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Sep 22, 2026The Spec'd take
Why it stands out
- A 3.0-litre inline-six with a 48V starter-generator gives 449 hp and 560 Nm, and Mercedes quotes 0 to 100 km/h in 4.2 seconds, which is proper AMG pace in a two-door that looks far calmer than it drives
- It arrives fully loaded: AMG DYNAMIC PLUS with the RACE programme, rear-axle steering, adaptive damping, head-up display, Burmester 3D sound, panoramic sunroof and DIGITAL LIGHT are all standard, and the only choice left is paint
- Real coupe usability: four seats, a 410-litre boot, a hands-free tailgate and a 65-litre tank make it a car you can actually use on a weekend away
- Eight colours from a clean Obsidian Black to Sun Yellow and MANUFAKTUR Patagonia Red, so you can order it as quiet or as loud as you like
Worth knowing
- It is sold only as the fully loaded AMG at Rs 1.34 crore, so there is no cheaper CLE Coupe to step into in India, and the CLE 300 Cabriolet is Rs 18 lakh less
- Only one interior is offered, anthracite nappa leather with red AMG details, and the MANUFAKTUR Magno paints add Rs 2.96 lakh each
- Adaptive cruise control is listed only as a pre-installation (DISTRONIC), so the long-distance driver assistance is thinner than the price suggests
- It rolls on 20-inch AMG wheels with summer tyres and a low-slung AMG nose, so speed breakers and monsoon roads need care, and the rear seats under that roofline are best kept for short trips
