Mercedes-AMG CLE 53 Coupe India Launch On August 12

The CLE 53 replaces both the C-Class and E-Class coupés

By Pratik Rakshit

Last updated: July 17, 2025 | 2 min read

The CLE 53 replaces both the C-Class and E-Class coupés

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The Mercedes-AMG CLE 53 coupé is all set to make its India debut on August 12, the company has confirmed. First unveiled globally in December 2023, the CLE 53 replaces both the C-Class and E-Class coupés, streamlining the lineup into a single performance-oriented luxury coupé. Positioned as a grand tourer, the new CLE 53 gets a more aggressive stance and wider track, with the front widened by 58 mm and the rear by 75 mm.

The new CLE 53 gets a more aggressive stance and wider track.

Key exterior highlights:

Signature AMG Panamericana grille
Larger air curtains for improved airflow
Sleeker LED headlights with DRLs
Sculpted hood and raked windshield
Standard 19-inch alloy wheels (20-inch optional)
Two-part LED taillights connected by a piano black trim
Quad exhaust setup integrated into the diffuser

The interior is equally performance-focused. The cabin comes equipped with AMG Performance seats and a flat-bottom steering wheel with touch-sensitive controls. Drivers will also benefit from a fully digital cockpit setup.

The cabin comes equipped with AMG Performance seats and a flat-bottom steering wheel

Interior features include:

12.3-inch digital instrument cluster
11.9-inch portrait-oriented MBUX touchscreen infotainment system
Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
Over-the-air (OTA) software update capability
64-colour ambient lighting
Wireless charging pad
Burmester premium audio system

The CLE 53 coupé is powered by the M256 3.0-litre inline-six twin-turbocharged engine paired with a 48V mild-hybrid system. It produces 443 bhp and 560 Nm of peak torque, with an additional 40 Nm torque boost via the overboost function. Power is transferred through a 9-speed automatic transmission to all four wheels using Mercedes' 4MATIC+ all-wheel-drive system.

The rear features sleek two-part LED taillights joined by a piano black trim and a quad exhaust setup neatly integrated into the diffuser.

Rivals

The upcoming AMG CLE 53 Coupé is expected to be priced above the outgoing C-Class Coupé and will directly rival the BMW M2 (₹1.03 crore) and Audi RS5 (₹1.13 crore), both ex-showroom prices in India. Once launched, it will be the first AMG variant in the CLE lineup for the Indian market, joining the existing but non-AMG CLE Cabriolet, priced at ₹1.1 crore (ex-showroom).

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About the author

Pratik Rakshit has been writing and talking about cars since 2015. A journalism postgraduate from the Asian College of Journalism, Chennai, he has worked across both magazine and digital platforms, developing a sharp, well-rounded voice in automotive storytelling. From hatchbacks to high-performance SUVs, he tests cars the old-school way—by feel, instinct, and an honest throttle. While he respects automotive tech and innovation, his soft spot remains with no-frills, mechanical purity. He also harbours a long-standing fascination for a certain Bavarian brand with roots in aircraft engines. His idea of the perfect car? A rear-engined Porsche with timeless curves, naturally aspirated flat-six, and a manual gearbox. Off the road, Pratik is a loyal Chelsea FC supporter and backs Lewis Hamilton every race weekend.