AMG CLE 53 Cabriolet AWD
What the AMG CLE 53 Cabriolet adds over the CLE 300 4MATIC Coupe (+$25,050)
| Spec | CLE 300 4MATIC Coupe | AMG CLE 53 Cabriolet |
|---|---|---|
| Curb weight (minimum) | 4057 lbs | 4597 lbs |
| Cylinder count | 4 | 6 |
| Engine displacement | 1999 cc | 2999 cc |
| Horsepower | 255 hp | 443 hp |
| Torque | 295 lb-ft | 413 lb-ft |
| Engine type (full description) | 2.0L Inline-4 Turbo with 48V Mild Hybrid System | AMG-enhanced 3.0L inline-6 turbo with hybrid assist and electric auxiliary compressor |
| MPG (city) | 24 mpg | 19 mpg |
| MPG (combined) | 27 mpg | 22 mpg |
| MPG (highway) | 34 mpg | 26 mpg |
| Base MSRP (excludes destination) | $59,550 | $84,600 |
| Overall height | 56.2 in | 56.5 in |
| Overall width | 73.3 in | 76.2 in |
| Transmission type | automatic | AMG SPEEDSHIFT TCT 9G |
| Wheel diameter | 18 in | 19 in |
| Wheelbase | 112.8 in | 113.2 in |
Standard here, not on the base trim: 19-inch AMG Wheels, 2.5-Degree Rear Axle Steering, AIRCAP® Electric Wind Deflector System, AIRSCARF® Neck-Level Heating System, AMG DYNAMIC SELECT with Five Drive Programs and Integrated AMG DYNAMICS, AMG High Performance Brake System with Silver AMG Brake Calipers, AMG Illuminated Door Sills, AMG Performance 4MATIC+ Fully Variable All-Wheel Drive, AMG Performance Steering Wheel in Nappa Leather with AMG DRIVE UNIT Buttons, AMG RIDE CONTROL Suspension, AMG SPEEDSHIFT® TCT 9G Transmission, AMG-Enhanced 3.0L Inline-6 Turbo with Electric Auxiliary Compressor and Hybrid Assist, Acoustic Soft Top in Black, Automatic Cargo Divider, Burmester® 3D Surround Sound System with Sound Personalization, Heated Steering Wheel, KEYLESS-GO® and KEYLESS-START®, LED Headlamps with Adaptive Highbeam Assist, MBUX Infotainment and Navigation with New-Generation Voice Control, including Natural Language Understanding and Keyword Activation ("Hey Mercedes"), and Routines Function, Power Tilt and Telescoping Steering Column, Surround View 360-degree Camera
Specifications
Source: manufacturer press kitCargo
| Cargo volume behind 1st row | 9.6 cu-ft |
Connected Services
| Connected services brand | SiriusXM |
Dimensions Exterior
| Overall height | 56.5 in |
| Overall length | 191 in |
| Overall width | 76.2 in |
| Wheelbase | 113.2 in |
Engine Basics
| Cylinder count | 6 |
| Engine displacement | 2999 cc |
| Engine type (full description) | AMG-enhanced 3.0L inline-6 turbo with hybrid assist and electric auxiliary compressor |
Engine Output
| Horsepower | 443 hp |
| Torque | 413 lb-ft |
Fuel Economy
| MPG (city) | 19 mpg |
| MPG (combined) | 22 mpg |
| MPG (highway) | 26 mpg |
Pricing
| Base MSRP (excludes destination) | $84,600 |
Steering
| Turning radius (curb-to-curb) | 20.1 ft |
Transmission
| Transmission speeds | 9 |
| Transmission type | AMG SPEEDSHIFT TCT 9G |
Weights
| Curb weight (minimum) | 4597 lbs |
Wheels
| Wheel diameter | 19 in |
Standard & optional equipment
Source: manufacturer press kitSafety8 std · 1 opt
- Surround View 360-degree Camera
- 11 Airbags (includes center airbag between front seats and head airbags for rear passengers)
- ATTENTION ASSIST Driver Drowsiness Monitor
- Active Brake Assist
- Adaptive Highbeam Assist
- Blind Spot Assist
- Front Seatbelt Presenters
- PARKTRONIC with Active Parking Assist
- Driver Assistance Package (Active Distance Assist DISTRONIC with Active Steering Assist, Active Lane Change Assist, Active Lane Keeping Assist, Active Speed Limit Assist with Traffic Sign Assist, Active Brake Assist with Turning and Cross-Traffic Function, PRE-SAFE® PLUS with PRE-SAFE® Impulse Side) optional
Infotainment7 std · 4 opt
- 11.9-inch Central Multimedia Display
- Burmester® 3D Surround Sound System with Sound Personalization
- Inductive Wireless Smartphone Charging
- MBUX Infotainment and Navigation with New-Generation Voice Control, including Natural Language Understanding and Keyword Activation ("Hey Mercedes"), and Routines Function
- MBUX Profile Identification via Biometric Fingerprint Scanner
- SiriusXM with Trial Period
- Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
- AMG Real Performance Sound optional
- AMG Track Pace optional
- Head-Up Display optional
- MBUX Augmented Reality for Navigation optional
Convenience1 std · 0 opt
- KEYLESS-GO® and KEYLESS-START®
Climate1 std · 0 opt
- AIRSCARF® Neck-Level Heating System
Seating1 std · 4 opt
- Power Heated Front Seats with Memory
- Ventilated Front Seats optional
- AMG Performance Seat Package / AMG Performance Seat Package Advanced optional
- Leather and Nappa Leather Upholstery with Special Coating for Seat Surfaces to Remain Cooler in Direct Sunlight (by up to 23 degrees Fahrenheit) optional
- Multicontour Front Seats with Massage optional
Interior9 std · 2 opt
- Heated Steering Wheel
- Auto-Dimming Rearview Mirror
- Power Tilt and Telescoping Steering Column
- 12.3-inch Digital Instrument Cluster
- 64-Color Ambient Lighting
- AIRCAP® Electric Wind Deflector System
- AMG Illuminated Door Sills
- AMG Performance Steering Wheel in Nappa Leather with AMG DRIVE UNIT Buttons
- New Black Fine Structure Center Console
- AMG Performance Steering Wheel in Nappa Leather/Microfiber or Microfiber/Carbon Fiber Design optional
- Pinnacle Trim optional
Exterior4 std · 7 opt
- 19-inch AMG Wheels
- Acoustic Soft Top in Black
- LED Headlamps with Adaptive Highbeam Assist
- Rain Sensing Wipers
- 20-inch AMG Multi-Spoke and AMG Forged Wheels optional
- AMG CLE MANUFAKTUR Edition optional
- AMG Carbon Fiber Package I / AMG Carbon Fiber Package II optional
- AMG Night Package / AMG Night Package Plus optional
- AMG Performance Studio Package optional
- Acoustic Soft Top in Red or Grey (no cost option) optional
- DIGITAL LIGHT with Projections optional
Powertrain5 std · 1 opt
- 4MATIC All-Wheel Drive
- AMG DYNAMIC SELECT with Five Drive Programs and Integrated AMG DYNAMICS
- AMG Performance 4MATIC+ Fully Variable All-Wheel Drive
- AMG SPEEDSHIFT® TCT 9G Transmission
- AMG-Enhanced 3.0L Inline-6 Turbo with Electric Auxiliary Compressor and Hybrid Assist
- AMG DYNAMIC PLUS Package (includes AMG DYNAMIC SELECT "RACE" Drive Program with Drift Mode and RACE START, AMG Dynamic Engine Mounts) optional
Chassis3 std · 3 opt
- 2.5-Degree Rear Axle Steering
- AMG High Performance Brake System with Silver AMG Brake Calipers
- AMG RIDE CONTROL Suspension
- Front 15.4 x 1.4-inch Brake Discs with Six-Piston Calipers optional
- Rear 14.6 x 1-inch Brake Discs with Single-Piston Calipers optional
- Red Brake Calipers with Black AMG Lettering optional
Cargo1 std · 0 opt
- Automatic Cargo Divider
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Transcribed from the manufacturer's official press kit for the 2026 CLE-Class. Confirm with the window sticker for a specific unit.
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Common questions about the AMG CLE 53 Cabriolet
Source: EPA, NHTSA and manufacturer press kitsHow much is the 2026 Mercedes-Benz CLE-Class AMG CLE 53 Cabriolet?
The manufacturer lists $84,600 for the 2026 Mercedes-Benz CLE-Class AMG CLE 53 Cabriolet. That is $25,050 above the CLE 300 4MATIC Coupe, the cheapest trim of the same model year. MSRP excludes destination, options, taxes and dealer charges.
What does the 2026 Mercedes-Benz CLE-Class AMG CLE 53 Cabriolet add over the CLE 300 4MATIC Coupe?
Against the CLE 300 4MATIC Coupe, 21 features become standard that the CLE 300 4MATIC Coupe does not and 15 published specifications differ. Both lists are on this page, taken from the manufacturer's own press material.