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2021 Mercedes-Benz CLE

New from

$138,700 excl. on-roads

Review Rating

Not Available

Safety Rating

Warranty

5 year, unlimited km

Fuel Efficiency

9.2 / 100km

About the Mercedes-Benz CLE

Last updated Sep 22, 2025

The new Mercedes-Benz CLE is a Suv Large Luxury offered in a 5D SUV body style. Available in Australia from $138,700 (MLRP, excl. on-roads) for the Base variant and topping out at $145,300 for the Base.

There is 1 variant of the CLE available in Australia and this generation went on sale in July of 2020.

The Mercedes-Benz CLE is only available with an null motor that produces 270kW and 500Nm of torque. All variants feature four-wheel drive.

The new 2021 CLE is offered with a 5 year, unlimited km warranty.

See Mercedes-Benz CLE models from other years

2026 2025 2024 2023 2022 2021 2020

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Boot Space

655 litres

176 litres

810 litres

Fuel Efficiency

9.2 L/100km

2.1 L/100km

14.3 L/100km

Vehicle Range

924 km

593 km

1,324 km

Price

$138,700 - $145,300

$73,013

$357,000

Warranty (Years)

5 years

2 years

5 years

Warranty (Distance)

Unlimited

100,000 km

Unlimited

Years on Sale

New this year - 2 years

2 years

3 years

Service Interval

12 months

24 months

Towing & Off-Road Capability

Approach Angle

25°

16°

34°

Departure Angle

25°

14.4°

31°

Ground Clearance Unladen

206 mm

180 mm

283 mm

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2021 Mercedes-Benz CLE Price

Configuration	Price From*
3.0L, 9-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Petrol, 4x4	$138,700
3.0L, 9-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Petrol, 4x4	$145,300

*excl. on-roads

All Mercedes-Benz CLE Pricing

Year	Price From*	Price To*
2026	$104,100	$163,600
2025	$104,100	$163,600
2024	$103,900	$159,900
2023	$150,244	$158,000
2022	$144,728	$153,500

*excl. on-roads

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2021 Mercedes-Benz CLE Specs

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Base

Audio
- Connection External Usb Front
- Remote Control Type: Steering Wheel Mounted
- Speaker Brand Name: Burmester
- Speaker Subwoofer
- System Audio Player Reads Mp3
- System Colour Screen
- System Digital Media Card
- System Digital Radio
- System Radio Type: Am/fm
- System Touch Screen
Body exterior
- Body Type: Suv
- Local Body Type: Suv
- Local Number Of Doors: 5
- Number Of Doors: 5
- Side Step Location: Side
- Side Step Type: Platform
- Trailer Hitch Towing Preparation
- Wheelbase Type: Short
Brakes
- Number Of Disc Brakes: 4
- Number Of Ventilated Disc Brakes: 4
Cargo area
- Cover Rear Parcel Shelf Type: Flexible
Convenience
- Adaptive Cruise Control
- Automatic Door Closing Side Doors
- Back Of Front Seats Entertainment Display Screen: Back Of Front Seats
- Bluetooth Includes Music Streaming
- Bluetooth Includes Phone Connection
- Cruise Control Acc Linked To Mapping
- Cruise Control Stop Go Function: Stop & Go
- Driver Modes Includes Engine Mapping
- Driver Modes Includes Stability Control
- Driver Modes Includes Traction Control
- Driver Vanity Mirror Illuminated
- Driver Vanity Mirror Location: Driver
- Entertainment Display Screen - Back Of Front Seats Size (in): 11.6
- Front Usb Charging Port Location: Front
- Illuminated Entry System Logo Projection
- Media Control Touch Pad
- Media Control Touch Screen
- Memorized Door Mirror Position
- Memorized Steering Wheel Position
- Mobile Integration Android Auto
- Mobile Integration Android Number Of Months Subscription: Unlimited
- Mobile Integration Apple Carplay
- Mobile Integration Apple Number Of Months Subscription Inc: Unlimited
- Navigational Systems Controls: Touch Screen
- Navigational Systems Information Type: 3d And Voice
- Navigational Systems Screen Size (in): 12.3
- Navigational Systems Traffic Info
- Parking Assistance Rear Location: Rear
- Parking Assistance Rear Type: Semi-auto Park, Perpendicular & Exit
- Parking Distance System Front Location: Front
- Parking Distance System Front Type: Sensor & Camera
- Parking Distance System Rear Location: Rear
- Parking Distance System Rear Type: Sensor & Camera
- Parking Distance System Side Location: Side
- Parking Distance System Side Type: Sensor & Camera
- Passenger Vanity Mirror Illuminated
- Passenger Vanity Mirror Location: Passenger
- Power Outlet Boot Cargo Location (12v): Boot/cargo
- Power Outlet Front Location (12v): Front
- Remote Services Find My Car
- Remote Services Geo Fencing
- Remote Services Remote Lock Unlock
- Remote Services Send Destination To Car
- Remote Services Speed Alert
- Remote Services Theft Alert
- Remote Services Vehicle Start
- Smart Card/smart Key Includes Keyless Entry
- Smart Card/smart Key Includes Keyless Start
- Smart Card/smart Key Type: Automatic
- Tv Entertainment Display Screen - Back Of Front Seats
- Telematics Advanced Auto Collision Notification
- Telematics Breakdown Assistance
- Telematics Connection Type: Via Sim In Vehicle
- Telematics Tracker System
- Touch Screen Entertainment Display Screen - Back Of Front Seats
- Voice Activating System Includes Air Conditioning
- Voice Activating System Includes Audio Player
- Voice Activating System Includes Navigation System
- Voice Activating System Includes Phone
- Voice Activating System Virtual Assistant: Other
- Wi-fi Network Connectivity Type: Embedded Sim Card
Dimensions
- Approach Angle: 25.0
- Cargo Capacity Measurement Standard: Iso
- Cargo Capacity Rear Seat Down (l): 1790
- Cargo Capacity Rear Seat Up To Lower Window (l): 655
- Departure Angle: 25.0
- External Dimensions Overall Width Folded Mirror (in): 79.4
- External Dimensions Overall Width Inc Mirror (in): 84.9
- Front Headroom (mm): 1022
- Front Hip Room (mm): 1545
- Front Shoulder Room (mm): 1506
- Front Track (mm): 1680
- Ground Clearance Unladen (mm): 206
- Interior Dimensions Headroom Front (in): 40.2
- Interior Dimensions Headroom Rear (in): 37.8
- Interior Dimensions Hip Room Front (in): 60.8
- Interior Dimensions Hip Room Rear (in): 60.0
- Interior Dimensions Shoulder Room Front (in): 59.3
- Interior Dimensions Shoulder Room Rear (in): 58.5
- Overall Height (mm): 1730
- Overall Length (mm): 4939
- Overall Width (mm): 2010
- Overall Width Folded Mirror (mm): 2018
- Overall Width Inc Mirror (mm): 2157
- Rear Headroom (mm): 960
- Rear Hip Room (mm): 1524
- Rear Shoulder Room (mm): 1485
- Rear Track (mm): 1726
- Wheelbase (mm): 2935
Doors
- Driver Door Location: Driver
- Driver Door Type: Front Hinged
- Passenger Door Location: Passenger
- Passenger Door Type: Front Hinged
- Rear Door Hands Free Release
- Rear Door Type: Lifting Gate
- Rear Driver Door Location: Rear Driver
- Rear Driver Door Type: Front Hinged
- Rear Passenger Door Location: Rear Passenger
- Rear Passenger Door Type: Front Hinged
Engine
- Bore Engine: 83.0
- Co2 Level (combined): 213
- Co2 Level (country Highway): 179
- Co2 Level (urban): 265
- Compressor: Turbo
- Electrical System Voltage: 48
- Emission Control Level Standard Met: Eu6
- Energy Recuperation Engine
- Engine (l): 3.0
- Engine (cc): 2999
- Engine Configuration: In-line
- Number Of Compressors: 1
- Number Of Cylinders: 6
- Number Of Vavles Per Cylinder: 4
- Stroke Engine: 92.4
- Variable Valve Timing Camshaft
Fuel
- Fuel System Injection Carburetion: Petrol Direct Injection
- Fuel Tank Main Capacity (l): 85
- Fuel Tanks Main Type: Total
- Fuel Type Octane Number: 98
- Fuel Type: Premium Unleaded
- Generic Primary Fuel Type: Petrol
- Minimum Fuel Octane Number: 95
- Minimum Fuel Type: Premium Unleaded
Hybrid and electric systems
- Electric Motor 1 Electric Motor Type: Integrated Starter Generator
- Electric Motor 1 Max Torque Motor (nm): 250
- Electric Motor 1 Motor Number: 1
- Electric Motor 1 Power Output Motor (hp/ps): 21.8
- Electric Motor 1 Power Output Motor (kw): 16.0
- Electric Power Source Battery (ah): 18.7
- Electric Power Source Battery Type: Lithium Ion
- Electric Power Source Battery Voltage: 48
- Electric Power Source Maximum Battery (kwh): 0.9
- Hybrid Type: Mild Hybrid
Instrumentation
- Computer Average Fuel Consumption
- Computer Average Speed
- Computer Instantaneous Fuel Consumption
- Computer Range For Remaining Fuel
- Dashboard Centre 1 Display Screen Location: Dashboard Centre 1
- Dashboard Centre 1 Touch Screen Display
- Display Screen Dashboard Centre1 Screen Size (in): 12.3
- Display Screen Instrument Cluster1 Screen Size (in): 12.3
- Instrument Cluster 1 Display Screen Location: Instrument Cluster 1
- Instrument Cluster Head Up Display: Windscreen
- Reconfigurable Instrument Cluster
Interior trim
- Door Sill Protector Illuminated
- Luxury Trim On Center Floor Console: Wood Or Woodlook
- Luxury Trim On Doors: Wood Or Woodlook
- Luxury Trim On Instrument Panel: Wood & Synthetic Leather
- Upholstery Color: Black
Lights
- Headlight Control Active High Beam
- Headlight Control Directional Headlights
- Headlight Control Dusk Sensor
- Headlight Control Fog Light Function
- Headlight Control Height Adjustment: Automatic
- Headlight Control Matrix
- Headlights Bulb Type High Beam: Led
- Headlights Bulb Type Low Beam: Led
- Headlights Lens Type: Ellipsoidal
- High Beam Led Lights Location: High Beam
- Led Brake Lights Location: Brake Lights
- Led Lights Daytime Running Location: Day Time Running Lights
- Low Beam Led Lights Location: Low Beam
- Rear Led Lights Location: Rear Lights
Locks
- Anti-theft Protection Anti-lift
- Anti-theft Protection Interior Monitoring
- Anti-theft Protection Peripheral
- Anti-theft Protection Remote Operation
- Power Locks Includes Power Windows
- Power Locks Operation: Card Key
Paint
- External Color: Red
- Type: Gloss
Performance
- Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Calculated Vehicle Range (km): 924
- Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Combined (l/100km): 9.2
- Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Combined (km/l): 10.9
- Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Country Highway (l/100km): 7.9
- Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Country Highway (km/l): 12.7
- Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Standard: Adr 81/02
- Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Urban (l/100km): 11.7
- Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Urban (km/l): 8.5
- Fuel Economy Adr 81/02 (l/100km): 9.2
- Performance Acceleration 0 To 100 Km/h: 5.7
- Performance Maximum Speed (km/h): 250
- Performance Maximum Speed (mph): 155
- Power Maximum Power (hp/ps): 367
- Power Maximum Power (kw): 270
- Power Maximum Power Hp/ps Electric Motor: 22
- Power Maximum Power Kw Electric Motor: 16
- Power Maximum Torque (nm): 500
- Power Maximum Torque Electric Motor (nm): 250
- Power Measurement Standard: Eec
- Power Primary Or Secondary Fuel Power Figure: Primary
- Power Rpm For Maximum Power Low: 6500
- Power Rpm For Maximum Torque Low: 1600
Roof
- Front Sunroof Location: Front
- Front Sunroof Operation: Remote
- Front Sunroof Type: Glass
- Roof Rails Colour: Toned
Safety
- Active Seatback Front Location: Front
- Anti Collision System Activates Brake Lights
- Anti Collision System Activates Seat Belts
- Anti Collision System Auto Emergency Braking
- Anti Collision System Brakes At Low Speed: Front
- Anti Collision System Driver Monitor
- Anti Collision System Emergency Driver Intervention System
- Anti Collision System Minimum Speed To Activate (km/h): 7
- Anti Collision System Operates Above 50 Km/h
- Anti Collision System Operates Below 50 Km/h
- Anti Collision System Pedestrian Collision Mitigation Steering
- Anti Collision System Pedestrian Cyclist Avoidance System
- Anti Collision System Programmable Distance
- Anti Collision System Visual Acoustic Warning
- Autonomous Drive Active Lane Control
- Autonomous Drive Level: 2 - Partial Automation
- Crash Test Results Ancap Adult Occupant Score: 91.00
- Crash Test Results Ancap Child Occupant Score: 92.00
- Crash Test Results Ancap Date Tested: 20190701
- Crash Test Results Ancap Overall: 5.00
- Crash Test Results Ancap Pedestrian Score: 78.00
- Crash Test Results Ancap Pedestrian: Acceptable
- Crash Test Results Ancap Rating Year: 2019
- Crash Test Results Ancap Rear Crash Protect Head Restraint Rating: Good
- Crash Test Results Ancap Safety Assist Score: 79.00
- Crash Test Results Ancap Standard: Ancap
- Front Airbag Driver Location: Driver
- Front Airbag Passenger Location: Passenger
- Front Seat Belts Driver Height Adjustable
- Front Seat Belts Driver Pre Tensioners
- Front Seat Belts Driver Seat Position: Driver
- Front Seat Belts Passenger Height Adjustable
- Front Seat Belts Passenger Pre Tensioners
- Front Seat Belts Passenger Seat Position: Passenger
- Head Restraints Front Seats Electric Adjustable
- Head Restraints Front Seats Location: Front Seats
- Head Restraints Rear Seats Location: Rear Seats
- Head Restraints Rear Seats Number: 3
- Knee Airbags Driver Location: Driver
- Lane Departure Warning Activates Brakes
- Lane Departure Warning Activates Steering
- Lane Departure Warning Maximum Speed For Operation (km/h): 200
- Lane Departure Warning Maximum Speed For Operation (mph): 124
- Number Of Airbags: 9
- Overtaking Sensor Active Without Turn Signal
- Overtaking Sensor Buzzer
- Overtaking Sensor Manufacturer Code: 234
- Rear Seat Belts Center Seat Position: Centre
- Rear Seat Belts Center Type: 3-point
- Rear Seat Belts Driver Seat Position: Driver
- Rear Seat Belts Passenger Seat Position: Passenger
- Side Airbag Front Location: Front
- Side Airbag Rear Location: Rear
- Side Curtain Airbag Front And Rear Location: Front And Rear
Seats
- Driver Front Seat Heated
- Driver Front Seat Height Type: Memory
- Driver Front Seat Location: Driver
- Driver Front Seat Lumbar Type: 2-way Electric
- Driver Front Seat Number Of Electrical Adjustments: 6
- Driver Front Seat Power Adjustable
- Driver Front Seat Reach Type: Memory
- Driver Front Seat Reclining Type: Memory
- Driver Front Seat Type: Sports
- Front Rear Seat Facing Direction: Front
- Front Rear Seat Folding: 40/20/40
- Front Rear Seat Reclining Type: Manual
- Front Rear Seat Remote Folding
- Front Rear Seat Seating Capacity: 3
- Front Rear Seat Type: Split Bench
- Passenger Front Seat Heated
- Passenger Front Seat Height Type: Memory
- Passenger Front Seat Location: Passenger
- Passenger Front Seat Lumbar Type: 2-way Electric
- Passenger Front Seat Number Of Electrical Adjustments: 6
- Passenger Front Seat Power Adjustable
- Passenger Front Seat Reach Type: Memory
- Passenger Front Seat Reclining Type: Memory
- Passenger Front Seat Type: Sports
- Seat Upholstery Additional Seat Material: Premium Leather
- Seat Upholstery Main Seat Material: Premium Leather
- Seating Capacity: 5
- Seating Configuration: 2+3
Service
- Intermediate Service Distance (km): 25000
- Intermediate Service Period (months): 12
- Intermediate Service Variable Distance Period
Steering
- Power Steering Variable Rack
- Power Steering Vehicle Speed Proportional
- Steering Wheel Electric Adjustment
- Steering Wheel Height Adjustment
- Steering Wheel Multi Function
- Steering Wheel Telescopic Adjustment
- Steering Wheel Type: Alloy & Leather
Storage
- Cup Holders Front Seats Location: Front Seats
- Cup Holders Rear Seats Location: Rear Seats
Suspension
- Responsive Suspension Type: Mechanical
- Suspension Front Location: Front
- Suspension Front Manufacturer Name: Airmatic
- Suspension Front Spring Type: Coil
- Suspension Front Stabilizer Bar
- Suspension Front Type: Wishbone
- Suspension Front Wheel Dependence: Independent
- Suspension Levelling Front Location: Front
- Suspension Levelling Front Operation: Automatic
- Suspension Levelling Rear Location: Rear
- Suspension Levelling Rear Operation: Automatic
- Suspension Rear Location: Rear
- Suspension Rear Manufacturer Name: Airmatic
- Suspension Rear Spring Type: Coil
- Suspension Rear Stabilizer Bar
- Suspension Rear Type: Multi-link
- Suspension Rear Wheel Dependence: Independent
Transmission
- Drive Descent Control System
- Drive Driven Wheels: 4x4
- Drive Four-wheel Drive Type: Full And Part-time/disconnect
- Transmission Description: Automatic With Manual Mode
- Transmission Gearchange Paddles
- Transmission Manual Mode
- Transmission Number Of Speeds: 9
- Transmission Shift Lever Location: Steering Wheel
- Transmission Type: Automatic
Ventilation
- Air Conditioning Type: Fully-auto
- Climate Control - Number Of Zones: 2
- Secondary Ventilation Controls Passenger Seat Location: Passenger Seat
- Ventilation System Digital Display
- Ventilation System Heater Type: Combustion
Visibility
- Auto-dimming Driver Door Mirrors
- Driver Door Mirror Indicator Lights
- Driver Door Mirrors/cameras Colour: Painted
- Driver Door Mirrors/cameras Location: Driver
- Driver Door Mirrors/cameras Type: Electrically Adjustable
- Front Electric Windows: Front
- Heated Driver Door Mirrors/cameras
- Heated Passenger Door Mirrors/cameras
- Intermittent Wipe Windshield Wipers: Automatic
- Passenger Door Mirror Indicator Lights
- Passenger Door Mirrors/cameras Colour: Painted
- Passenger Door Mirrors/cameras Location: Passenger
- Passenger Door Mirrors/cameras Type: Electrically Adjustable
- Privacy Glass Rear Location: Rear
- Privacy Glass Rear Side Location: Rear Side
- Rain Sensor Windshield Wipers
- Rear Electric Windows: Rear
- Rear View Mirror/camera Auto Dimming
- Rear View Window Type: Fixed
Warranty
- Anti-corrosion Distance (km): Unlimited
- Anti-corrosion Duration (months): 60
- Oem Powertrain Distance (km): Unlimited
- Oem Powertrain Duration (months): 60
- Roadside Assistance Distance (km): Unlimited
- Roadside Assistance Duration (months): 60
- Total Powertrain Distance (km): Unlimited
- Total Powertrain Duration (months): 60
- Total Whole Vehicle Distance (km): Unlimited
- Total Whole Vehicle Duration (months): 60
- Whole Vehicle Oem Distance (km): Unlimited
- Whole Vehicle Oem Duration (months): 60
Wheels
- Front Wheels Location: Front
- Front Wheels Rim Diameter Inch: 21
- Front Wheels Rim Type: Alloy
- Front Wheels Rim Width Inch: 10.0
- Front Wheels Tire Load Index: 110
- Front Wheels Tire Location: Front
- Front Wheels Tire Profile: 45
- Front Wheels Tire Speed Rating: Y
- Front Wheels Tire Type: Conventional/summer
- Front Wheels Tire Width: 275
- Front Wheels Two Tone
- Rear Wheels Location: Rear
- Rear Wheels Rim Diameter Inch: 21
- Rear Wheels Rim Type: Alloy
- Rear Wheels Rim Width Inch: 11.0
- Rear Wheels Tire Load Index: 111
- Rear Wheels Tire Location: Rear
- Rear Wheels Tire Profile: 40
- Rear Wheels Tire Speed Rating: Y
- Rear Wheels Tire Type: Conventional/summer
- Rear Wheels Tire Width: 315
- Rear Wheels Two Tone

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2021 Mercedes-Benz CLE Dimensions

1730mm

2010mm

4939mm

The dimensions shown above are for the base model.

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2021 Mercedes-Benz CLE Towing Capacity

Year	Braked Capacity from	Braked Capacity to
2026	1800Kg	3500Kg
2025	1800Kg	3500Kg
2024	1800Kg	3500Kg
2023	3500Kg	3500Kg
2022	3500Kg	3500Kg

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2021 Mercedes-Benz CLE Fuel Economy

There are 1 different fuel economy figures for the Mercedes-Benz CLE

The most fuel efficient Mercedes-Benz CLE is the Base with a 9-speed Automatic which is powered by a 3.0L Turbo Petrol Direct Injection and uses 9.2L of Premium Unleaded per 100km on the combined cycle.

Mercedes-Benz CLE	Fuel Type	Combined
3.0L, 9-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Petrol, 4x4	Premium Unleaded	9.2 L/100km

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Cost of ownership

What are the running and servicing costs of a Mercedes-Benz CLE?

The Mercedes-Benz CLE has a recommended service interval of 12 months or 25,000 km, whichever comes first.

2021 Mercedes-Benz CLE Warranty

What is the warranty on a Mercedes-Benz CLE?

The Mercedes-Benz CLE offers a 5 year unlimited km warranty. This is separate to the warranty on offer under Australian Consumer Law which can be greater for certain parts based on what is deemed as a reasonable period of time.