2026 Mercedes-Benz CLE Trims Comparison

All three versions of the CLE feature a 48-volt mild hybrid system, a nine-speed automatic transmission and 4Matic all-wheel drive. Highlights from the standard and optional equipment lists include:

CLE 300
Mercedes equips the base CLE 300 coupe and convertible with these selected standard features:

• 18-inch wheels
• Panoramic sunroof (coupe model only)
• Synthetic leather upholstery
• Heated front seats with memory settings
• Neck-warming seat vents (convertible model only)
• 12.3-inch digital instrument cluster
• 11.9-inch touchscreen infotainment system with navigation
• Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto smartphone connectivity
• 17-speaker Burmester premium audio system
• Fingerprint sensor (configures preferred settings for up to seven drivers for seats, audio, climate and other systems)

The CLE's standard driver assist and safety features include:

• Automatic high-beam LED headlights
• Pre-Safe and Pre-Safe Sound (tensions seat belts, closes windows and protects hearing in a collision)
• Blind-spot warning with rear cross-traffic warning  (alerts you if a vehicle is in your blind spot during a lane change or while in reverse)
• Safe exit warning (can warn a rear passenger about opening a door into traffic approaching from behind)
• Parking sensors (alert you to obstacles that may not be visible in front of or behind the vehicle when parking)

CLE 450
The CLE 450 adds the more powerful six-cylinder engine plus:

• 19-inch wheels
• Sport-tuned suspension
• Upgraded braking system
• AMG interior and exterior trim
• Sport steering wheel and pedals
• Synthetic leather on the dashboard

AMG CLE 53
Besides its powerful engine, the AMG CLE 53 models include:

• Unique 19-inch wheels
• Performance automatic transmission
• Upgraded all-wheel-drive system (can send 100% of the torque to the rear wheels)
• Adjustable traction and stability control settings
• Adaptive sport-tuned suspension dampers (help improve ride comfort and handling stability)
• Rear-axle steering (improves vehicle maneuverability)
• Performance braking system with torque vectoring capability
• Performance steering wheel with quick access to dynamic vehicle settings
• Synthetic leather upholstery with synthetic suede inserts
• Surround-view camera system (gives you a top-down view of the CLE and its surroundings in tight parking situations)

Mercedes offers the following packages for the CLE 300 and CLE 450:

• Pinnacle Trim package
  • Adaptive headlights (swivel as you turn the steering wheel for better illumination in curves)
  • Head-up display (displays important information in your sight line on the windshield)
  • Navigation system with augmented video and directions overlay
  • Improved audio system quality (Dolby Atmos and Apple Spatial Audio)
  • Upgraded infotainment system (gives owners the ability to download various media and gaming apps)
  • Enhanced security system (notifies owners of potential damage and records images of incidents)
  • Surround-view camera system (gives you a top-down view of the CLE and its surroundings in tight parking situations)
• Driver Assistance package
  • Adaptive cruise control (adjusts speed to maintain a constant distance between the vehicle and the car in front)
  • Active speed-limit assist (adjusts vehicle speed based on speed limit signs)
  • Route-based speed adaptation (adjusts cornering speed when a sharp curve is detected based on navigation)
  • Lane keeping assistance (steers the CLE back into its lane if it begins to drift over the lane marker)
  • Lane centering system (makes minor steering corrections to help keep the vehicle centered in its lane)
  • Automated lane change assist (guides the vehicle into the next lane when the turn signal is used)
  • Blind-spot intervention (automatically steers the car back into its lane if you try to change lanes while a car is in the vehicle's blind spot)
  • Intersection collision mitigation (warns you of an impending collision during a left turn and applies the brakes in certain scenarios)
  • Evasive steering assist (enhances the forward collision mitigation system with steering-based collision avoidance)
  • Emergency stop assist (can bring the CLE to a safe stop if the driver becomes unresponsive)
• AMG Line package (CLE 300 only)
  • 19-inch wheels
  • Upgraded braking system
  • Sport-tuned suspension
  • AMG interior and exterior trim
  • Sport steering wheel and pedals
  • Synthetic leather on the dashboard
• Engineering package (CLE 450 only)
  • Adaptive suspension dampers (help improve ride comfort and handling stability)
  • Rear-axle steering (improves vehicle maneuverability)

You can also add the following stand-alone options to the CLE 300 and CLE 450:

• 20-inch wheels
• Leather upholstery
• Massaging front seats
• Ventilated front seats
• Heated steering wheel
• Energizing air control (upgraded cabin filtration)
• Advanced USB package (adds more USB-C ports)
• Adaptive cruise control
• Surround-view camera  system
• Rear side-impact airbags

Most of the above packages and options are also available for the AMG CLE 53. Several appearance packages are exclusive to this model, including:

• AMG Night package
• AMG Night Package Plus
• AMG Performance Studio package
• AMG Carbon Fiber package
• AMG Carbon Fiber Package II

The AMG CLE 53 is also available with the following packages:

• AMG Dynamic Plus package
  • High-performance braking system
  • Red brake calipers
  • Upgraded engine mounts
• AMG Performance Seat Advanced package
  • Performance front seats
  • Additional seat adjustability

The AMG CLE 53 offers these unique stand-alone options:

• Enhanced engine sound
• Additional performance driving modes
• Red seat belts
• Dashcam (records an image of the road ahead, which can be reviewed at a later time)
• AMG Track Pace (records and displays performance data during track driving)