Mercedes-Benz AMG E53 PHEV vs Mercedes-Benz AMG CLE

CarWale brings you comparison of Mercedes-Benz AMG E53 PHEV and Mercedes-Benz AMG CLE. The Mercedes-Benz AMG E53 PHEV price is Rs. 1.45 Crore and Mercedes-Benz AMG CLE price is Rs. 1.33 Crore. The Mercedes-Benz AMG E53 PHEV is available in 2999 cc engine with 1 fuel type options: Plug-in Hybrid (Electric + Petrol) and Mercedes-Benz AMG CLE is available in 2999 cc engine with 1 fuel type options: Mild Hybrid(Electric + Petrol).

AMG E53 PHEV Performance Edition Plug-in Hybrid (Electric + Petrol) Turbo Automatic vs AMG CLE 53 4MATIC Plus Coupe Comparison Overview

Key Highlights	AMG E53 PHEV	AMG CLE
Price	Rs. 1.45 Crore	Rs. 1.33 Crore
Engine Capacity	2999 cc	2999 cc
Power	577 bhp	442 bhp
Transmission	Automatic (TC)	Automatic (TC)
Fuel Type	Plug-in Hybrid (Electric + Petrol)	Mild Hybrid(Electric + Petrol)

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Mercedes-Benz AMG E53 PHEV

Performance Edition Plug-in Hybrid (Electric + Petrol) Turbo Automatic

Rs. 1.45 Crore

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Mercedes-Benz AMG CLE

53 4MATIC Plus Coupe

Rs. 1.33 Crore

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Mercedes-Benz AMG E53 PHEV

Performance Edition Plug-in Hybrid (Electric + Petrol) Turbo Automatic

Mercedes-Benz AMG CLE

53 4MATIC Plus Coupe

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Specifications
Features
colours

Specifications
Features
colours

Specifications and Finance

Finance

Engine & Transmission

Engine	2999 cc, 6 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC	2999 cc, 6 Cylinders Inline
Engine Type	3.0L turbocharged inline-6 PHEV	3.0-litre M 256M inline six-cylinder
Turbocharger/ Supercharger	Turbocharged
Battery	Lithium Ion, 21.2 kWh	48 V
Electric Motor	Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motors
Fuel Type	Plug-in Hybrid (Electric + Petrol)	Mild Hybrid(Electric + Petrol)
Ethanol Compatibility	E20	E20
Max Power (bhp@rpm)	577 bhp (Combined Engine & Motor), 442 bhp (Engine), 161 bhp (Motor)	442 bhp @ 5800-6100 rpm (Max Power), 23 bhp (Motor)
Max Torque (Nm@rpm)	750 Nm	560 Nm @ 2200 rpm (Max Torque), 205 Nm (Motor)
Emission Standard	BS6 Phase 2	BS6 Phase 2
Acceleration	0-100 km/h in 4 seconds (claimed)	0-100 km/h in 4.2 seconds (claimed)
Top Speed (kmph)	250	250
Idle Start/Stop
DC Fast Charging	10-80 % : 20 mins, 60 kW charger
AC Fast Charging	0 - 100 % : 2 hrs 15 mins, 11 kW charger
Drivetrain	AWD	AWD
Transmission	Automatic (TC) - 9 Gears	Automatic (TC) - 9 Gears, Manual Override & Paddle Shift, Sport Mode

Dimensions & Weight
Capacity

Suspensions, Brakes, Steering & Tyres

Front Suspension	Double-wishbone
Rear Suspension	Multi-link
Advanced Suspension Features
Chassis Type	Unibody/Monocoque Frame
Steering		Power assisted (Electric) steering with 3 spokes
Tyres		Radial - Tubeless Tyres
Minimum Turning Radius (metres)	6.2	6
Front Tyres	20	265 / 35 R20
Rear Tyres	20	295 / 30 R20
Wheels	Alloy Wheels	Aero Alloy Wheels

Features

Exterior

Safety

Forward Collision Warning		Warning only
ADAS	Level 2	Level 2
NCAP Rating		Not Tested
Airbags	8 Airbags (Driver, Front Passenger, 2 Curtain, Driver Knee, Driver Side, Front Passenger Side, Front Centre)	8 Airbags
Automatic Emergency Braking
Seatbelts
Traffic Sign Recognition
Speed Assist System
Driver Drowsiness Detection
Lane Functions	Lane Departure Prevention, Lane Keep Assist	Lane Departure Prevention, Lane Keep Assist
Lane Departure Warning
Rear Collision Assist	Blind Spot Monitor and Rear Cross-traffic Assist	Blind Spot Monitor with Warning, Lane Change Assist and Rear Cross-traffic Assist
High-beam Assist
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System
Automatic Park Lock
Emergency Brake Light Flashing
CNG Leak Detection
Overspeed Warning	1 beep over 80kmph, Continuous beeps over 120kmph	1 beep over 80kmph, Continuous beeps over 120kmph
Heated ORVM
Passenger Airbag Deactivation Switch
Second Row Middle Seat Safety		Rear Middle Three Point Seatbelt
Third Row Middle Seat Safety
Boot Open Warning
Child Seat Anchor Points
Reflectors		Rear Bumper
Rollover & Protection System		Impact Sensing Auto Door Unlock
Height Adjustable Seat Belt
Seat Belt Warning

Comfort & Convenience

Air Conditioner	Automatic Climate Control (Front AC: Single Zone with Fan speed control, Second row AC: Blower with Vents Behind Front Armrest)	Automatic Climate Control: Dual Zone (Front AC: Two Zones with Fan speed control, Second row AC: Blower with Vents Behind Front Armrest)
Air Purifier
Heater
Cruise Control
Parking Assist	360 Degree Camera	Automatic Parking
Parking Sensors	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
Steering Adjustment		Tilt & Telescopic
Keyless Start/ Button Start
Roof-Grab Handles
Vanity Mirrors on Sun Visors		Driver & Co-Driver (with light)
Headlight Washer
Headlight and Ignition on Reminder
Fuel Fillers Lid	Capless
Dead Pedal for Foot Rest
Umbrella Storage in Door

Lighting

Charge Port Status Light
Headlights		LED
Headlight Height Adjuster
Automatic Headlamps
Taillights		LED
Daytime Running Lights (DRL)		LED
Stop Lamp
Follow Me Home Headlamps
Interior Lamps		Front and Rear LED Cabin lamps, Reading Lamp,
Ambient Interior Lighting	Multi-colour	Multi-colour (64)
Illuminated Logo
Charging Indicator On Light Bar
Puddle Lamps

Braking & Traction

Locks & Security

Doors, Windows, Mirrors & Wipers

Anti-glare ORVMs		Both Sides
Exterior Door	Body Coloured Door Handles	Body Coloured Door Handles, Pull Handles Type
Interior Door Handles Finish		Chrome
Power Windows	Front & Rear Power Windows, All One-touch up/down	Front & Rear Power Windows, All One-touch up/down
Window Sunshade	Rear Windows, Electric
Door Pockets		Front & Rear
Scuff Plates		Metallic
Inside Rear View Mirror (iRVM)		Auto-Dimming
ORVM (Outside Rear View Mirrors)	Black finish, Turn Indicators on ORVMs
Adjustable ORVMs	Electrically Adjustable & Retractable	Electrically Adjustable & Retractable
Integrated Washer Jets with Wiper
Rain-sensing Wipers
Boot Opener	Electric Tailgate Release	Hands-Free

Entertainment, Information & Communication

Infotainment Screen		11.9" LCD Display
Audio System	17 Burmester Speakers (730W)	17 Burmester Dolby Atmos Speakers
AM/FM Radio
Steering-Mounted Controls
Integrated (in-dash) Music System
Bluetooth Compatibility		Phone Calls & Audio Streaming
Smart Connectivity	Android Auto & Apple CarPlay	Android Auto (Wireless) & Apple CarPlay (Wireless)
Voice Command
Input Methods		Bluetooth Compatibility (Phone Calls & Audio Streaming)
GPS Navigation System
Wireless Charger

Seats & Upholstery

Seat Upholstery	Leather	Leather
Driver Seat Adjustment	12 way electrically adjustable (seat: forward / back, backrest tilt: forward / back, headrest: up / down, seat height: up / down, lumbar: up / down, lumbar: forward / back)	16 way electrically adjustable with 3 memory presets (seat: forward / back, backrest tilt: forward / back, headrest: up / down, seat height: up / down, lumbar: up / down, lumbar: forward / back, seat base angle: up / down, extended thigh support: forward / back)
Front Passenger Seat Adjustment	6 way electrically adjustable (seat: forward / back, backrest tilt: forward / back, headrest: up / down)	16 way electrically adjustable (seat: forward / back, backrest tilt: forward / back, headrest: up / down, seat height: up / down, lumbar: up / down, lumbar: forward / back, seat base angle: up / down, extended thigh support: forward / back)
Second Row Seat Adjustment		2 way manually adjustable (headrest: up / down)
Ventilated Seats		Front Seats (Cooled)
Interior		Dual Tone (Black, Red)
Wrappings		Leather Wrapped Gear Knob & Wrapped Steering Wheel
Headrests		Front & Rear
Front Seatback Pockets
Driver Armrest
Rear Armrest		Cup Holder
Split Rear Seat		60:40
Folding Rear Seat		Flat
Split Third Row Seat
Rear Passenger Seat Type	Bench	Bench
Third Row Seat Type	Not Applicable

Mobile App Features

Instrumentation

Fuel Consumption		Average Fuel Consumption, Distance to Empty & Low Fuel Level Warning
Low Battery Warning
Instrument Cluster Screen	Digital Instrument Cluster with Adjustable Cluster Brightness	12.3" Digital Instrument Cluster with Adjustable Cluster Brightness
Speedometer		Digital
Navigation On Instrument Cluster
CNG Fuel Gauge	Not Applicable
Total CNG Mode Time	Not Applicable
Trip Meter	2 Trips Electronic	2 Trips Electronic
Door Ajar Warning
Average Speed
Heads Up Display (HUD)
Tachometer	Digital	Digital
Gear Indicator
Gear Shift Indicator
Clock	Digital	Digital

Storage

Off Road Essentials

Colours

	Polar White	Obsidian Black
	Nautic Blue Metallic	Spectral Blue
	Velvet Brown	Sun Yellow
	Graphite Grey Metallic	Patagonia Red Metallic
	Obsidian Black Metallic	Alpine Grey
	Verde Silver Metallic	Opalite White Bright
	High Tech Silver	Opalite White Bright

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AMG E53 PHEV vs AMG CLE Comparison FAQs

Q: Which car is cheaper between Mercedes-Benz AMG E53 PHEV and Mercedes-Benz AMG CLE?

Mercedes-Benz AMG E53 PHEV price is Rs. 1.45 Crore and Mercedes-Benz AMG CLE price is Rs. 1.33 Crore. Hence Mercedes-Benz AMG CLE is the cheapest amongst these cars.

Q: How is the performance of AMG E53 PHEV compared to AMG CLE?

For the Performance Edition Plug-in Hybrid (Electric + Petrol) Turbo Automatic variant, 2999 cc Plug-in Hybrid (Electric + Petrol) engine of AMG E53 PHEV produces 577 bhp (Combined Engine & Motor), 442 bhp (Engine), 161 bhp (Motor) of power and 750 Nm of torque. For the 53 4MATIC Plus Coupe variant, 2999 cc Mild Hybrid(Electric + Petrol) engine of AMG CLE produces 442 bhp @ 5800-6100 rpm (Max Power), 23 bhp (Motor) of power and 560 Nm @ 2200 rpm (Max Torque), 205 Nm (Motor) of torque.

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Mercedes-Benz AMG E53 PHEV vs Mercedes-Benz AMG CLE

Length Width Height	4965 mm * 2065 mm * 1472 mm	4853 mm * 2042 mm * 1434 mm
Wheelbase (mm)	1472	2875
Kerb Weight (kg)	2390
Gross Weight (kg)	2920

Seating Capacity	5 Seats and 2 Rows	4 Seats and 2 Rows
Doors (Doors)	4	2
Bootspace	370 L	410 L
Fuel Tank Capacity (litres)	60	65

Sunroof	Panoramic Sunroof	Panoramic Sunroof, Voice Controlled
Spoiler
Roof Rails
Grille Design		Radiator Grille Grille
Body-coloured Bumpers
Rub-strips
Body Kit		Cladding - Body Coloured
Exhaust
Diffuser
Snorkel
Antenna

Brakes		Disc (Front & Rear)
Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS)
Brake Assist (BA)
Electronic Brake-force Distribution (EBD)
Electronic Stability Program (ESP)

Engine Immobiliser
Central Locking		Keyless
Child Safety Lock
Speed Sensing Door Lock

Emergency Call Button
Find My Car
Live Traffic Updates On App
Check Vehicle Status via App
Digital Key
Geo-fence

Bottle Holder in Doors
Cup Holders		4 Cupholders in Front & Second Row
Cooled Glovebox
Sunglass Holder
Driver Armrest Storage
Third Row Cup Holders

Driveline Disconnect
Hub Lock
Washable Floor with Drain Plugs
Roll Cage
Gyro Meter
Brake Locking Differential
Crawl Control