The new Mercedes-Benz CLE Cabriolet, like the coupe upon which it’s based, serves as a replacement for the smaller C-Class and larger E-Class.
UPDATE, 06/08/2024 – We’ve updated this article with additional specification information that has become available. Our review of the related CLE Coupe is also now live.
Priced from $135,900 before on-road costs, the convertible went on sale in Australia on July 17, exclusively in CLE 300 4Matic guise. It’s around $12,000 more expensive than the coupe.
Standard equipment includes the AMG Line appearance package, Mercedes-Benz’s black trim Night Package, and the Digital Light package, providing adaptive LED headlights.
Mercedes-Benz says there’s a number of Cabriolet-specific features, such as heat-reflective leather upholstery, ‘Airscarf’ headroom heating and an ‘Aircap’ wind deflector system.
The 11.9-inch infotainment screen in the CLE Cabriolet can also be tilted between 15 and 40 degrees to avoid shining the sun’s rays back into the driver’s eyes while enjoying open-top motoring.
Pricing
| Model | Price |
|---|---|
| 2024 Mercedes-Benz CLE 300 4Matic Cabriolet | $135,900 |
Drivetrains
| 2024 Mercedes-Benz CLE Cabriolet | |
|---|---|
| Engine size | 2.0-litre turbocharged four-cylinder |
| Power | 190kW |
| Torque | 400Nm |
| Drive type | All-wheel drive |
| Transmission | Nine-speed automatic with integrated starter generator (provides 17kW/205Nm boost) |
Efficiency
The Mercedes-Benz CLE 300 Cabriolet uses 7.7L/100km on the combined cycle and requires 95 RON premium unleaded fuel.
Dimensions
| 2024 Mercedes-Benz CLE Cabriolet | |
|---|---|
| Length | 4850mm |
| Width | 2041mm (including mirrors) |
| Height | 1424mm |
| Wheelbase | 2865mm |
| Boot space | 385L (roof up), 295L (roof down) |
Servicing and Warranty
Mercedes-Benz Australia backs its cars with a five-year, unlimited-kilometre warranty.
| Running costs | Mercedes-Benz CLE |
|---|---|
| Service intervals | 12 months or 25,000km |
| Capped-price servicing | Three-, four- or five-year pre-paid service plans |
| Total capped-price service cost | $3325 (three-year plan) $4535 (four-year plan) $6800 (five-year plan) |
Safety
The Mercedes-Benz CLE has yet to be tested by ANCAP or Euro NCAP.
Standard safety equipment includes:
- Adaptive cruise control
- Autonomous emergency braking
- Pedestrian and cyclist detection
- Blind-spot monitoring
- Lane-keep assist
- Surround-view camera
- Traffic sign recognition
The optional Plus Package includes Mercedes-Benz’s Driving Assistant Package Plus. This is the name for an expanded suite of active safety technology, and includes:
- Active speed limit assist
- Front cross-traffic alert
- Safe exit warning
- Evasive steering assist
- Cyclist, pedestrian and vehicle detection
The more sophisticated adaptive cruise control system in the Plus Package also includes:
- Extended automatic restart function on motorways
- Route-based speed adaptation with end of traffic jam function
- Active Stop-and-Go Assist
- Active Steering Assist with hands-off warning
Standard Equipment
The CLE 300 Cabriolet comes standard with the following equipment:
- Fabric acoustic soft top (opens and closes in 20 seconds at up to 60km/h)
- ‘Airscarf’ headroom heating
- ‘Aircap’ wind deflector system
- Sports suspension
- AMG Line exterior and interior package
- Night Package with black trim elements
- Digital Light package with adaptive LED headlights
- 11.9-inch portrait-oriented touchscreen infotainment system (capable of being tilted from 15 to 40 degrees)
- Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
- Augmented reality satellite navigation
- Wireless phone charger
- 17-speaker Burmester sound system with Dolby Atmos
- Head-up display
- 64-colour ambient lighting
- Heat-reflective leather upholstery
- Heated front seats with memory
- Automatic seatbelt feeder
- Easy-Entry function for rear-seat passengers with Nappa leather loop
Options
The optional Plus Package costs $4900 and includes:
- Driving Assistance Package Plus
- Ventilated front seats
- Multicontour front seats
- Memory Parking Assistant
- Air-Balance Package
- Guard 360° Vehicle Protection Plus
Colours
There are a range of interior and exterior colours available.
Interior colourways are:
- Black
- Tonka Brown/Black
- Macchiato Beige/Black
- Power Red/Black
The following exterior finishes don’t cost any extra:
- High-tech Silver metallic
- Polar White
- Graphite Grey metallic
- Obsidian Black metallic
- Spectral Blue metallic
The following finishes are cost options:
- Manufaktur Patagonia Red metallic ($1700)
- Opalite White metallic ($1700)
- Manufaktur Alpine Grey ($2900)
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