The Mercedes-Benz CLE is a stylish two-door grand tourer that combines the character of a coupe with enough comfort for long-distance driving. It effectively fills the space between the C-Class and E-Class coupe concepts, giving buyers a more elegant alternative to a regular luxury sedan. The long bonnet, low roof and frameless doors give it plenty of road presence.
The CLE comes with turbocharged petrol power and mild-hybrid assistance, offering smooth acceleration rather than brutal performance. The automatic gearbox works well in traffic, while the rear-wheel-drive setup keeps the car engaging on open roads. The front seats are comfortable, but the rear seats are best treated as occasional seating, especially for taller passengers.
Who should buy it? Buyers who want a premium coupe with elegant styling, strong highway comfort and enough practicality for occasional rear passengers.
What will bug you? Ground clearance needs attention on Indian speed breakers, rear-seat space is limited, the low roof makes entry less convenient and ownership costs are firmly in luxury-car territory.
Mercedes-Benz CLE User Reviews
10 reviews
Overall review4.42/5
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Kaushik Talukdar3 September 2026
3.8
Honestly, the price is steep for what you get. The CLE 200 feels underpowered and the rear seat is barely usable. The touch controls are frustrating and the glossy trims scratch easily. However, the design and the badge do make you feel special. I'd recommend the CLE 450 if you can afford it – that engine transforms the car.
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Aniruddha Chatterjee3 September 2026
4.3
The CLE is a grand tourer, not a sports car – and it excels at that. The ride is composed at high speeds, the cabin is whisper-quiet, and the seats are plush. The 9-speed transmission is always in the right gear. I wish the steering had more feedback; it's a bit numb. The rear-axle steering is a must-have option.
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Raktim Karati3 September 2026
4.5
First luxury coupe and I'm smitten. The Burmester 3D sound with headrest speakers is a revelation – you feel the music. The 48V system allows coasting which saves fuel; I get around 12 km/l on highways from the 2.0L.
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Rajdeep Samantra3 September 2026
5
This is my dream grand tourer. The wide rear track and frameless doors give it a proper sports car stance. The MBUX Routines automatically turn on the heated seats when the temperature drops below 15°C – clever. I drive from Hyderabad to the coast on weekends and the highway stability is impeccable.
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Rajdeep Manna3 September 2026
3.8
The CLE 300 4MATIC with 258 PS is decent but feels heavy – the curb weight of ~1,800 kg dulls the response. I wish I'd stretched for the 450. The interior has some hard plastics that remind me of a C-Class, not an E-Class. The rear seat access is awkward; my elderly mother struggled to get in.
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