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2025 Mercedes-Benz CLE: What's New, Specs & Features
Last updated August 4, 2026
The main change for the 2025 Mercedes-Benz CLE is the addition of an AMG CLE 53 Cabriolet. The regular CLE 300 and CLE 450 are otherwise carryover models with no major updates.
About the 2025 Mercedes-Benz CLE
1st generation CLE, second model year (introduced for 2024), with no mid-cycle refresh.
Mercedes positions the CLE as its modern two-door luxury car for buyers who want elegant styling, a tech-forward cabin, and grand-touring comfort in either coupe or open-top form. It effectively blends the smaller C-Class coupe’s sportier feel with some of the older E-Class coupe’s space and polish. In the U.S., standard all-wheel drive, strong standard audio and infotainment tech, and smooth turbo-hybrid power are central to its appeal more than track-focused performance.
The CLE 300 is the comfort-focused entry model, with a 255-hp turbo mild-hybrid four-cylinder, standard all-wheel drive, and a digital cabin built around an 11.9-inch touchscreen. The sportier CLE 450 pairs a 375-hp turbo mild-hybrid six-cylinder with AMG Line styling and a firmer suspension; both models have wireless smartphone connectivity and a 17-speaker Burmester audio system.
What changed, by category
Structural
The AMG CLE 53 range gained a Cabriolet body style. The regular CLE 300 and CLE 450 kept their existing coupe and convertible layouts with no platform or chassis redesign.
2025 Mercedes-Benz CLE specs and features by trim
| Feature | ||
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 4-Cyl, Turbo, 2.0 Liter | 6-Cyl, Turbo, 3.0 Liter |
| Transmission | Automatic, 9-Spd 9G-Tronic | Automatic, 9-Spd 9G-Tronic |
| Drivetrain | AWD | AWD |
| Fuel Type | Gas | Gas |
| MPG City | 23–24 mpg | 23 mpg |
| MPG Highway | 32–33 mpg | 32–33 mpg |
| Horsepower | 255 hp | 375 hp |
| Torque | 295 lb-ft | 369 lb-ft |
| Trunk/Cargo | 9.6–14.8 cu-ft | 9.6–14.8 cu-ft |
| Seats | 4 | 4 |
| Doors | 2 | 2 |
| Alarm System | ||
| Automatic Emergency Braking | ||
| Automatic High Beams | ||
| Blindspot Sensors | ||
| Lane Departure Warning | ||
| Park Assist | ||
| Rear View Camera | ||
| 360 Camera | ||
| Alloy Wheels | ||
| LED Headlights | ||
| Panorama Moon Roof | ||
| Rear Spoiler | ||
| Navigation System | ||
| Premium Audio | ||
| Smartphone Interface | ||
| Dual-Zone Climate Control | ||
| Heated Front Seats | ||
| Heated Steering Wheel | ||
| Leather Seats | ||
| Push-Button Engine Start | ||
| Remote Start | ||
| Ventilated Front Seats | ||
Frequently asked questions
What changed on the 2025 Mercedes-Benz CLE compared with the 2024 model?
The main change is the addition of an AMG CLE 53 Cabriolet. The regular CLE 300 and CLE 450 carry over without major powertrain, styling, safety, technology, or structural updates.
Is the 2025 Mercedes-Benz CLE a redesign?
No. The 2025 CLE is the second model year of the first-generation CLE introduced for 2024, and it did not receive a redesign or mid-cycle refresh.
Did the 2025 CLE 300 or CLE 450 receive major updates?
No. The 2025 CLE 300 and CLE 450 retain the same engines, nine-speed automatic transmission, standard all-wheel drive, cabin technology, and basic structure as the 2024 models.
Did the AMG CLE 53 add a convertible for 2025?
Yes. An AMG CLE 53 Cabriolet joined the lineup for 2025, giving the performance-focused CLE 53 an open-top body style.
What engines are in the regular 2025 Mercedes-Benz CLE models?
The CLE 300 has a 255-hp 2.0-liter turbo mild-hybrid four-cylinder, while the CLE 450 has a 375-hp 3.0-liter turbo mild-hybrid six-cylinder. Both use a nine-speed automatic transmission and standard all-wheel drive, unchanged from 2024.
2025 Mercedes-Benz CLE Reviews
What owners are saying about the 2025 Mercedes-Benz CLE.
4.4
2025 Mercedes-Benz CLE
(45 reviews)
“The Mercedes brand means quality. The performance and maneuverability of my CLE is unmatched by anything I've driven.”
“The quality of the vehicle does not match the price. Mercedes Benz used to be a very well made vehicle, the quality is not the same anymore.”