Key Takeaways
- New CLE-Class Cabriolet has a starting price of $64,350.
- Standard features include Burmester 3D Surround Sound System, heated front seats, and third-gen MBUX.
- Two engines, 300 4Matic and 450 4Matic, available across two trims.
Mercedes-Benz has announced pricing for the new CLE-Class Cabriolet, the classy drop-top that replaces the old C-Class and E-Class convertibles. Two engine options will be available – a four-cylinder 300 and a six-cylinder 450 – in either base or Pinnacle trim. With a starting price of $64,350, this drop-top experience is reserved for monied buyers.
Both engines are available with the two trims so that customers can configure their ideal CLE-Class Cabriolet. Standard equipment on the Mercedes includes the Burmester 3D Surround Sound System, a 12.3-inch driver display and an 11.9-inch infotainment screen, wireless Apple CarPlay/Android Auto, a wireless device charger, and the third generation of MBUX. The CLE-Class Cabriolet gets an acoustic soft top, heated front seats, and Mercedes’ innovative Airscarf and Aircap systems, making top-down driving even more pleasant.
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Mercedes-Benz CLE Cabriolet |
300 4Matic |
450 4Matic |
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Engine |
2.0-liter Inline-4 turbocharged |
3.0-liter Inline-6 turbocharged |
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Output |
255 hp |
375 hp |
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Torque |
295 lb-ft |
369 lb-ft |
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Acceleration (0-60 mph) |
6.2 seconds |
4.2 seconds |
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Top Speed |
130 mph |
130 mph |
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Price |
$64,350 / $66,950 (Pinnacle) |
$73,850 / $76,450 (Pinnacle) |
Pinnacle Trim Receives Plenty Of Luxuries
If that doesn’t blow your hair back, the Pinnacle model adds a healthy dose of luxury to the plush package. It receives all the above features, as well as a 360-degree camera, parking package, MBUX augmented reality for navigation, a head-up display, Digital Light headlights, the Guard 360 protection package, and MBUX entertainment plus. An AMG Line Package (standard for the 450, optional on the 300) adds more aggressive exterior finishes, larger front brakes, and an exhaust system with dual tailpipe trims and a sportier engine sound.
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Inside, CLE Cabriolets equipped with the AMG Line Package receive a Nappa leather-trimmed sports steering wheel with a flat bottom, AMG sports pedals in aluminum, and high gloss black/silver chrome interior accents. Of course, the customization experience doesn’t end there, with an optional Night Package, numerous paint finishes (as well as four Manufaktur hues), and various wheel designs ranging up to 20 inches in size.
Safety Features And Performance
The CLE-Class Cabriolet is the first Mercedes-Benz drop-top with two separate head airbags for the rear passengers. The vehicle has a total of 11 airbags, including one between the two front seats. As you’d expect, numerous driver-assist systems are standard, such as blind-spot monitoring, Active Brake Assist, and Attention Assist. An optional Driver Assistance Package introduces additional active safety features, such as lane-change assist, adaptive cruise control with steering assist, and more.
As a reminder, the CLE 300 4Matic is powered by a turbocharged 2.0-liter, four-cylinder that develops 255 horsepower and 295 lb-ft of torque. The 450 4Matic receives a silky-smooth 3.0-liter inline-six with 375 hp and 369 lb-ft. Both models send power to all four wheels via a nine-speed automatic transmission. The 450 reaches 60 mph in 4.2 seconds, with the 300 following two seconds later, but their top speeds are identical, at a limited 130 mph. Craving more power? Don’t fret, because an AMG-tuned CLE 53 is on the way. The CLE-Class Cabriolet will reach Mercedes-Benz dealers in the spring. All CLE pricing mentioned above does not include the automaker’s $1,150 destination charge.