2026 Mercedes-Benz CLE trim levels explained

All 9 trims

What changes at each step

1. CLE 300 Coupe to CLE 300 Cabriolet: +$8,500

   CLE 300 4MATIC Coupe $59,550 to CLE 300 4MATIC Cabriolet $68,050.

   • MPG: 27 mpg to 26 mpg.

   No equipment data.

2. CLE 300 Cabriolet to CLE 450: +$950

   CLE 300 4MATIC Cabriolet $68,050 to CLE 450 4MATIC AWD $69,000.

   • Engine: 2.0L to 3.0L 6cyl.
   • Power: 255 hp to 375 hp.

   No equipment data.

3. CLE 450 Coupe to AMG CLE 53: +$7,300

   CLE 450 4MATIC Coupe $69,000 to AMG CLE 53 4MATIC $76,300.

   Same specs. Equipment only.

   No equipment data.

4. AMG CLE 53 Coupe to CLE 450 Cabriolet: +$1,100

   AMG CLE 53 4MATIC+ Coupe $76,300 to CLE 450 4MATIC Cabriolet $77,400.

   • Power: 443 hp to 375 hp.
   • MPG: 23 mpg to 26 mpg.

   No equipment data.

5. CLE 450 Cabriolet to AMG CLE 53 Cabriolet: +$7,200

   CLE 450 4MATIC Cabriolet $77,400 to AMG CLE 53 4MATIC+ Cabriolet $84,600.

   • Power: 375 hp to 443 hp.
   • MPG: 26 mpg to 23 mpg.

   No equipment data.

Which trim has each feature

• Leather seats: optional from CLE 300 4MATIC AWD, $59,550.
• Cheapest trim with heated front seats: CLE 300 4MATIC AWD, $59,550.
• Heated steering wheel: optional from CLE 300 4MATIC AWD, $59,550.
• 360 camera: optional from CLE 300 4MATIC AWD, $59,550.
• Cheapest trim with blind spot warning: CLE 300 4MATIC AWD, $59,550.
• Cheapest trim with Apple CarPlay or Android Auto: CLE 300 4MATIC AWD, $59,550.
• Cheapest trim with navigation: CLE 300 4MATIC AWD, $59,550.
• Cheapest trim with premium audio: CLE 300 4MATIC AWD, $59,550.
• Cheapest trim with remote start: CLE 300 4MATIC AWD, $59,550.
• Cheapest trim with a panoramic roof: CLE 300 4MATIC AWD, $59,550.
• Not on any trim: a power liftgate or trunk, a third row, heated rear seats.

S standard. O optional. N not available. Blank: no data.

No equipment data for 7 trims.

Cheapest trim with

• AWD or 4WD: every trim.
• The most hp: AMG CLE 53 4MATIC+ Coupe, 443 hp, $76,300.
• The best mpg: CLE 300 4MATIC AWD, 27 mpg, $59,550.

New for 2026

Compared with 2025. Trims matched by name.

• Added: none.
• Dropped: none.
• Carried over with a price: 9 trims. Median change: +$1,600.

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