Spy photographers have caught the Mercedes CLE Convertible on multiple occasions, and now they’ve snapped pictures of its coupe counterpart. Seen undergoing testing near the Nürburgring, the CLE Coupe is set to replace both the C- and E-Class Coupes as part of Mercedes’ effort to streamline their lineup.
While the car is heavily camouflaged, we
can see it will feature a rounded, single bar grille with a honeycomb mesh
insert. It’s flanked by C-Class style headlights and what appears to be sporty
air intakes. Moving further back, there’s a rakish windscreen that flows into a
sloping roof. They’re joined by pronounced side skirts, an angular beltline,
and frameless side glass.
Moving back, we can get a glimpse of stylish
LED taillights and an angular trunk with an integrated spoiler. Further below,
there’s a curvaceous bumper that lacks exhaust cut outs. Mercedes has been
tight-lipped about the CLE and even its name remains unconfirmed. However, the
model is expected to be based on the C-Class and feature a familiar interior
with a 12.3-inch digital instrument cluster as well as an 11.9-inch
infotainment system.
Engine options should also be shared with
the C-Class and this means we can expect a turbocharged 2.0-liter four-cylinder
developing 255 hp and 400 Nm of torque. It should
be joined by a CLE 43, featuring a turbocharged 2.0-liter four-cylinder
developing 402 hp and 500 Nm of torque.
