There aren’t many four-seat convertibles nowadays. However Mercedes-Benz is holding the road with its CLE. The soft-top made a smooth debut in July 2023, simply after the official reveal of the CLE coupe. Particulars for the European model got here in February, and now, we now have info for the North American mannequin. Pricing begins at $65,500, together with a $1,150 vacation spot cost.
For that, you get the CLE 300 4Matic Cabriolet in Commonplace trim. Meaning a turbocharged 2.0-liter four-cylinder beneath the hood producing 255 horsepower and 295 pound-feet of torque. For extra energy you may want the CLE 450 4Matic Cabriolet, which prices a good $75,000. It makes use of MB’s acquainted 3.0-liter turbocharged inline-six, pumping out 375 hp with 369 lb-ft of twist. Each engines ship energy to all 4 wheels by a nine-speed computerized transmission, which incorporate a 48-vold delicate hybrid system with an built-in starter-generator. Here is a breakdown of pricing for CLE Cabriolet trim ranges, together with the vacation spot cost.
If these trims and powertrains sound acquainted, they need to. The convertible CLE-Class mirrors its hardtop sibling within the US market, proper all the way down to the electronically restricted high pace of 130 mph. The CLE 450 will get there the quickest, with Mercedes itemizing a 0-60 mph time of 4.2 seconds. The Commonplace model does the dash in 6.2 seconds.
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All CLE Cabriolets get standard-issue Airscarf and Aircap techniques, geared toward holding of us heat and comfortable when the roof is down. Airscarf blows heat air across the necks of front-seat passengers, whereas Aircap makes use of deflectors on the windshield and rear headrests to assist channel air over the open cockpit. Elective leather-based seats obtain a particular coating to assist maintain them cool when uncovered to direct daylight. And the roof might be raised or lowered in 20 seconds whereas driving at as much as 37 mph.
The 2024 Mercedes-Benz CLE Cabriolet will attain dealerships later within the spring. Wish to know extra? Try our full article protecting the CLE Cabriolet’s debut.