The CLE Cabriolet arrives soon and will cost $7,100 more than the outgoing C-Class Convertible.
- The 2024 Mercedes CLE Cabriolet will arrive at dealerships this spring with a base price of $64,350.
- The car comes nicely equipped with a power soft top, heated front seats, and a wireless smartphone charger.
- The entry-level model has 255 hp, but customers can also get a 3.0-liter inline-six producing 375 hp.
Mercedes is gearing up for spring by announcing the CLE Cabriolet will arrive at U.S. dealerships soon with a base price of $64,350. That’s $7,850 more than the CLE Coupe and $7,100 more than the outgoing C-Class Convertible.
Designed to be a comfortable cruiser, the CLE Cabriolet has an acoustic soft top that can be lowered or raised in as little as 20 seconds at speeds up to 37 mph (60 km/h). To help keep things quiet when the roof is down, the model has wind deflectors that deploy from the top of the windscreen as well as from behind the rear seats.
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Mercedes didn’t release full equipment details, but the car can be equipped with a Night Package and a variety of wheels in sizes up to 20-inches. Customers can also get an AMG Line package, which adds a sportier front bumper, beefier front brakes, and a dual exhaust system. The package also includes a flat-bottom steering wheel, stainless steel pedals, and two-tone trim that sees high-gloss black combined with silver chrome accents.
Speaking of the interior, buyers will find a 12.3-inch digital instrument cluster and an 11.9-inch infotainment system with a portrait orientation. They’re joined by heated front seats with an Airscarf neck level heating system. Other niceties include a wireless smartphone charger and a Burmester audio system.
Buyers looking for more luxury can upgrade to the Pinnacle trim, which adds a head-up display, augmented reality navigation, and a 360° surround view camera system. The range-topping variant also has a Guard 360 security system and Digital Light headlights with projections.
On the safety front, there are a handful of standard driver assistance systems including Active Brake Assist, Attention Assist, and Blind Spot Assist. The Driver Assistance Package adds Distronic Plus with Steering Assist and Stop & Go Assist, Active Lane Change Assist, and Route-Based Speed Adaptation.
The entry-level C300 4Matic Cabriolet has a turbocharged 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine with 255 hp (190 kW / 259 PS) and 295 lb-ft (400 Nm) of torque. The mild-hybrid powertrain enables the car to accelerate from 0-60 mph (0-96 km/h) in approximately 6.2 seconds, before hitting an electronically limited top speed of 130 mph (209 km/h).
The CLE 450 4Matic Cabriolet begins at $73,850 and it has a 3.0-liter inline-six developing 375 hp (280 kW / 381 PS) and 369 lb-ft (500 Nm) of torque. Thanks to the extra oomph, the 0-60 mph (0-96 km/h) time falls to around 4.2 seconds.