison

Trim level differences

The 2025 Mercedes-Benz CLE is available as a coupe or convertible. Each body style offers three engine choices. The CLE 300 comes with a turbocharged inline four-cylinder engine (255 horsepower, 295 lb-ft of torque), and the CLE 450 offers a turbocharged 3.0-liter inline six-cylinder (375 horsepower, 369 lb-ft of torque).

The AMG CLE 53 coupe and convertible are motivated by a more powerful 3.0-liter inline-six (443 horsepower, 413 lb-ft) that's boosted by both a gas turbocharger and an electric supercharger. All engines are assisted by a 48-volt mild hybrid system and are backed by a nine-speed automatic transmission. All-wheel drive is standard on all models. Notable standard and optional features include:

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

  • 18-inch wheels
  • LED headlights and taillights
  • Panoramic sunroof (coupe model only)
  • Power tilt-and-telescoping steering wheel
  • Heated front seats with memory settings
  • Synthetic leather upholstery
  • 12.3-inch digital instrument cluster
  • 11.9-inch infotainment touchscreen
  • Navigation system
  • 17-speaker Burmester premium audio system
  • Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto smartphone connectivity
  • Wireless device charging
  • Fingerprint sensor (configures preferred settings for up to seven drivers for seats, audio, climate and other systems)
  • Neck-warming seat vent (convertible model only)

Every CLE comes with the following driver assist and safety features:

  • Parking sensors (alert you to obstacles that may not be visible in front of or behind the vehicle when parking)
  • 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)
  • Blind-spot warning with rear cross-traffic warning (alerts you if a vehicle is in your blind spot during a lane change or while in reverse)
  • Safe exit warning (can warn passengers about opening a door into traffic approaching from behind)
  • Automatic high beams
  • Driver attention warning (issues an alert if sensors determine you are becoming fatigued)
  • Pre-Safe and Pre-Safe Sound (tensions seat belts, closes windows and protects hearing in a collision)

CLE 450
Adds the more powerful engine and:

  • 19-inch wheels
  • Sport-tuned suspension
  • Upgraded braking system
  • AMG interior and exterior trim
  • Sport steering wheel and pedals

AMG CLE 53
Besides the most powerful engine option, the AMG CLE 53 coupe and convertible come with the features found in the CLE 450 plus:

  • Adaptive sport-tuned suspension dampers (help improve ride comfort and handling stability)
  • Upgraded all-wheel-drive system (can send 100% of the torque to the rear wheels)
  • Rear-axle steering (improves vehicle maneuverability)
  • Performance braking system
  • Synthetic leather upholstery with synthetic suede inserts
  • Leather-wrapped performance steering wheel
  • 360-degree camera system (gives you a top-down view of the CLE and its surroundings in tight parking situations)

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

  • Pinnacle Trim package
    • Adaptive headlights (swivel as you turn the steering wheel for better illumination in curves)
    • Head-up display (displays important information in your sight line on the windshield)
    • Navigation system with augmented video and directions overlay
    • Upgraded infotainment system (gives owners the ability to download various media and gaming apps)
    • 360-degree camera system (gives you a top-down view of the CLE and its surroundings in tight parking situations)
  • Driver Assistance package
    • Adaptive cruise control (maintains a driver-set distance between the CLE and the car in front)
    • Lane keeping assistance (steers the CLE back into its lane if it begins to drift over the lane marker)
    • Lane centering system (makes minor steering corrections to help keep the vehicle centered in its lane when adaptive cruise control is engaged)
    • Automated lane change assistance (guides the vehicle into the next lane when the turn signal is used)
    • Blind-spot intervention (automatically steers the car back into its lane if you try to change lanes while a car is in the vehicle's blind spot)
    • Active speed-limit assist (adjusts vehicle speed based on speed limit signs)
    • Route-based speed adaptation (adjusts cornering speed when a sharp curve is detected based on navigation)
    • Intersection collision mitigation (warns you of an impending collision with a vehicle that is about to cross your path and applies the brakes in certain scenarios)
    • Evasive steering assistance (enhances the forward collision mitigation system with steering-based collision avoidance)
  • AMG Line package (CLE 300 only)
    • 19-inch wheels
    • Upgraded braking system
    • Sport-tuned suspension
    • Sport steering wheel and pedals
    • AMG interior and exterior trim

Stand-alone options for the CLE 300 and CLE 450 include:

  • 20-inch wheels
  • Leather upholstery
  • Massaging front seats
  • Ventilated front seats
  • Heated steering wheel
  • Adaptive cruise control
  • Advanced USB package (adds more USB-C ports)
  • Energizing air control (upgraded cabin filtration)

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
    • High-performance braking system
    • Upgraded engine mounts
  • AMG Performance Seat Advanced package
    • Performance front seats
    • Additional seat adjustability

The AMG CLE 53 offers these unique stand-alone options:

  • Red seat belts
  • Enhanced engine sound
  • Dashcam (records an image of the road ahead, which can be reviewed at a later time)
  • AMG Track Pace (records and displays performance data during track driving)

Which CLE trim does Edmunds recommend?

As much as we'd like to recommend the CLE 450 for its additional 120 horsepower and sporty upgrades, most luxury coupe and convertible shoppers will be happy with the performance and generous list of standard features the CLE 300 offers. Add the Pinnacle Trim package for more tech features or the Driver Assistance package for a long list of additional advanced driver aids.

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Fort Worth, TX
Vehicle
CLE CLE 300 4MATIC
CLE CLE 450 4MATIC
CLE AMG CLE 53
Vehicle
CLE 300 4MATIC
2.0L 4cyl Turbo gas/electric mild hybrid 9A
Starting MSRP
$66,450
Avg Price Paid
$63,737
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CLE 450 4MATIC
3.0L 6cyl Turbo gas/electric mild hybrid 9A
Starting MSRP
$75,800
Avg Price Paid
$73,625
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3 for sale near you
AMG CLE 53
3.0L 6cyl Twincharger gas/electric mild hybrid 9A
Starting MSRP
$82,600
Avg Price Paid
$80,470
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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
Not Available
Not Available
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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
23 / 32 / 26 MPG
23 / 32 / 26 MPG
19 / 26 / 22 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)
400 / 557 miles
400 / 557 miles
331 / 452 miles
Fuel Type
premium unleaded (required)
premium unleaded (required)
premium unleaded (required)
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Dimensions

Dimensions

Dimensions

Turning circle
38.4 ft.
38.4 ft.
40.3 ft.
Curb weight
4,288 lb.
4,486 lb.
4,597 lb.
Ground Clearance
Overall Width with Mirrors
80.4 in.
80.4 in.
80.0 in.
Overall Width without Mirrors
73.3 in.
73.3 in.
76.2 in.
Height
56.1 in.
56.1 in.
56.5 in.
Length
191.0 in.
191.0 in.
191.0 in.
Wheelbase
112.8 in.
112.8 in.
113.2 in.
Seating Capacity
Cargo Space
9.6 cu. ft.
9.6 cu. ft.
9.6 cu. ft.
Front Head Room
40.2 in.
40.2 in.
40.2 in.
Front Leg Room
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
Rear Shoulder Room
48.1 in.
48.1 in.
48.1 in.
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5-Year Ownership Costs

5-Year Ownership Costs

5-Year Ownership Costs

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Depreciation
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Colors

Colors

Colors

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