The Mercedes-AMG CLE53 has been priced for Australia, arriving in the first half of the year with a potent twin-turbo six-cylinder engine.
Having only launched in 2023, the Mercedes-Benz CLE Coupe is a replacement for the C-Class and E-Class coupes, with the AMG-fettled CLE53 following the performance arm’s formula of more power, better handling and meaner looks.
Priced from $158,900 before on-road costs, the CLE 4Matic+ Coupe (as it’s officially called) is more than $35,000 dearer than the turbocharged four-cylinder CLE300 coupe.
For context, the last AMG C43 4Matic coupe – which also featured a twin-turbo inline six-cylinder engine – was priced from $131,770 before on-road costs, while the AMG E53 4Matic+ was $177,670 plus on-roads.
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While the CLE53 serves as the model’s flagship performance variant for now, reports from Europe claim the upcoming CLE63 will soon launch with a twin-turbo V8 engine, rather than the four-cylinder plug-in hybrid system in the C63 sedan.
Orders for the AMG CLE53 are now open, and deliveries are expected to begin before the second half of 2025.
Pricing
| Model | Price before on-road costs |
|---|---|
| 2025 Mercedes-AMG CLE53 4Matic+ Coupe | $158,900 |
Drivetrains and Efficiency
| Mercedes-AMG CLE53 4Matic+ Coupe | |
|---|---|
| Engine | Mild-hybrid twin-turbo 3.0-litre inline six-cylinder |
| Power | 330kW @ 5800-6100rpm |
| Torque | 560Nm @ 2200-5000rpm (standard) 600Nm (up to 12 seconds on overboost) |
| Mild-hybrid assistance | 17kW/205Nm |
| Transmission | Nine-speed automatic |
| Drive type | All-wheel drive |
| 0-100km/h time | 4.2 seconds |
| Kerb weight | 2000kg (inc. 90% full tank, 75kg driver) |
| Fuel consumption (claimed) | 9.6L/100 km |
| Fuel tank capacity | TBA |
Dimensions
| Mercedes-AMG CLE53 4Matic+ Coupe | |
|---|---|
| Length | 4853mm |
| Width (inc. mirrors) | 2041mm |
| Height | 1435mm |
| Wheelbase | 2875mm |
| Boot capacity | 420L |
Servicing and Warranty
| Mercedes-AMG CLE53 4Matic+ Coupe | |
|---|---|
| Warranty | 5 years, unlimited kilometres |
| Service intervals | 12 months or 25,000km |
Service pricing has yet to be announced.
Safety
The Mercedes-Benz CLE has yet to be tested by ANCAP or Euro NCAP.
Standard safety equipment includes:
- 10 airbags
- Adaptive cruise control
- Autonomous emergency braking
- Pedestrian and cyclist detection
- Blind-spot monitoring
- Driving Assistant Package Plus
- Active speed limit assist
- Front cross-traffic alert
- Safe exit warning
- Evasive steering assist
- Cyclist, pedestrian and vehicle detection
- Extended automatic restart function on motorways
- Route-based speed adaptation with end of traffic jam function
- Active Stop-and-Go Assist
- Active Steering Assist with hands-off warning
- Lane-keep assist
- Parking assist
- Surround-view camera
- Traffic sign recognition
Standard Equipment
- 20-inch light-alloy wheels
- Adaptive damping
- Rear-axle steering (up to 2.5 degrees)
- Automatic high-beam LED headlights
- AMG Exterior Night Package 1 and 2
- AMG illuminated door sill plates
- AMG floor mats
- Nappa leather-wrapped steering wheel with Microcut microfibre
- Black leather upholstery with red contrast stitching
- Carbon interior trim
- 64-colour ambient lighting
- Head-up display
- 12.3-inch digital instrument cluster
- 11.9-inch infotainment touchscreen
- Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
- DAB+ digital radio
- Burmester surround sound system
- Panoramic sunroof
- Keyless entry and start
- Power boot-lid
- Rear privacy glass
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Options
A handful of option packages are available for the CLE53 4Matic+ Coupe.
The $2100 Plus Package adds:
- Multicontour front seats
- Energising package plus
- Air-balance package
- Memory parking assistant
The $8900 Carbon Package adds:
- Carbon-fibre exterior trim
- Front splitter
- Mirror caps
- Side sill panel inserts
- Lip spoiler
- Carbon-fibre steering wheel and interior trim
AMG Performance seats are also available for an additional $5400.
