The 2024 Mercedes-Benz CLE has arrived in Australian showrooms in May 2024 as a replacement for the C-Class and E-Class coupes. However, its pricing is closer to the latter.
The outgoing C 200 coupe was priced at $79,200 before on-roads and the E 300 was priced at $112,969 before on-roads, while the base version of the new car – the CLE 200 – rings up at $103,900 before on-road costs.
For now, there are only two members of the CLE range: the CLE 200 and CLE 300 4Matic coupes. Convertible models will follow to replace the defunct C-Class and E-Class drop-tops.
Both models come standard with the AMG Line appearance package, the Night Package which brings black trim elements, and the Digital Light package. The latter brings a projection function for the headlights, plus two daytime running light ellipses and “blue illumination of the headlight base”. All prices exclude on-road costs.
The 2024 Mercedes-Benz CLE 200 is powered by a turbocharged 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine producing 150kW of power and 320Nm of torque. It’s rear-wheel drive. The CLE 300 is all-wheel drive and uses a 190kW/400Nm turbo 2.0-liter four. Both models use a nine-speed automatic transmission with an integrated starter generator. This provides support at lower speeds and can allow the vehicle to coast, while the electric motor provides a boost of 17kW and 205Nm in either model.
Mercedes-Benz has yet to release local fuel economy figures for the CLE range.
The 2024 Mercedes-Benz CLE measures 4850mm long, 1861mm wide (2041mm including the mirrors) and 1422mm tall on a 2865mm wheelbase. The CLE sits 15mm lower than C-Class and E-Class sedans thanks to standard sport suspension. The CLE is closer to the defunct E-Class coupe (4841mm long) than the C-Class coupe (4708mm) in terms of overall length. It’s also the same width as the larger of the two coupes, though Mercedes-Benz has still been able to increase rear shoulder room by 54mm and rear elbow room by 36mm. It has an extra 60L of luggage space over the C-Class coupe, bringing total volume to 420L.
Mercedes-Benz Australia backs its cars with a five-year, unlimited-kilometer warranty. It has yet to release service pricing for the CLE.
The Mercedes-Benz CLE has yet to be tested by ANCAP or Euro NCAP. Standard safety equipment includes:
– Autonomous emergency braking
– Lane keep assist
– Blind-spot monitoring
Both CLE models have largely the same level of standard equipment. The CLE 200 comes standard with the following equipment:
– 19-inch alloy wheels
– LED headlights
– Digital instrument cluster
– 12.3-inch touchscreen infotainment system
– Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
– Satellite navigation
– Dual-zone climate control
– Leatherette upholstery
The CLE 300 adds leather upholstery.
