Mercedes-Benz unveiled the new Mercedes-Benz CLE series using conceptual and technical changes introduced in the C-Class and E-Class and two available powertrains. The 2024 Mercedes-Benz CLE Coupe will arrive in dealerships by early 2024, with the CLE Cabriolet to follow after.
The Mercedes-Benz CLE is the largest coupe in the midsize segment at 191 inches long, 73.2 inches wide, and 56.2 inches high. It features a long wheelbase, a short overhang, a slightly longer rear overhang, large wheel arches, 18-inch alloy wheels standard on the CLE 300, 19-inch rims standard on the CLE450, a shark nose front form factor, flat LED headlights, new gloss black with chrome trim grille design, chrome-accented side windows, and two-part LED tail lights. Customization options include various other alloy wheels in 18- to 20-inch sizes and ten different exterior color options.
Inside, the CLE Coupe comes with CLE-class specific front seats, standard seat heating, optional ventilation and massage features, 64-color ambient lighting, a 17-speaker Burmester sound system, interior vinyl upholstery with options for Nappa leather trims, more front legroom, 14.8 cubic-foot trunk space, a 12.3-inch digital gauge display, an 11.9-inch central infotainment touchscreen running the latest Mercedes-Benz’s MBUX infotainment software version, and both Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard.
Powertrains on the Mercedes-Benz CLE are split between the CLE 300 4MATIC badge, powered by a 2.0-liter 255-hp turbocharged four-cylinder, and the CLE 450 4MATIC with a 3.0-liter 375-hp turbocharged inline-six. Both models come with a nine-speed automatic transmission and a 48-volt electric motor that adds 23 hp and 148 lb-ft of torque, with a top speed of 130mph.
No pricing or trim information has been revealed as of writing but expect more information leading up to the release. For more information, please check out the Mercedes-Benz website.
