The Mercedes-Benz CLE was officially launched. The car has launched a total of 3 models, with a price range of 457,600-552,300 RMB. As a brand-new product, it can be regarded as the successor of the combination of C-Class and E-Class Coupe. While retaining the elegant curves of the coupe, the new car will also be equipped with Mercedes-Benz’s latest intelligent configurations.
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The appearance of the new car is still very familiar with the Mercedes-Benz family design style. The dot-matrix starry sky grille and digital headlights are very recognizable. The ribs on the engine hood are stretched and powerful, and the black dot-matrix stars on the front bumper are very recognizable. The decorative details are in place and further enhance the sense of combat.
The side of the Mercedes-Benz CLE is the essence. The beautiful roofline and powerful waistline design show the elegance of a gentleman. In terms of size, the length, width and height of the new car are 4850/1860/1428 (coupe)/1430 (convertible coupe) mm, the wheelbase is 2865mm, and 18 to 20-inch wheels will be available.
Coming to the rear of the car, the taillight design creates a soft aesthetic, with a black trim panel running through the center to widen the visual effect. The lower enclosure is equipped with vents, a total of two exhausts on both sides, and a diffuser design, which is very young and sporty.
In the interior, the new car is equipped with a 12.3-inch full LCD digital instrument and an 11.9-inch central control screen. The central control screen has a built-in third-generation MBUX intelligent human-computer interaction system and is tilted 6 degrees toward the driver’s side to facilitate driver operation. The car is equipped with an 8295 chip. The third-generation MBUX intelligent human-computer interaction system applies a newly developed compatibility layer and is equipped with more third-party in-vehicle applications to achieve a richer content ecosystem.
In addition, the new car is also equipped with integrated sports seats wrapped in Nappa leather. The front seats are equipped with a “convenient entry and exit” function to facilitate entry and exit of the rear row. In addition, the car is also equipped with 64-color ambient lighting and a Berlin Sound audio system. The trunk volume of the new car is 420 liters, and the convertible version is 385 liters.
In terms of power, the new car will be produced on the MRA-2 platform. The model introduced into the country will be equipped with a 2.0T engine with a maximum power of 258 horsepower and a peak torque of 400 Nm. It will be matched with a 9-speed automatic manual gearbox and equipped with a four-wheel drive system.
◆New car background:
In 2021, Mercedes-Benz officially announced that it will streamline its product lineup, focus on high-end model profitability and core models, and eliminate niche models. The niche models mentioned here include the C-class coupe and the E-class coupe respectively. Fortunately, they are not extinct, but continue to please consumers as the new model CLE. In addition, Mercedes-Benz CLE will still provide a convertible version (click to view detailed experience) and AMG 53/63 versions. It can be said that under the general trend of electrification, it is rare for Mercedes-Benz to bring the entire CLE family to the fuel vehicle market.
◆ Competitors:
In terms of price and product positioning, the pricing of the Mercedes-Benz CLE just bridges the gap between the BMW 4 Series and the Audi A7. They were also direct competitors of the previous C-Class Coupe and E-Class Coupe, but now these three models The overlap between the two models is low, and the competition is not very fierce. If we turn to the new energy market, this price has a high degree of overlap with Gaohe HiPhi Z and NIO ET7. Without considering the power form, it may form a relationship with competing products.
