Mercedes-AMG has revealed the brand new CLE 53 Coupé as an oblique substitute for the discontinued E53 Coupé.

Set for UK sale early in 2024, the new new two-door builds on the usual CLE with considerably extra energy, extra sporting exterior styling and an upgraded inside.

Power comes from AMG’s twin-turbocharged 3.0-litre straight-six petrol engine, supported by an built-in starter-generator (ISG) to make it a mild hybrid.

It develops 442bhp and 413lb ft of torque, with the ISG delivering an extra 23bhp and 151lb ft for transient intervals below acceleration.

Drive is distributed to each axles via a nine-speed torque-converter automated gearbox.

The official 0-62mph time is put at 4.2sec – some 0.2sec quicker than that claimed for the E53 Coupé. 

The high velocity is restricted to 155mph however will be elevated to 168mph with an non-compulsory Driver’s Package.

AMG quotes mixed gasoline consumption of between 29.1 and 30.4mpg and CO2 emissions of between 220 and 212g/km.

CLE 53 {hardware}

Among the visible adjustments is the adoption of a brand new entrance bumper with AMG’s signature Panamericana grille, and the usual LED headlamps will be enhanced with AMG’s Digital Light features as an possibility.

Further again, there are AMG-specific door mirrors, wider door sills, a restyled rear bumper and a deck spoiler. The commonplace AMG wheels measure 19in in diameter, with 20in gadgets accessible as an possibility.

The non-compulsory AMG Optics package deal brings further styling adjustments, together with flicks on the bumpers, a bigger rear spoiler and an ornamental diffuser board between the tailpipes.