Mercedes-Benz was an early mover in the “coupe-but-not-a-coupe” vehicle space, and its efforts have only increased after the initial push. We now have SUV coupes and 4-door coupes from the brand, and a new model is set to hit the streets in 2024. Unlike some Mercedes that wear the coupe name, the new CLE is an actual 2-door car that will arrive with a convertible version.
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Mercedes will offer two versions of the all-new CLE, including the base CLE 300 and the upgraded CLE 450. Both cars get a 48-volt mild-hybrid system and either a 4- or 6-cylinder engine. Though it looks a lot like the C-Class and E-Class convertibles, the CLE slots between them on the interior space spectrum. That said, the automaker claims that the new coupe is significantly more spacious inside than a C-Class Cabriolet and notes that the CLE is the largest coupe in its segment. Expect sales of the new CLE to begin in early 2024.
What’s New for the 2024 Mercedes-Benz CLE? – Find the best Mercedes-Benz deals!
- All-new 2-door car model from Mercedes-Benz
- Available in coupe and convertible body styles
- Turbocharged 4- or 6-cylinder engine
- Larger than the current C-Class Coupe and more spacious than the E-Class 2-door
- Mercedes plans to launch the CLE in early 2024 for the American market
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Though it’s an all-new model, the CLE borrows some elements from other Mercedes coupes. The car features a 3-dimensional chrome grille and unique Mercedes logo. Power domes on the hood convey a sporty look, while the flat LED headlights bring a new daytime running light design and updated turn signals. An optional lighting feature brings welcome and goodbye animations, and the two-piece LED headlights are connected with a dark red accent on the back.
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Mercedes’ interiors are high-tech and opulent, and the CLE is no exception. The CLE’s interior gets 64 colors of ambient lighting, along with light bands and accents on the doors and dash. A leather-wrapped sport steering wheel and a new front-seat design with integrated headrests come standard. Mercedes says it incorporated unique stitching and shapes with the seats for more visual interest, and heating comes standard. Ventilation and massaging are available for the front buckets, and memory settings with three users are standard.
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Mercedes will offer a choice of two engines in the new 2024 CLE. The base mill is a turbocharged 2.0-liter 4-cylinder making 255 horsepower and 295 pound-feet of torque. The upgraded engine is a turbocharged 3.0-liter inline-6 making 375 hp and 369 pound-feet of torque. Both engines come with a 48-volt mild-hybrid system that replaces the starter motor. It makes the start/stop system almost impossible to detect when working and provides a slight horsepower boost to the engine. Both powertrains come with a 9-speed automatic transmission and all-wheel drive. The car rides lower than the C-Class Cabriolet and has either comfort or sport suspension, depending on the trim.
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Mercedes packs a few driver aids as standard equipment in the 2024 CLE, including a driver monitoring system, forward-collision warning, automatic emergency braking, lane-keeping assistance, speed limit assist, and a parking sensor system. The Driver Assistance package includes several other advanced features, including Active Steering Assist, intersection turn assistance, blind-spot warning with rear cross-traffic warning, Active Brake Assist, and more.
Since it’s an all-new model, neither the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration nor the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety has crash-tested the CLE.
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The Mercedes CLE gets two massive interior screens that handle most of its settings and features. The 11.9-inch touchscreen comes in portrait orientation, accompanied by a 12.3-inch digital gauge cluster. The system runs Mercedes’ latest MBUX infotainment interface and delivers sound through a standard Burmester 3D surround-sound system. The audio setup includes two speakers built into the headrests and offers Dolby Atmos functionality.
Mercedes installs the newest version of its MBUX infotainment software, which features upgraded voice controls and other functionality. It also enables third-party apps and routines, allowing owners to program actions for commonly used functions with one-touch activation. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard, and the driver can customize the gauge cluster based on the driving mode or their mood.
2024 Mercedes-Benz CLE Competitors – Find the best Mercedes-Benz deals!
The CLE will be in an odd place when it arrives, as it’s not directly aligned with models from Audi and BMW. That said, buyers may cross-shop the A5 Coupe, which is available in a higher-performance S5 guise. They could also shop the BMW 8 Series, though its pricing and performance may outstrip the CLE by a large margin. Finally, there’s the Jaguar F-Type, which blends striking styling, strong performance, and all the swagger the British brand is known for.
Mercedes-Benz is the source of information in this article. It was accurate as of July 10, 2023, but it may have changed since that date. Always confirm product details and availability with the automaker’s website or your local dealership.
Chris Teague is an experienced writer in the automotive and technology fields. In addition to JDPower.com, his work appears at Forbes, The Drive, Your Test Driver, and others.
After recording its highest-ever annual sales in India in 2023, Mercedes-Benz is entering 2024 with a flourish, bringing the GLS SUV, priced between Rs 1.32 crore-1.37 crore, to the market a week into the new year. The German luxury brand has confirmed that the GLS is the first of over 12 new launches planned for India this year. The company says it is bringing three EVs and that half of the new models coming cost upwards of Rs 1.5 crore. Here are eight new cars and SUVs we can confirm are coming to India during 2024.
2024 Mercedes India cars launch details
Mercedes-Benz E-Class
With prices expected between Rs 70 lakh-90 lakh, the sixth-generation E-Class will arrive by late 2024. It’ll only be available in long-wheelbase form, like previous generations. The all-new luxury sedan is larger than its predecessor and has many design elements seen on the S-Class. It remains to be seen if the ‘Superscreen’ – made up of a 12.3-inch instrument cluster, a 14.4-inch touchscreen infotainment display and a 12.3-inch passenger touchscreen – will be available on the India-spec E-Class. Mercedes is expected to offer either a 2.0-litre turbo-petrol engine with a 48V mild-hybrid assist option or a 2.0-litre diesel engine option for India; a 9-speed automatic will be standard across the range.
Mercedes GLC Coupe
A swanky alternative to the more upright GLC SUV, the GLC Coupe looks similar, but gets a raked roofline with a plunging liftback-like tailgate. Like its SUV sibling, the new-gen GLC Coupe is larger than its predecessor and sports the latest in connectivity, tech and features from Merc’s parts bin. The Coupe is likely to share its 2.0-litre turbo-petrol and 2.0-litre diesel powertrain options with the SUV. A performance-oriented AMG version is also likely to be on offer, when SUV-coupe arrives in early 2024. Expect prices in the Rs 75 lakh-80 lakh range.
Mercedes-Benz CLE
Merc’s relatively new two-door, two-plus-two seater, the CLE, shares its underpinnings with the C-Class and new-gen E-Class. The CLE’s cabin is strikingly similar to the C- and E-Class, but it features front seats with speakers integrated into the headrest that enhance the sound from the 17-speaker Burmester 3D surround sound system. The new model is roomier than the old C-Class coupe, especially at the rear; even boot space has increased to 420 litres. The global powertrain range includes four- and six-cylinder petrol and diesel engines, with rear- and four-wheel drive options. However, India gets 2.0-litre turbo-petrol and 2.0-litre diesel engine options. When it arrives in late 2024, the CLE is expected to be priced at around Rs 1.1 crore.
Mercedes-Benz GLA facelift
Expected to be priced at about Rs 45 lakh-49 lakh, the GLA facelift, which was showcased in May last year, is expected to launch in the first half of this year. Most of the design changes will be seen at the nose of the facelift – there’s new LED lighting at the front and rear, and the wheel arches are now painted the same colour as the car’s exterior, replacing the black plastic on the outgoing model. Changes to the cabin are minimal, though the GLA facelift does get an updated MBUX infotainment system, with interior ambient lighting and wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. The current 1.3-litre turbo-petrol and 2.0-litre diesel engines are expected to continue.
Mercedes-Benz GLB facelift
Around the same time as the GLA facelift, the refreshed GLB will arrive with similar cosmetic enhancements on the inside and outside, as well as updates to the infotainment system. The petrol and diesel engines paired to dual-clutch auto gearboxes and the 4Matic all-wheel drive system, are expected to continue unchanged. Prices are expected to be in the Rs 65 lakh-70 lakh region.
New Mercedes-AMG GT
Arriving in the middle of the year will be the new Mercedes-AMG GT. It’s larger and roomier than its predecessor, and is based on the new SL. The GT features a two-plus-two seating layout and a larger, more accessible boot; the new model is more practical as well. It has a newly developed body structure, which uses aluminium, composite fibre materials, magnesium and steel. The two-door sports coupe is powered by a twin-turbo 4.0-litre V8 developing 476hp in 55 4Matic+ guise and 585hp in 63 4Matic+ form. Transmission duties are performed by a 9-speed AMG Speedshift automatic that powers all four wheels. Expect Mercedes to price it at about Rs 2.5 crore.
Mercedes-Maybach EQS SUV
Coming late this year, the ultra luxurious and all-electric Maybach EQS SUV will sport a figurative tonne of chrome, along with signature Maybach wheels, dual-tone paint and logos to help differentiate it from the standard model. The EV SUV will be available in ‘680’ form – a 108.4kWh battery, which is said to provide 600km of range, powers two electric motors on each axle, delivering a total output of 658hp and 950Nm of torque. This will help this big SUV sprint to 100kph in 4.4 seconds and hit a top speed of 210kph. Expect prices to be in the Rs 4 crore region.
Mercedes-Benz EQG
The all-electric version of the iconic G Wagon, the EQG, will also arrive late this year. While Mercedes has managed to retain most of the boxy styling, there are a number of revisions to make it more aerodynamic, and therefore, more efficient. Said to be as capable and tough as the ICE G-Class, this ladder frame EV gets four motors – one at each wheel – and features a ‘G-Turn’ function. This allows the electric motors turn the wheels in opposing directions, allowing the vehicle to perform an on-the-spot 360-degree turn. Expect EQG prices to hover around the Rs 3 crore mark.
