2024 Mercedes-Benz CLE53 AMG Cabriolet unveiled, entry-level drop-top

Being an AMG means that one of the vehicle’s defining features is its engine. It is a 3.0-liter in-line six-cylinder engine that is twin-turbocharged. It offers a max power of 442 bhp and a peak torque output of 560 Nm which can be bumped up to 600 Nm for 10 seconds in overboost. There is also an integrated starter generator that briefly provides an additional 23 bhp of maximum power and 205 Nm of peak torque. It also feeds the 48-volt electrical system. The gearbox on duty is AMG’s SpeedShift TCT 9G unit driving all four wheels using AMG Performance 4MATIC+ all-wheel drive. Also on offer is rear axle steering that provides stability at high speeds and reduces the turning circle when the car is driving at low speeds.

The Mercedes-Benz CLE53 4MATIC+ has a top speed of 250 kmph which is electronically limited. If the customer wants, he can opt for the optional AMG driver’s package which increases the top speed to 270 kmph. According to Mercedes-Benz the 0-100 kmph acceleration time is 4.4 seconds. However, this can be dropped to 4.2 seconds if the customer opts for the AMG Dynamic Plus package.

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The Cabriolet comes with AMG-exclusive styling elements such as the grille, an aggressive set of bumpers, large air intakes to freshen the engine, alloy wheels and quad exhausts at the rear. Mercedes-Benz has flared the wheel arches at the front and rear. The front track is now 58 mm wide while the rear track is 75 mm wide. As standard, alloy wheels measure 19 inches but customers can opt for 20-inch units.

Date of first publication: 08 May 2024, 09:18 AM IST