The All-New 2025 Mercedes-Benz CLE-Class: What Drivers Should Know

• The 2025 Mercedes Benz CLE-Class is a sophisticated new coupe model that features dynamic turbo hybrid engines and a truly intelligent digital command center. It represents a modern take on classic coupe luxury.
• Exciting 2025 Mercedes Benz CLE class specs include powerful engines with up to 443 horsepower, the confident grip of 4MATIC® All Wheel Drive, a standard Panorama roof, and wireless charging capabilities.
• You can find the Mercedes-Benz CLE class for purchase or schedule a test drive at Mercedes-Benz Fort Walton Beach Florida.

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The all-new 2025 Mercedes-Benz CLE-Class redefines what a luxury coupe should be. Stylish, safe, and tech-savvy. Its lineup offers several options that all use advanced turbo-hybrid power, each with distinct capabilities.

By combining style with power, the 2025 CLE Class makes every drive an event. Let’s take a closer look at the highlights of the CLE-Class that make it a must-see choice, and how you can find the one for you at Mercedes-Benz of Fort Walton Beach.

Understanding the Engine Technology

The core of the 2025 Mercedes-Benz CLE-Class specs is its use of mild hybrid technology. In the CLE 300 and CLE 450, a clever device called an Integrated Starter Generator (ISG) electrifies the engine, adding up to 23 horsepower and 151 lb ft of torque instantly when needed for extra response.

This ISG also allows the vehicle to coast without using gasoline and recaptures energy when the driver slows down. The engine is also lighter with its beltless design.

Apart from its ISG, the CLE-Class’s engines also feature advanced internal engineering designed for efficiency and durability. Both the 4-cylinder and 6-cylinder gas engines use NANOSLIDE cylinder wall technology, a special coating that reduces friction within the engine.

Other features that help to improve the CLE 300’s engine performance include:

• CONICSHAPE cylinders to reduce friction, and
• CAMTRONIC variable valve lift

Lastly, all models listed use 4MATIC® All Wheel Drive, a system that optimizes the torque sent to every wheel. It works with the standard Electronic Stability Program (ESP®) to ensure maximum effectiveness when cornering or driving on slippery roads.

Styling and Body Design

The sleek design is the heart of the 2025 Mercedes-Benz CLE-Class body styles. It presents an athletic profile with meticulously refined aerodynamics to cut cleanly through the air. A subtle spoiler edge on the trunk flows into the car’s strong shoulders.

A key exterior feature standard on the Mercedes-Benz CLE-Class is the panorama roof, a large, fully power-operated glass panel that tilts for ventilation or slides back for an open-air feel.

This panorama roof feature also has an internal power shade so occupants can adjust the amount of sunlight entering the cabin. You can even use voice commands to control the shade.

The LED headlamps and taillamps, which provide both a brilliant and bold look, enhance the vehicle’s styling. Advanced DIGITAL LIGHT LED headlamps* are available, and these systems can project driver alerts onto the dark pavement ahead.

Other advanced digital cockpit features* you can expect include:

• AMG® Head-Up Display projects important driving information on the windshield, directly into the driver’s line of sight
• MBUX Augmented Video for Navigation

For drivers who want to personalize their coupe, the 2025 Mercedes-Benz CLE-Class body styles are complemented by a spectrum of paint options. These hues flatter the car’s toned physique and include solid, metallic, and matte “Magno” finishes. The color palette even includes vibrant shades of blue, red, and yellow.

The CLE 450 comes standard with AMG® styling, which includes an aggressive, athletic lower body design and AMG® wheels, an option on the CLE 300.

Note:

* – Part of the Pinnacle Trim

Power and Performance of Every Trim

The entry point of the 2025 Mercedes Benz CLE-Class is the CLE 300 4MATIC® Coupe. This model uses a 2.0-liter inline 4-cylinder turbo engine paired with a mild hybrid drive system. The result is a substantial 255 horsepower and 295 lb-ft of torque, allowing the CLE 300 to accelerate from zero to 60 miles per hour in just 6.2 seconds.

This entry-level coupe also uses a 9G-TRONIC automatic transmission, resulting in a 23 miles per gallon city and 32 miles per gallon highway fuel efficiency rating.

Its mid-tier trim, the Mercedes Benz CLE 450 4MATIC® Coupe, features a smoother, stronger 3.0-liter inline 6-cylinder turbo engine assisted by a mild hybrid drive. This powertrain produces 375 horsepower and 369 pound feet of torque, making it reach 60 miles per hour in a swift 4.2 seconds. You can also expect the 9G-TRONIC automatic transmission in this trim.

For drivers craving the ultimate experience from the 2025 Mercedes Benz CLE Class, the AMG® CLE 53 Coupe awaits. This high-performance variant boasts an AMG®-enhanced 3.0-liter inline 6-cylinder turbo engine. But it steps up the electrification with hybrid assist and an electric auxiliary compressor, producing 443 horsepower and 413 lb-ft of torque.

Other specialized performance features you can find in this top-tier AMG® model include:

• AMG® Performance 4MATIC®+ All Wheel Drive
• AMG® RIDE CONTROL suspension

Dynamic Driving Modes: RACE and Drift

For drivers who want to push the limits of the powerful Mercedes Benz AMG® CLE 53 Coupe, the AMG® DYNAMIC PLUS Package is available as an option. This package unlocks specialized modes that increase the vehicle’s performance characteristics:

• RACE Mode prepares the AMG® CLE 53 Coupe for track driving by optimizing the shift points of the AMG® SPEEDSHIFT® TCT 9-speed transmission. It stiffens the suspension and sharpens the throttle response to maximize acceleration and handling performance from the 443 hp engine.
• Drift Mode allows skilled drivers to intentionally slide the car through corners. Working with the AMG® Performance 4MATIC®+ system, it prioritizes delivering power to the rear wheels while limiting electronic intervention for controlled oversteer maneuvers.

Additionally, the AMG® DYNAMIC PLUS Package includes dynamic engine mounts and red-painted brake calipers, which further enhance the AMG® CLE 53 Coupe’s responsiveness and visual appeal.

Intelligent Technology and Cabin Comfort

The interior of the 2025 Mercedes Benz CLE Class is designed around an intelligent digital cockpit. The brains of the operation is the 3rd generation Mercedes-Benz User Experience, or MBUX, a smarter system that also understands more languages. Over time, MBUX allows adding applications and updates wirelessly.

Drivers and passengers can personalize their experience extensively as MBUX supports multiple user profiles. You can easily set them up in the car or on a smartphone. A fingerprint scanner in the console enables digital recognition so the driver can call up their saved profile, vehicle settings, and preferences.

A crucial innovation in this line is MBUX Routines. These routines allow drivers to automate daily functions based on the location or conditions, such as warming the seats when it is cold. You can create these manually or select from templates.

For entertainment, the CLE Class comes with standard Burmester® 3D Surround Sound delivering 660 watts of personalized sound through 17 speakers. An available MBUX Entertainment Plus package allows music streaming with Dolby Atmos® technology for a richer audio experience.

Convenience is also standard, featuring wireless charging and seamless wireless smartphone integration for both Apple CarPlay® and Android Auto.

The 2025 CLE Class also features heated power front seats with memory functions. These seats have intuitive, seat-shaped controls. Ventilation and massage options are also available. A thoughtful detail is the Extended Welcome feature for easier buckling up by gently extending the front seat belts.

Lastly, the CLE-Class’ cabin finishes offer choices of woods, metals, and metallic fabrics. An optional AMG® Performance Seat Package offers AMG® Performance front seats upholstered in MB-Tex/microfiber materials. To further upgrade to AMG® Performance Seats, you get the AMG® Performance Seat Package Advanced.

Safety Technology Highlights

The 2025 Mercedes Benz CLE Class is equipped with sophisticated systems designed to enhance driver awareness and protection. The advanced restraint systems include an innovative air bag positioned between the driver and the front passenger.

Standard safety aids include:

• Blind Spot Assist alerts the driver with a red icon in the side mirror or an audible warning (turn signal activated) when it detects another vehicle entering its blind spot
• Exit Warning Assist, together with the Blind Spot Assist, alerts occupants to approaching pedestrians, cyclists, or vehicles once you park and switch the car off
• PARKTRONIC with Active Parking Assist measures parking spaces and automatically steers the car into the space
• Rearview Camera, a standard feature cleverly hidden in the Star ornament to keep it clean until needed
• Surround View Cameras, an available feature that shows a bird’s eye view of the vehicle’s surroundings
• GUARD 360°® system alerts the owner if something bumps the car. It comes with exterior cameras that take pictures and send them to the Mercedes-Benz app.

Why the 2025 Mercedes Benz CLE-Class Should Be Your Next Luxury Coupe

The impressive 2025 Mercedes-Benz CLE-Class specs and luxurious features make it a must-see vehicle. This luxury coupe delivers not only sophistication, but also power and smart technology in one package.

Experience the Mercedes Benz CLE Class firsthand by scheduling a test drive at Mercedes-Benz of Fort Walton Beach. You can also check out our vast inventory of certified pre-owned vehicles to find the one you’ll drive home today.

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