The Mercedes-Benz C- and E-Class coupe and convertible will be replaced by a new model. Our spy photographers have been capturing camouflaged test vehicles in various locations, and we anticipate that the company will refer to it as the CLE. The most recent spy shots show a plug-in hybrid version other than the more powerful AMG trim.
The photographs show a recognizable looking vehicle covered from one guard to another in disguise. Although the coupe’s finer styling details are concealed by deceptive coverings, the vehicle’s appearance is consistent with that of the Mercedes lineup, with the brand’s grille flanked by thin headlights. The rear taillights are well hidden by Mercedes, but the cutout for the charge port on the rear bumper is easily seen.
The cabin, which was captured in September by secret cameras, had a few surprises. The photos showed the car’s digital instrument cluster behind the steering wheel and its angled infotainment screen mounted below the HVAC vents on the dash, despite Mercedes’ attempts to cover it with fabric. It resembles other contemporary Mercedes interiors.
The specifics of the CLE’s powertrain remain a mystery, but given that the two vehicles share the same MRA-2 platform, it is likely that it will borrow components from the C-Class. The C 300e’s electric motor, battery, and turbo 2.0-liter engine produces 309 horsepower (230 kilowatts) and 405 pound-feet (550 Newton-meters) of torque. In 6.1 seconds, the sedan accelerates to 62 miles per hour (100 kilometers per hour). It will be interesting to see if Mercedes uses that powertrain in the CLE.
Similar to the C-Class, Mercedes will offer a variety of engine options for the CLE. Two AMG variants have already been spotted, with the hotter CLE 63 hybrid possibly sharing a powertrain with the AMG C63 S E Performance, which produces 671 horsepower (500 kW). The future will tell.
The new model’s unveiling date has been announced by the manufacturer. The coupe and convertible versions will be available from Mercedes, and the company may release the regular CLE models first, followed by the AMG models, in a staggered manner. If Mercedes wants to reveal the model this year, it has a few weeks before the end of 2022. If that is not the case, we anticipate a release in second half of the year.
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