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Mercedes-Benz CLE 300 Coupe – superbly appointed two-door luxury

David Berthon

Driving the Mercedes-Benz CLE Coupe today – the German company rationalizing its coupe and cabriolet line-up last year – the previous C and E- Class coupe and cabriolet replaced by the CLE 200 and 300 coupe and cabriolet – now both four-cylinder mild hybrids. I drove the CLE 300 4MATIC coupe at $124,900 plus on-road costs – powered by a 2-0-litre turbo petrol engine mated to a nine-speed automatic assisted by a 48-volt mild hybrid system, and unlike the two-wheel drive CLE 200, drive goes to all four wheels. The CLE Coupe sits on a stretched wheelbase – a most handsome and beautifully appointed luxury two door Coupe – the body accentuated by a pronounced shark nose, bonnet power domes, a front and rear apron and side sills. The interior a knockout, with large centre screen, a configurable 12.3 instrument cluster, a head up instrument display and very sculptured and supportive front seats in high grade leather – the rear seat cramped with difficult access and for the most part the CLE 300 is best described as a comfortable two-seater. Disappointments, a lack of buttons for climate and audio controls and the slider controls on the steering wheel for volume and cruise control frustrating to use. Drive details next. I’m David Berthon.

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