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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
