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Mercedes-Benz CLE I (C236) photos
2023 — present · coupe, convertible
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About this generation
The all-new CLE two-door family debuted in 2023, consolidating the coupe and convertible offerings of the C-Class and E-Class lines.
The Mercedes-Benz CLE (C236 coupe and A236 cabriolet) was revealed in July 2023 as a single unified model series replacing both the C-Class and E-Class coupes and cabriolets. Constructed on the MRA2 modular platform shared with the W206 C-Class and W214 E-Class, the CLE features long proportions, prominent bonnet powerdomes, and a shark-nose front fascia. A soft-top cabriolet version with electrically deployed wind deflector systems joined the lineup shortly after.
The interior inherits the technical layout from the C-Class, highlighted by a 12.3-inch digital instrument cluster and an 11.9-inch portrait-oriented MBUX touchscreen screen running third-generation software. The powertrain range includes 2.0-liter turbo four-cylinders (gasoline and diesel) and a 3.0-liter turbocharged inline-six in the CLE 450 4MATIC. All standard engines feature 48-volt mild-hybrid ISG technology. Performance variants include the AMG CLE 53 4MATIC+ featuring a 449 hp turbocharged inline-six engine with electrical auxiliary compressor.
Specifications
13 in 2 body stylesCoupe C236 7 specifications
4850 mm190.9 in
Length
1860 mm73.2 in
Width
1428 mm56.2 in
Height
2865 mm112.8 in
Wheelbase
420 l14.8 cu ft
Trunk
Petrol
Diesel
PHEV
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Cabriolet A236 6 specifications
4850 mm190.9 in
Length
1861 mm73.3 in
Width
1424 mm56.1 in
Height
2865 mm112.8 in
Wheelbase
385 l13.6 cu ft
Trunk
Petrol
Diesel
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