2024 Mercedes-Benz CLE Coupe: Australian price and specs

All-new 2024 Mercedes-Benz CLE Coupe will be priced from $103,900 plus on-road costs when it arrives in Australian showrooms next month, with two versions available before CLE Cabriolet and AMG variants are provided.

Said versions are the base CLE 200 and the higher-spec CLE 300 4MATIC all-wheel drive ($124,900 with ORCs), both powered by a 2.0-litre turbo-petrol engine producing 150kW/320Nm and 190kW/400Nm respectively.

The internal combustion engines are supported by a 48 volt hybrid system capable of contributing up to 17kW/205Nm during hard acceleration, although its main role is to improve efficiency and provide a smooth driving experience. A nine-speed automatic transmission handles gear-shifting duties.

That makes the CLE Coupe cheaper but also less powerful than its direct rival, the BMW 4 Series Coupe, in its base form – the 2.0-litre rear-wheel drive 430i ($109,700 with ORCs, 190kW/400Nm) and the 3.0-litre six-cylinder AWD 440i xDrive ($134,400 285kW/500Nm).

However, the CLE is 4850mm long, 1860mm wide and 1428mm tall, which technically puts it in the larger coupe segment – one above the 4 Series and the old C-Class coupe.

Used as a coupe version of the C-Class and E-Class sedans, the CLE rides 15mm lower than both sports suspension models to emphasize more athletic interest and provide more intense movementsfor pointer operation configuration support.

Adding to the visual appeal, every CLE imported from Australia will come with AMG-Line body kit and Night Package exterior trim as standard, as well as 19-inch black AMG alloys.

Equipment highlights include 11.9-inch infotainment interface, 64-hour lighting package, Burmeister surround sound system, head-up display, sunroof, MBUX Navigation Premium package with augmented reality, automatic belt feeder, phone charging wireless, smartphone connectivity, 360-degree camera and adaptive cruise control.

Apart from AWD, the only major equipment difference between the 200 and 300 4MATIC variants is the upholstery: ARTICO ‘PLeather’ for the 200 and leather for the 300.

How much does the 2024 Mercedes-Benz CLE cost?

200 – $103,900
300 4MATIC – $124,900
* The price includes road costs