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Overview
The 2026 Mercedes-Benz CLE Base is a four-wheel drive, 2-door Coupe that was released to the Australian market on 3rd October 2025 classified as a C236. The Mercedes-Benz CLE is regarded as a sports car built in Germany with prices starting at $125,300 before on-road costs.
This Mercedes-Benz CLE is powered by a 2.0L 4-cylinder engine that has 190 kW of power (at 5800 rpm) and 400 Nm of torque (at 2000 rpm) via a Nine-speed Automatic transmission. Mercedes-Benz claims the CLE Base uses 7.4L/100km of Premium Unleaded in the combined city and highway cycle while putting out 169g of CO2. It has a 66L fuel tank, meaning it should be able to travel 892km per full tank
The Mercedes-Benz CLE measures 1423mm (56.0 inches) in height, 4850mm (190.9 inches) in length, 1861mm (73.3 inches) in width with a 2865mm (112.8 inches) wheelbase that brings about a total of 1855kg (4089.6 lbs) of unladen weight. The CLE Base comes standard with 245/35 R19 front tyres and 275/35 R19 rear tyres. It requires a service every 12 months or 25,000 km, whichever comes first. It has a 60 month, unlimited km warranty.
The 2026 Mercedes-Benz CLE Base has a 108mm ground clearance with a 1800kg braked and 750kg unbraked towing capacity.
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Power to Weight
83.8 - 102.43 kW/t
83.8 kW/t
285.05 kW/t
Boot Space
385 - 420 litres
237 litres
420 litres
Fuel Efficiency
7.2 - 7.7 L/100km
7.2 L/100km
13.6 L/100km
Vehicle Range
857 - 917 km
445 km
917 km
Price
$104,100 - $137,500
$43,940
$292,990
Warranty (Years)
5 years
3 years
5 years
Warranty (Distance)
Unlimited
57,936 km
Unlimited
Years on Sale
2 years
3 years
10 years
Service Interval
12 months
9 months
12 months
Towing & Off-Road Capability
Gross Vehicle Weight
2,265 - 2,420 kg
1,670 kg
2,420 kg
Braked Towing Capacity
1,800 kg
1,800 kg
Ground Clearance Unladen
108 mm
100 mm
130 mm
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Dimensions
4,850 mm
1,861 mm
inc mirror: 2,042 mm
inc mirror: 2,042 mm
1,423 mm
| Specification | Measurement |
|---|---|
| Overall Length | 4,850 mm |
| Overall Width | 1,861 mm |
| Overall Width (Inc Mirror) | 2,042 mm |
| Overall Height | 1,423 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,865 mm |
| Load Capacity | 475 mm |
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Explore Mercedes-Benz CLE Features & Specs
Cruise Control
Adaptive Cruise Control: yes
Stop Go Function: Stop & Go
Driver Modes
Engine Mapping: yes
Steering: yes
Transmission: yes
Embedded Infotainment User Interface
UI Number of Months Online Services: 36
Illuminated Entry System
Logo Projection: yes
Memorised Adjustment
Door Mirror Position: yes
Mobile Integration
Android Auto: yes
Android Number of Months Subscription: Unlimited
Android Wireless Connection: yes
Apple Carplay: yes
Apple Number of Months Subscription: Unlimited
Apple Wireless Connection: yes
Mirrorlink Months Subscription Included: 0
Parking Assistance
Rear Automatic Braking Whilst: yes
Location: Rear
Rear Type: Full Auto Park & Perpendicular & Exit
Parking Distance System
Location: Front
Front Type: Sensor & Camera
Location: Rear
Rear Type: Sensor & Camera
Location: Side
Side Type: Camera
Power Outlet 12V
Location (12V): Front
Remote Services
Driving History Analysis: yes
Find My Car: yes
Geo Fencing: yes
Months Subscription Included: 36
Remote Lock Unlock: yes
Send Destination To Car: yes
Speed Alert: yes
Theft Alert: yes
Tow Away Alert: yes
Vehicle Diagnostics: yes
Smart Card/Smart Key
Includes Keyless Entry: yes
Includes Keyless Start: yes
Telematics
Advanced Auto Collision Notification: yes
Concierge Months Included: 0
Connection Type: Via Sim In Vehicle
Tracker System: yes
USB Charging Port
Location: Front
Number of Ports in Front: 2
Location: Rear
Number of Ports in Rear: 1
Vanity Mirror
Driver Mirror Illuminated: yes
Driver Mirror Location: Driver
Passenger Mirror Illuminated: yes
Location: Passenger
Vehicle 360 View Camera
3D Enhanced View: yes
Voice Activating System
AI-Powered: yes
Virtual Assistant: Manufacturer'S Own
Compressor
Compressor: Turbo
Number of Compressors: 1
Electrical System
Voltage: 48
Emission Control Level
CO2 Level (Country Highway): 130
CO2 Level (Combined): 169
CO2 Level (Urban): 236
Standard Met: EU6
Engine
Engine (cc): 1999
Engine Configuration: In-Line
Engine (L): 2.0
Number of Cylinders: 4
Fuel
Generic Primary Fuel Type: Petrol
Minimum Fuel Octane Number: 98
Minimum Fuel Type: Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type: Premium Unleaded
Octane Number: 98
Fuel Tanks
Main Capacity Gal: 17.4
Main Capacity (L): 66
Main Capacity Uk Gallons: 14.5
Main Type: Total
Electric Motor
Motor 1 Type: Integrated Starter Generator
Motor 1 Max Torque Motor (Nm): 200
Motor 1 Location: Front
Motor 1 Number: 1
Motor 1 Power Output (hp/PS): 23.1
Motor 1 Power Output Motor (kW): 17.0
Electric Power Source
Battery Supplier: Other
Battery Type: Lithium Ion
Battery Voltage: 48.0
Max Wireless Charging (kW): 0.0
Maximum Battery (kWh): 0.90
Number of kWh Included: 0
Number of Months Subscription Included: 0
Hybrid Type
Hybrid Type: Mild Hybrid
Computer
Average Fuel Consumption: yes
Display Screen
Location: Dashboard Centre 1
Dashboard Centre 1 Screen Orientation: Fixed
Dashboard Centre 1 Screen Size (in): 11.90
Dashboard Centre 1 Television: yes
Dashboard Centre 1 Touch Screen: yes
Location: Instrument Cluster 1
Instrument Cluster 1 Screen Roller Control: yes
Instrument Cluster 1 Screen Size (in): 12.30
Instrument Cluster
Head Up Display: Windscreen
Reconfigurable: yes
Fuel Consumption
ADR 81/02 Calculated Vehicle Range (km): 892
ADR 81/02 Calculated Vehicle Range (miles): 554
ADR 81/02 Combined (km/L): 13.5
ADR 81/02 Combined (L/100km): 7.4
ADR 81/02 Combined (miles per UK gallon): 38
ADR 81/02 Combined (mpg): 32
ADR 81/02 Country Highway (km/L): 17.5
ADR 81/02 Country Highway (L/100km): 5.7
ADR 81/02 Country Highway (miles per UK gallon): 50
ADR 81/02 Country Highway (mpg): 41
ADR 81/02 Standard: Adr 81/02
ADR 81/02 Urban (km/L): 9.6
ADR 81/02 Urban (L/100km): 10.4
ADR 81/02 Urban (miles per UK gallon): 27
ADR 81/02 Urban (mpg): 23
Fuel Economy
ADR 81/02 (L/100km): 7.4
Performance
Acceleration 0 To 100 km/h: 6.2
Maximum Speed (km/h): 250
Maximum Speed (mph): 155
Power
Maximum Power (hp/PS): 258
Maximum Power hp/PS Electric Motor: 23
Maximum Power (kW): 190
Maximum Power kW Electric Motor: 17
Maximum Torque (Nm): 400
Maximum Torque Electric Motor (Nm): 200
Measurement Standard: EEC
Primary or Secondary Fuel Power Figure: Primary
Rpm For Maximum Power Low: 5800
Rpm For Maximum Torque Low: 2000
Secondary Power
Maximum Power (hp/PS): 258
Maximum Power (kW): 190
Maximum Torque (Nm): 400
Rpm For Maximum Power Low: 5800
Rpm For Maximum Torque Low: 2000
Drive
Driven Wheels: 4x4
Four-Wheel Drive Type: Full-Time
Transmission
Code: 421
Description: Automatic With Manual Mode
Gear Change Paddles: yes
Manual Mode: yes
Manufacturer Name: 9g-Tronic
Number of Simulated Gears: 0
Number of Speeds: 9
Shift Lever Location: Steering Wheel
Type: Automatic
Disc Brakes
Number of Disc Brakes: 4
Number of Ventilated Disc Brakes: 2
Power Steering
Variable Rack: yes
Vehicle Speed Proportional: yes
Steering Wheel
Electric Adjustment: yes
Height Adjustment: yes
Multi Function: yes
Telescopic Adjustment: yes
Touch Controls: yes
Type: Alloy & Leather
Alternate Suspension
Type: Sport
Responsive Suspension
Type: Mechanical
Suspension
Location: Front
Front Spring Type: Coil
Front Stabilizer Bar: yes
Front Type: Multi-Link
Front Wheel Dependence: Independent
Location: Rear
Rear Spring Type: Coil
Rear Stabilizer Bar: yes
Rear Type: Multi-Link
Rear Wheel Dependence: Independent
Tires
Front Wheels Tire Diameter: 20
Location: Front
Front Wheels Tire Profile: 40
Front Wheels Tire Run Flat: yes
Front Wheels Tire Speed Rating: Y
Front Wheels Tire Type: Conventional/Summer
Front Wheels Tire Width: 245
Rear Wheels Tire Diameter: 20
Rear Wheels Tire Location: Rear
Rear Wheels Tire Profile: 35
Rear Wheels Tire Run Flat: yes
Rear Wheels Tire Speed Rating: Y
Rear Wheels Tire Type: Conventional/Summer
Rear Wheels Tire Width: 275
Wheels
Location: Front
Front Wheels Rim Diameter (In): 19
Front Wheels Rim Type: Alloy
Front Wheels Rim Width (In): 8.0
Front Wheels Two Tone: yes
Location: Rear
Rear Rim Diameter (In): 19
Rear Rim Type: Alloy
Rear Wheels Rim Width (In): 9.0
Rear Two Tone: yes
Black Trim
Around Side Windows: yes
Body Style
Body Type: Coupe
Local Body Type: Coupe
Platform Code: Mra2
Wheelbase Type: Short
Cargo Capacity
Frunk Capacity (cu ft): 0.0
Frunk Capacity (L): 0
Measurement Standard: ISO
Rear Seat Up to Lower Window (cu ft): 14.8
Rear Seat Up to Lower Window (L): 420
External Dimensions
Front Track (in): 63.2
Front Track (mm): 1605
Ground Clearance Unladen (in): 4.3
Ground Clearance Unladen (mm): 108
Overall Height (in): 56.0
Overall Height (mm): 1423
Overall Length (in): 190.9
Overall Length (mm): 4850
Overall Width (in): 73.3
Overall Width Inc Mirror (in): 80.4
Overall Width Inc Mirror (mm): 2042
Overall Width (mm): 1861
Rear Track (in): 63.6
Rear Track (mm): 1616
Wheelbase (in): 112.8
Wheelbase (mm): 2865
Internal Dimensions
Front Headroom (in): 40.3
Front Headroom (mm): 1023
Rear Headroom (in): 35.6
Rear Headroom (mm): 905
Front Hip Room (in): 58.0
Front Hip Room (mm): 1472
Rear Hip Room (in): 53.5
Rear Hip Room (mm): 1358
Front Shoulder Room (in): 54.8
Front Shoulder Room (mm): 1392
Rear Shoulder Room (in): 51.7
Rear Shoulder Room (mm): 1312
Doors
Location: Driver
Driver Door Type: Front Hinged
Location: Passenger
Passenger Door Type: Front Hinged
Headlight Control
Active High Beam: yes
Digital Matrix: yes
Directional Headlights: yes
Dusk Sensor: yes
Fog Light Function: yes
Headlights
High Beam Bulb Type: LED
Low Beam Bulb Type: LED
Lens Type: Ellipsoidal
LED Lights
Location: Brake Lights
Location: Day Time Running Lights
Location: High Beam
Location: Low Beam
Location: Rear Lights
Paint
External Colour: red
Type: Metallic
Glass Roof
Sunshade Type: Electric
Sunroof
Front Sunroof Location: Front
Front Sunroof Operation: Remote
Front Sunroof Type: Glass
Door Mirrors/Cameras
Auto-Dimming Driver Door Mirrors: yes
Driver Door Mirrors/Cameras Colour: Toned
Heated Driver Door Mirrors/Cameras: yes
Driver Door Mirror Indicator Lights: yes
Mirrors/Cameras Location: Driver
Driver Door Mirrors/Cameras Type: Electrically Adjustable
Passenger Door Mirrors/Cameras Colour: Toned
Heated Passenger Door Mirrors/Cameras: yes
Passenger Door Mirror Indicator Lights: yes
Mirrors/Cameras Location: Passenger
Passenger Door Mirrors/Cameras Type: Electrically Adjustable
Power Windows
Front Electric Windows: Front
Privacy Glass
Location: Rear
Location: Rear Side
Rear View Mirror Camera
Auto Dimming: yes
Windshield Wipers
Intermittent Wipe Windshield Wipers: Automatic
Rain Sensor Windshield Wipers: yes
Weights
Gross Trailer Weight Braked (kg): 1800
Gross Trailer Weight Braked (lb): 3968
Gross Trailer Weight Unbraked (kg): 750
Gross Trailer Weight Unbraked (lb): 1653
Gross Vehicle Weight (kg): 2330
Gross Vehicle Weight (lb): 5137
Kerb Weight Includes Driver: yes
Published Kerb Weight (kg): 1855
Published Kerb Weight (lb): 4090
Audio System
Digital Radio: yes
Radio Type: Am/Fm
Touch Screen: yes
Audio Zones
Number of Zones: 2
External Connections
USB (Front): yes
Total 3rd Row USB Connections: 0
Total Front USB Connections: 2
Total Rear USB Connections: 0
Remote Audio Controls
Type: Steering Wheel Mounted
Speakers
3D Enhancement: yes
Brand: Burmester
Number of Speakers: 12
Subwoofer: yes
Luxury Trim
Centre Floor Console: Piano Black
Doors: Alloy
Instrument Panel: Wood & Synthetic Leather
Airbags
Number of Airbags: 10
Autonomous Drive
Active Lane Control: yes
Level: 2 - Partial Automation
Front Airbag
Location: Driver
Location: Passenger
Front Seat Belts
Driver Extenders: yes
Driver Seat Position: Driver
Passenger Extenders: yes
Passenger Seat Position: Passenger
Head Restraints
Front Seats Fore Aft Adjustment: yes
Front Seats Location: Front Seats
Rear Seats Location: Rear Seats
Rear Seats Number: 2
Knee Airbags
Location: Driver
Lane Departure Warning
Activates Steering: yes
Overtaking Sensor
Active Without Turn Signal: yes
Rear Seat Belts
Driver Seat Position: Driver
Passenger Seat Position: Passenger
Side Airbag
Location: Front
Side Curtain Airbag
Location: Front And Rear
Front Seat
Driver Front Seat Climate Controlled: yes
Driver Front Seat Power Adjustable: yes
Driver Front Seat Heated: yes
Driver Front Seat Height Type: Memory
Location: Driver
Driver Front Seat Lumbar Type: 2-Way Electric
Driver Front Seat Number of Electrical Adjustments: 6
Driver Front Seat Reach Type: Memory
Driver Front Seat Reclining Type: Memory
Driver Front Seat Type: Bucket
Passenger Front Seat Climate Controlled: yes
Passenger Front Seat Power Adjustable: yes
Passenger Front Seat Heated: yes
Passenger Front Seat Height Type: Memory
Location: Passenger
Passenger Front Seat Lumbar Type: 2-Way Electric
Passenger Front Seat Number of Electrical Adjustments: 6
Passenger Front Seat Reach Type: Memory
Passenger Front Seat Reclining Type: Memory
Passenger Front Seat Type: Bucket
Seat Upholstery
Additional Seat Material: Leather
Main Seat Material: Leather
Seating
Capacity: 4
Configuration: 2+2
Cup Holders
Location: Rear Seats
Air Conditioning
Type: Fully-Auto
Climate Control - Number of Zones: 2
Secondary Ventilation Controls
Passenger Seat Location: Passenger Seat
Ventilation System
Engine Heater: yes
Anti-Theft Protection
Anti-Lift: yes
Interior Monitoring: yes
Peripheral: yes
Power Locks
Operation: Card Key
Intermediate Service
Distance (km): 25000
Distance (miles): 15534
Period (Months): 12
Variable Distance Period: yes
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