

William Stopford
2024 Mercedes-Benz CLE review
Pros
- Flashy interior
- Slick technology
- Comfortable back seat
Cons
- Some cheap interior touches
- Odd mix of sporty and not-so-sporty
- It's not cheap
1 Year Ago
The new Mercedes-Benz CLE is a Suv Large Luxury offered in both 5D Coupe and 2D Coupe body styles. Available in Australia from $104,100 (MLRP, excl. on-roads) for the Base variant and topping out at $163,600 for the Base.
There is 1 variant of the CLE available in Australia and this generation went on sale in May of 2025.
Engine options include 3.0L turbo (280kW/500Nm) and 2.0L turbo (150kW/320Nm). All variants feature 9-speed automatic transmission. Both four-wheel drive and rear-wheel drive configurations are available.
The new 2026 CLE is offered with a 5 year, unlimited km warranty.
Retail Price
Transmission
9-speed auto
Driven Wheels
4x4 or Rear
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Body Types
Convertible, Coupe, or SUV
Powertrain Type
4x4 or Rear-wheel Drive
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Retail Price
Transmission
9-speed auto
Driven Wheels
4x4 or Rear
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Body Types
Convertible, Coupe, or SUV
Powertrain Type
4x4 or Rear-wheel Drive
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The Mercedes-Benz CLE comes in a variety of variants with the cheapest being Base and the most expensive being Base.


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| Specification | Measurement |
|---|---|
| Overall Length | 4,850 mm |
| Overall Width | 1,861 mm |
| Overall Width (Inc Mirror) | 2,042 mm |
| Overall Height | 1,423 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,865 mm |
| Turning Circle | 11,200 mm |
| Load Capacity | 475 mm |
Dimensions in this table show the minimum and maximum values of all variants for this vehicle.
Our Mercedes-Benz CLE Exterior and Dimensions Page has every measurement you need to know exactly how this vehicle will fit your driving, garage, or work needs.


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Mercedes-Benz CLE
The cheapest Mercedes-Benz CLE is the Base that starts from $104,100.
See all Mercedes-Benz CLE PricingThe most expensive Mercedes-Benz CLE is the Base that starts from $163,600.
See all Mercedes-Benz CLE PricingThe best towing capacity of a Mercedes-Benz CLE is offered by the Base which can tow 3500 kg
See all Mercedes-Benz CLE towing capacityThe largest Mercedes-Benz CLE is the Base which measures 2010mm wide, 4939mm in length and sits 1730mm tall.
The most powerful Mercedes-Benz CLE is the Base which has 280kW of power from its 3.0L Turbo engine.
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The heaviest Mercedes-Benz CLE is the Base which weighs 2970 kg (kerb weight).
The Mercedes-Benz CLE uses Premium Unleaded.
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