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What's New for 2025?
A drop-top Cabriolet variant joins the AMG CLE 53 family this year.
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2025 Mercedes-Benz AMG CLE 53
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"The AMG CLE 53 is a classic 'tweener' — not quite on the slightly pricier BMW M4's level performance-wise, but a whisker ahead of the M440i, at least in terms of power output. For now, there's no faster version of the CLE, so it has to do battle on both fronts, with varying results. It's pitted here against the M4, and as noted, it doesn't quite have the urge of either the M or the discontinued Mercedes-AMG C63 coupe with its turbo V8. But we'd certainly recommend test-driving the CLE 53 if you're considering cars in this segment."—Ranked #3 out of 5 Compact High-Performance Coupes
MotorDonkey's proprietary vehicle data identifies every significant version of each model so that you can compare and decide. Ordered by price from low to high, here are the versions of the 2025 Mercedes-Benz AMG CLE 53 that you need to be aware of, along with our expert analysis and recommendations.
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Like many current Mercedes models, the CLE gives you a choice between the regular-strength 3.0-liter inline-6 (that's the CLE 450) and the extra-strength version, which comes in the AMG CLE 53. Will the 450 leave you wanting more? That's ultimately a question for your test drive, but in our opinion, the 450 is just right and the AMG is simply louder and more caffeinated.
We love the six-cylinder CLE 450 Cabriolet, so the CLE 53 Cabriolet was always going to be a tough proposition given that its engine isn't a revolutionary upgrade. In fact, the CLE 53 utilizes a turbocharged inline-6 that's very similar to the one in the CLE 450, and Mercedes says the AMG version only improves by two-tenths of a second in the sprint to 60 mph. The CLE 53 also comes with many more look-at-me styling touches, so unless that's your thing, the cheaper CLE 450 is the easy pick here.
What are the different versions of the 2025 AMG CLE 53, and how much do they cost? Select a version below or just hit the button to see our full 2025 AMG CLE 53 specs and model data.
| Version | Price | Fuel | MPG | Power | Torque |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 Mercedes-Benz AMG CLE 53 Coupe (3.0T AWD) | $74,300 | Gas | 23 | 443 hp | 413 lb-ft |
| 2025 Mercedes-Benz AMG CLE 53 Cabriolet (3.0T AWD) | $82,600 | Gas | 22 | 443 hp | 413 lb-ft |
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