Mercedes CLE Cabriolet CLE 300 4Matic Premier Edition 2dr 9G-Tronic Review
Category: Convertible
Section: Version review
The Mercedes CLE Cabriolet is a brilliant drop-top that’s refined and good to drive, plus its classy interior provides greater practicality than you get with a BMW 4 Series Convertible. True, you have to pay a little bit more for the CLE, but it makes up for it by being better equipped and holding its value well. The CLE 300 AMG Line Premium is our pick of the range.
The trim
See full equipmentThis range-topping trim level adds a few extras on top of the AMG Line Premium Plus version, with a heated steering wheel and sportier details, such as black 20in alloy wheels and black exterior highlights replacing the chrome items on regular models.
The engine
See full engine specsThe 300 name is somewhat misleading, because you actually get a 2.0-litre petrol engine with this model, but it’s a lot more powerful than the one in the CLE 200, so brings the 0-62mph time down to 6.6sec and raises the top speed to 155mph. In addition, while the CLE 200 is rear-wheel drive, the CLE 300 comes with Mercedes’ 4MATIC four-wheel drive system.
