2026 Mercedes-Benz CLE CLE 300
Obsidian Black Metallic 2026 Mercedes-Benz CLE CLE 300 4MATIC 4MATIC 9-Speed Automatic I4 I4.
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Editor's notes
It’s OK to wonder what the CLE is exactly. After all, this is only the car’s third model year, and with everything else going on in the world, you might not have had time to keep current with everything produced by Mercedes-Benz. You might also have dreamed about owning a C-Class or E-Class coupe or convertible and wondered why they’re no longer around. Here’s your new dream car.
It fills the gap in the Mercedes-Benz portfolio left by the erstwhile C-Class and E-Class coupes and cabriolets (cabriolet is another word for a car with a soft-top, like a convertible). Wearing that famed 3-pointed star does tell us a lot, though. For example, the ride quality is suitably luxurious, while the tech is about as fresh as it gets, including many advanced safety features. The CLE is an elegant car capable of insulating its occupants or inviting them to enjoy the fresh air of a coastal road or a clear, starlit night. Not many cars could be described as romantic, but the CLE should surely be one of them.
We’ve logged hundreds of hours driving and evaluating this generation of luxury coupes and convertibles, including the Mercedes-Benz CLE.
Pros
- Elegance, prestige, and great tech
- Smooth ride
- Choice of coupe or cabriolet
Cons
- Not especially engaging