Mercedes CLE Cabriolet CLE 200 AMG Line 2dr 9G-Tronic Review

Category: Convertible

Section: Version review

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RRP £53,030

Fuel type:

petrol

Gearbox:

semi-auto

Doors:

2 doors

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

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Even entry-level AMG Line trim comes well equipped. Highlights include 18in alloy wheels, keyless entry and start, ambient interior lighting, two-zone climate control, heated front seats, leather upholstery, an 'Aircap' wind deflector and 'Airscarf' headrest heaters. The only extras that you get by upgrading from AMG Line trim to AMG Line Premium are 19in (rather than 18in) wheels and hugely powerful Digital Light headlights that can adapt to changing traffic, road and weather conditions. However, this is the cheapest trim that’s available with our recommended engine: the CLE 300. AMG Line Premium Plus brings 20in wheels, a head-up display, ventilated front seats with a massage function, and a Burmester 3D surround-sound audio system.

The engine

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This is the entry-level petrol engine, using a 2.0-litre four-cylinder unit to produce 161bhp and 236lb ft of torque. That’s enough for a 0-62mph time of 7.9sec and a top speed of 147mph. As with all CLE Cabriolets, you get a nine-speed automatic gearbox as standard.

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