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Hindustan Times
20-07-2025
- Automotive
- Hindustan Times
Mercedes-AMG CLE 53 Coupe: Key highlights you should know ahead of August 12 launch
The Mercedes-AMG CLE 53 Coupe gets more aggressive than the CLE 300 Cabriolet and will officially launch in India on August 12. (Mercedes-AMG) The Mercedes-AMG CLE 53 4Matic+ Coupe will officially launch in India on August 12, 2025, as the second CLE model in the country after the CLE 300 Cabriolet. Globally debuted in December 2024, this performance-focused luxury coupe was built to replace the C-Class and E-Class coupes and will expand the AMG performance range in the Indian market. It bears a much meaner look than the CLE Cabriolet and derives its power from an inline-six turbo-petrol powerplant. With its launch just around the corner, here's everything you need to know about the Mercedes-AMG CLE 53 Coupe before you decide to get your hands on one: 3 Features: Mercedes-AMG remains consistent on the feature front, and to this end, the CLE 53 Coupe is equipped with a broad, premium tech suite. It gets a vertical 11.9-inch infotainment display that blends into the centre console and a separate 12.3-inch digital cluster. The coupe offers wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, alongside additional creature comforts such as electrically-adjustable seats with memory, wireless charging, heads-up display, 64-colour ambient lighting, and a Burmester sound system. Check out Upcoming Cars in India 2025, Best SUVs in India. First Published Date: 20 Jul 2025, 16:00 pm IST NEXT ARTICLE BEGINS
NDTV
18-07-2025
- Automotive
- NDTV
Mercedes-AMG CLE 53 Coupe To Make India Debut On August 12
Mercedes-Benz is going to take forward its plan of launching multiple new products in the Indian market with the debut of the Mercedes-AMG CLE 53 coupe on August 12. The car made its global debut back in December 2024 as a replacement for both the C-Class and the E-Class coupes. With this, the German brand will streamline the lineup to form a single line of performance-oriented luxury coupes. In terms of aesthetics, the Mercedes-AMG CLE 53 Coupe features the signature AMG style, complete with the Panamericana grille at the front, more aggressive bumpers and side skirts, a quad-tailpipe exhaust, and 19-inch AMG alloy rims. The AMG CLE also includes extra vents on the front fender to help manage airflow from the wheel arches. Also Read: Range Rover Velar Autobiography Edition Launched In India At Rs 89.90 Lakh Inside the cabin, the CLE 53 carries over the C-Class-inspired design with a prominent portrait-style touchscreen that dominates the center console, round air-conditioning vents, and a 12.3-inch digital instrument panel situated behind the steering wheel. The differences from the standard CLE are evident in the sportier AMG front seats, an AMG steering wheel, and unique AMG-themed graphics for the digital displays. The CLE 53 coupe is equipped with the M256 3.0-liter inline-six twin-turbocharged engine, complemented by a 48V mild-hybrid system. It generates 443 hp and 560 Nm of peak torque, and an additional 40 Nm boost in torque is available through the overboost function. The power is delivered via a 9-speed automatic gearbox to all four wheels, utilizing Mercedes' 4MATIC+ all-wheel-drive technology. The Mercedes-AMG CLE's top speed is electronically capped at 250 kmph, and it can accelerate to 100 kmph in a claimed 4.2 seconds. Braking performance is supported by 370 mm discs with four-piston calipers at the front and 360 mm discs with single-piston calipers at the rear. The forthcoming AMG CLE 53 Coupe is anticipated to be priced higher than the existing C-Class Coupe; and will compete directly with the BMW M2 and Audi RS5, according to ex-showroom prices in India.
India Today
17-07-2025
- Automotive
- India Today
Mercedes-AMG CLE 53 Coupé to make debut in India on August 12
Mercedes-Benz is set to expand its high-performance lineup in India with the launch of the Mercedes-AMG CLE 53 Coup on August 12, 2025. This model made its global debut in December 2023, and serves as a successor to both the C-Class and E-Class coups. With this launch, Mercedes-Benz aims to streamline its two-door offerings into a single, powerful, luxury grand tourer. The model is a part of the eight launches Mercedes-Benz India announced for aggressive design with signature AMG stylingThe CLE 53 Coup exudes typical AMG aggression with design highlights that include:The Panamericana grille with vertical slatsWider front and rear tracks (widened by 58mm and 75mm respectively)Sharper bumpers, fender vents, and bonnet ventQuad exhaust tips neatly integrated into a sporty rear diffuserSculpted LED headlights with DRLs and two-part LED taillamps connected by piano black trimStandard 19-inch AMG alloy wheels (with 20-inch options)The coup features a flowing roofline and raked windshield, differentiating it from the CLE Cabriolet launched earlier in powertrainAt its heart, the CLE 53 houses the AMG-tuned M256 3.0-litre inline-six twin-turbocharged engine with a 48V mild-hybrid system. Key performance figures include:446bhp and 560Nm of torque (with an additional 40Nm via overboost)Overboosted torque up to 600Nm for 12 secondsIntegrated starter generator delivering up to 22.6 bhp and 205 Nm0–100 kmph in 4.2 secondsElectronically limited top speed of 250 kmphPower is delivered to all four wheels via the 4MATIC+ all-wheel-drive system and a 9-speed AMG Speedshift automatic gearbox. For optimal performance, the car includes AMG Dynamic Select with drive modes like Slippery, Comfort, Sport, Sport+, and Individual, along with a manual "M" mode for paddle-shifted gear Luxury Meets Motorsport Inside, the CLE 53 borrows heavily from the C-Class in layout but elevates the experience with AMG-specific details: 12.3-inch digital instrument cluster11.9-inch portrait-oriented MBUX infotainment touchscreenAMG Performance seats and flat-bottom AMG steering wheelWireless Apple CarPlay/Android Auto, 64-color ambient lightingBurmester premium sound system and wireless chargingOTA software updates for enhanced digital connectivityAMG-themed graphics, carbon-fiber-style trims, and sportier controls reinforce the car's performance and rivalsExpected to be priced over Rs 1.5 crore (ex-showroom), the Mercedes-AMG CLE 53 Coup will become the first AMG model in the CLE lineup for India, joining the CLE 300 Cabriolet. It will rival the BMW M2 and the Audi RS5 Sportback in the performance luxury CLE 53 arrives almost a year after the CLE Cabriolet's Indian debut and is part of Mercedes-Benz India's broader push to refresh and consolidate its luxury performance portfolio. The brand has confirmed a robust product roadmap, and the CLE 53 Coup marks yet another exciting chapter in that to Auto Today Magazine- Ends
The Advertiser
16-07-2025
- Automotive
- The Advertiser
2025 Mercedes-Benz C-Class flagship gets thousands in extra kit for $100 more
The Mercedes-Benz C300, which sits atop the non-AMG C-Class lineup, has gotten a glut of extra equipment for an essentially unchanged price. Available to order now, the C300 is now priced at $98,200 before on-road costs, up $100 from before. That makes it the same price as the plug-in hybrid C350e launched earlier this year, which features a similar level of specification. Hundreds of new car deals are available through CarExpert right now. Get the experts on your side and score a great deal. Browse now. Despite the tiny price increase, the C300 now includes the following equipment as standard: That's in addition to standard equipment that includes: The C300 is powered by a turbocharged 2.0-litre four-cylinder engine producing 190kW of power and 400Nm of torque, mated with a nine-speed automatic transmission and a 48V mild-hybrid system. Mercedes-Benz has been busily tweaking the C-Class lineup in Australia. This year alone, it slashed the price of the entry-level C200 by $4800 to $87,800 before on-road costs and added the plug-in hybrid C350e for $98,200 before on-road costs. It also launched another C200 special edition, the Sport Edition, which followed last year's Night Edition. In the first half of 2025, C-Class sales were down 26.8 per cent to 816 units. The rival BMW 3 Series had a steeper 44.3 per cent drop but remains ahead in overall deliveries, with 841 recorded. MORE: Everything Mercedes-Benz C-Class Content originally sourced from: The Mercedes-Benz C300, which sits atop the non-AMG C-Class lineup, has gotten a glut of extra equipment for an essentially unchanged price. Available to order now, the C300 is now priced at $98,200 before on-road costs, up $100 from before. That makes it the same price as the plug-in hybrid C350e launched earlier this year, which features a similar level of specification. Hundreds of new car deals are available through CarExpert right now. Get the experts on your side and score a great deal. Browse now. Despite the tiny price increase, the C300 now includes the following equipment as standard: That's in addition to standard equipment that includes: The C300 is powered by a turbocharged 2.0-litre four-cylinder engine producing 190kW of power and 400Nm of torque, mated with a nine-speed automatic transmission and a 48V mild-hybrid system. Mercedes-Benz has been busily tweaking the C-Class lineup in Australia. This year alone, it slashed the price of the entry-level C200 by $4800 to $87,800 before on-road costs and added the plug-in hybrid C350e for $98,200 before on-road costs. It also launched another C200 special edition, the Sport Edition, which followed last year's Night Edition. In the first half of 2025, C-Class sales were down 26.8 per cent to 816 units. The rival BMW 3 Series had a steeper 44.3 per cent drop but remains ahead in overall deliveries, with 841 recorded. MORE: Everything Mercedes-Benz C-Class Content originally sourced from: The Mercedes-Benz C300, which sits atop the non-AMG C-Class lineup, has gotten a glut of extra equipment for an essentially unchanged price. Available to order now, the C300 is now priced at $98,200 before on-road costs, up $100 from before. That makes it the same price as the plug-in hybrid C350e launched earlier this year, which features a similar level of specification. Hundreds of new car deals are available through CarExpert right now. Get the experts on your side and score a great deal. Browse now. Despite the tiny price increase, the C300 now includes the following equipment as standard: That's in addition to standard equipment that includes: The C300 is powered by a turbocharged 2.0-litre four-cylinder engine producing 190kW of power and 400Nm of torque, mated with a nine-speed automatic transmission and a 48V mild-hybrid system. Mercedes-Benz has been busily tweaking the C-Class lineup in Australia. This year alone, it slashed the price of the entry-level C200 by $4800 to $87,800 before on-road costs and added the plug-in hybrid C350e for $98,200 before on-road costs. It also launched another C200 special edition, the Sport Edition, which followed last year's Night Edition. In the first half of 2025, C-Class sales were down 26.8 per cent to 816 units. The rival BMW 3 Series had a steeper 44.3 per cent drop but remains ahead in overall deliveries, with 841 recorded. MORE: Everything Mercedes-Benz C-Class Content originally sourced from: The Mercedes-Benz C300, which sits atop the non-AMG C-Class lineup, has gotten a glut of extra equipment for an essentially unchanged price. Available to order now, the C300 is now priced at $98,200 before on-road costs, up $100 from before. That makes it the same price as the plug-in hybrid C350e launched earlier this year, which features a similar level of specification. Hundreds of new car deals are available through CarExpert right now. Get the experts on your side and score a great deal. Browse now. Despite the tiny price increase, the C300 now includes the following equipment as standard: That's in addition to standard equipment that includes: The C300 is powered by a turbocharged 2.0-litre four-cylinder engine producing 190kW of power and 400Nm of torque, mated with a nine-speed automatic transmission and a 48V mild-hybrid system. Mercedes-Benz has been busily tweaking the C-Class lineup in Australia. This year alone, it slashed the price of the entry-level C200 by $4800 to $87,800 before on-road costs and added the plug-in hybrid C350e for $98,200 before on-road costs. It also launched another C200 special edition, the Sport Edition, which followed last year's Night Edition. In the first half of 2025, C-Class sales were down 26.8 per cent to 816 units. The rival BMW 3 Series had a steeper 44.3 per cent drop but remains ahead in overall deliveries, with 841 recorded. 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Perth Now
16-07-2025
- Automotive
- Perth Now
2025 Mercedes-Benz C-Class flagship gets thousands in extra kit for $100 more
The Mercedes-Benz C300, which sits atop the non-AMG C-Class lineup, has gotten a glut of extra equipment for an essentially unchanged price. Available to order now, the C300 is now priced at $98,200 before on-road costs, up $100 from before. That makes it the same price as the plug-in hybrid C350e launched earlier this year, which features a similar level of specification. Hundreds of new car deals are available through CarExpert right now. Get the experts on your side and score a great deal. Browse now. Supplied Credit: CarExpert Despite the tiny price increase, the C300 now includes the following equipment as standard: Driving Assistance Package Plus (stop-and-go functionality for adaptive cruise control) Digital Light LED headlights with Adaptive High Beam Assist Plus 15-speaker 710W Burmester 3D surround sound system Augmented reality satellite navigation That's in addition to standard equipment that includes: 19-inch alloy wheels Panoramic sunroof Rain-sensing wipers Proximity entry with push-button start Surround-view camera Wireless phone charger 12.3-inch digital instrument cluster 11.9-inch touchscreen infotainment system Apple CarPlay and Android Auto Head-up display Heated, power-adjustable front seats with memory Ambient lighting The C300 is powered by a turbocharged 2.0-litre four-cylinder engine producing 190kW of power and 400Nm of torque, mated with a nine-speed automatic transmission and a 48V mild-hybrid system. Supplied Credit: CarExpert Mercedes-Benz has been busily tweaking the C-Class lineup in Australia. This year alone, it slashed the price of the entry-level C200 by $4800 to $87,800 before on-road costs and added the plug-in hybrid C350e for $98,200 before on-road costs. It also launched another C200 special edition, the Sport Edition, which followed last year's Night Edition. In the first half of 2025, C-Class sales were down 26.8 per cent to 816 units. The rival BMW 3 Series had a steeper 44.3 per cent drop but remains ahead in overall deliveries, with 841 recorded. MORE: Everything Mercedes-Benz C-Class
