The Mercedes-AMG CLE53 has been priced for Australia, arriving in the first half of the year with a potent twin-turbo six-cylinder engine.

    UPDATE, 10/04/2025 – Mercedes-AMG has now announced pricing for the CLE53 4Matic+ Cabriolet, after announcing coupe pricing in February. We’ve updated this article accordingly.

    Launched in 2023, the Mercedes-Benz CLE Coupe is a replacement for the C-Class and E-Class coupes, while the CLE Cabriolet followed in 2024 to replace the C-Class and E-Class convertibles.

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    The AMG-fettled CLE53 follows the performance arm’s formula of more power, better handling and meaner looks.

    Priced from $158,900 before on-road costs, the CLE53 4Matic+ Coupe is more than $35,000 dearer than the turbocharged four-cylinder CLE300 coupe. 

    The CLE53 4Matic+ Cabriolet, for which orders have now opened, is priced at $175,600 before on-road costs, or around $38,000 more than the CLE300 Cabriolet.

    For context, the last AMG C43 4Matic coupe – which also featured a twin-turbo inline six-cylinder engine – was priced from $131,770 before on-road costs, while the AMG E53 4Matic+ was $177,670 plus on-roads.

    Customer deliveries of the AMG CLE53 Coupe commenced in February, with Cabriolet deliveries to begin this week.

    Pricing

    ModelPrice before on-road costs
    2025 Mercedes-AMG CLE53 4Matic+ Coupe$158,900
    2025 Mercedes-AMG CLE53 4Matic+ Cabriolet$175,600

    Drivetrains and Efficiency

    Unlike the rest of the CLE lineup, which uses four-cylinder engines, the AMG CLE53 has a six-cylinder powerplant.

    CLE53 4Matic+ CoupeCLE53 4Matic+ Cabriolet
    EngineMild-hybrid twin-turbo 3.0-litre inline six-cylinderMild-hybrid twin-turbo 3.0-litre inline six-cylinder
    Power330kW @ 5800-6100rpm330kW @ 5800-6100rpm
    Torque 560Nm @ 2200-5000rpm (standard)
    600Nm (up to 12 seconds on overboost)
    560Nm @ 2200-5000rpm (standard)
    600Nm (up to 12 seconds on overboost)
    Mild-hybrid assistance17kW/205Nm17kW/205Nm
    TransmissionNine-speed automaticNine-speed automatic
    Drive typeAll-wheel driveAll-wheel drive
    0-100km/h time4.0 seconds4.2 seconds
    Fuel consumption (claimed) 9.6L/100 kmTBA

    Mercedes-AMG quotes a kerb weight of 2000kg for the CLE53 4Matic+ Coupe, which includes a 90 per cent full fuel tank and a 75kg driver.

    Dimensions

    CLE53 4Matic+ CoupeCLE53 4Matic+ Cabriolet
    Length4853mm4853mm
    Width (inc. mirrors)2041mm2041mm
    Height1435mm1435mm
    Wheelbase2875mm2875mm
    Boot capacity420L375L (roof up)
    285L (roof down)

    Servicing and Warranty

    Mercedes-AMG CLE53 4Matic+
    Warranty5 years, unlimited kilometres
    Service intervals12 months or 25,000km
    Capped-price servicing$4190 (three-year plan)
    $5510 (four-year plan)
    $7760 (five-year plan)

    Safety

    The Mercedes-Benz CLE has yet to be tested by ANCAP or Euro NCAP.

    Standard safety equipment includes:

    • 10 airbags
    • Adaptive cruise control
    • Autonomous emergency braking
      • Pedestrian and cyclist detection
    • Blind-spot monitoring
    • Driving Assistant Package Plus
      • Active speed limit assist
      • Front cross-traffic alert
      • Safe exit warning
      • Evasive steering assist
      • Cyclist, pedestrian and vehicle detection
      • 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
    • Lane-keep assist
    • Parking assist
    • Surround-view camera
    • Traffic sign recognition

    Standard Equipment

    The CLE53 4Matic+ is available in one level of specification, though there are various option packages available.

    Standard equipment includes:

    • 20-inch light-alloy wheels
    • Adaptive damping
    • Rear-axle steering (up to 2.5 degrees)
    • Automatic high-beam LED headlights
    • AMG Exterior Night Package 1 and 2
    • AMG illuminated door sill plates
    • AMG floor mats
    • Nappa leather-wrapped steering wheel with Microcut microfibre
    • Black leather upholstery with red contrast stitching
    • Carbon interior trim
    • 64-colour ambient lighting
    • Head-up display
    • 12.3-inch digital instrument cluster
    • 11.9-inch infotainment touchscreen
    • Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
    • DAB+ digital radio
    • Burmester surround sound system
    • Panoramic sunroof
    • Keyless entry and start
    • Power boot-lid
    • Spit/fold rear seats

    The Cabriolet also features the Aircap electric wind deflector system and Airscarf neck-level heating and ventilation, while also featuring a multi-layer fabric folding roof that can open and close within 20 seconds while driving at speeds of up to 60km/h.

    Options

    A handful of option packages are available for the CLE53 4Matic+.

    The $2100 Plus Package adds:

    • Heated and ventilated multicontour front seats
    • Energising package plus
    • Air-balance package
    • Memory parking assistant

    The $8900 Carbon Package adds:

    • Carbon-fibre exterior trim
      • Front splitter
      • Mirror caps
      • Side sill panel inserts
      • Lip spoiler
    • Carbon-fibre steering wheel and interior trim

    AMG Performance seats are also available for an additional $5400.

    MORE: Everything Mercedes-AMG CLE

    Jordan Mulach

    Born and raised in Canberra, Jordan has worked as a full-time automotive journalist since 2021, being one of the most-published automotive news writers in Australia before joining CarExpert in 2024.

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