Mercedes-Benz CLE

Mercedes-Benz CLE
Mercedes-Benz CLE
Overview
Manufacturer	Mercedes-Benz Group
Model code	C236 (coupe); A236 (cabriolet);
Production	October 2023 – present (coupe); April 2024 – present (cabrio)
Model years	2024–present
Assembly	Germany: Bremen; Thailand: Samut Prakan (TAAP);
Designer	Balázs Filczer
Body and chassis
Class	Grand tourer (S)
Body style	2-door coupé; 2-door cabriolet
Layout	Front-engine, rear-wheel-drive; Front-engine, four-wheel-drive (4Matic)
Platform	MRA2
Related	Mercedes-Benz C-Class (W206); Mercedes-Benz E-Class (W214);
Powertrain
Engine	Petrol:; 2.0 L M254 mild hybrid turbo I4; 3.0 L M256 mild hybrid turbo I6; Petrol plug-in hybrid:; 2.0 L M254 I4 (CLE 300e); Diesel:; 2.0 L OM654 mild hybrid I4 (CLE 220d);
Electric motor	23 hp Mitsubishi electric 48-volt integrated starter generator (ISG); Permanent magnet Syncronus motor;
Transmission	9-speed 9G-Tronic automatic
Hybrid drivetrain	Mild hybrid ; Plug-in Hybrid (CLE 300e)
Battery	48-volt Li-ion (MHEV); 25.4 kWh High voltage Lithium-ion (PHEV);
Dimensions
Wheelbase	2,865 mm (112.8 in)
Length	4,850–4,853 mm (190.9–191.1 in)
Width	1,860 mm (73.2 in)
Height	1,428 mm (56.2 in)
Curb weight	1,715–1,795 kg (3,781–3,957 lb)
Chronology
Predecessor	Mercedes-Benz C-Class (C205 & A205); Mercedes-Benz E-Class (C238 & A238)

The Mercedes-Benz CLE is a grand tourer which consists of the C236 coupe and the A236 cabriolet that were both launched in 2023 and replaced both the C and E-Class coupes.^[8] A performance variant, the Mercedes-AMG CLE 53 was released and a more powerful CLE 63,^[9] is also planned for 2025.^[10]

^ ^a ^b "Mercedes-Benz CLE to be introduced in 2023". Automotive Daily. February 14, 2022. Retrieved August 19, 2023.
^ "August 2023 - Automotive Technology Insight - Forecasts - Industry News - Supply Chain". autotechinsight.ihsmarkit.com. Retrieved 2023-09-14.
^ Gorden Wagener (12 July 2023). "Fantastic design sketch of our latest @mercedesbenz family member – our CLE Coupé." – via Instagram.
^ "2023 Mercedes CLE Coupe Tackles The Nurburgring". Carscoops. August 19, 2022.
^ "2023 Mercedes CLE Coupe Thinks The C-Class Interior Is Too Good To Mess With". Carscoops. September 19, 2022.
^ "Mercedes-Benz CLE-Class Coupe Spied On The Nurburgring". Motor1.com.
^ "2023 Mercedes CLE Coupe Spied As A Two-For-One Two-Door That Will Replace The C- And E-Class Coupes". Carscoops. July 20, 2022.
^ "2024 Mercedes-AMG CLE 63 S Will Pack 671 Plug-In Hybrid Ponies Underneath Stylish Coupe Body". Carscoops. October 12, 2022.
^ "New Mercedes-AMG CLE 53 Can't Hide Everything In Latest Spy Photos". Motor1.com.
^ "2023 Mercedes-AMG CLE Spied At The Nürburgring Showing Its Fast Bits". Carscoops. April 13, 2022.

[modelcodes-1] "Mercedes-Benz CLE to be introduced in 2023". Automotive Daily. February 14, 2022. Retrieved August 19, 2023.

[2] "August 2023 - Automotive Technology Insight - Forecasts - Industry News - Supply Chain". autotechinsight.ihsmarkit.com. Retrieved 2023-09-14.

[3] Gorden Wagener (12 July 2023). "Fantastic design sketch of our latest @mercedesbenz family member – our CLE Coupé." – via Instagram.

[4] "2023 Mercedes CLE Coupe Tackles The Nurburgring". Carscoops. August 19, 2022.

[5] "2023 Mercedes CLE Coupe Thinks The C-Class Interior Is Too Good To Mess With". Carscoops. September 19, 2022.

[6] "Mercedes-Benz CLE-Class Coupe Spied On The Nurburgring". Motor1.com.

[carscoops1-7] "2023 Mercedes CLE Coupe Spied As A Two-For-One Two-Door That Will Replace The C- And E-Class Coupes". Carscoops. July 20, 2022.

[:1-8] "2024 Mercedes-AMG CLE 63 S Will Pack 671 Plug-In Hybrid Ponies Underneath Stylish Coupe Body". Carscoops. October 12, 2022.

[9] "New Mercedes-AMG CLE 53 Can't Hide Everything In Latest Spy Photos". Motor1.com.

[10] "2023 Mercedes-AMG CLE Spied At The Nürburgring Showing Its Fast Bits". Carscoops. April 13, 2022.

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