Mercedes-Benz has opened Australian pre-orders for its new-generation rival for the Audi A5 and BMW 4 Series convertibles.
The new Mercedes-Benz CLE Cabriolet, like the coupe upon which it’s based, serves as a replacement for the smaller C-Class and larger E-Class.
Priced from $135,900 before on-road costs, the convertible is coming to Australia exclusively in CLE 300 4Matic guise. It’s $11,000 more expensive than the coupe.
Standard equipment includes the AMG Line appearance package, Mercedes-Benz’s black trim Night Package, and the Digital Light package, providing adaptive LED headlights.
Mercedes-Benz says there’s a number of Cabriolet-specific features, such as heat-reflective leather upholstery, ‘Airscarf’ headroom heating and an ‘Aircap’ wind deflector system.
The 11.9-inch infotainment screen in the CLE Cabriolet can also be tilted between 15 and 40 degrees to avoid shining the sun’s rays back into the driver’s eyes while enjoying open-top motoring.
Pre-orders for the Mercedes-Benz CL3 300 4Matric Cabriolet are now open, before the new convertible goes on sale on July 17.
Pricing
| Model | Price |
|---|---|
| 2024 Mercedes-Benz CLE 300 4Matic Cabriolet | $135,900 |
Drivetrains
| 2024 Mercedes-Benz CLE Cabriolet | |
|---|---|
| Engine size | 2.0-litre turbocharged four-cylinder |
| Power | 190kW |
| Torque | 400Nm |
| Drive type | All-wheel drive |
| Transmission | Nine-speed automatic with integrated starter generator (provides 17kW/205Nm boost) |
Efficiency
Mercedes-Benz has yet to release local fuel economy figures for the CLE Cabriolet, however in Europe the CLE 300 4Matic has a claimed consumption of 7.3-7.7L/100km on the WLTP cycle.
Dimensions
| 2024 Mercedes-Benz CLE Cabriolet | |
|---|---|
| Length | 4850mm |
| Width | 2041mm (including mirrors) |
| Height | 1424mm |
| Wheelbase | 2865mm |
| Boot space | 385L (roof up), 295L (roof down) |
Servicing and Warranty
Mercedes-Benz Australia backs its cars with a five-year, unlimited-kilometre warranty.
Australian service pricing is yet to be released.
Safety
The Mercedes-Benz CLE has yet to be tested by ANCAP or Euro NCAP.
Standard safety equipment includes:
- 10 airbags
- Adaptive cruise control
- Autonomous emergency braking
- Blind-spot monitoring
- Lane-keep assist
- Surround-view camera
- Traffic sign recognition
- Semi-automatic parking assist
Standard Equipment
The CLE 300 Cabriolet comes standard with the following equipment:
- Fabric acoustic soft top (opens and closes in 20 seconds at up to 60km/h)
- ‘Airscarf’ headroom heating
- ‘Aircap’ wind deflector system
- Sports suspension
- AMG Line exterior and interior package
- Night Package with black trim elements
- Digital Light package with adaptive LED headlights
- 11.9-inch portrait-oriented touchscreen infotainment system (capable of being tilted from 15 to 40 degrees)
- Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
- Augmented reality satellite navigation
- Wireless phone charger
- 17-speaker Burmester sound system with Dolby Atmos
- Head-up display
- 64-colour ambient lighting
- Heat-reflective leather upholstery
- Heated front seats with memory
- Automatic seatbelt feeder
- Easy-Entry function for rear-seat passengers with Nappa leather loop
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