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What's New for 2025?
The CLE Cabriolet models from last year carryover unchanged, but a new AMG CLE 53 Cabriolet joins the stable with the same turbocharged inline-6 powertrain as the AMG CLE 53 coupe.
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2025 Mercedes-Benz CLE Cabriolet
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"It's befuddling that Benz has priced the four-cylinder CLE 300 Cabriolet nearly $10k higher than the BMW 430i Convertible, which is its closest competitor. It's a satisfying luxury convertible, to be sure, but the value factor isn't there. The CLE 450 Cabriolet is pricier still, but to us, it's the only non-AMG CLE convertible worth considering. With the 450's delightful turbo inline-6, you'll be much more likely to feel like you got what you paid for."—Ranked #2 out of 2 Compact Luxury Convertibles
"If extra performance is what you're looking for, the CLE 450 is the one you want. It commands a significant price premium over the entry-level price shown here, which gets you the four-cylinder CLE 300, but you truly get what you pay for in this case. The 450's turbocharged inline-6 is engineering perfection, delivering exceptional refinement and formidable thrust in equal doses. The base CLE 300 seems overpriced, but we think the 450 is just right."—Ranked #2 out of 2 Compact Performance Convertibles
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 CLE Cabriolet that you need to be aware of, along with our expert analysis and recommendations.
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No one would argue that the CLE 300 convertible isn't a nice car, but for almost $65k to start, don't you want more under the hood than the C-Class sedan's base engine? When you put the top down, you want to hear a symphony from the tailpipes, not a four-cylinder buzz. Or we do, at least.
An extravagance like a luxury convertible deserves a world-class engine that sounds great, which is why we'd give zero consideration to the base CLE 300 Cabriolet and go straight to this CLE 450. Benz's stellar turbocharged inline-6 really transforms the sound and feel of the car. This is a no-brainer upgrade.
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 CLE Cabriolet, and how much do they cost? Select a version below or just hit the button to see our full 2025 CLE Cabriolet specs and model data.
| Version | Price | Fuel | MPG | Power | Torque |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 Mercedes-Benz CLE 300 4MATIC Cabriolet (2.0T All-Wheel Drive) | $67,450 | Gas | 26 | 255 hp | 295 lb-ft |
| 2025 Mercedes-Benz CLE 450 4MATIC Cabriolet (3.0T All-Wheel Drive) | $75,800 | Gas | 26 | 375 hp | 369 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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