Mercedes-Benz CLE I (C236) photos

2023 — present · coupe, convertible

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Mercedes-AMG CLE 646 Spezialanfertigung

Mercedes-AMG CLE 646 Spezialanfertigung

Mercedes-AMG CLE 646 Special Edition

Mercedes-AMG CLE 646 Special Edition

Mercedes-AMG CLE 646 Special Edition

Mercedes-AMG CLE 646 Special Edition

Mercedes-AMG CLE 646 Special Edition

Mercedes-AMG CLE 646 Special Edition

Mercedes-AMG CLE 646 Special Edition

Mercedes-AMG CLE 646 Special Edition

Mercedes-Benz CLE53 AMG Cabriolet [US] (2025)

Mercedes-Benz CLE53 AMG Cabriolet [US] (2025)

Mercedes-Benz CLE53 AMG Cabriolet [US] (2025)

Mercedes-Benz CLE53 AMG Cabriolet [US] (2025)

Mercedes-Benz CLE53 AMG Cabriolet [US] (2025)

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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 styles

Coupe 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

CLE 200

201hp(150 kW)

2.0 l 9-speed automatic RWD 0–100 7.4 s

Torque: 320 Nm (236 lb-ft)
Top speed: 240 km/h (149 mph)
Displacement: 1999 cc
Cylinders: 4
Engine: M254 E20
Aspiration: turbo
Curb weight: 1790 kg (3946 lb)
Fuel tank: 66 l (17.4 gal US)
Fuel consumption: 6.4 l/100 km (37 mpg US)
CO₂: 145 g/km
Emissions standard: Euro 6e

CLE 200 4MATIC

201hp(150 kW)

2.0 l 9-speed automatic AWD 0–100 7.5 s

Torque: 320 Nm (236 lb-ft)
Top speed: 236 km/h (147 mph)
Displacement: 1999 cc
Cylinders: 4
Engine: M254 E20
Aspiration: turbo
Curb weight: 1855 kg (4090 lb)
Fuel tank: 66 l (17.4 gal US)
Fuel consumption: 6.7 l/100 km (35 mpg US)
CO₂: 153 g/km
Emissions standard: Euro 6e

CLE 300 4MATIC

255hp(190 kW)

2.0 l 9-speed automatic AWD 0–100 6.2 s

Torque: 400 Nm (295 lb-ft)
Top speed: 250 km/h (155 mph)
Displacement: 1999 cc
Cylinders: 4
Engine: M254 E20
Aspiration: turbo
Curb weight: 1855 kg (4090 lb)
Fuel tank: 66 l (17.4 gal US)
Fuel consumption: 7.0 l/100 km (34 mpg US)
CO₂: 159 g/km
Emissions standard: Euro 6e

CLE 450 4MATIC

375hp(280 kW)

3.0 l 9-speed automatic AWD 0–100 4.4 s

Torque: 500 Nm (369 lb-ft)
Top speed: 250 km/h (155 mph)
Displacement: 2999 cc
Cylinders: 6
Engine: M256 M30
Aspiration: turbo
Curb weight: 1945 kg (4288 lb)
Fuel tank: 66 l (17.4 gal US)
Fuel consumption: 7.8 l/100 km (30 mpg US)
CO₂: 176 g/km
Emissions standard: Euro 6e

AMG CLE 53 4MATIC+

443hp(330 kW)

3.0 l 9-speed automatic AWD 0–100 4.2 s

Torque: 560 Nm (413 lb-ft)
Top speed: 250 km/h (155 mph)
Displacement: 2999 cc
Cylinders: 6
Engine: M256M
Aspiration: turbo + supercharger
Curb weight: 2000 kg (4409 lb)
Fuel tank: 66 l (17.4 gal US)
Fuel consumption: 9.3 l/100 km (25 mpg US)
CO₂: 212 g/km
Emissions standard: Euro 6e

Diesel

CLE 220 d

194hp(145 kW)

2.0 l 9-speed automatic RWD 0–100 7.5 s

Torque: 440 Nm (325 lb-ft)
Top speed: 238 km/h (148 mph)
Displacement: 1993 cc
Cylinders: 4
Engine: OM654M
Aspiration: turbo
Curb weight: 1825 kg (4023 lb)
Fuel tank: 66 l (17.4 gal US)
Fuel consumption: 4.7 l/100 km (50 mpg US)
CO₂: 123 g/km
Emissions standard: Euro 6e

PHEV

CLE 300 e

308hp(230 kW)

2.0 l 19.5 kWh 9-speed automatic RWD 0–100 6.3 s

2024–present

Torque: 320 Nm (236 lb-ft)
Top speed: 236 km/h (147 mph)
Displacement: 1999 cc
Cylinders: 4
Engine: M254 E20
Aspiration: turbo
Curb weight: 2115 kg (4663 lb)
Fuel tank: 50 l (13.2 gal US)
Battery: 19.5 kWh
Fuel consumption: 0.6 l/100 km (392 mpg US)
CO₂: 13 g/km
Emissions standard: Euro 6e

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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

CLE 200

201hp(150 kW)

2.0 l 9-speed automatic RWD 0–100 7.9 s

Torque: 320 Nm (236 lb-ft)
Top speed: 236 km/h (147 mph)
Displacement: 1999 cc
Cylinders: 4
Engine: M254 E20
Aspiration: turbo
Curb weight: 1925 kg (4244 lb)
Fuel tank: 66 l (17.4 gal US)
Fuel consumption: 6.7 l/100 km (35 mpg US)
CO₂: 152 g/km
Emissions standard: Euro 6e

CLE 200 4MATIC

201hp(150 kW)

2.0 l 9-speed automatic AWD 0–100 8.0 s

Torque: 320 Nm (236 lb-ft)
Top speed: 232 km/h (144 mph)
Displacement: 1999 cc
Cylinders: 4
Engine: M254 E20
Aspiration: turbo
Curb weight: 1985 kg (4376 lb)
Fuel tank: 66 l (17.4 gal US)
Fuel consumption: 7.0 l/100 km (34 mpg US)
CO₂: 159 g/km
Emissions standard: Euro 6e

CLE 300 4MATIC

255hp(190 kW)

2.0 l 9-speed automatic AWD 0–100 6.6 s

Torque: 400 Nm (295 lb-ft)
Top speed: 250 km/h (155 mph)
Displacement: 1999 cc
Cylinders: 4
Engine: M254 E20
Aspiration: turbo
Curb weight: 1985 kg (4376 lb)
Fuel tank: 66 l (17.4 gal US)
Fuel consumption: 7.3 l/100 km (32 mpg US)
CO₂: 165 g/km
Emissions standard: Euro 6e

CLE 450 4MATIC

375hp(280 kW)

3.0 l 9-speed automatic AWD 0–100 4.7 s

Torque: 500 Nm (369 lb-ft)
Top speed: 250 km/h (155 mph)
Displacement: 2999 cc
Cylinders: 6
Engine: M256 M30
Aspiration: turbo
Curb weight: 2080 kg (4586 lb)
Fuel tank: 66 l (17.4 gal US)
Fuel consumption: 7.7 l/100 km (31 mpg US)
CO₂: 175 g/km
Emissions standard: Euro 6e

AMG CLE 53 4MATIC+

443hp(330 kW)

3.0 l 9-speed automatic AWD 0–100 4.4 s

Torque: 560 Nm (413 lb-ft)
Top speed: 250 km/h (155 mph)
Displacement: 2999 cc
Cylinders: 6
Engine: M256M
Aspiration: turbo + supercharger
Curb weight: 2110 kg (4652 lb)
Fuel tank: 66 l (17.4 gal US)
Fuel consumption: 9.6 l/100 km (25 mpg US)
CO₂: 217 g/km
Emissions standard: Euro 6e

Diesel

CLE 220 d

194hp(145 kW)

2.0 l 9-speed automatic RWD 0–100 7.9 s

Torque: 440 Nm (325 lb-ft)
Top speed: 234 km/h (145 mph)
Displacement: 1993 cc
Cylinders: 4
Engine: OM654M
Aspiration: turbo
Curb weight: 1955 kg (4310 lb)
Fuel tank: 66 l (17.4 gal US)
Fuel consumption: 4.9 l/100 km (48 mpg US)
CO₂: 128 g/km
Emissions standard: Euro 6e

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