Verdict
For Malaysia, the Mercedes-Benz AMG CLE is the serious performance choice: its 443 hp 2,999 cc inline-six and 560 Nm cut the 0-100 km/h time to 4.2 seconds and add adaptive dampers. It costs RM722,888 against RM518,888 for the Mercedes-Benz CLE, while annual road tax rises to RM2,128 from RM380. The CLE’s 255 hp 1,999 cc four-cylinder is still all-wheel drive and shares the 250 km/h top speed, yet gains a panoramic roof, ventilated seats and a 460-litre boot. For everyday use, the CLE is the more sensible buy.
Pick the Mercedes-Benz AMG CLE if a 4.2-second 0-100 km/h time, 443 hp and AMG Ride Control suspension matter more than the RM204,000 premium.
Pick the Mercedes-Benz CLE if you want the same all-wheel-drive coupe layout with lower road tax, more luggage room and more comfort equipment.
Key differences
- Price: Mercedes-Benz AMG CLE RM722,888; Mercedes-Benz CLE RM518,888.
- Engine capacity: Mercedes-Benz AMG CLE 2,999 cc inline-six; Mercedes-Benz CLE 1,999 cc inline-four.
- Power: Mercedes-Benz AMG CLE 443 hp at 5,800 rpm; Mercedes-Benz CLE 255 hp at 5,800 rpm.
- Torque: Mercedes-Benz AMG CLE 560 Nm; Mercedes-Benz CLE 400 Nm at 2,000 rpm.
- 0-100 km/h: Mercedes-Benz AMG CLE 4.2 seconds; Mercedes-Benz CLE 6.2 seconds.
- Boot space: Mercedes-Benz AMG CLE 420 litres; Mercedes-Benz CLE 460 litres.
AMG CLE
- 443 hp and 560 Nm with a 4.2-second 0-100 km/h time.
- AMG Ride Control suspension with adaptive dampers.
- 20-inch wheels with Continental SportContact 7 tyres.
- 420-litre boot is 40 litres smaller.
- Two-year manufacturer warranty is half the CLE's four years.
- No panoramic glass roof or front-seat ventilation.
CLE
- Panoramic glass roof and heated, ventilated front seats.
- 17-speaker Burmester sound system, against 15 speakers in the AMG CLE.
- 460-litre boot and contactless boot opening.
- 6.2-second 0-100 km/h time trails the AMG CLE by two seconds.
- 255 hp and 400 Nm fall well short of the AMG CLE's 443 hp and 560 Nm.
- Conventional 9G-Tronic automatic rather than the AMG Speedshift TCT 9G dual-clutch transmission.
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM722,888 | RM518,888✓ |
| Body type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Segment | Compact Executive | Compact Executive |
| Assembly | CBU | CBU |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM2,128 | RM380✓ |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 24-valve DOHC, Turbochaged with Direct Injection and Variable Valve Timing and Lift | 16-valve DOHC, Turbocharged with Direct Fuel Injection and Variable Valve Timing |
| Capacity | 2,999 cc | 1,999 cc |
| Horsepower | 443 hp at 5,800 rpm✓ | 255 hp at 5,800 rpm |
| Torque | 560 Nm at 560 rpm✓ | 400 Nm at 2,000 rpm |
| Cylinder Arrangement | Inline 6 | Inline 4 |
| Fuel | Petrol Hybrid/REV | Petrol Hybrid/REV |
| Bore × Stroke | — | 83 mm × 92.4 mm |
| Compression Ratio | — | 10.5 |
| Number of Motors | 1 | 1 |
| Motor Horsepower | 20 hp | 23 hp✓ |
| Motor Torque | 205 Nm | 205 Nm |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Dual-clutch Automatic (Wet) | Conventional Automatic |
| Transmission Name | AMG Speedshift TCT 9G automatic transmission | 9G-Tronic |
| Gears | 9 | 9 |
| Transmission Manufacturer | Mercedes-Benz | Mercedes-Benz (Daimler AG) |
| Driveline | All Wheel Drive | All Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | 4.2 seconds✓ | 6.2 seconds |
| Top Speed | 250 km/h | 250 km/h |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,853 mm | 4,850 mm |
| Width | 2,042 mm | 1,860 mm |
| Height | 1,434 mm | 1,428 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,875 mm | 2,865 mm |
| Weight | 2,000 kg | — |
| Fuel Tank | 65 litres | 66 litres |
| Doors | 2 | 2 |
| Seats | 4 | 4 |
| Boot Space | 420 litres | 460 litres✓ |
| Front Tyre | 265/35R20 | 245/40R19 |
| Rear Tyre | 295/30R20 | 275/35R19 |
| Spare Tyre | N/A, Tyre Repair Kit | N/A, Tyre Repair Kit |
| Factory Tyres | Continental SportContact 7 | Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 3 Run-flat |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Germany (CBU) | Germany (CBU) |
| Front Suspension | Double Wishbones | Multi-link |
| Rear Suspension | Multi-link | Multi-link |
| Front Wheels | 20" AMG Y-spoke Alloys | 19" AMG Multi-spoke Alloys |
| Rear Wheels | 20" AMG Y-spoke Alloys | 19" AMG Multi-spoke Alloys |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) |
| Chassis Notes | AMG Ride Control Suspension with Adaptive Dampers | — |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | 7 (Driver and Passenger, Driver's Knee, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain) | 7 (Driver and Front Passenger, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain, Centre Airbag) |
| ABS/EBD | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stability Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Alarm | ✓ | ✓ |
| Immobilizer | ✓ | ✓ |
| Airbag Disable Function | ✓ | ✓ |
| Seat Belts | 4 Three-point | 4 Three-point with Illumination and Front Belt Feeder |
| Blind Spot Info System | ✓ | ✓ |
| ISOFIX | Available on Two Outer Rear Passenger Seats | Available for Rear Seats |
| Autonomous Braking System | Yes | Yes |
| Lane-keeping Assist | Steering Correction | Steering Correction |
| Collision Warning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Seatbelt Reminder | All Seats | All Seats |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | Digital Light Matrix LEDs | Digital Light Matrix LEDs |
| Taillamps | Full LED | Full LED |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | ✓ | ✓ |
| Rear Foglamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wing Mirror Turn Indicators | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | Powered Front Seats with Memory Function | Driver and Passenger Powered Seats with Memory Settings, Heating & Ventilation |
| Rear Seats | 50:50 Split-folding | 60:40 Split-folding |
| Front Air-con | Dual-Zone Automatic Climate Control | Dual-Zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Rear Air-con | Rear AC Vents | Rear AC Vents |
| Sunroof | — | Panoramic Glass Roof |
| Power Sockets | 1 Front, 2 USB-C Front, 1 Wireless Charger, 2 USB-C Rear | 1 Front, 2 Front USB, 2 Rear USB, 1 Wireless Charger |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights and Ambient Lights | Map Lights & Ambient Lighting |
| Cup Holders | 2 Front, 2 Rear | 2 Front, 2 Rear |
| Sun Shade | — | Sunroof Shade |
| Audio | 11.9" Touchscreen Mercedes-Benz User Experience with Voice Control, Apple CarPlay, Android Auto and 15-speaker Burmester Sound System | 11.9" Touchscreen Mercedes-Benz User Experience (MBUX) with Voice Control, Apple CarPlay, Android Auto and 17-Speaker Burmester Sound System |
| Convenience | ||
| Power Windows | Two Windows, Auto Up and Down with Anti-Pinch | Two Windows, Auto Up and Down with Anti Pinch |
| Engine Start | Keyless Push Button | Keyless Push Button |
| Locks | Keyless Operation | Keyless Operation |
| Auto Start/Stop | ✓ | ✓ |
| Auto Headlamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Auto Wipers | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cruise Control | Adaptive Cruise Control | Adaptive Cruise Control |
| Paddle Shift | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Audio Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Telescopic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Electric Steering Adjustment | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boot Operation | Powered Boot | Contactless Opening |
| Parking Sensor Front | 6 Sensors | 6 Sensors |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 6 Sensors | 6 Sensors |
| Reverse Camera | Yes, with 360 Surround View Camera | Yes, 360-degree Camera |
| Auto Parking | — | Yes |
| Folding Wing Mirrors | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| Navigation | ✓ | ✓ |
| Head-up Display | ✓ | ✓ |
| Hill Start Assist | ✓ | ✓ |
| Instrument Cluster | Full LCD Monitor | Full LCD Monitor |
| Parking Brake | Electronic | Electronic |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty Mileage Manufacturer | Unlimited | Unlimited |
| Warranty Mileage Extended | — | Unlimited |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 2 years | 4 years✓ |
| Warranty Extended | — | 2 years |
Specs shown for the selected variant of each car. ✓ marks the better figure where lower/higher is objectively better. Road tax: West Malaysia, private registration.
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AMG CLE vs CLE FAQ
Is the Mercedes-Benz AMG CLE or Mercedes-Benz CLE better?
The Mercedes-Benz AMG CLE is better for outright performance, with 443 hp and a 4.2-second 0-100 km/h time. The Mercedes-Benz CLE is better for daily ownership, bringing lower road tax, a larger boot, a panoramic roof and ventilated seats.
What is the price difference?
The Mercedes-Benz AMG CLE costs RM204,000 more than the Mercedes-Benz CLE. Its annual road tax is also RM1,748 higher, at RM2,128 versus RM380.
Which Mercedes-Benz CLE has the larger boot?
The Mercedes-Benz CLE has the larger boot at 460 litres, 40 litres more than the Mercedes-Benz AMG CLE's 420 litres. The regular CLE also has 60:40 split-folding rear seats, versus 50:50 in the AMG CLE.
