New Mercedes CLE Coupé priced

Mercedes CLE Coupé

he new Mercedes-Benz CLE Coupé is now on sale in the UK, with prices starting from £46,605 OTR1 for the CLE 200 AMG Line.

The latest in a long line of elegant class-defining coupés from Mercedes-Benz, the new CLE Coupé unites conceptual and technical attributes of both the C-Class and E-Class with its athletic, expressive design, dynamic driving experience and cutting-edge comfort, convenience and safety technologies.

Initially the new CLE Coupé is available in AMG Line, AMG Line Premium, AMG Line Premium Plus and Premier Edition specifications. The range of powertrains includes four-cylinder and six-cylinder petrol engines and a four-cylinder diesel – all with mild-hybrid technology. A plug-in hybrid will follow at a later date.

Standard equipment on all models includes the latest MBUX (Mercedes-Benz User Experience) infotainment system with an 11.9-inch driver-oriented central display, in user-friendly portrait format, and free-standing 12.3-inch fully digital instrument cluster.

The new CLE Coupé is the second vehicle to utilise the third generation MBUX platform – after the new E-Class – which introduces new functions, services and interaction options including a new Android compatibility layer to allow the installation of selected third-party applications, and an enhanced implementation of the “Hey Mercedes” intelligent voice assistant. The system also supports wireless integration with compatible smartphones through Apple CarPlay™ and Android Auto®.

AMG Line models also feature 18” AMG alloy wheels, THERMATIC automatic climate control, LED High Performance headlamps with Adaptive Highbeam Assist, a multifunction sport steering wheel in Nappa leather, dynamic 64-colour ambient lighting, wireless device charging, Blind Spot Assist, Traffic Sign Assist, and the Parking Package with a reversing camera.

AMG Line Premium adds 19” AMG alloy wheels, DIGITAL LIGHT LED headlamps with Adaptive Highbeam Assist Plus, the KEYLESS-GO Comfort Package, MBUX augmented reality for navigation, the Parking Package with 360° camera, and a panoramic sliding sunroof.

AMG Line Premium Plus models introduce 20” AMG multi-spoke alloy wheels, the ENERGIZING Plus Package with climatised multi-contour front seats, head-up display, and the 17-speaker Burmester® 3D Surround Sound system with Dolby Atmos and Spatial Audio.

Premier Edition models add the Night Package – including 20” AMG multi-spoke alloy wheels in black – a heated steering wheel and Nappa leather upholstery.

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