2024 Mercedes-Benz CLE 0-60 time, horsepower and power-to-weight
0-60 mph, quickest trim
4.2s
- CLE 450 4MATIC AWD, 375 hp.
- Tested.
- 0-60: rank 13 of 15 convertibles (2024).
- Horsepower: rank 12 of 15 convertibles (2024).
Every trim: 0-60 and power-to-weight
| Trim | Engine | hp | Torque | Curb weight | hp per ton | lb per hp | 0-60 and basis | Transmission | Drivetrain | MSRP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CLE 450 4MATIC AWD | 3.0L 6-cyl | 375 hp | 369 lb-ft | 4,277 lb | 175 | 11.4 | 4.2 sTested | 9-speed automatic | AWD | $65,650 |
| CLE 450 4MATIC Cabriolet 2D AWD | 3.0L 6-cyl | 375 hp | 369 lb-ft | 4,519 lb | 166 | 12.1 | 4.2 sTested | 9-speed automatic | AWD | $73,850 |
| CLE 300 4MATIC AWD | 2.0L 4-cyl | 255 hp | 295 lb-ft | 4,068 lb | 125 | 16.0 | 6.2 sTested | 9-speed automatic | AWD | $56,500 |
| CLE 300 4MATIC Cabriolet 2D AWD | 2.0L 4-cyl | 255 hp | 295 lb-ft | 4,299 lb | 119 | 16.9 | 6.2 sTested | 9-speed automatic | AWD | $64,350 |
| 300 4MATIC | N/A | N/A | N/A | 4,409 lb | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | AWD | $56,500 |
| 450 4MATIC | N/A | N/A | N/A | 4,409 lb | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | AWD | $65,650 |
| AMG CLE 53 4MATIC | N/A | N/A | N/A | 4,409 lb | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | AWD | $72,800 |
| AMG CLE 53 4MATIC+ Coupe | 3.0L | 443 hp | N/A | 4,409 lb | 201 | 10.0 | N/A | N/A | AWD | $72,800 |
Ton = 2,000 lb. Curb weight, no passengers.
Estimates: a fit on 7,236 tested times, using power and weight. Typical error 0.3 s.
Engines offered
3 engines offered.
| Engine | Trims | hp | Cheapest trim | MSRP | Price step | Fuel a year | Fuel vs base |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.0L 4-cyl | 2 | 255 hp | CLE 300 4MATIC AWD | $56,500 | Base | $1,371 | Base |
| 3.0L 6-cyl | 2 | 375 hp | CLE 450 4MATIC AWD | $65,650 | +$9,150 | $1,477 | +$105 |
| 3.0L | 1 | 443 hp | AMG CLE 53 4MATIC+ Coupe | $72,800 | +$7,150 | $1,670 | +$298 |
12,000 miles a year. Gas $3.20.
Turbo: only when the engine or trim name says so.
Transmission
CVT: no.
| Transmission | Trims | Cheapest trim | MSRP | Quickest 0-60 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9-speed automatic | 4 | CLE 300 4MATIC AWD | $56,500 | 4.2 s |
Rivals with more hp and better mpg
Compared with the CLE 300 4MATIC AWD: 255 hp, 28 mpg, $56,500. Other makes, convertibles, within 15% of the price.
No rival beats it on both.
CLE by year
Which is faster?
Quickest trim of each car, unless you pick a trim.
2024 BMW Z4: 0.3 s quicker to 60. More hp per ton: 2024 BMW Z4.
| Measure | 2024 Mercedes-Benz CLE | 2024 BMW Z4 |
|---|---|---|
| Trim | CLE 450 4MATIC AWD | M40i RWD |
| 0-60 | 4.2 s | 3.9 s |
| Basis | Tested | Tested |
| Horsepower | 375 hp | 382 hp |
| Curb weight | 4,277 lb | 3,543 lb |
| hp per ton | 175 | 216 |
| lb per hp | 11.4 | 9.3 |
| MSRP | $65,650 | $66,300 |
What this cannot tell you
0-60 times vary by test. Estimates use power and weight only.
Fuel cost uses EPA combined ratings.
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- Model-level, rule or estimate
- Sources disagree