The Mercedes-Benz CLE Cabriolet is perhaps the most practical convertible.
When it comes to four-seater convertibles, Mercedes-Benz is kind of the king. The brand has been building them for years and has become very good at it in the meantime. This is their final featthe Mercedes-Benz CLE Cabriolet. The open car that can do everything. It is the ideal car for the near-retiree who wants to enjoy life before moving on to a crossover.
Of course, convertibles are rarely practical, but the CLE Cabriolet comes very close. In any case, it is a car that makes life easier for you, partly due to the extremely extensive standard equipment. Usually German cars are epically bare standard, but with the open CLE it is not so bad. Even the AMG package is standard.
For example, it has an acoustic hood, which is better lined and therefore quieter. For more comfort, the Aircap and Airscarf are completely standard. Aircap concerns the wind deflector on the front window pillar, airscarf is the warm air in your neck. Then you can always drive open.
Large luggage space
The seats are electrically operated and have a memory function as standard. Keyless-go is also standard. It gives an idea of the intentions of the CLE Cabriolet: carefree enjoyment. Just cruise down to the Loire for a box of Sancerre and while we're here, a box of Pouilly-Fumé. And yes, it all fits in the new Mercedes-Benz CLE Cabriolet.
You can order the roof in three colors: black, gray and red. You can open and close the hood within 20 seconds. And yes, that is also possible while driving, but then you can drive a maximum of 60 km/h. With the roof down you have 295 liters of luggage space, but with the roof up it is a very reasonable 385 liters. A practical feature is the folding rear seat (60-40), which allows you to transport larger objects if necessary.
Technology Mercedes-Benz CLE Cabriolet
In terms of engines, you can go in a lot of directions at Mercedes-Benz. It starts with the CLE200 with 204 hp and 320 Nm. Actually, that is the best engine for such a convertible. It goes to 100 km/h in 7.9 seconds and runs at 236 km/h on the Autobahn.
Great specs, right? If you want slower, you can order the CLE200 as a 4Matic, which gives you four-wheel drive. The CLE300 with 258 hp and 400 Nm always has 4Matic and already runs at 250 km/h.
The CLE450 4Matic has a 3.0 liter six-cylinder in-line engine with 381 hp and 500 Nm. This allows you to sprint to 100 km/h in 4.7 seconds (you can guess the top speed). It sounds like real candy, but given the CO2 emissions of at least 180 grams of CO2, we fear the worst for the price in the Netherlands. If you want to emit as little CO2 as possible, you should turn to the CLE220d. This has 197 hp and 440 Nm and is almost as fast as the entry-level petrol version, but according to the WLTP it can drive more economically than 1 in 20!
Prices are not yet known, but in Germany you can order the Mercedes-Benz CLE Cabriolet from 66,402 euros.
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