Feb 26, 2025 by admin

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.

Having only launched in 2023, the Mercedes-Benz CLE Coupe is a replacement for the C-Class and E-Class coupes, with the AMG-fettled CLE53 following the performance arm’s formula of more power, better handling and meaner looks.

Priced from $158,900 before on-road costs, the CLE 4Matic+ Coupe (as it’s officially called) is more than $35,000 dearer than the turbocharged four-cylinder CLE300 coupe. 

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.

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While the CLE53 serves as the model’s flagship performance variant for now, reports from Europe claim the upcoming CLE63 will soon launch with a twin-turbo V8 engine, rather than the four-cylinder plug-in hybrid system in the C63 sedan.

Orders for the AMG CLE53 are now open, and deliveries are expected to begin before the second half of 2025.

Pricing

Model	Price before on-road costs
2025 Mercedes-AMG CLE53 4Matic+ Coupe	$158,900

Drivetrains and Efficiency

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	Mercedes-AMG CLE53 4Matic+ Coupe
Engine	Mild-hybrid twin-turbo 3.0-litre inline six-cylinder
Power	330kW @ 5800-6100rpm
Torque	560Nm @ 2200-5000rpm (standard) 600Nm (up to 12 seconds on overboost)
Mild-hybrid assistance	17kW/205Nm
Transmission	Nine-speed automatic
Drive type	All-wheel drive
0-100km/h time	4.0 seconds
Kerb weight	2000kg (inc. 90% full tank, 75kg driver)
Fuel consumption (claimed)	9.6L/100 km
Fuel tank capacity	TBA

Dimensions

	Mercedes-AMG CLE53 4Matic+ Coupe
Length	4853mm
Width (inc. mirrors)	2041mm
Height	1435mm
Wheelbase	2875mm
Boot capacity	420L

Servicing and Warranty

	Mercedes-AMG CLE53 4Matic+ Coupe
Warranty	5 years, unlimited kilometres
Service intervals	12 months or 25,000km

Service pricing has yet to be announced.

Safety

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

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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

• 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
• Rear privacy glass

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Options

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

The $2100 Plus Package adds:

• 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.

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