The new Mercedes-Benz CLE Coupé is now on sale in the UK, with prices starting from £46,605 for the CLE 200 AMG Line

The latest in a long line of elegant class-defining coupés from Mercedes-Benz, the new CLE Coupé unites conceptual and technical attributes of both the C-Class and E-Class with its athletic, expressive design, dynamic driving experience and cutting-edge comfort, convenience and safety technologies.

Initially the new CLE Coupé is available in AMG Line, AMG Line Premium, AMG Line Premium Plus and Premier Edition specifications. The range of powertrains includes four-cylinder and six-cylinder petrol engines and a four-cylinder diesel – all with mild-hybrid technology. A plug-in hybrid will follow at a later date.

Standard equipment on all models includes the latest MBUX (Mercedes-Benz User Experience) infotainment system with an 11.9-inch driver-oriented central display, in user-friendly portrait format, and free-standing 12.3-inch fully digital instrument cluster.

The new CLE Coupé is the second vehicle to utilise the third generation MBUX platform – after the new E-Class – which introduces new functions, services and interaction options including a new Android compatibility layer to allow the installation of selected third-party applications, and an enhanced implementation of the “Hey Mercedes” intelligent voice assistant. The system also supports wireless integration with compatible smartphones through Apple CarPlay and Android Auto.

AMG Line models also feature 18-inch AMG alloy wheels, Thermatic automatic climate control, LED High Performance headlamps with Adaptive Highbeam Assist, a multifunction sport steering wheel in Nappa leather, dynamic 64-colour ambient lighting, wireless device charging, Blind Spot Assist, Traffic Sign Assist and the Parking Package with a reversing camera.

AMG Line Premium adds 19-inch AMG alloy wheels, Digital Light LED headlamps with Adaptive Highbeam Assist Plus, the Keyless-Go Comfort Package, MBUX augmented reality for navigation, the Parking Package with 360-degree camera and a panoramic sliding sunroof.

AMG Line Premium Plus models introduce 20-inch AMG multi-spoke alloy wheels, the Energizing Plus Package with climatised multi-contour front seats, head-up display, and the 17-speaker Burmester 3D Surround Sound system with Dolby Atmos and Spatial Audio.

Premier Edition models add the Night Package – including 20-inch AMG multi-spoke alloy wheels in black – a heated steering wheel and Nappa leather upholstery.

The range of powertrains available in the new CLE Coupé includes four-cylinder petrol, six-cylinder petrol and four-cylinder diesel engines and all are paired with the latest-generation 9G-TRONIC PLUS nine-speed automatic transmission and 48-volt mild hybrid technology, with a second-generation integrated starter generator (ISG) to provide up to 17 kW/200 Nm of support in the low-speed range. Mercedes-Benz will also offer the CLE Coupé as a plug-in hybrid.

The 2.0-litre four-cylinder petrol engine is available in two output levels: with 204 hp as the CLE 200 and with 258 hp as the CLE 300. The CLE 450 is equipped with a 3.0-litre straight-six petrol engine with 381 hp, while the CLE 220 d is powered by the 2.0-litre four-cylinder diesel engine with 197 hp. The CLE 300 and CLE 450 are equipped with variable 4MATIC all-wheel drive.

All models feature DYNAMIC SELECT with a choice of drive modes and AGILITY CONTROL sports suspension.