MERCEDES-BENZ CLE CABRIOLET

Name: MERCEDES-BENZ CLE CLE 53 4Matic+ AMG Premium 2dr 9G-Tronic
Brand: MERCEDES-BENZ CLE
SKU: 106419
Availability: InStock

CLE 53 4Matic+ AMG Premium 2dr 9G-Tronic

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Fuel Type Petrol

Co2 218.00g/km

Transmission Automatic

Top Speed 155mph

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Lease Type

Personal Business

Contract Length

Initial Rental

Annual Mileage

Maintenance

An excess mileage charge will apply if you exceed the contracted mileage. The exact charge will be confirmed on the official quotation prior to your acceptance to proceed.

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Excess mileage charges will apply if you go over the stated contract mileage.
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Fuel Type Petrol

Co2 218.00g/km

Transmission Automatic

Top Speed 155mph

MERCEDES-BENZ CLE Review

- Independent review from Car and Driving

Performance
7
Handling
7
Comfort
7
Space
7
Styling
8
Build
8
Value
6
Equipment
7
Economy
6
Depreciation
7
Insurance
5

The CLE coupe and cabriolet models get the Mercedes-AMG treatment in this relatively accessible 53 form. Jonathan Crouch takes a look.

Ten Second Review

The Mercedes-AMG CLE 53 4MATIC+ is a rare kind of performance sporting car. Not only can it sprint to 62mph in 4.2s to the accompaniment of an emotive soundtrack but it also has a relatively efficient mild hybrid engine and can properly seat four people. It all delivers a pretty special and rather different GT Coupe or Cabriolet experience. There's a sense of class, quality and style here that makes this car unique at its price point.

Background

It's been a long time since we've had a compact Mercedes coupe or cabriolet without a V8 that was a proper AMG-fettled serious driver's car but this, we're told, might be it, the Mercedes-AMG CLE 53 4MATIC+. It's not a full fat Afalterbach-fetted AMG model; for that in a CLE, you'll need the 585hp 63 variant. Instead, the engine here is an updated version of the straight six in the standard CLE 450. It's a big step forward though, from the C43 C-Class coupe that was this car's direct predecessor. Here, you sense that Mercedes' Afalterbach luxury division has got a lot more serious about developing a car of this size. From the 381hp you get in the CLE 450, there's a power hike to 449hp. Enough for performance that's almost BMW M4-like. Let's take a look.

Driving Experience

This does at first glance seem like a serious kind of Mercedes-AMG model, though in reality, it's something of a halfway house between the standard CLE 450 and the manic Mercedes-AMG CLE 63. The twin turbo M 256M straight six 3.0-litre engine is an uprated version of the '450' unit, with 449hp (68hp more) and turbo boost increased from 0.4 bar to 1.5 bar; alongside an electrical compressor which, like the 22hp electric motor in the 9-speed torque converter automatic gearbox, is powered by this engine's 48V mild hybrid system. 62mph from rest is dispatched in just 4.2s. Like the '450', this '53' has 4MATIC 4WD; and AMG Ride Control, which brings AMG-tuned adaptive dampers. And there's 2.5-degrees of rear-wheel steering. Add the expensive optional Pro Performance Pack and you also get dynamic engine mounts, a more rear-biased 4WD setting, an extra 'RACE' drive mode and a rear wheel drive-only 'drift' mode for tail slides on circuits. On all variants, fat 265-section Michelin S5 tyres offer ample traction for times when you don't want to drift; and there's a quick-reacting steering rack with a variable ratio.

Design and Build

Instantly, you can see that this is a more serious kind of CLE. There's a restyled front bumper, a big rear spoiler, a potent lower rear diffuser and an AMG-style Panamericana front grille. There are AMG-specific door mirrors and much wider wheel arches, which make car 58mm wider at the front and 75mm wider at the rear. As with the standard CLE, bodystyle choice is between coupe and cabriolet. Inside, there are sports seats, upgraded to grippier AMG Performance seats if you specify the Pro Performance Pack. The large central touchscreen incorporates an AMG Performance menu that shows all kinds of vehicle data for things like speed and G-Force. You can also select an on-screen IWC-branded watch that can be used as a lap timer. Satellite controllers on the AMG sports steering wheel let you easily switch between driving modes and adjust driving parameters. As for rear seat space, well it's not as good as the old E53 Coupe (because of 8mm less wheelbase length) but it's better than the cramped quarters of the old C43 Coupe, with 72mm more knee room. It's a similar story with boot space, the 420-litre figure (enough for three sets of golf clubs) being 5-litres less than the old E53 Coupe, but 60-litres more than the previous C43. For reference, a rival BMW M4 Coupe gives you 440-litres.

Market and Model

Expect pricing for this 53 model in coupe form to start just at above the £73,000 mark. That's £7,000 above the most affordable CLE 450 4MATIC coupe; but more affordable than a BMW M4 Competition coupe. The base 53 coupe price we've just quoted is for standard 'Premium' trim. Upgrade to the 'AMG Night Edition Premium Plus' version (which you'll need to do to get the chance to spend extra on the 'Pro Performance Pack' with its 'drift' mode) and you'll need nearly £79,000. You may not feel the need to do that. The standard 'Premium' model after all, includes plenty. There are 20-inch AMG alloy wheels with grey-painted calipers, plus 'Digital Light' LED headlamps, a panoramic glass sliding roof and keyless entry. Inside with 'Premium' trim, you get an 11.9-inch central screen and a 12.3-inch digital instrument display. Along with an AMG Performance steering wheel, Thermatic climate control and illuminated door sills. Upholstery is in AMG black leather. The 'Night Edition Premium Plus' model has a black-themed look. And inside offers an 'Air Balance' package with a fragrance generator, a head-up display, a Burmester 3D surround sound system and an 'Energizing package Plus' system which gives you heated, multi-contour and climatised front seats.

Cost of Ownership

Don't expect the mild hybrid engine tech to save you very much in terms of running costs, particularly if you drive this car as its maker intended. Mercedes claims a combined cycle mpg figure of 29.4mpg for this 53 model in coupe form; compare that to 36.7mpg for the standard CLE 450 coupe. CO2 emissions are rated for the 53 coupe at 217g/km. The mild hybrid 'EQ Boost' system fitted to this engine works as mild hybrid set-ups usually do, using a belt-driven starter/generator running off a 48-volt electrical system. The electrical element is certainly seamlessly integrated, cutting in and shutting down the engine completely at cruising speeds, which will often see you burning absolutely no fuel at all. Plus the 'EQ Boost' technology allows for a greater level of kinetic energy regeneration, something you can monitor as you drive via an EQ Boost 'Power'/'Charge' meter in the instrument cluster. Service intervals for this CLE 53 will depend on how far you drive and under what conditions - but Mercedes does offer 'ServiceCare', which allows you to spread your bills into manageable payments, guarantees the price of parts and labour for up to four services, and covers the cost of recommended service items such as brake fluid, spark plugs, air filters, fuel filters and screen wash. Another thing we'll need to tell you is that the comprehensive three year unlimited mileage warranty is built upon by Mercedes' Mobilo scheme which delivers breakdown cover for up to thirty years, as long as you continue to have your car serviced at a Mercedes main dealer.

Summary

Do you really need a faster, more luxurious performance coupe than this? Probably not. That won't prevent this CLE 53 Coupe from being a super-rare sight on our roads though. But if you're fortunate enough to be considering one, that'll be all part of the appeal. It's accessible and reasonably affordable to run in the way a CLE 63 won't be. It's more affordable than a BMW M4. And thanks to the racy M 256M engine, AMG Ride Control suspension, rear-wheel steering and 4MATIC 4WD, it feels more dynamic than any AMG-fettled non-V8 compact Mercedes coupe or cabriolet before it. Particularly if you specify the Pro Performance Pack with its drift mode. You could spend twice as much as Mercedes is asking here and not really better what this car can offer in terms of performance, dynamic ability, luxury and even exclusivity. If you don't feel the need to and find yourself in the market for a very quick, very plush four-seat luxury coupe or cabriolet, then this one might be hard to ignore.

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Standard Equipment

Technical Data

Options

Driver Convenience

5G Communications module
Active lane keeping assist
Attention assist
Blind spot assist
Bluetooth connection
Boot lid convenience closing via button on boot lid
Car wash mode
Collision prevention assist plus
eCall emergency call system
ECO start/stop function
Evasive manoeuvre support
Fingerprint scanner
Fluorescent jacket for driver
Fully digital 12.3" driver display screen
Hard-disk navigation
Hey Mercedes Voice activation
High-resolution 11.9" multimedia colour display
MBUX augmented reality for navigation
MBUX navigation premium
PAS
Passive person presence reminder
Rear axle steering
Remote boot release
Remote services
Service indicator assist
Smartphone integration with Apple CarPlay and Android auto
Speed limit assist
SPEEDTRONIC cruise control with variable speed limiter
Traffic sign assist
Wireless charging system for mobile devices in the front

Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension

66 litre fuel tank
9G TRONIC plus automatic transmission
AMG Ride Control suspension with adjustable damping
Integrated starter generator Gen 2
Petrol Particulate Filter (PPF)

Entertainment

Digital radio
MBUX extended functions
MBUX multimedia system

Exterior Features

Adaptive brake lights
AMG bodystyling
AMG fuel cap
AMG Real Performance Sound
AMG specific radiator grille with vertical struts in high gloss chrome and AMG logo
Auto headlights
Electric windows
Flared wheel arches
LED 3rd brake light
LED Day time running light
LED digital light with adaptive highbeam assist plus
LED tail lights
Mercedes AMG exterior
Rain sensor windscreen wipers
Rear boot
Variable front intermittent wipers

Interior Features

2 individual rear seats
2 rear head restraints
4 way lumbar support
Ambient lighting premium
Ambient lighting with projection of brand logo
Ambinet lighting - 64 colours, 10 colour themes with indirect illumination of the dashboard and door trims, 5 brightness levels and 3 dimming zones
AMG floor mats
AMG illuminated door sills with 'AMG' lettering and exchangeable cover
Automatic child seat recognition sensor
Belt feeder
Folding rear seat backrests
Front headrests
Heated steering wheel
Instrument panel and beltlines in ARTICO manmade leather in nappa look
Mercedes AMG interior
Single front passenger seat
Steering - Sport direct-steer system with speed sensitive steering
THERMATIC automatic climate control

Packs

Comfort package - CLE
Interior light pack - CLE
Mirror pack - CLE
Parking package with 360 degree camera - CLE
Stowage space package - CLE
USB package plus - CLE

Passive Safety

Active bonnet
Active braking assist
Adaptive brake system with hold function and brake drying function
Anti-lock braking system (ABS)
Automatic front passenger airbag deactivation
Black seat belts
Braking system with larger brake discs on the front axle
Centre airbag
Driver knee airbag
Driver window airbag
Drivers pelvis airbag
Dual front airbags
Electric parking brake
Electronic Stability Programme (ESP)
First aid kit and warning triangle
Front and rear seatbelt reminder
Front side airbags
Hill start assist
ISOFIX child seat attachment points with top tether in rear
Pedestrian protection
Pre Safe system
Rear side airbags
Seat occupancy sensor for rear seats
Tyre pressure monitoring system

Security

Central locking with interior switch, automatic locking and crash sensor with emergency opening function
Dashcam
Guard 360 degree vehicle protection plus
Increased anti-theft protection
Interior monitoring system
Keyless Go starting function
URBAN GUARD vehicle protection (Thatcham Category 1) consisting of break-in, anti-theft alarm system (ATA),interior monitoring and tow-away protection

Trim

Anthracite linestructure lime wood trim with centre console in black fine structure
ARTICO leather in dashboard with contrast stitching

Wheels

Summer tyres
TIREFIT with tyre inflation compressor

Emissions - ICE

CO

0.179
HC

0.011
HC+NOx

Not Available
Noise Level dB(A)

70
NOx

0.013
Particles

0.0001
Standard Emissions

EURO 6
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Comb

219
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Comb - TEH

221
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Comb - TEL

219

Engine and Drive Train

Camshaft

DOHC
Catalytic Convertor

Yes
CC

2999
Compression Ratio

10.5:1
Cylinder Layout

IN-LINE
Cylinders

6
Cylinders - Bore (mm)

83
Cylinders - Stroke (mm)

92.4
Engine Layout

FRONT TRANSVERSE
Fuel Delivery

TURBO DIRECT INJECTION
Gears

9 SPEED
Number of Valves

24
Transmission

SEMI-AUTO

Fuel Consumption - ICE

EC Directive 1999/100/EC Applies

No
WLTP - FC (l/100km) - Comb

9.6
WLTP - FC (l/100km) - Comb - TEH

9.7
WLTP - FC (l/100km) - Comb - TEL

9.6
WLTP - FC (l/100km) - Extra High

8.6
WLTP - FC (l/100km) - Extra High - TEH

8.8
WLTP - FC (l/100km) - Extra High - TEL

8.6
WLTP - FC (l/100km) - High

8.1
WLTP - FC (l/100km) - High - TEH

8.2
WLTP - FC (l/100km) - High - TEL

8.1
WLTP - FC (l/100km) - Low

15.5
WLTP - FC (l/100km) - Low - TEH

15.5
WLTP - FC (l/100km) - Low - TEL

15.5
WLTP - FC (l/100km) - Medium

9.7
WLTP - FC (l/100km) - Medium - TEH

9.7
WLTP - FC (l/100km) - Medium - TEL

9.7
WLTP - MPG - Comb

29.4
WLTP - MPG - Comb - TEH

29.1
WLTP - MPG - Comb - TEL

29.4
WLTP - MPG - Extra High

32.8
WLTP - MPG - Extra High - TEH

32.1
WLTP - MPG - Extra High - TEL

32.8
WLTP - MPG - High

34.9
WLTP - MPG - High - TEH

34.5
WLTP - MPG - High - TEL

34.9
WLTP - MPG - Low

18.2
WLTP - MPG - Low - TEH

18.2
WLTP - MPG - Low - TEL

18.2
WLTP - MPG - Medium

29.1
WLTP - MPG - Medium - TEH

29.1
WLTP - MPG - Medium - TEL

29.1

General

Alternative Fuel Qualifying

Yes
Badge Engine CC

3.0
Badge Power

449
Based On ID

Not Available
Coin Description

4Matic+
Coin Series

AMG Premium
Generation Mark

1
Insurance Group 1 - 50 Effective January 07

47E
Manufacturers Corrosion Perforation Guarantee - Years

30
Manufacturers Paintwork Guarantee - Years

3
NCAP Adult Occupant Protection %

93
NCAP Child Occupant Protection %

89
NCAP Overall Rating - Effective February 09

5
NCAP Pedestrian Protection %

87
NCAP Safety Assist %

83
Did at least one aspect of this vehicle's safety give cause for concern?

No
Service Interval Mileage

12000
Special Edition

No
Special Order

No
Standard manufacturers warranty - Mileage

Unlimited
Standard manufacturers warranty - Years

3
Vehicle Homologation Class

M1

Performance

0 to 62 mph (secs)

4.4
Engine Power - BHP

449
Engine Power - KW

330
Engine Power - RPM

5800
Engine Torque - LBS.FT

413
Engine Torque - MKG

57.1
Engine Torque - NM

560
Engine Torque - RPM

2200
Top Speed

155

Test Cycles

Emissions Test Cycle

WLTP
RDE Certification Level

RDE 2

Tyres

Alloys?

Yes
Space Saver?

No
Tyre Size Front

265/35 R20
Tyre Size Rear

295/30 R20
Tyre Size Spare

TYRE REPAIR KIT
Wheel Style

AMG Y SPOKE
Wheel Type

20" ALLOY

Vehicle Dimensions

Height

1435
Height (including roof rails)

Not Available
Length

4873
Wheelbase

2875
Width

1935
Width (including mirrors)

2042

Weight and Capacities

Fuel Tank Capacity (Litres)

65
Gross Vehicle Weight

2490
Luggage Capacity (Seats Down)

Not Available
Luggage Capacity (Seats Up)

375
Max. Loading Weight

380
Max. Roof Load

Not Available
Max. Towing Weight - Braked

1800
Max. Towing Weight - Unbraked

750
Minimum Kerbweight

2110
No. of Seats

4
Turning Circle - Kerb to Kerb

12.3

Company car tax calculator

Tax Year	BIK	BIK Value	Tax Payable at 20%	Tax Payable at 40%
2026/27	37%	£2352.74	£470.55	£941.10
2027/28	37%	£2352.74	£470.55	£941.10
2028/29	38%	£2416.33	£483.27	£966.53
2029/30	39%	£2479.91	£495.98	£991.97

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