Mercedes-Benz CLE450 vs Mercedes-Benz CLE53 AMG
Side-by-side comparison from manufacturer specifications, NHTSA safety data, and live dealer listings.
Vehicles
Vehicles
2026 Mercedes-Benz CLE53 AMG
Overview
| Spec | Mercedes-Benz CLE450CLE 450 4MATIC | Mercedes-Benz CLE53 AMGAMG CLE 53 |
|---|---|---|
| Selected trim | CLE 450 4MATIC | AMG CLE 53 |
| Body style | Coupe | Coupe |
| Drivetrain | all wheel drive | all wheel drive |
| Fuel type | premium unleaded (required) | premium unleaded (required) |
| Transmission | 9-speed shiftable automatic | 9-speed shiftable automatic |
| Engine type | mild hybrid | mild hybrid |
| Model year | 2026 | 2026 |
Pricing & market
| Spec | Mercedes-Benz CLE450CLE 450 4MATIC | Mercedes-Benz CLE53 AMGAMG CLE 53 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $69,000 (best) | $76,300 |
| For sale now | 0 | 0 |
Fuel economy & range
| Spec | Mercedes-Benz CLE450CLE 450 4MATIC | Mercedes-Benz CLE53 AMGAMG CLE 53 |
|---|---|---|
| Combined MPG | 26 MPG (best) | 23 MPG |
| City MPG | 23 MPG (best) | 20 MPG |
| Highway MPG | 33 MPG (best) | 27 MPG |
| Fuel tank | 17.4 gal | 17.4 gal |
Performance
| Spec | Mercedes-Benz CLE450CLE 450 4MATIC | Mercedes-Benz CLE53 AMGAMG CLE 53 |
|---|---|---|
| Horsepower | 375 hp | 443 hp (best) |
| Torque | 369 lb-ft | 413 lb-ft (best) |
| Engine size | 3 L | 3 L |
| Cylinders | I6 | I6 |
Size & capability
| Spec | Mercedes-Benz CLE450CLE 450 4MATIC | Mercedes-Benz CLE53 AMGAMG CLE 53 |
|---|---|---|
| Seating | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Doors | 2 | 2 |
| Cargo volume | 11.2 cu ft (best) | 9.8 cu ft |
| Curb weight | 4,266 lbs (best) | 4,420 lbs |
| Wheelbase | 112.8 in | 113.2 in (best) |
| Length | 191 in | 191 in |
| Width | 73.3 in | 76.2 in (best) |
| Height | 56.2 in | 56.5 in (best) |
Safety & recalls
| Spec | Mercedes-Benz CLE450CLE 450 4MATIC | Mercedes-Benz CLE53 AMGAMG CLE 53 |
|---|---|---|
| Open recalls (YMM scope) | None reported | None reported |
Highlighted values indicate the better figure for that spec when a clear winner exists. Specs reflect the selected trim for each vehicle. Drag a vehicle header to reorder columns. MSRP and specifications are manufacturer data; listing prices and inventory come from live dealer listings. Safety ratings are from NHTSA.
Trim overview
All available trims with MSRP. The trim selected above is highlighted; comparison specs use that selection.
| Trim | Mercedes-Benz CLE450 | Mercedes-Benz CLE53 AMG |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | CLE 450 4MATIC $69,000 MSRP(Currently comparing) | AMG CLE 53 $76,300 MSRP(Currently comparing) |
| 2 | CLE 450 4MATIC $77,400 MSRP | AMG CLE 53 $84,600 MSRP |