Mercedes-Benz CLE C236/A236
The Mercedes-Benz CLE C236/A236 (since 2023): dimensions, weights, reliability and the official figures of its 44 versions in the European Union, the United Kingdom, the United States, and Canada.
Model codes: C236, A236
Dimensions, weights and capacity
| Specification | Europe | North America | Wikipedia |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dimensions | |||
| Length | 4,850–4,860 mm RDW | – | 4,850–4,853 mm |
| Width | 1,910–1,940 mm RDW | – | 1,860 mm |
| Height | 1,430 mm RDW | – | 1,428 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,870–2,880 mm RDW | – | 2,865 mm |
| Weights and towing | |||
| Kerb weight | 1,690–2,075 kg RDW | – | 1,790–2,110 kg |
| Mass in running order | 1,790–2,175 kg RDW | – | – |
| Gross vehicle weight | 2,265–2,580 kg RDW | – | – |
| Towing, braked trailer | 1,800 kg RDW | – | – |
| Towing, unbraked trailer | 750 kg RDW | – | – |
| Seats and space | |||
| Seats | 4 RDW | – | – |
| Doors | 2 RDW | – | – |
| Boot space | – | – | 285 L |
| Luggage space (EPA) | – | 283–311 L EPA | – |
| Passenger space (EPA) | – | 2,435–2,492 L EPA | – |
| Fuel tank | – | – | 66 L |
| Performance | |||
| Top speed | 225–250 km/h RDW | – | 220–250 km/h |
| 0–100 km/h | – | – | 8.9 s |
| Torque | – | – | 205–560 Nm |
| Electric | |||
| Battery capacity (usable) | – | – | 25.4 kWh |
Tyre sizes (most common first): 245/40R19, 275/35R19, 245/45R18, 245/35R20, 275/30R20, 275/40R18
Ranges cover the generation’s versions and body styles; European and North American versions can differ. Sources: RDW type approvals (Netherlands), Wikipedia (en, de, fr, ja, es), US EPA fuel economy data, Traficom type approvals (Finland). Wikipedia figures are used under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Reliability and owner reports
Owner complaints to NHTSA (US)
13 complaints for model years 2024–2026. 1 crash
Complaints are reported by owners and not checked by NHTSA; they are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, so popular models have more. NHTSA owner complaints
All 44 versions of the Mercedes-Benz CLE C236/A236
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European Union 25 versions
New cars registered in the EU (plus Norway and Iceland), from the European Environment Agency. Figures on the NEDC procedure until 2020 and on WLTP from 2021; versions are grouped by engine and power, with their number of registrations.
| Years and version | Engine | Power | Fuel | Consumption (combined) | CO₂ | Electric range | EU registrations |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023–2025 | 2.0 L | 145 kW (197 PS) | Hybrid | 4.8 L/100 km WLTP | 126–127 g/km | – | 4,501 |
| 2023–2025 | 2.0 L | 150 kW (204 PS) | Hybrid | 6.5–6.7 L/100 km WLTP | 152–153 g/km | – | 8,140 |
| 2024–2025 | 2.0 L | 150 kW (204 PS) | Plug-in hybrid | 0.6–1.1 L/100 km WLTP18.5–20.2 kWh/100 km WLTP | 13–22 g/km | 111 km | 3,232 |
| 2024–2025 | 3.0 L | 330 kW (449 PS) | Hybrid | 9.5 L/100 km WLTP | 216–217 g/km | – | 3,850 |
| 2025 | 3.0 L | 330 kW (449 PS) | Hybrid | 9.5 L/100 km WLTP | 216 g/km | – | 1,638 |
| 2023–2025 | 2.0 L | 190 kW (258 PS) | Hybrid | 7.2–7.3 L/100 km WLTP | 165–172 g/km | – | 4,676 |
| 2024–2025 | 2.0 L | 125 kW (170 PS) | Hybrid | 6.6–6.7 L/100 km WLTP | 151 g/km | – | 819 |
| 2023–2025 | 3.0 L | 280 kW (381 PS) | Hybrid | 7.7–7.9 L/100 km WLTP | 180–200 g/km | – | 1,675 |
| 2025 | 2.0 L | 190 kW (258 PS) | Petrol | 7.0 L/100 km WLTP | 149 g/km | – | 223 |
| 2025 | 3.0 L | 280 kW (381 PS) | Hybrid | 7.9 L/100 km WLTP | 179 g/km | – | 194 |
| 2025 | 3.0 L | 280 kW (381 PS) | Petrol | 7.8 L/100 km WLTP | 177 g/km | – | 64 |
| 2025 | 3.0 L | 280 kW (381 PS) | Petrol | 8.0 L/100 km WLTP | 182 g/km | – | 54 |
| 2025 | 2.0 L | 190 kW (258 PS) | Plug-in hybrid | 7.2 L/100 km WLTP | 139 g/km | 85 km | 41 |
| 2025 | 2.0 L | 145 kW (197 PS) | Plug-in hybrid | 4.8 L/100 km WLTP | 125 g/km | – | 38 |
| 2025 | 3.0 L | 330 kW (449 PS) | Plug-in hybrid | 9.3 L/100 km WLTP | 213 g/km | – | 27 |
| 2025 | 3.0 L | 330 kW (449 PS) | Plug-in hybrid | 9.4 L/100 km WLTP | 214 g/km | – | 11 |
| 2025 | 3.0 L | 330 kW (449 PS) | Petrol | 9.4 L/100 km WLTP | 214 g/km | – | 11 |
| 2025 | 2.0 L | – | Diesel | 5.8 L/100 km WLTP | 123 g/km | – | 10 |
| 2024 | 2.0 L | 145 kW (197 PS) | Hybrid | 4.8 L/100 km WLTP21.0 kWh/100 km WLTP | 127 g/km | – | 3,928 |
| 2024 | 4.0 L | 430 kW (585 PS) | Hybrid | – | 370 g/km | – | 41 |
| 2023–2024 | 3.0 L | 320 kW (435 PS) | Hybrid | – | 195 g/km | – | 61 |
| 2023–2024 | 2.0 L | 190 kW (258 PS) | Plug-in hybrid | – | 27 g/km | 85 km | 43 |
| 2023–2024 | 2.0 L | 350 kW (476 PS) | Plug-in hybrid | 23.0 kWh/100 km WLTP | 167–195 g/km | – | 36 |
| 2023–2024 | 2.0 L | 147 kW (200 PS) | Hybrid | – | 164 g/km | – | 69 |
| 2023 | 3.0 L | 330 kW (449 PS) | Hybrid | – | 215 g/km | – | 10 |
United Kingdom 15 versions
New cars on sale in the UK, from the Vehicle Certification Agency. NEDC figures until 2018 and WLTP figures after; years are the editions a version appeared in.
| Years and version | Engine | Power | Fuel | Gearbox | Consumption (combined) | CO₂ | Electric range |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023–2026CLE 220 d | 2.0 L | 145 kW (197 PS) | Diesel | 9-speed automatic | 4.7–5.2 L/100 km WLTP | 122–137 g/km | – |
| 2025–2026CLE 220 d | 2.0 L | 145 kW (197 PS) | Hybrid | 9-speed automatic | 4.9–5.3 L/100 km WLTP | 128–140 g/km | – |
| 2023–2026CLE 200 | 2.0 L | 150 kW (204 PS) | Hybrid | 9-speed automatic | 6.4–7.2 L/100 km WLTP | 145–165 g/km | – |
| 2025–2026CLE 300 e | 2.0 L | 150 kW (204 PS) | Plug-in hybrid | 9-speed automatic | 19.1–20.8 kWh/100 km WLTP | – | 101–111 km |
| 2023–2026CLE 300 4MATIC | 2.0 L | 190 kW (258 PS) | Hybrid | 9-speed automatic | 6.8–7.7 L/100 km WLTP | 155–174 g/km | – |
| 2026CLE 300 e | 2.0 L | 230 kW (313 PS) | Plug-in hybrid | 9-speed automatic | 14.5–15.5 kWh/100 km WLTP | – | 101–111 km |
| 2025–2026CLE 450 4MATIC | 3.0 L | 280 kW (381 PS) | Hybrid | 9-speed automatic | 7.6–8.4 L/100 km WLTP | 174–192 g/km | – |
| 2025–2026AMG CLE 53 4MATIC+ | 3.0 L | 330 kW (449 PS) | Hybrid | 9-speed automatic | 7.9–9.8 L/100 km WLTP | 181–222 g/km | – |
| 2024CLE 220 d | 2.0 L | 197 kW (268 PS) | Diesel | 9-speed automatic | 4.7–5.1 L/100 km WLTP | 122–135 g/km | – |
| 2024CLE 220 d | 2.0 L | 197 kW (268 PS) | Hybrid | 9-speed automatic | 4.9–5.3 L/100 km WLTP | 128–140 g/km | – |
| 2024CLE 300 e | 2.0 L | 204 kW (277 PS) | Plug-in hybrid | 9-speed automatic | 19.1–20.8 kWh/100 km WLTP | – | 101–111 km |
| 2024CLE 200 | 2.0 L | 204 kW (277 PS) | Hybrid | 9-speed automatic | 6.4–7.3 L/100 km WLTP | 144–166 g/km | – |
| 2024CLE 300 4MATIC | 2.0 L | 258 kW (351 PS) | Hybrid | 9-speed automatic | 7.0–7.8 L/100 km WLTP | 159–176 g/km | – |
| 2024CLE 450 4MATIC | 3.0 L | 381 kW (518 PS) | Hybrid | 9-speed automatic | 7.6–8.4 L/100 km WLTP | 174–192 g/km | – |
| 2024Mercedes-AMG CLE 53 4MATIC+ | 3.0 L | 449 kW (610 PS) | Hybrid | 9-speed automatic | 9.0–9.7 L/100 km WLTP | 206–221 g/km | – |
United States 2 versions
Model years sold in the USA, from the EPA and the Department of Energy (fueleconomy.gov). MPG on the EPA test; litres per 100 km = 235.215 ÷ MPG.
| Years and version | Engine | Fuel | Gearbox | Drive | Consumption (combined) | CO₂ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024–2027SIDI; Mild Hybrid | 2.0 L | Hybrid | 9-speed automatic | All-wheel drive | 26–28 MPG (8.4–9.0 L/100 km) EPA | 201–211 g/km |
| 2024–2027SIDI; Mild Hybrid | 3.0 L | Hybrid | 9-speed automatic | All-wheel drive | 22–26 MPG (9.0–10.7 L/100 km) EPA | 210–254 g/km |
Canada 2 versions
Model years sold in Canada, from Natural Resources Canada fuel consumption ratings (5-cycle test).
| Years and version | Engine | Fuel | Gearbox | Consumption (combined) | CO₂ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024–2026Subcompact | 2.0 L | Petrol | 9-speed automatic | 8.6–9.1 L/100 km 5-cycle | 201–211 g/km |
| 2024–2026Subcompact | 3.0 L | Petrol | 9-speed automatic | 8.9–10.8 L/100 km 5-cycle | 210–253 g/km |
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Official figures are measured on standard test procedures and differ between markets. Your consumption depends on how, where and in what conditions you drive.