Mercedes-Benz CLE Cabriolet to join South African range: Pricing announced

The new CLE Cabriolet is priced from R1,515,350. Picture: Supplied

The new CLE Cabriolet is priced from R1,515,350. Picture: Supplied

Published Aug 30, 2024

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Following the launch of its CLE Coupe, Mercedes-Benz has released pricing for the open-top version of its sleek new two-door range.

The new Mercedes CLE Cabriolet is available in the same two four-cylinder variants as the tin-top, with the CLE 200 Cabriolet priced at R1,515,350 and the CLE 300 4Matic Cabriolet listed at R1,573,651.

For the record the CLE 200 Cabriolet commands a R120,000 premium over its Coupe sibling, while the price difference in the case of the CLE 300 4Matic is R143,000.

The fabric top is available in black, red or grey. Picture: Supplied

Both are powered by a 2.0-litre turbopetrol engine, tuned to 150kW and 320Nm in the CLE 200 and 190kW and 400Nm in the all-wheel drive CLE 300 4Matic.

In both, power is channelled through a nine-speed 9G-Tronic automatic gearbox.

The Mercedes CLE was designed to replace both the Mercedes C-Class and E-Class two-door models from the previous generations and takes a one-size-fits-all approach with its 4,850mm length and 1,861mm width.

The touchscreen can be tilted to minimise glare. Picture: Supplied

The CLE Cabriolet boasts a boot volume of 385 litres when the fabric top is up and 295 litres when it’s down.

The interior features a freestanding 12.3-inch digital instrument display and 11.9-inch central touchscreen, which can be electrically tilted from 15 to 40 degrees when the top is down in order to minimise glare from the sun.

The multi-layer fabric soft top is available in black, red or grey. It can be opened or closed within 20 seconds, at speeds of up to 60km/h.

Stay tuned for more information on the new Mercedes-Benz CLE Cabriolet closer to its launch.

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