KEY HIGHLIGHTS
- 3.0L twin-turbo mild-hybrid engine with 449 PS & 0-100 km/h in 4.2 seconds
- Feature-rich cabin with 11.9-inch MBUX screen, Burmester sound, & 64-colour ambient lighting
- Expected to be priced around Rs 2 Crore (ex-showroom)
Mercedes-Benz is gearing up to introduce the AMG CLE 53 Coupe in India on August 12. This high-performance coupe combines AMG's performance DNA along with the elegance of a grand tourer. Well, it makes it one of the most exciting launches of this year after the AMG GT 63. But exactly what is it expected to offer? Should you be excited as an enthusiast? Let's find out. Before getting into the details, make sure to join the 91Wheels WhatsApp community to never miss out on any automotive updates.
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Design And Styling
The AMG CLE 63 takes the elegant DNA of CLE and injects it with athletic aggression. The front fascia features the signature Panamericana grille flanked by sleek LED headlamps and a big Mercedes star in the middle. The fender arches at the front and rear have been widened, along with a more aggressive bumper. Meanwhile, the rear end wraps up the visual drama with twin LED taillamps, quad exhaust tips with an integrated gloss black diffuser.
Interiors
Inside, the CLE 53 Coupe exhibits the AMG-specific cockpit. The moment you step in, greeted by an Alcantara-wrapped flat-bottomed steering wheel along with red stitching. While the performance seats have been covered in carbon fibre and Alcantara. Dominating the centre, you'll find the 11.9-inch MBUX infotainment surrounded by tri-air vents. Moreover, it includes a Burmester Surround Sound System, a heads-up display, a wireless charger, and 64-colour ambient lighting.
Powertrain
At the heart of this beast acclaimed as a 3.0-litre M256 twin turbo, paired with a 48V mild hybrid system. All this together belts out 449 PS and 560 Nm of torque. This power is channelised through a 9-speed dual-clutch gearbox and across all wheels via AMG's 4 MATIC+ system. And the results? It can sprint from 0-100kmph in just 4.2 seconds and can go up to a top speed of 250 km/h.
Well, this beast is estimated to be priced at around Rs 2 Crore (ex-showroom) in India. It will go head-to-head with the BMW M2 and the Audi RS5.
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Verdict
The Mercedes-AMG CLE 53 Coupe brings together the best of both worlds, luxury and unfiltered performance. With its head-turning design, feature-packed interior, and a twin-turbo mild-hybrid powertrain under the hood, it's shaping up to be a serious contender in the high-performance coupe segment. For enthusiasts craving AMG thrills with daily usability and GT comfort, this launch is worth the wait.
