Following in the footsteps of the CLE Coupe, Mercedes-Benz has introduced the 2024 CLE Cabriolet in the United States. Its electric top takes 20 seconds to open or close and can be operated at up to 37 mph (60 kph). The first cars will arrive at dealers this spring, and the lineup currently consists of two trim levels and as many powertrain options.
The lineup kicks off from $64,350 for the CLE 300 4Matic Cabriolet and $73,850 for the CLE 450 4Matic Cabriolet in the Standard trim level. This model features standard heated front seats, 12.3-inch digital dials, 11.9-inch infotainment, wireless smartphone integration, wireless charging pad, Burmester audio, AirCap wind deflector, AirScarf neck-level heating, and others.
Choosing the superior Pinnacle grade means paying at least $66,950 for the CLE 300 4Matic Cabriolet and $76,450 for the CLE 450 4Matic Cabriolet. This model comes with the features mentioned above, as well as other goodies. It has Digital Light with Projections, a Parking Package with a 360-degree camera system, MBUX augmented reality for navigation, MBUX Entertainment Plus, a head-up display, and Guard 360 with Picture-Taking Functionality.
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Power comes from a 2.0-liter four-banger in the CLE 300 4Matic Cabriolet. The mill produces 255 hp (259 ps/190 kW) at 5,800 rpm and 295 pound-foot (400 Nm) of torque between 2,3000 and 3,200 rpm. The integrated starter generator develops an additional 23 hp (23 ps/17 kW) and 151 lb-ft (205 Nm). Mercedes says the car's top speed is electronically limited to 130 miles an hour (210 kph), and it takes an estimated 6.2 seconds to reach 60 mph (97 kph) from a standstill.
Picking up the CLE 450 4Matic Cabriolet means living with a 3.0-liter turbo'd unit that kicks out 375 horsepower (380 ps/280 kW) between 5,800 and 6,100 rpm. This mill churns out 369 pound-foot (500 Nm) of torque from 1,800 to 5,000 rpm and comes with the same integrated starter generator as the 300 4Matic, making an identical 23 hp (23 ps/17 kW) and 151 lb-ft (205 Nm). The three-pointed star says it is two seconds quicker to 60 mph, and the top speed is identical at 130 mph.
As for the fixed-roof variant, the CLE Coupe, it is available in the same configurations as the open-top version. Pricing for the CLE 300 4Matic Coupe starts at $56,500 in the Standard and $59,100 in the Pinnacle trim level, and for the punchier CLE 450 4Matic Coupe, interested parties will have to fork out at least $65,650 and $68,250, respectively. All prices exclude the $1,150 destination charge, as well as the optional gear and dealer fees.
The lineup is bound to expand with additional versions, including the range-topping Mercedes-AMG CLE 63 (S E Performance?) that is currently in the making.
After a series of unfortunate events put an end to Cristian's dream of entering a custom built & tuned old-school Dacia into a rally competition, he moved on to drive press cars and write for a living. He's worked for several automotive online journals and now he's back at autoevolution after his first tour in the mid-2000s. Full profile
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