2026 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 24 of 33 coupes (2026).
- Horsepower: rank 24 of 33 coupes (2026).
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 | 4,266 lb | 176 | 11.4 | 4.2 sTested | 9-speed automatic | AWD | $69,000 |
| CLE 300 4MATIC AWD | 2.0L 4-cyl | 255 hp | 295 lb-ft | 4,057 lb | 126 | 15.9 | 6.2 sTested | 9-speed automatic | AWD | $59,550 |
| CLE 300 4MATIC Coupe | 2.0L | 255 hp | N/A | 4,162 lb | 123 | 16.3 | N/A | N/A | AWD | $59,550 |
| CLE 300 4MATIC Cabriolet | 2.0L | 255 hp | N/A | 4,162 lb | 123 | 16.3 | N/A | N/A | AWD | $68,050 |
| CLE 450 4MATIC Coupe | 3.0L | 375 hp | N/A | 4,162 lb | 180 | 11.1 | N/A | N/A | AWD | $69,000 |
| AMG CLE 53 4MATIC | N/A | N/A | N/A | 4,162 lb | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | AWD | $76,300 |
| AMG CLE 53 4MATIC+ Coupe | 3.0L | 443 hp | N/A | 4,162 lb | 213 | 9.4 | N/A | N/A | AWD | $76,300 |
| CLE 450 4MATIC Cabriolet | 3.0L | 375 hp | N/A | 4,162 lb | 180 | 11.1 | N/A | N/A | AWD | $77,400 |
| AMG CLE 53 4MATIC+ Cabriolet | 3.0L | 443 hp | N/A | 4,162 lb | 213 | 9.4 | N/A | N/A | AWD | $84,600 |
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 | 3 | 255 hp | CLE 300 4MATIC AWD | $59,550 | Base | $1,422 | Base |
| 3.0L 6-cyl | 3 | 375 hp | CLE 450 4MATIC AWD | $69,000 | +$9,450 | $1,477 | +$55 |
| 3.0L | 2 | 443 hp | AMG CLE 53 4MATIC+ Coupe | $76,300 | +$7,300 | $1,670 | +$247 |
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 | 2 | CLE 300 4MATIC AWD | $59,550 | 4.2 s |
Rivals with more hp and better mpg
Compared with the CLE 300 4MATIC AWD: 255 hp, 27 mpg, $59,550. Other makes, coupes, within 15% of the price.
| Model | Trim | hp | mpg | MSRP | 0-60 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BMW 4 Series | M440i Gran Coupe RWD | 386 hp | 28 mpg | $65,100 | 4.6 s |
CLE by year
Which is faster?
Quickest trim of each car, unless you pick a trim.
2026 Mercedes-Benz CLE: 0.2 s quicker to 60. More hp per ton: 2026 Toyota Supra.
| Measure | 2026 Mercedes-Benz CLE | 2026 Toyota Supra |
|---|---|---|
| Trim | CLE 450 4MATIC AWD | GR 3.0 Auto RWD |
| 0-60 | 4.2 s | 4.4 s |
| Basis | Tested | Estimate |
| Horsepower | 375 hp | 382 hp |
| Curb weight | 4,266 lb | 3,411 lb |
| hp per ton | 176 | 224 |
| lb per hp | 11.4 | 8.9 |
| MSRP | $69,000 | $58,300 |
What this cannot tell you
0-60 times vary by test. Estimates use power and weight only.
Fuel cost uses EPA combined ratings.
- 2 or more sources
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- Model-level, rule or estimate
- Sources disagree