This Mercedes Has Me Leaving The BMW At Home

The BMW 4 Series Cabriolet is a fantastic convertible, and that shows in its popularity. The same can be said for its performance variant, the M440i, which offers muscular M-division-tuned performance in a bold, soft-top body. But what if the BMW and its grilles is a little too brash for you? What if you want something as elegant as a Bentley Continental GTC, but for a third of the price?

Step forward the Mercedes-Benz CLE 450 Cabriolet, which promises to be the perfect all-season convertible with a silky six-cylinder engine, 4Matic all-wheel drive and, most importantly here, gorgeous drop-top looks. With an interior that blends tradition and tech, an innovative AirCap system and a genius solution for carrying golf clubs, this £70k four-seater has more than just good looks in its fight with that hot-selling BMW.

So which should you go for - and which is the best cut-price alternative to true luxury cabriolets like the Bentley Continental GTC? Join Sam Sheehan as he gets behind the wheel of this 450 4Matic Premium Edition to see if a high-rank CLE Cabriolet is the best drop-top on the market.

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Prices and trims
CLE 450 4Matic AMG Line Premium
RRP/as-tested (OTR1): £76,820 / £79,230
P11D value/BiK rate 24/25: £78,090 / 37%

Facts and stats
Length: 4,850 mm
Width (including mirrors): 1,935mm (2,042mm)
Height: 1,423 mm
Wheelbase: 2,865mm
Kerbweight: 2,080kg
Gross Vehicle weight: 2,496kg
Fuel tank capacity (reserve): 66L (7L)

Seating and storage
Seats: 4
Multi-contour and climatised front seats
ISOFIX: ✅x3
Boot/Cargo capacity: 385 litres
Rear seat split: Through loading
Power tailgate: ✅
Cabriolet Comfort Package, including AIRCAP, AIRSCARF and automatic boot separator
Performance
0-62mph in 4.7 secs
Top speed: 155mph
Turning circle: 11.7m

Powertrain
Straight six-cylinder turbocharged 3.0-litre (2,999cc)
381hp +23hp mild hybrid
500Nm torque
9-speed automatic (9G Tronic Plus)
Permanent four wheel drive 4Matic system

Running costs
Fuel economy: 35.4mpg combined (WLTP)
Road TAX
P11D value/BiK rate 24/25: £78,090 / 37%

Connectivity and Infotainment
11.9-inch touchscreen infotainment display
12.3-inch digital instrument cluster display
MBUX augmented reality for navigation
Wireless Apple CarPlay ✅
Wireless Android Auto ✅
Head-up display
Wireless charging phone pad ✅
Bluetooth ✅
5G ✅
Burmester® 3D Surround Sound system ✅
Parking package with 360-degree and reversing camera ✅
Keyless-Go Comfort package ✅
Heated steering wheel ✅
Night Package ✅

00:00 Mercedes -Benz CLE 450 Cabriolet Premium Edition review
00:36 Price
00:50 Design: is it a 4 Series beater?
01:38 FAKE exhausts?!
02:00 Boot space (for golf clubs)
02:53 Interior
03:08 Weird buttons
03:27 Infotainment, Apple Carplay, Android Auto
04:23 Nifty storage solutions
04:47 AirScarf tech
05:38 Power and mpg economy
06:02 9-speed gearbox. Yes, nine!
06:41 Back seat space
07:28 Squashed!
07:52 Aircap test. Does it work?
09:16 Handling
09:49 Ride and comfort
10:52 Brilliant folding roof
11:38 CLE 450 or M440i?

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