It falls just short of the outgoing Audi RS5, which delivers outputs of 331kW/600Nm and a sprint time of 3.9 seconds. Prices are listed at $168,015, before on-road costs, on remaining stock.
The CLE 53 shares the same engine as the CLE 450, which is yet to be confirmed for Australia, but adds double charging via an exhaust gas turbocharger and an additional electronic compressor that increases boost pressure from 0.4 to 1.5 bar.
Power and torque is directed to all four wheels through a nine-speed automatic transmission, while an integrated starter generator (ISG) can temporarily boost torque to 600Nm for a period of 12 seconds. Mercedes also said the ISG can briefly supply an extra 17kW/205Nm.
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2025 Mercedes-Benz CLE 53 4MATIC+
Standard rear-axle steering allows for more precise steering inputs at high and low speeds, particularly when power and torque are being maximised, while AMG-tuned suspension offers high agility and strong traction, according to Mercedes.
To compensate for the increased performance, Mercedes has given the CLE 53 a more aggressive design. That includes a raked bonnet, an AMG-specific front grille and large front and side air intakes for increased air flow.
At the rear the CLE 53’s design is characterised by two-part LED tail lights, twin double tailpipe trims, a diffuser-style lower apron and a spoiler lip mounted to the boot lid.
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2025 Mercedes-Benz CLE 53 4MATIC+
It has a wider track than its CLE counterparts, with an additional 58mm at the front and 75mm at the rear. As such, it carries larger 20-inch AMG Y-spoke alloy wheels that house red AMG brake callipers.
As standard the CLE 53 comes equipped with AMG Night Package I and II, which adds a smattering of high-gloss black trims.
Inside there is a 11.9-inch Tablet-style multimedia display with wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto connectivity and a 12.3-inch digital driver’s display.
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2025 Mercedes-Benz CLE 53 4MATIC+
Mercedes has standardised its AMG Dynamic Plus packaging, which adds a selectable ‘Race’ driving program in addition to ‘Sport’ and ‘Sport+’ when cycling through the drive mode selector on the AMG Performance steering wheel. It comes wrapped in Nappa leather and synthetic microfibre.
AMG-specific seats come standard in black leather with red stitching and AMG graphics. There’s also 64-colour ambient lighting, glossy carbon trims, AMG-branded door sills and floor-mats, as well as microphones and sensors placed in the exhaust to enhance the engine’s noise in the cabin.
Safety equipment includes a surround-view camera, adaptive cruise control, lane keep assist, blind spot assist, active brake assist, traffic sign assist and evasive manoeuvre support.
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2025 Mercedes-Benz CLE 53 4MATIC+
Customers can further customise their CLE 53 through the Plus Package, Carbon Package and AMG Performance seat package.
Mercedes-Benz has announced the return of the entry-level GLC 200 variant for Australia, bringing down the entry cost of its most popular model by $14,400.
Prices for the GLC range now kick off at $89,000 (before on-road costs) or $95,500 (national drive-away) for a limited time, down from $103,400 (before on-road costs) for the previously entry-grade GLC 300.
That puts it at $2900 more than the starting price of the new BMX X3 ($86,100, before on-road costs). Local prices of Audi’s updated rival Q5 remain unconfirmed for now, although it is expected to exceed the $80,000 mark.
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Power and torque on the GLC 200 are derived from a 2.0-litre four-cylinder turbo-petrol engine, which transmits 150kW/320Nm to all four wheels through a nine-speed automatic transmission, down 40kW/80Nm on the GLC 300.
It is an increase of 10kW/10Nm over the X3, while the GLC 200 is expected to provide 10kW/100Nm less than the petrol-powered Audi Q5 TFSI entry-grade.
A 48-volt mild-hybrid system helps bring fuel consumption down 0.2-litres from the GLC 300 to 7.5-litres/100km under the NEDC cycle, which is on par with the X3. Its 0-100km/h sprint time is 7.8 seconds, 0.7 seconds faster than the X3, thanks in part to a new Integrated Starter Generator.
Design-wise, Mercedes has given the GLC 200 exclusive 19-inch, 10-spoke alloy wheels in Tremolite Grey with a high-sheen finish. There are removable aluminium-look running boards with rubber studs along the side of the car and “high-performance” LED headlights with adaptive high beam assist.
2025 Mercedes-Benz GLC 200 4MATIC
Additionally, there is a panoramic sliding sunroof in heat-insulated dark-tinted glass and aluminium roof rails.
Inside, the cabin is decorated with silver-grey diamond-pattern and high-gloss black trims on the dashboard and centre console. There is a 11.9-inch multimedia display with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto connectivity, as well as a 10.25-inch digital driver’s display.
Wireless charging, interior ambient lighting, a leather steering wheel, synthetic leather seats, dual-zone climate control, Mercedes-Benz-branded metal door sills and puddle lights are also standard.
2025 Mercedes-Benz GLC 200 4MATIC
Standard safety features include nine airbags, lane-keep assist, blind-spot assist, traffic-sign assist and a surround-view camera.
As always, customers can customise their Mercedes-Benz even further with the interior Plus Package, AMG-inspired Sport Package and exterior Night Package, the latter of which can only be purchased in conjunction with the Sport Package.
There are five standard metallic paint options – Obsidian Black, High-tech Silver, Spectral Blue, Graphite Grey and Verde Silver – and three additional premium paint options – Opalite White, Alpine Grey or Patagonia Red.
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Mercedes has sold 554 examples of its GLC Wagon in the first two months of this year, a 75.3 per cent year-to-date increase for what is the brand’s most popular model in Australia.
The 2025 Mercedes-Benz GLC 200 4MATIC is available to order from Mercedes-Benz dealers nationwide from today.
2025 Mercedes-Benz GLC Wagon pricing
| Variant | Price (before on-road costs) |
| GLC 200 4MATIC | $89,000 ($95,000 national drive-away until April 30) |
| GLC 300 4MATIC | $103,400 |
| GLC 43 AMG | $141,815 |
| GLC 63 AMG | $191,814 |
