Mercedes-AMG CLE 53 Coupe Is Coming to India – And It’s Hot

Mark your calendars: the Mercedes-AMG CLE 53 Coupe is arriving in India on August 12. If you’ve been waiting for Mercedes to bring something with power, style and just enough hybrid tech to spice things up this is it.

Under the hood it has a 3.0-litre inline-six twin-turbocharged engine (yes, the M256M) with a 48V mild-hybrid system. That gives you 443 bhp and 560 Nm of torque. And if that’s not enough? It has a quick-hit overboost that gives you an extra 40 Nm for 12 seconds. Just long enough to make a point on the highway.

Big Power, Bigger Presence

The CLE 53 Coupe isn’t just a reworked version of an old Mercedes coupe. It steps in as the successor to both the C-Class and E-Class Coupes, blending their legacy into one bold new package. The car is wider – 58 mm at the front, 75 mm at the rear – which makes it look even more planted and aggressive on the road.

Performance-wise this thing is no slouch. Expect a 0–100 kmph time of 4.2 seconds via an AMG SPEEDSHIFT TCT 9-speed automatic and 4MATIC+ all-wheel-drive system. Top speed? Electronically capped at 250 kmph unless you opt for the Driver’s Package which lets it go up to 270 kmph.

The CLE 53 wears its AMG badge loud and proud, with signature touches like the Panamericana grille, wide air intakes up front, and a set of bold quad exhausts tucked neatly under the rear. The LED lighting, sculpted hood and optional 20-inch wheels (19-inch standard) pull the whole look together like a well-tailored suit with a switchblade in the pocket.

Step Inside: Tech Meets Attitude

Inside it gets even better. You’re looking at AMG Performance seats, a 12.3-inch digital cluster, and an 11.9-inch MBUX touchscreen in portrait mode. There’s also wireless Apple CarPlay/Android Auto, 64-colour ambient lighting, a wireless charging pad and a Burmester sound system that’ll make your playlist sound like it was mixed in a Berlin studio.

Rivals and Price

Mercedes is bringing this to a segment already populated with some heavyweights. It’s stepping into the ring with cars like the BMW M2, which starts at around ₹1.03 crore, and the Audi RS5 Sportback, priced near ₹1.13 crore. The CLE 53 Coupe, meanwhile, is expected to carry a sticker price north of ₹1.5 crore (ex-showroom). Not cheap but definitely a statement car.

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FAQ

What engine does the Mercedes-AMG CLE 53 Coupe have?
At its core is a 3.0-litre inline-six turbocharged engine paired with a 48V mild-hybrid setup, delivering a solid 443 bhp and 560 Nm of torque.

How fast is the CLE 53 Coupe?
It can sprint from zero to 100 kmph in just 4.2 seconds, with its speed electronically capped at 250 kmph – or 270 kmph if you tick the Driver’s Package box.

So yeah, the Mercedes-AMG CLE 53 Coupe isn’t here to whisper. It’s here to roar – stylishly, powerfully, and with just enough tech to say, “I’m fast, but I’m also future-ready.” If you’re in the market for a coupe that knows how to make an entrance, wait till August 12.