Mercedes CLE Coupé Released, Starting at £46k

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【Summary】The new Mercedes CLE Coupé is now available in the UK, starting at £46,605. It comes in four trim levels, with the entry-level model including features such as alloy wheels, climate control, and a reversing camera. Upgrading to the AMG Line Premium trim level adds extra features like a panoramic sliding roof and heated seats. The CLE Coupé comes with an 11.9-inch central display for infotainment and supports wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto.

FutureCar Staff Nov 07, 2023 3:17 PM PT

Mercedes CLE Coupé Released, Starting at £46k

Mercedes has released its new luxury two-door, the CLE Coupé, in the UK with a starting price of £46,605. This model replaces the discontinued C-Class and E-Class Coupés and offers customers a choice of four trim levels.

The entry-level model, AMG Line, comes with 18-inch alloy wheels, a reversing camera, automatic climate control, adaptive LED headlights, a leather steering wheel, interior ambient lighting, and a wireless phone charger. Buyers can upgrade to the AMG Line Premium trim level for additional features like a panoramic sliding roof, heated seats, and a 360-degree parking camera for an extra £3,750.

The top-spec Premium Plus and Premier Edition models offer 3D Surround Sound and a heads-up display. The Premier Edition also includes Nappa leather upholstery and black exterior accents. For advanced driving assistance systems like Active Speed Limit Assist, Evasive Steering Assist, and Active Lane Change Assist, buyers can opt for the Driving Assistance Package Plus for an additional £1,695.

All trim levels of the CLE Coupé feature an 11.9-inch central display for infotainment and a 12.3-inch fully digital instrument cluster for the driver. The system supports wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto for seamless phone connectivity. Buyers can choose from eight paint colors, including options like Patagonia Red, Alpine Grey, and Opalite White. The boot space is 420 liters, slightly smaller than the BMW 4 Series and Audi A5.

At launch, the CLE Coupé offers four engine options, including three petrol and one diesel. All engines come with a mild-hybrid system and a nine-speed automatic gearbox. The CLE 200 and CLE 300 4MATIC models are powered by 2.0-liter four-cylinder engines, with the 300 having more power and four-wheel drive. The CLE 450 4MATIC trades four cylinders for six, delivering 376 bhp. The CLE 220 d is equipped with a 2.0-liter diesel engine, offering up to 60.1 mpg. The CLE 300 and 450 models are not available with the entry-level AMG Line trim.

Compared to the BMW 4 Series and Audi A5, the starting price of the CLE Coupé is slightly higher, starting from £46,605, while the BMW starts from £43,470 and the Audi from £42,545. Mercedes has also confirmed that a plug-in hybrid model will be released in the future, and a Mercedes CLE Cabriolet is also in the pipeline.

To learn more about our thoughts on the CLE Coupé, be sure to read our comprehensive review.