It big meeting return to the automotive world. We are, of course, talking about Munich Fair (IAA), which is currently held in Germany. If the latter congratulates the builders of the whole worldsome on the other side are playing place of residence. This is the designer’s business Mercedes Benz which presents its own to the public for the first time new KEY in version coupe and cabriolet.

Mercedes CLE: the dawn of a new era

Some time ago, the brand with a star announced that it wanted separately with Class C and E in its version coupe and cabriolet. To replace these models, mercedes decides to unite them under one surname, namely KEY. This gives us a large coupe with very lines elegant because he knows how to do it so well mercedes. If the exterior design is mainly based on the current old one Section of class Ethe interior is modeled after the new one C-class sedan.

Imposing coupe

Beneath these clean lines is actually a coupe very impressive. Indeed, CLE measures The length is 4.85 metersor 16 cm more than the now former C-Class Coupé and 1 cm more than the E-Class Coupé. This new CLE should please many Mercedes customers, especially C-Class Coupé customers who wanted more interior space. This compartment is very large, we mentioned it, but its dimensions are as follows “hidden” very smooth lines, making it surprisingly slim for its size. Ultimately, CLE is placed in the range between CLA and CLS in terms of size and of course in terms of price because we have no information on this last point.

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deja vu

This is a kind of business card of modern Mercedes. The interior of the latter is very similar between different models in the range. Here, CLE is no exception to the rule, as on board we find same presentation than the C-Class sedan as well as the GLC. We find a huge screen in a vertical position 11.9 inches as well as the plate of 12.3 inches located behind the steering wheel, which acts as a dashboard. In the infotainment system of this CLE, you will find indispensable, Apple CarPlay AND Android Auto. You will also be able to install programs such as Tik Tok or Increase.

Some in the past criticized no differences in appearance between the various models in the range, although the vehicles differ in perspective positioning Whether we will find such criticism with this new CLE Class, only the future will tell.

Mercedes CLE: no revolution from the engine side

Under the hood of this new Mercedes KEYalone two micro-hybrid engines will be available. The first is a basic version called “300», equipped with a 4 cylinder 2.0 liter turbo are developing 258 hp AND 400 Nm torque The second version is this “450” which inherits 2 additional cylinders namely a 3-liter inline 6-cylinder are developing 381 hp AND 500 Nm torque

At this time, we are not sure about the possible version AMG models Even if the latter inherits the 4-cylinder 2.0-liter turbo engine from Mercedes-AMG C 63 SE Performance or known V8 biturbo.

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