Mercedes-Benz CLE 2024: Prices, specs and release date

• New Mercedes-Benz CLE Coupe is a luxury two-door coupe
• Replaces both Mercedes-Benz C-Class Coupe and E-Class Coupe
• Offers a range of mild hybrid petrol and diesel engines, with a plug-in hybrid coming later
• Arrives in early 2024 with prices likely to start from around £50,000

The new Mercedes-Benz CLE Coupe opens for ordering later this year as a luxury replacement for both the Mercedes-Benz C-Class Coupe and Mercedes-Benz E-Class Coupe.

The new Mercedes-Benz CLE Coupe will be the largest two-door coupe in the mid-size segment, measuring over 4.8 metres long. It’s bigger than both the BMW 4 Series Coupe and the Audi A5 Coupe, two key rivals for the sleek-looking new Mercedes-Benz CLE Coupe.

The new Mercedes-Benz CLE Coupe will be powered by a range of four-cylinder mild hybrid petrol and diesel engines, and a six-cylinder mild hybrid petrol. It is expected to be one of the last new Mercedes-Benz to use internal combustion engines. A plug-in hybrid version arrives later.

Something of a rarity these days, the new Mercedes CLE Coupe has few other two-door coupe rivals. There will also be a new Mercedes-Benz CLE Cabriolet later in 2024.

2024 Mercedes-Benz CLE Coupe prices and release date

The new Mercedes-Benz CLE Coupe will open for ordering later in 2023. It is likely to arrive in UK dealers from early 2024.

Prices for the new Mercedes-Benz CLE Coupe have yet to be confirmed, but are expected to start from around £50,000. This will be a step up from the previous Mercedes-Benz C-Class Coupe, but more competitive when compared to the old Mercedes-Benz E-Class Coupe.

2024 Mercedes-Benz CLE Coupe styling, interior and technology

The styling of the new Mercedes-Benz CLE Coupe is described as athletic and dynamic, with a bold character line running along the side. It has a distinctive “shark nose” front end design and a combination of slim LED headlights and radiator grille that mimic the family look of other new Mercedes-Benz.

The new Mercedes-Benz CLE Coupe has a long wheelbase, sportily-raked windscreen-pillar, short front and longer rear overhangs – classic coupe proportions, says the firm, which are enhanced by large wheels ranging from 18 inches to 20 inches. There are 10 different exterior colours, including satin finishes.

Inside, the new Mercedes-Benz CLE Coupe has the same high-tech design as the regular Mercedes-Benz C-Class saloon. The centrepiece is a portrait-format 11.9-inch centre display, with a six-degree incline towards the driver, while the instrument display is a 12.3-inch freestanding and fully digital setup.

The new Mercedes-Benz CLE Coupe infotainment has 5G functionality and offers third-party apps through a so-called Android-based compatibility layer. Apps available from launch include TikTok, the Vivaldi web browser and Angry Birds...

The new Mercedes-Benz CLE Coupe has a 64-colour ambient lighting array. Optional Ambient Lighting Plus includes a light band that sweeps from the centre console, along the instrument panel to beneath the air vents on each side of the dashboard. The ‘Hey Mercedes’ voice assistant is standard.

The new Mercedes-Benz CLE Coupe offers a choice of three different sound systems. The standard sound system has five speakers and 125-watt power output. Advanced Sound has nine speakers and 225 watts. The Burmester 3D surround sound system has 17 speakers and 710 watts.

The new Mercedes-Benz CLE Coupe seats are a multi-contour design, which add to the minimalist appearance of the interior. They have an easy-entry function, unlocked not by a plastic lever but a premium Nappa leather loop. The new Mercedes-Benz CLE Coupe has seatbelt feeders too.

The new Mercedes-Benz CLE Coupe is 4850mm long, 1860mm wide and 1428mm tall – it’s longer overall than both the C-Class Coupe and E-Class Coupe. The wheelbase is 25mm longer than the previous C-Class Coupe, which is good news for rear seat passengers. They get 10mm more headroom, 19mm more shoulder room and 72mm more knee room.

The new Mercedes-Benz CLE Coupe has a 420-litre boot, which is 60 litres bigger than the old C-Class Coupe. It is able to hold three golf bags “easily”.

2024 Mercedes-Benz CLE Coupe engines, performance and fuel economy

The new Mercedes-Benz CLE Coupe engine range opens with a 2.0-litre four-cylinder turbo mild hybrid motor. The CLE 200 produces 204ps and the CLE 300 produces 258PS.

The new Mercedes-Benz CLE 200 is available in rear- or 4matic all-wheel drive. The CLE 300 4Matic only offers all-wheel drive. It can do 0-62mph in 6.2 seconds. Like all new Mercedes-Benz CLE Coupe, a 9G-Trionic nine-speed automatic gearbox is standard.

The new Mercedes-Benz CLE 200 averages up to 44.1mpg, with CO2 emissions starting from 145g/km. Economy is aided by the 48v mild hybrid system – which also gives it a small but useful boost in responsiveness when on the move.

The alternative mild hybrid petrol new Mercedes-Benz CLE Coupe is the CLE 450 4Matic. This is a 3.0-litre six-cylinder engine, producing 381PS. It does 0-62mph in just 4.4 seconds, yet also averages up to 36.2mpg. CO2 emissions start from 176g/km.

The sole diesel new Mercedes-Benz CLE Coupe is the C 220 d. This 2.0-litre four-cylinder engine produces 200ps and does 0-62mph in 7.5 seconds. Remarkably, it averages up to 60.1mpg, with CO2 emissions from just 123g/km.

A new Mercedes-Benz CLE Coupe plug-in hybrid arrives later. This is likely to offer a pure electric range of 60 miles or more. It will also be able to automatically prioritise EV mode in urban areas.

The new Mercedes-Benz CLE Coupe is 15mm lower than a regular C-Class saloon. Comfort suspension is standard, while sports suspension featuring a selective damping system is optional. Dynamic Body Control suspension is also optionally available, with continuously adaptive damping and rear axle steering.