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2027 Mercedes-Benz CLE Cabriolet: What's New, Models, and Specs
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The 2027 Mercedes-Benz CLE Cabriolet now includes rear head airbags, a first for any Mercedes-Benz Cabriolet in the 11-airbag system. The Mercedes-AMG CLE 53 Cabriolet reaches 443 hp, up from the inline-4 base that posts 0-60 in 6.2 seconds. This page covers every model, powertrain, and standard feature, with current inventory at Mercedes-Benz of Abilene.
What's New for 2027
The headline change for 2027 is structural safety: rear head airbags are now standard on the CLE Cabriolet, a first in Mercedes-Benz Cabriolet history. Combined with the center airbag between the front seats, the total count reaches 11 airbags across the lineup.
Standard Surround View 360-degree cameras join every model at no additional cost for 2027, replacing what was previously an option on comparable configurations. GUARD 360 with exterior camera picture-taking functionality is also now standard, giving owners a passive security layer whether the top is up or down.
The Burmester 3D Surround Sound System, 660 watts through 17 speakers including seat-integrated headrest speakers, is standard on all models. The seat-integrated headrest speakers are particularly effective in open-air driving, where road and wind noise would otherwise diminish conventional cabin speakers.
The fingerprint scanner in the console for driver profile recall is a new addition for 2027, allowing the car to recognize the driver biometrically and load a personalized MBUX profile before the first input is made.
Model Lineup
CLE 300 4MATIC® Cabriolet
The entry point to the CLE Cabriolet carries the 2.0L inline-4 turbo with 48V mild hybrid assist producing 255 hp and 295 lb-ft of torque. Standard content includes AIRCAP electric wind deflector, AIRSCARF neck-level heating, 12.3-inch digital instrument cluster, 11.9-inch portrait touchscreen, wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, wireless charging, Burmester 3D Surround Sound System, heated power front seats with memory, and DISTRONIC® adaptive cruise control. Wheels are 18-inch twin 5-spoke in black. MB-Tex upholstery is standard; leather is optional.
The Pinnacle Trim package bundles DIGITAL LIGHT LED headlamps with road projection capability, MBUX Augmented Video for Navigation, Head-Up Display, and MBUX Entertainment Package Plus for one year.
CLE 450 4MATIC® Cabriolet
The 450 steps up to the 3.0L inline-6 turbo with 48V mild hybrid assist, rated at 375 hp and 369 lb-ft of torque, with 0-60 in 4.2 seconds. Sport suspension, sport brake system, AMG body styling, AMG Line interior, brushed stainless steel pedals, sport steering wheel, and 19-inch AMG multispoke wheels with black accents are all standard. MB-Tex upper dash trim with Nappa grain is included. MBUX Profiles, Routines and Templates are standard on the 450, while they are optional on the 300. The same Pinnacle Trim package is available.
Mercedes-AMG CLE 53 Cabriolet
The Mercedes-AMG CLE 53 Cabriolet uses an AMG-enhanced 3.0L inline-6 turbo with hybrid assist and an electric auxiliary compressor, producing 443 hp and 413 lb-ft of torque. Drive goes through the AMG SPEEDSHIFT TCT 9-speed transmission to AMG Performance 4MATIC+ all-wheel drive with active rear-axle steering. AMG RIDE CONTROL suspension, AMG DYNAMICS, AMG DYNAMIC SELECT, AMG DRIVE UNIT, AMG High-performance Braking System, and 3-stage Electronic Stability Program are all standard. The Mercedes-AMG CLE 53 Cabriolet also adds a wider track, 65.4 inches front and 64.8 inches rear, relative to the non-AMG models. Optional AMG DYNAMIC PLUS Package adds dynamic engine mounts, RACE mode, and Drift mode.
Performance and Powertrain
All three models use 4MATIC® all-wheel drive as standard. The 48V mild hybrid system appears across every powertrain, recovering energy under deceleration and reducing load on the combustion engine at low speeds through the Hybrid Integrated Starter-Generator.
| Model | Engine | Power | Torque | 0-60 MPH |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CLE 300 4MATIC® | 2.0L I-4 turbo, mild hybrid | 255 hp | 295 lb-ft | 6.2 sec |
| CLE 450 4MATIC® | 3.0L I-6 turbo, mild hybrid | 375 hp | 369 lb-ft | 4.2 sec |
| Mercedes-AMG CLE 53 Cabriolet | AMG 3.0L I-6 turbo, hybrid + e-compressor | 443 hp | 413 lb-ft | 4.2 sec |
The CLE 300 returns 24 city / 33 highway mpg. The CLE 450 returns 23 city / 32 highway. The Mercedes-AMG CLE 53 Cabriolet returns 19 city / 26 highway, reflecting its substantially higher output and wider tires.
All models share 9G-TRONIC or AMG SPEEDSHIFT TCT 9-speed automatic transmissions and DYNAMIC SELECT, or AMG DYNAMIC SELECT on the 53, drive mode systems. The CLE 300 and 450 use comfort-tuned and sport-tuned 4-wheel multilink suspensions respectively. The Mercedes-AMG CLE 53 Cabriolet adds AMG RIDE CONTROL with active rear-wheel steering, a feature absent from the other two models.
The all-season power soft top operates electrically and can be opened or closed remotely via the Mercedes-Benz app.
Interior, Comfort, and Cargo
The CLE Cabriolet seats four across all models. Headroom up front measures 40.2 inches; rear passengers get 36.0 inches. Front shoulder room is 55.7 inches; rear shoulder room is 48.1 inches. Cargo capacity is 9.6 cu ft.
AIRCAP, the electric wind deflector, and AIRSCARF, neck-level heating through the headrests, are standard on every model, making year-round open-top driving more practical. Heated front seats with memory and seat-shaped controls are standard across the lineup.
The rear seats fold 60/40, and an electric trunk partition separates cargo from the cabin. Dual-zone automatic climate control is standard. Optional upgrades include ventilated front seats, multicontour seats with massage function, and ENERGIZING AIR CONTROL.
Dynamic ambient lighting with 64 colors is standard. Illuminated door sills and an illuminated entry system with logo projectors are included. The fingerprint scanner in the center console recalls a saved driver profile on contact.
Exterior color choices for 2027 include Black, Polar White, Sun Yellow, Obsidian Black metallic, Graphite Grey metallic, Cirrus Silver metallic, Starling Blue metallic, and MANUFAKTUR finishes: Alpine Grey, Moonlight White metallic, Patagonia Red metallic, and Graphite Grey Magno.
Technology and Infotainment
The third-generation MBUX system anchors the 2027 CLE Cabriolet's technology suite. The 12.3-inch digital instrument cluster pairs with an 11.9-inch portrait-format center touchscreen that tilts electrically between 15 and 40 degrees, allowing the driver to adjust the angle for top-up or top-down positions.
MBUX uses a zero-layer menu concept that surfaces contextually relevant content without requiring menu navigation. "Hey, Mercedes" natural language voice control is standard, and biometric authentication with fingerprint recognition is available for driver-profile recall. The Routines function is standard on the CLE 450 and Mercedes-AMG CLE 53 Cabriolet; it is available via option package on the CLE 300.
Wireless Apple CarPlay, wireless Android Auto, a wireless charging pad with NFC pairing, three USB-C ports, and a SiriusXM with 360L trial subscription are standard across all models.
The Burmester 3D Surround Sound System delivers 660 watts through 17 speakers. Seat-integrated headrest speakers direct audio to each occupant individually, a practical advantage in an open convertible. Sound Personalization, Dolby Atmos, and Apple Spatial Audio support are included.
Available technology upgrades include DIGITAL LIGHT LED headlamps with road projection capability, MBUX Augmented Video for Navigation, Head-Up Display, and on the Mercedes-AMG CLE 53 Cabriolet, AMG Track Pace for MBUX.
Safety and Driver Assistance
The 2027 CLE Cabriolet's 11-airbag system is the most significant change to the lineup's safety architecture. The array includes the center airbag between the front seats and, new for 2027, rear head airbags, the first time rear head airbag protection has appeared in a Mercedes-Benz Cabriolet.
Standard Driver Assistance
- Blind Spot Assist with Exit Warning Assist
- Active Brake Assist
- ATTENTION ASSIST drowsiness detection
- DISTRONIC® adaptive cruise control
- Car-to-X Communication
Parking and Visibility
- Surround View System with 360-degree cameras
- PARKTRONIC with Active Parking Assist
- GUARD 360 security system
- Adaptive Highbeam Assist
- Available dashcam on Mercedes-AMG CLE 53 Cabriolet
Collision Preparation
- PRE-SAFE
- PRE-SAFE Sound
- Available PRE-SAFE PLUS
- Available PRE-SAFE Impulse Side
- 11-airbag system with rear head airbags
Convertible Safety
- Rollover protection with pop-up roll bars
- Electronic Stability Program
- 3-stage ESP system on Mercedes-AMG CLE 53 Cabriolet
- ESP Dynamic Cornering Assist on Mercedes-AMG CLE 53 Cabriolet
- All-model 4MATIC® all-wheel drive
The optional Driver Assistance Package adds Active Distance Assist DISTRONIC®, Active Steering Assist, Active Blind Spot Assist, Active Lane Change Assist, Automatic Lane Change, Active Lane Keeping Assist, Active Speed Limit Assist, Evasive Steering Assist, and Active Emergency Stop Assist. PRE-SAFE PLUS and PRE-SAFE Impulse Side are also available within the extended safety options.
The Mercedes-AMG CLE 53 Cabriolet adds a 3-stage ESP system and ESP Dynamic Cornering Assist as standard, and makes a dashcam available as a standalone option.
Who It's For, 2027 vs the Prior Year
The 2027 CLE Cabriolet is for buyers who want a four-seat open-air car that does not trade safety equipment for the convertible body style. The rear head airbags and now-standard 360-degree cameras address the two most common objections to a Cabriolet as a primary vehicle rather than a fair-weather second car.
Buyers moving up from the previous CLE generation gain rear head airbags standard, Surround View 360 cameras now standard, fingerprint biometric driver profile recall, GUARD 360 with exterior camera functionality standard, and Burmester 3D Surround Sound with seat-integrated headrest speakers standard across all models.
The Mercedes-AMG CLE 53 Cabriolet at 443 hp represents the highest-output model available in this body style, with active rear-axle steering and AMG RIDE CONTROL added to its standard specification. Shoppers who want the 3.0L inline-6 without the full AMG hardware will find the CLE 450 at 375 hp and 4.2-second 0-60 time a substantial upgrade over the 2.0L base without the AMG pricing.
Feature availability, package content, pricing, Digital Extras, warranty coverage, fuel economy, performance figures, equipment, exterior color availability, and driver assistance systems may vary by model, production timing, driving conditions, and vehicle-specific configuration. Confirm all specifications and coverage terms on the specific vehicle before purchase or lease.
See the 2027 CLE Cabriolet at Mercedes-Benz of Abilene
The 2027 CLE Cabriolet is available now at Mercedes-Benz of Abilene in Abilene, TX. All three models, CLE 300 4MATIC® Cabriolet, CLE 450 4MATIC® Cabriolet, and Mercedes-AMG CLE 53 Cabriolet, are represented in current inventory. Browse available configurations online, or contact the team to discuss MANUFAKTUR color availability and option package lead times.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is new on the 2027 Mercedes-Benz CLE Cabriolet?
Rear head airbags are new for 2027 and mark the first time this protection has appeared in a Mercedes-Benz Cabriolet. The Surround View 360-degree camera system is now standard on all models. GUARD 360 with exterior camera functionality and the fingerprint scanner for driver profile recall are also new standard features.
How many models does the 2027 CLE Cabriolet come in?
Three models are available: the CLE 300 4MATIC® Cabriolet, the CLE 450 4MATIC® Cabriolet, and the Mercedes-AMG CLE 53 Cabriolet.
What engine does the 2027 CLE 300 4MATIC® Cabriolet use?
The CLE 300 uses a 2.0L inline-4 turbo engine with 48V mild hybrid assist, producing 255 hp and 295 lb-ft of torque, paired with a 9G-TRONIC 9-speed automatic and 4MATIC® all-wheel drive.
How fast is the 2027 Mercedes-AMG CLE 53 Cabriolet?
The Mercedes-AMG CLE 53 Cabriolet reaches 60 mph in 4.2 seconds, using an AMG-enhanced 3.0L inline-6 turbo with hybrid assist and an electric auxiliary compressor producing 443 hp and 413 lb-ft of torque.
Does the 2027 CLE Cabriolet have Apple CarPlay and Android Auto?
Yes. Wireless Apple CarPlay and wireless Android Auto are standard on all three models, paired with the 11.9-inch MBUX touchscreen.
Is the Burmester sound system standard on the 2027 CLE Cabriolet?
Yes. The Burmester 3D Surround Sound System, 660 watts with 17 speakers including seat-integrated headrest speakers, is standard across all CLE Cabriolet models for 2027.
What is AIRSCARF on the CLE Cabriolet?
AIRSCARF is a neck-level heating system built into the front seat headrests that directs warm air toward each occupant's neck and shoulders, extending comfortable open-top driving into cooler temperatures. It is standard on all 2027 CLE Cabriolet models.
What is the cargo capacity of the 2027 CLE Cabriolet?
The 2027 CLE Cabriolet offers 9.6 cu ft of cargo space. The rear seats fold 60/40, and an electric trunk partition is standard.
Does the 2027 CLE Cabriolet have all-wheel drive?
Yes. 4MATIC® all-wheel drive is standard on all three models. The Mercedes-AMG CLE 53 Cabriolet uses AMG Performance 4MATIC+ all-wheel drive with torque-vectoring capability.
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