Bye bye E-Class and C-Class convertible: price and specs confirmed for Mercedes-Benz CLE convertible with BMW 4 Series and Audi A5 in its sights

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Mercedes-Benz CLE 300.
John Law
Deputy News Editor
2 Jul 2024
2 min read

Joining the two-strong CLE coupe range is the new CLE 300 convertible from Mercedes-Benz.

The new nameplate replaces both C-Class and E-Class two door models, with the BMW 4 Series and Audi A5 in its sights.

As the flagship model, the four-cylinder CLE 300 4Matic convertible is the dearest in the Australian range at $135,900 (before on-road costs) – an $11,000 increase over the coupe.

It has bespoke 'Aircap' and 'Airscarf' features to minimise toupée ruffling and neck freezing, respectively. 

Other convertible specifics include the 11.9-inch touchscreen's ability to tilt, minimising sun glare, and clever leather designed to stay cooler in the sun.

The CLE convertible keeps the coupe's 60:40 split-fold rear seats. It has a 295L boot capacity with the soft top stowed, up 50L over the old C-Class drop-top.

Standard specification includes 19-inch alloy wheels, a 17-speaker Burmester sound system, navigation, heated seats, dual-zone climate control and wireless charging.

Mercedes-Benz CLE 300 convertible.
Mercedes-Benz CLE 300 convertible.

A 2.0-litre turbo-petrol four-cylinder with 48-volt mild-hybrid system develops 190kW/400Nm.

The electric ISG makes 17kW/205Nm and helps cut turbo lag and boost performance. All-wheel drive is standard, as is a nine-speed automatic.

Mercedes-Benz CLE 300 convertible.
Mercedes-Benz CLE 300 convertible.

The CLE 300 convertible is available to pre-order now with sales beginning July 17.

2024 Mercedes-Benz CLE pricing

Prices are before on-road costs.

Variant

Price

CLE 200 coupe

$103,900

CLE 300 4Matic coupe

$124,900

CLE 300 4Matic convertible

$135,900

John Law
Deputy News Editor
Born in Sydney’s Inner West, John wasn’t treated to the usual suite of Aussie-built family cars growing up, with his parents choosing quirky (often chevroned) French motors that shaped his love of cars. The call of motoring journalism was too strong to deny and in 2019 John kickstarted his career at Chasing Cars. A move to WhichCar and WheelsĀ magazine exposed him to a different side of the industry and the glossy pages of physical magazines. John is back on the digital side of things at CarsGuide, where he’s taken up a role as Deputy News Editor spinning yarns about the latest happenings in the automotive industry. When he isn’t working, John can be found tooling around in either his 2002 Renault Clio Sport 172 or 1983 Alfasud Gold Cloverleaf. Ā 
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