MERCEDES-BENZ CLE COUPE

Name: MERCEDES-BENZ CLE CLE 300e Premier Edition 2dr 9G-Tronic
Brand: MERCEDES-BENZ CLE
SKU: 105669
Availability: InStock

CLE 300e Premier Edition 2dr 9G-Tronic

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Fuel Type Hybrid

Range 71 miles

Real World Estimate 60 miles

Co2 50.00g/km

Transmission Automatic

Top Speed 147mph

WLTP Combined Range/Economy achieved under standardised test conditions.

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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.

Important Information

Excess mileage charges will apply if you go over the stated contract mileage.
Vehicle damage charges may occur if the vehicle is returned outside BVRLA's Fair Wear and Tear guidelines.
All rentals are subject to the necessary finance acceptance criteria.
Prices shown are indicative and subject to change.
No ownership option is available on this lease.
Manufacturer’s maintenance schedule must be observed and additional charges may apply for failure to maintain servicing and any non fair wear and tear damage to the vehicle.
Quoted leadtimes are estimates based on information from the manufacturer and are subject to change. We will keep you up to date during the course of your order.
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Fuel Type Hybrid

Range 71 miles

Real World Estimate 60 miles

Co2 50.00g/km

Transmission Automatic

Top Speed 147mph

WLTP Combined Range/Economy achieved under standardised test conditions.

MERCEDES-BENZ CLE Review

- Independent review from Car and Driving

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

Mercedes brings PHEV power to its CLE Coupe with this 300 e variant. Jonathan Crouch drives it.

Ten Second Review

Our pick of the Mercedes CLE Coupe range is this 300 e Plug-in Hybrid version. As well as suburban EV capability, it gains wafty rear air suspension and offers a luxurious turn of pace.

Background

What kind of engine might work best with an old-school premium executive mid-sized coupe? Mercedes has tried quite a few over the many years it has made such a thing, assembling a heritage of two-door trendsetters stretching right back to the '50s. During this century's second decade, the brand was represented in this niche segment by the C205-era C-Class Coupe and the C238-era E-Class Coupe, both of which, interestingly, were most favoured by customers in their diesel guises. In late 2023, when the CLE Coupe was introduced to replace both of these models, Mercedes was needing to reduce its reliance on diesel sales and so, to sell alongside black pump-fuelled variants, it introduced a petrol powerplant it thought might suit some Coupe customers rather better. Hence the arrival of this model, the CLE 300 e Plug-in Hybrid. You might worry about some of the issues that adding PHEV tech to a car of this kind might create. You don't want extra weight to spoil agile coupe handling. You don't want reduced boot space to minimise your sports two-door's capacity for grand touring. And a Mercedes coupe is already expensive enough without adding the extra cost of PHEV tech to the asking price. Can this CLE 300 e still succeed in the face of such odds? Let's see.

Driving Experience

The CLE 300 e uses what Mercedes calls its '4th generation' Hybrid powertrain. In this case, that sees a four cylinder 2.0-litre petrol turbo M254 engine with 204hp paired with a permanent magnet synchronous motor contributing 150hp. That motor is energised by a 25.4kWh nickel-manganese-cobalt battery that can power the car for up to 69 miles before fossil fuel kicks in. The drive system is paired with the brand's usual 9G-TRONIC Plus 9-speed automatic gearbox. And total output is 309hp, enough despite the portly 2.1-tonne kerb weight, to power the car to 62mph in 6.3s en route to 147mph. Apart from the drivetrain, what's really different to other CLE variants is the damping. Instead of the conventional Agility Control sports suspension the other models in the range use, the 300 e (no doubt due to its heavier weight) get self-levelling adjustable air suspension on the rear axle in place of the usual steel coils. You should find the result to be the best-riding variant in the range. Thanks to the weight, don't expect sharp handling, but most customers will be prioritising the quiet, luxurious vibe this car's comfortably serves up.

Design and Build

The 300e powertrain is offered only to CLE Coupe customers, not those of the CLE cabriolet. Visually, apart from the badgework and an extra charging flap, there's nothing to differentiate this PHEV model's status. So as usual with a CLE, you get classic coupe looks that see this model measuring 99mm longer but sitting 10mm lower than a C-Class saloon. There's a heavily curved roof leading to curving C-pillar treatment, a steeply-raked rear window and a sloping boot lid. The long bonnet has subtle bulges, there's a prominent grille flanked by 'shark nose' LED headlights and the wheel sizes are between 18 and 20-inches depending on spec. Inside, as with the current C and E-Class cabins, there's a 12.3-inch central touchscreen and an 11.9-inch driver's display viewed through a 3-spoke wheel. The seats are bespoke with integrated headrests and are lower-set than a C or E-Class saloon, giving a sportier feel. The centre screen runs the latest version of the brand's MBUX media system. As for rear seat space, well it's not as good as the old E-Class Coupe (because of 8mm less wheelbase length) but it's better than the cramped quarters of the old C-Class Coupe, with 72mm more knee room. There's a bit of a downside with this PHEV model when it comes to boot space, which falls from the usual 420-litre figure to just 280-litres.

Market and Model

Mercedes offers this 300 e PHEV drivetrain only with the Coupe body shape. Prices start from just over £60,000 and there are three trim levels, 'AMG Line Premium', 'AMG Line Premium Plus' and 'Premier Edition'. To give you some perspective, a CLE 220 d diesel starts from around £53,000 in equivalent trim and a CLE 300 4MATIC petrol costs from around £56,000. So you've really got to want the PHEV system. Across the range, standard equipment includes a 12.3-inch digital instrument cluster, 'keyless go' keyless entry, powered seats with memory settings and a customisable ambient lighting set-up. What you won't be able to specify is the extended 'Superscreen' infotainment system fitted to the latest E-Class saloon; Mercedes reckons that isn't driver-focused enough for the CLE. What you do get is a more advanced version of the brand's MBUX media system, operable via an 11.9-inch portrait infotainment screen. This adds the brand's latest 'Routines' function, which learns the habits of the driver and can do things like automatically change the ambient lighting, automatically turn on the climate control and set reminders for things like telephone calls on birthdays based on previous interactions. With this latest version of MBUX, you no longer need to say "Hey Mercedes" to activate it: instead, when you're alone in the car, you can operate the voice control when a red microphone symbol appears on the driver's display. Over-the-air updates will be made available to owners throughout the car's lifespan and the centre screen features new apps like TikTok, the Vivaldi web browser and even an Angry Birds game. Standard safety features include active brake assist, lane keeping assist, speed limit warning, attention assist and a reversing camera. You can specify an extra-cost 'Advanced Plus' package that adds blind spot assist and traffic sign recognition.

Cost of Ownership

Let's get to the stats - 470.8mpg on the combined cycle and 13g/km of CO2 (which means an 8% BiK tax rate). Compare to what you'd get from a conventionally-engined CLE 220 d - 60.1mpg and 125g/km (which means a 30% BiK tax rate). Insurance is group 45E. Service intervals for the CLE 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

You might be surprised just how much you like this car. Yes it's expensive. Yes it's heavy. Yes, boot space is restricted. But it's also in a class of one when it comes to premium mid-sized PHEV coupes. Nor does it completely rely on that exclusivity for its appeal, thanks to cosseting ride, exemplary refinement and low running costs. We still see why a potential CLE customer might be tempted to save rather a lot and get an old tech diesel instead with this coupe, but that really doesn't fit with the EV era we all now find ourselves in. The way this CLE 300 e can cruise almost silently around suburbia on battery power does and we can imagine a likely owner being pleased, a few years on in ownership, that they'd paid the extra for this kind of cleverness. PHEV power suits this car rather well. Whoever would have thought it?

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Standard Equipment

Technical Data

Options

Charging info

Driver Convenience

5G Communications module
Acoustic presence indicator
Active lane keeping assist
Attention assist
Bluetooth connection
Car wash mode
Collision prevention assist plus
DYNAMIC SELECT with a choice of driving modes (ECO, Comfort, Sport, Sport+ and Individual)
eCall emergency call system
ECO start/stop function
Fingerprint scanner
Fluorescent jacket for driver
Fully digital 12.3" driver display screen
Hard-disk navigation
Head up Display
Hey Mercedes Voice activation
MBUX augmented reality for navigation
MBUX navigation premium
PAS
Passive person presence reminder
Portrait format 11.9" touchscreen central display with driver orientation
Remote and charging services plus
Remote boot release
Remote services
Service indicator assist
Smartphone integration with Apple CarPlay and Android auto
Traffic sign assist
Wireless charging system for mobile devices in the front

Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension

50 litre fuel tank
9G TRONIC automatic transmission
AC charging
Charging cable for domestic socket, 5 m, straight
Comfort suspension
Mode 3 charging cable for wallbox and public charging stations with 5m upto 11kW
Self levelling suspension

Entertainment

Burmester 3D surround sound system with sound personalisation
Digital radio
MBUX extended functions
MBUX multimedia system

Exterior Features

Adaptive brake lights
AMG bodystyling
AMG Line exterior
Auto headlights
Electric windows
Heat and noise insulating acoustic glass
LED 3rd brake light
LED Day time running light
LED digital light with adaptive highbeam assist plus
LED tail lights
Panoramic sliding sunroof
Radiator grille with integrated mercedes star and lourve in dark grey matte with chrome inlay and black frame
Rain sensor windscreen wipers
Rear boot
Variable front intermittent wipers

Interior Features

2 individual rear seats
2 rear head restraints
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 line interior
Automatic child seat recognition sensor
Belt feeder
Black fabric roof liner
Climatised massage multicontour front seats
Folding rear seat backrests
Front headrests
Front sport seats
Heated front seats
Heated steering wheel
Illuminated door sill panels with Mercedes Benz lettering
Instrument panel and beltlines in ARTICO manmade leather in nappa look
Multifunction sports steering wheel in nappa leather
Nappa leather upholstery
Power height and reach adjustable steering column
Single front passenger seat
THERMATIC automatic climate control

Packs

Interior light pack - CLE
Keyless-Go comfort package - CLE
Memory seat pack - CLE
Mirror pack - CLE
Night package - CLE
Parking package with 360 degree camera - CLE
Stowage space package - CLE
USB package plus - CLE

Passive Safety

Active bonnet
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
Dual front airbags
Electric parking brake
Electronic Stability Programme (ESP)
First aid kit and warning triangle
Front and rear seatbelt reminder
Hill start assist
ISOFIX child seat attachment points with top tether in rear
Pedestrian protection
Rear side airbags
Seat occupancy sensor for rear seats
Tyre pressure monitoring system

Security

Anti theft alarm system
Guard 360 degree vehicle protection plus
Increased anti-theft protection
Interior monitoring system

Trim

AMG carbon fibre trim with high gloss black centre console

Wheels

19" AMG multi-spoke light alloy wheels aerodynamically optimised painted in black with high sheen rim flange
Summer tyres
TIREFIT with tyre inflation compressor

Electric Vehicle Data

Battery Capacity % guaranteed under warranty

70
Battery Capacity in kWh

25.4
Battery Charging Scenario 1 - Charge Time (Mins)

663
Battery Charging Scenario 1 - Percentage Change

10-100
Battery Charging Scenario 1 - Power Supply - kW

2.3
Battery Charging Scenario 2 - Charge Time (Mins)

180
Battery Charging Scenario 2 - Percentage Change

10-100
Battery Charging Scenario 2 - Power Supply - kW

7.4
Battery Charging Scenario 3 - Charge Time (Mins)

120
Battery Charging Scenario 3 - Percentage Change

10-100
Battery Charging Scenario 3 - Power Supply - kW

11
Battery Charging Scenario 4 - Charge Time (Mins)

Not Available
Battery Charging Scenario 4 - Percentage Change

Not Available
Battery Charging Scenario 4 - Power Supply - kW

Not Available
Battery Leased

No
Battery Type

Lithium-ion
Charging Port Location

Left Side Rear
Coupler/Connector Type

Type 2
Maximum Charging Rate - kW

11
Standard manufacturers Battery warranty - Mileage

62000
Standard manufacturers Battery warranty - Years

6
Usable Battery Capacity

19.5
WLTP - AER (km) - Comb

110
WLTP - AER (miles) - Comb

68
WLTP - EC (kWh/100km) - Comb

14.5
WLTP - EC (kWh/100km) - Comb - TEH

15.5
WLTP - EC (kWh/100km) - Comb - TEL

14.5
WLTP - EC (miles/kWh) - Comb

4.3
WLTP - EC (miles/kWh) - Comb - TEH

4
WLTP - EC (miles/kWh) - Comb - TEL

4.3
WLTP - EC AC Weighted (kWh/100km) - Comb

19.7
WLTP - EC AC Weighted (kWh/100km) - Comb - TEH

19.7
WLTP - EC AC Weighted (kWh/100km) - Comb - TEL

19.7
WLTP - EC AC Weighted (miles/kWh) - Comb

3.2
WLTP - EC AC Weighted (miles/kWh) - Comb - TEH

3.2
WLTP - EC AC Weighted (miles/kWh) - Comb - TEL

3.2
WLTP - Equivalent AER (km) - City

111
WLTP - Equivalent AER (km) - City - TEH

111
WLTP - Equivalent AER (km) - City - TEL

111
WLTP - Equivalent AER (km) - Comb

112
WLTP - Equivalent AER (km) - Comb - TEH

103
WLTP - Equivalent AER (km) - Comb - TEL

114
WLTP - Equivalent AER (miles) - City

69
WLTP - Equivalent AER (miles) - City - TEH

69
WLTP - Equivalent AER (miles) - City - TEL

69
WLTP - Equivalent AER (miles) - Comb

70
WLTP - Equivalent AER (miles) - Comb - TEH

64
WLTP - Equivalent AER (miles) - Comb - TEL

71

Emissions - ICE

CO

0.131
HC

0.008
HC+NOx

Not Available
NOx

0.009
Particles

0
Standard Emissions

EURO 6e-bis

Emissions - PHEV

WLTP - CO2 Weighted (g/km) - Comb

50
WLTP - CO2 Weighted (g/km) - Comb - TEH

50
WLTP - CO2 Weighted (g/km) - Comb - TEL

50

Engine and Drive Train

Camshaft

DOHC
Catalytic Convertor

Yes
CC

1999
Compression Ratio

10.0:1
Cylinder Layout

IN-LINE
Cylinders

4
Cylinders - Bore (mm)

83
Cylinders - Stroke (mm)

92.4
Engine Layout

NORTH SOUTH
Fuel Delivery

TURBO DIRECT INJECTION
Gears

9 SPEED
Number of Valves

16
Transmission

SEMI-AUTO

Fuel Consumption - ICE

EC Directive 1999/100/EC Applies

No

Fuel Consumption - PHEV

WLTP - FC Ch Sus (l/100km) - Comb

6.9
WLTP - FC Ch Sus (l/100km) - Comb - TEH

6.9
WLTP - FC Ch Sus (l/100km) - Comb - TEL

6.9
WLTP - FC Ch Sus (l/100km) - Extra High

6.6
WLTP - FC Ch Sus (l/100km) - Extra High - TEH

6.6
WLTP - FC Ch Sus (l/100km) - Extra High - TEL

6.6
WLTP - FC Ch Sus (l/100km) - High

6
WLTP - FC Ch Sus (l/100km) - High - TEH

6
WLTP - FC Ch Sus (l/100km) - High - TEL

6
WLTP - FC Ch Sus (l/100km) - Low

9.5
WLTP - FC Ch Sus (l/100km) - Low - TEH

9.5
WLTP - FC Ch Sus (l/100km) - Low - TEL

9.5
WLTP - FC Ch Sus (l/100km) - Medium

7
WLTP - FC Ch Sus (l/100km) - Medium - TEH

7
WLTP - FC Ch Sus (l/100km) - Medium - TEL

7
WLTP - FC Ch Sus (mpg) - Comb

40.9
WLTP - FC Ch Sus (mpg) - Comb - TEH

40.9
WLTP - FC Ch Sus (mpg) - Comb - TEL

40.9
WLTP - FC Ch Sus (mpg) - Extra High

42.8
WLTP - FC Ch Sus (mpg) - Extra High - TEH

42.8
WLTP - FC Ch Sus (mpg) - Extra High - TEL

42.8
WLTP - FC Ch Sus (mpg) - High

47.1
WLTP - FC Ch Sus (mpg) - High - TEH

47.1
WLTP - FC Ch Sus (mpg) - High - TEL

47.1
WLTP - FC Ch Sus (mpg) - Low

29.7
WLTP - FC Ch Sus (mpg) - Low - TEH

29.7
WLTP - FC Ch Sus (mpg) - Low - TEL

29.7
WLTP - FC Ch Sus (mpg) - Medium

40.4
WLTP - FC Ch Sus (mpg) - Medium - TEH

40.4
WLTP - FC Ch Sus (mpg) - Medium - TEL

40.4
WLTP - FC Weighted (l/100km) - Comb

2.2
WLTP - FC Weighted (l/100km) - Comb - TEH

2.2
WLTP - FC Weighted (l/100km) - Comb - TEL

2.2
WLTP - FC Weighted (mpg) - Comb

128.4
WLTP - FC Weighted (mpg) - Comb - TEH

128.4
WLTP - FC Weighted (mpg) - Comb - TEL

128.4

General

Alternative Fuel Qualifying

Yes
Badge Engine CC

2.0
Badge Power

313
Based On ID

Not Available
Coin Description

e
Coin Series

Premiere Edition
Generation Mark

1
Insurance Group 1 - 50 Effective January 07

45E
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

15500
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)

6.3
Engine Power - BHP

313
Engine Power - KW

230
Engine Power - RPM

6100
Engine Torque - LBS.FT

406
Engine Torque - MKG

56.1
Engine Torque - NM

550
Engine Torque - RPM

2000
Top Speed

147

Test Cycles

Emissions Test Cycle

WLTP
RDE Certification Level

RDE 2

Tyres

Alloys?

Yes
Space Saver?

No
Tyre Size Front

245/40 R19
Tyre Size Rear

275/35 R19
Tyre Size Spare

TYRE REPAIR KIT
Wheel Style

AMG MULTI SPOKE
Wheel Type

19" ALLOY

Vehicle Dimensions

Height

1429
Height (including roof rails)

Not Available
Length

4870
Wheelbase

2865
Width

1861
Width (including mirrors)

2042

Weight and Capacities

Fuel Tank Capacity (Litres)

50
Gross Vehicle Weight

2580
Luggage Capacity (Seats Down)

Not Available
Luggage Capacity (Seats Up)

290
Max. Loading Weight

405
Max. Roof Load

100
Max. Towing Weight - Braked

1800
Max. Towing Weight - Unbraked

750
Minimum Kerbweight

2175
No. of Seats

4
Turning Circle - Kerb to Kerb

11.2

Charging Speeds

3h 34min

Home

7kW Charger

0h 30min

Fast

50kW Charger

0h 15min

Rapid

100kW Charger

0h 10min

Ultra-Rapid

150kW Charger

Company car tax calculator

Tax Year	BIK	BIK Value	Tax Payable at 20%	Tax Payable at 40%
2026/27	7%	£395.68	£79.14	£158.27
2027/28	8%	£452.20	£90.44	£180.88
2028/29	18%	£1017.45	£203.49	£406.98
2029/30	19%	£1073.98	£214.80	£429.59

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