Spotlight Summary
- Mercedes-Benz brought the AMG CLE 53 Coupé, a performance version, to the world, providing aggressive AMG looks along with luxury features.
- Priced at ₹1.35 crore, it provides blazing pace and comfort of luxury in a sleek coupé body.
Key Points
- 3.0-litre twin-turbo inline-six engine with mild-hybrid boost provides up to 449 bhp and 600 Nm.
- 0–100 km/h in 4.2 seconds; top speed of up to 270 km/h with package option.
- Roomy and opulent interior with AMG seats, twin digital screens, Burmester audio, and sophisticated drive modes.
Key Background
Mercedes-Benz India has also expanded its AMG lineup with the introduction of the AMG CLE 53 4MATIC+ Coupé priced at ₹1.35 crore (ex-showroom). It is positioned above the CLE 300 Cabriolet and provides us with a combination of sports-car pace and grand-tourer luxury in our country.
The vehicle features a 3.0-litre, twin-turbo inline-six petrol engine which has been fettled by AMG and supported by a 48-volt mild-hybrid unit. The engine produces some 449 bhp and 560 Nm of torque, with an overboost function routing torque to almost 600 Nm for short periods. A further 23 bhp and 205 Nm are delivered by the integrated starter-generator for improved acceleration and fuel efficiency. This configuration allows for the CLE 53 to accelerate from 0-100 km/h in 4.2 seconds, with a top speed electronically governed at 250 km/h and 270 km/h with the optional AMG Driver’s Package.
Exterior styling is accompanied by the unmistakable AMG signature of a Panamericana grille, razor-sharp bumper design, flared wheel arches, and quad exhaust tips. Aerodynamic elements such as bonnet vents, air intakes, and an integrated boot-lip spoiler are complemented atop heightened road presence. The coupé features 19-inch alloy wheels as standard, with 20-inch available as an option for an even more sporting stance.
Inside, the cabin integrates luxury handcraft with performance-oriented design elements. AMG performance seats with Artico leather- and microfibre-trimmed, red contrast stitching create a sporty yet safe area. A 12.3-inch all-digital instrument cluster and an 11.9-inch portrait-oriented MBUX infotainment screen on the dashboard both display AMG-specific graphics. Other comforts include a Burmester surround sound system, ambient lighting, wireless charging, and power-adjustable memory seats.
Handling is enhanced by AMG Performance 4MATIC+ all-wheel drive, rear-axle steering for reduced response times, and a 9-speed automatic with fast, emotional shifting. Several drive modes — Slippery to Sport+ and Individual — enable drivers to tailor the vehicle’s character to various road conditions.
With bookings already in progress and deliveries already in process, the AMG CLE 53 4MATIC+ Coupé presents Indian consumers with a good choice in the luxury performance segment, promising speed, style, and the best of technology.
