India’s most desirable luxury carmaker, Mercedes-Benz, today launched the spectacular Mercedes-AMG CLE 53 4MATIC+ Coupé, further strengthening its top-end luxury performance portfolio in India. The high-performance luxury coupé features cutting-edge technology, track-bred engineering, and combines the agility and sportiness of the C-Class with the space and status of the E-Class, delivering an unparalleled driving experience for performance enthusiasts. The Mercedes-AMG CLE 53 4MATIC+ Coupé is priced at INR 1.35 Cr (ex-showroom, all-India). Deliveries are expected to commence immediately.
Santosh Iyer, Managing Director & CEO, Mercedes-Benz India, commented on the launch. He said,
“The Mercedes-AMG CLE 53 4MATIC+ Coupé completely redefines the luxury performance category, further strengthening our top-end luxury offering. This stunning performance coupé delivers the perfect balance of driving performance, an unmatched executive presence and an unrivalled sense of occasion.” He also noted, “With eight launches in 2025, our top-end luxury vehicle strategy has been very successful, garnering immense customer response and elevating the desirability of Mercedes-Benz in the market.”
The Heart of a High-Performance Coupé
The new CLE 53 4MATIC+ uses a comprehensively upgraded 3.0-litre M 256M inline six-cylinder engine with double turbocharging. This engine produces 330 kW (449 hp) at 5,800-6,100 rpm and 560 Nm torque at 2,200-5,000 rpm. The facelift generation of this high-performance engine impresses with optimized combustion chambers and a new exhaust gas turbocharger. The integrated starter-generator (ISG) also provides an additional 17 kW (23 hp) and 205 Nm for short-term boosting and feeds the 48-volt on-board electrical system. The coupé is capable of accelerating from 0-100 km/h in just 4.2 seconds, with an electronically limited top speed of 250 km/h. An optional AMG Driver’s Package can increase the top speed to 270 km/h.
Engineering for Exhilarating Driving Dynamics
The CLE 53 comes standard with a fully variable AMG Performance 4MATIC+ all-wheel drive, which provides optimal traction for dynamic driving pleasure and high driving safety under all conditions. The engine is coupled with the AMG SPEEDSHIFT TCT 9G transmission, which impresses with adapted shift times, quick reactions, a double-declutching function, and multiple downshifts.
The AMG RIDE CONTROL chassis features steel suspension and adaptive adjustable damping selectable in three levels: “Comfort”, “Sport”, and “Sport+”. Furthermore, the standard rear axle steering operates with a maximum steering angle of 2.5 degrees. At speeds up to 100 km/h, the rear wheels turn in the opposite direction to the front wheels for enhanced agility. At speeds over 100 km/h, the rear wheels turn parallel to the front wheels for enhanced driving stability.
The five AMG DYNAMIC SELECT driving programmes—Slippery, Comfort, Sport, Sport+, and Individual—allow the driver to influence the characteristics of the coupé at the touch of a finger, modifying the response behavior of the engine, transmission, chassis, and steering.
A Driver-Focused Cockpit of Luxury
The interior of the Mercedes-AMG CLE 53 welcomes passengers with unique equipment, exclusive materials, and the latest generation MBUX infotainment system. Eye-catchers include a free-standing 12.3-inch fully digital driver display and an 11.9-inch driver-oriented central display. Customers can switch between display styles including “Classic”, “Sport”, and an AMG exclusive “Supersport” mode, which features a central round tachometer. The interior also boasts dynamic ambient lighting with 64 colours. The integral seats in ARTICO man-made leather/MICROCUT black microfibre with red contrasting topstitching combine sportiness with strong lateral support. A standard, flat-bottomed AMG Performance steering wheel in a double-spoke design offers intuitive operating logic for important driving functions.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q1: What is the price of the Mercedes-AMG CLE 53 4MATIC+ Coupé in India? A: The Mercedes-AMG CLE 53 4MATIC+ Coupé is priced at INR 1.35 Cr (ex-showroom, all-India).
Q2: What is the horsepower of the new Mercedes-AMG CLE 53 4MATIC+ Coupé? A: The new Mercedes-AMG CLE 53 4MATIC+ Coupé’s inline six-cylinder engine produces 330 kW (449 hp).
Q3: How fast can the CLE 53 Coupé accelerate from 0 to 100 km/h? A: The Mercedes-AMG CLE 53 4MATIC+ Coupé can accelerate from 0 to 100 km/h in 4.2 seconds.
Q4: What is the key innovation in its drivetrain? A: The key innovation is the second-generation integrated starter-generator (ISG), which provides an additional 17 kW (23 hp) and 205 Nm of torque for short-term boosting.
Q5: What is the function of the rear axle steering in the CLE 53 Coupé? A: The standard rear axle steering enhances agility by turning the rear wheels in the opposite direction to the front wheels at speeds up to 100 km/h. At higher speeds, it turns the wheels parallel to the front wheels for enhanced driving stability.
Q6: When will deliveries for the car commence? A: Deliveries for the Mercedes-AMG CLE 53 4MATIC+ Coupé are expected to commence immediately.
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