Mercedes-Benz on Wednesday revealed the CLE-Class, a single nameplate that serves because the alternative for the two-door variations of the previous-generation C-Class and E-Class.
A CLE-Class coupe reaches dealerships in early 2024 as a 2024 mannequin, Mercedes has confirmed. A CLE-Class cabriolet with an automatic soft-top roof is about to observe, although Mercedes hasn’t offered timing for the convertible.
The CLE-Class is mechanically associated to each the most recent C-Class and E-Class, however when it comes to dimension and know-how, it is nearer to the positioning of the E-Class. The technique is just like what Mercedes did with the CLK-Class from 20 years in the past. The CLK-Class was mechanically just like the C-Class however positioned greater.
At 191 inches lengthy, the CLE-Class is 6.5 inches longer than the C-Class Coupe and 0.6 inch longer than the E-Class coupe, each of that are quickly to be discontinued together with their convertible counterparts.
2024 Mercedes-Benz CLE-Class Coupe and CLE-Class Cabriolet
The CLE-Class’ design is just like the C-Class up entrance, although the CLE-Class seems to function a extra muscular stance because of a decrease hood and slimmer headlights. The muscular stance can be helped by the entrance wheels being pushed nearly to the very entrance of the automobile. The taillight design is just like what’s discovered on the redesigned 2024 GLC-Class Coupe, with the 2 essential clusters related by a skinny strip, leading to a glance that resembles a chunk of chewing gum being stretched out.
The inside design is similar as within the newest C-Class. There is a 12.3-inch floating show for the instrument cluster and an 11.9-inch floating show with a portrait orientation for the infotainment system. The cabin additionally encompasses a flat-bottom steering wheel, distinctive sport seats, ambient lighting, and a normal Burmester 3D {surround} sound system with 17 audio system (two in every entrance headrest) and Dolby Atmos help.
The CLE-Class additionally adopts the most recent digital know-how Mercedes launched earlier this yr with its redesigned 2024 E-Class. This features a new electrical structure that controls a big selection of features and can help over-the-air updates down the street, and likewise helps the set up of third-party apps. Mercedes gave the examples of TikTok, Indignant Birds, Zync video streaming, and the online browser Vivaldi. Apps similar to Zoom will also be used, because of a dash-mounted digicam going through the motive force and entrance passenger, although not whereas driving.
Mercedes mentioned a protracted checklist of driver-assist options will probably be customary on the CLE-Class. A few of these will embrace automated emergency braking, energetic lane management, blind-spot displays, and parking sensors. Options similar to a head-up show and a surround-view digicam system may even be accessible.
2024 Mercedes-Benz CLE-Class Coupe
2024 Mercedes-Benz CLE-Class Coupe
2024 Mercedes-Benz CLE-Class Coupe
The CLE-Class will probably be provided within the U.S. initially in CLE 300 and CLE 450 grades, each that includes a normal 48-volt mild-hybrid system. The CLE 300 will come powered by a 2.0-liter turbo-4 rated at 255 hp, whereas the CLE 450 will pack a turbocharged 3.0-liter inline-6 good for 375 hp. In every case, a 9-speed automated and all-wheel drive will probably be customary.
Consumers looking for higher efficiency can look ahead to a pair of AMG grades roughly matching the C-Class’ C 43 and C 63 S E Efficiency grades. The C 43 generates 402 hp from the same powertrain to the CLE 300, whereas the C 63 S E Efficiency grade adopts plug-in hybrid know-how teamed with a turbo-4 for a peak output of 671 hp.
Pricing data for the 2024 CLE-Class will probably be revealed nearer to subsequent yr’s market launch.
Consumers searching for a two-door automobile from Mercedes also can select from the GT coupe or SL convertible from the AMG portfolio. The SL was redesigned for 2022, whereas the GT is because of be redesigned shortly. Prototypes for the brand new GT have been noticed forward of a possible debut later this yr.
