Which 2026 Mercedes-Benz CLE-Class trim should you buy?
$59,550 to $84,600. What each step up the ladder costs and what becomes standard for the money, cheapest first, from Mercedes-Benz's own press kit — so you can see where the price goes before a dealer walks you up it.
Most standard equipment per dollar: CLE 300 4MATIC Cabriolet AWD → CLE 450 4MATIC Coupe AWD, +$950 for 3 features made standard.
CLE 300 4MATIC Cabriolet $68,050
+$8,500 over the CLE 300 4MATIC Coupe AWD.
Standard here, not on the CLE 300 4MATIC Coupe AWD: 18-inch Wheels (CLE 300 4MATIC), AIRCAP® Electric Wind Deflector System, AIRSCARF® Neck-Level Heating System, Acoustic Soft Top in Black
MPG comb 27 mpg → 26 mpg
CLE 450 4MATIC Coupe $69,000
+$950 over the CLE 300 4MATIC Cabriolet AWD.
Standard here, not on the CLE 300 4MATIC Cabriolet AWD: 19-inch Wheels (CLE 450 4MATIC standard), AMG Line with AMG Exterior Styling, AMG Wheels, Sport Suspension, Sport Brake System, AMG Line Interior and Flat-Bottom Sport Steering Wheel (CLE 450 4MATIC Coupe standard), Panorama Roof
HP 255 hp → 375 hp · Torque 295 lb-ft → 369 lb-ft · Wheels 18 in → 19 in
CLE 450 4MATIC Cabriolet $77,400
+$8,400 over the CLE 450 4MATIC Coupe AWD.
Standard here, not on the CLE 450 4MATIC Coupe AWD: 18-inch Wheels (CLE 300 4MATIC), AIRCAP® Electric Wind Deflector System, AIRSCARF® Neck-Level Heating System, AMG Line with AMG Exterior Styling, AMG Wheels, Flat-Bottom Sport Steering Wheel and Sport Suspension (CLE 450 4MATIC Cabriolet standard), Acoustic Soft Top in Black, Perforated Front Brake Discs and Front Brake Calipers with Mercedes-Benz branding (CLE 450 4MATIC Cabriolet standard)
AMG CLE 53 Cabriolet $84,600
+$7,200 over the CLE 450 4MATIC Cabriolet AWD.
Standard here, not on the CLE 450 4MATIC Cabriolet AWD: 19-inch AMG Wheels, 2.5-Degree Rear Axle Steering, 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, Automatic Cargo Divider, Burmester® 3D Surround Sound System with Sound Personalization, Heated Steering Wheel, KEYLESS-GO® and KEYLESS-START® and 4 more
HP 375 hp → 443 hp · Torque 369 lb-ft → 413 lb-ft · MPG comb 26 mpg → 22 mpg
Each trim is measured against the nearest cheaper trim with the same drivetrain and powertrain, so a step shows equipment rather than the price of all-wheel drive. "Standard here" means the press kit lists it as standard on this trim and not as standard on the one below — it may have been an option there. MSRP excludes destination. Confirm a specific car against its window sticker.
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Common questions about the 2026 Mercedes-Benz CLE-Class trims
Source: EPA, NHTSA and manufacturer press kitsWhich 2026 Mercedes-Benz CLE-Class trim is the best value?
On standard equipment per dollar, the step from the CLE 300 4MATIC Cabriolet AWD to the CLE 450 4MATIC Coupe AWD: $950 more for 3 features the press kit lists as standard on the CLE 450 4MATIC Coupe AWD and not on the CLE 300 4MATIC Cabriolet AWD. Whether those features are worth it to you is the real answer — the list is on this page.
How much do the 2026 Mercedes-Benz CLE-Class trims cost?
5 trims, from $59,550 for the CLE 300 4MATIC Coupe AWD to $84,600 for the AMG CLE 53 Cabriolet AWD. Manufacturer MSRP, excluding destination, options, taxes and dealer fees.