It will slot between the CLA and CLS.
Size-wise, it will find itself below the E-Class, above the C-Class.
The CLE will be the fourth 4-door coupé in Mercedes-Benz’s lineup.
This piece of news goes against what was reported back in March. At the time, Mercedes-Benz had indicated that they were cutting back on the number of models. The new Mercedes-Benz CLE leaves us somewhat perplex.
Even so, according to autoblog.it, the new for 2023 Mercedes-Benz CLE will arrive and position itself in the heart of the CL 4-door coupé family of Benzes, and slide in above the C-Class and beneath the E-Class. The source story says that the CLE will measure 485 cm in length, which puts it about 7 cm (2.8 inches) shorter than the current E-Class sedan, 12 cm (4.7 inches) shorter than the CLS. It will be 16 cm (6.3 inches) longer than the CLA.
The new CLE will replace a number of current cars. The C-Class Coupe and Cabrio as well as the E-Class Coupe and Cabrio will “become the CLE Coupé and CLE Cabrio. This might be what Mercedes meant when they hinted that some models might be dropped.
Mercedes-AMG CLA 45 4MATIC+ Shooting Brake | Photo: Mercedes-Benz
Looking ahead, we can assume a few things. The CLE will be powered by the same powertrain that will be offered with the E-Class and that the CLE Shooting Brake, also expected as part of the CLE lineup, will not be offered in North America.
