Mercedes-Benz in July revealed the CLE-Class, a single nameplate that serves because the alternative for the two-door variations of the previous-generation C-Class and E-Class.

It reaches dealerships early subsequent yr however consumers on the lookout for efficiency choices from AMG must wait a bit longer as prototypes are nonetheless being examined out on the highway. Our newest spy pictures have captured one of many prototypes for the sporty CLE 53 coupe from AMG. Additionally out testing is a high-performance CLE 63, noticed in each coupe and convertible physique kinds.

Clear giveaways that that is an AMG embody the grille with vertical slats, the massive brakes, and Michelin Pilot Sport tires. The 4 spherical exhaust ideas signify this because the tamer CLE 53. The CLE 63 prototypes sport 4 square-shaped ideas.

It is not clear what powertrain is deliberate for the CLE 53. One chance is identical setup launched within the 2023 C 43 sedan. The setup consists of a 2.0-liter turbo-4 that generates 402 hp by itself, plus a mild-hybrid system that is in a position to ship a brief 14-hp increase.

2025 Mercedes-Benz AMG CLE 53 spy pictures – Photograph credit score: Baldauf

Nevertheless, the common CLE-Class in CLE 450 guise packs a turbocharged 3.0-liter inline-6, leaving the door open for a powertrain primarily based round an inline-6 within the CLE 53. Thus, another could possibly be AMG launching the CLE 53 with the identical plug-in hybrid powertrain destined for the not too long ago revealed 2026 GLE 53 Hybrid (and doubtless the following E 53). This powertrain combines a turbocharged 3.0-liter inline-6 with an electrical motor for a mixed 536 hp.

The powertrain for the CLE 63 can be not sure. The doubtless situation is identical turbo-4-based plug-in hybrid powertrain that options within the 2024 C 63 S E Efficiency sedan and upcoming 2025 GLC 63 S E Efficiency crossover. It pairs a 2.0-liter turbo-4 and mild-hybrid setup with a rear-mounted electrical motor for a mixed peak output of 671 hp.

Nevertheless, there are additionally rumors of a plug-in hybrid powertrain constructed round an inline-6 getting used for the CLE 63 and presumably a future E 63.

The CLE 53 and CLE 63 are at the moment anticipated to debut within the first half of 2024. They need to begin gross sales later that yr as 2025 fashions within the U.S.