Mercedes-Benz CLE 2023– car dimensions: 4850 mm long, 1860 mm wide and 1428 mm high. Unladen weight is 1,855 kg. Braked towing is 1,800 kg.
The cabin has a 12.3-inch digital driver display and 11.9-inch portrait touchscreen running MBUX with wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. Dual-zone THERMATIC climate control is standard. Driver aids include Active Brake Assist for automatic emergency braking, Active Lane Keeping Assist, Blind Spot Assist and a parking package with sensors plus reversing camera. Adaptive cruise (DISTRONIC) is standard in some markets and on higher trims elsewhere.
Boot volume is 420 litres with seats up. Rear seats fold for longer items via a through-load option. The opening is shaped by the coupe body so taller loads need care. Plug-in versions drop to 290 litres.
Braked towing capacity is 1800 kg and unbraked 750 kg across most variants. Payload sits around 455 kg depending on engine and equipment. Sport suspension is common on AMG Line grades. adaptive damping is optional. The car suits light leisure towing more than heavy work use.
The cabin pairs sporty integral multi-contour front seats with electric adjustment for height, backrest, cushion angle and depth plus four-way lumbar and inflatable side bolsters. Heated front seats come standard. Optional seat ventilation, seven-zone massage and ENERGIZING programs add support on long trips. Ambient lighting in 64 colours and the optional AIR-BALANCE fragrance system set a calm mood. A panoramic sliding roof is available to brighten the space, while the longer wheelbase gives rear passengers more knee and shoulder room than the prior C-Class Coupé.
Mild-hybrid petrol and diesel engines with combined consumption from 6.5 l/100 km depending on variant.
ASSYST Plus calculates service needs, typically alternating A/B visits around yearly or mileage-based intervals.
Euro NCAP five-star rating with 93% adult, 89% child, 87% vulnerable road user and 83% safety assist scores.
Standard kit includes Active Brake Assist, Active Lane Keeping Assist, Blind Spot Assist, PRE-SAFE and multiple airbags with centre airbag.
Fuel use stays moderate thanks to 48-volt mild-hybrid assistance across the range. Petrol four-cylinder models quote combined figures starting near 6.5-7.1 l/100 km, with diesels lower still. A large tank supports longer runs between fills.
Servicing follows the ASSYST Plus system that tracks real driving conditions rather than fixed calendars alone. Expect oil services and checks at intervals the car itself displays, commonly yearly or every 10 000-25 000 km depending on market and use. Brake fluid and filters form part of the alternating A and B visits.
Crash protection is strong. The structure stayed stable in Euro NCAP tests and earned a full five stars. Adult protection scored 93 percent, with good results for knees, chest and head. Child dummies also scored highly. An active bonnet and solid AEB performance protect pedestrians and cyclists.
Keeping the car means relying on the standard safety suite of PRE-SAFE belt tensioning, attention assist and parking aids. Higher packages add more active systems. Regular dealer or specialist visits keep the mild-hybrid hardware and electronics in check for reliable daily use.
Length 4850 mm, Width 1860 mm, Height 1428 mm, Wheelbase 2865 mm (CLE 2023 - present)
Sources: manufacturer data, Mercedes-Benz press kit July 2023, UK brochure/owner's manual and media.mbusa, Carwow/L'Argus/autoevolution specs.