The 2026 Mercedes-Benz CLE, while new, shows an excellent public reliability record.
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Specifications by model year
Every section below is populated from the available EPA, NHTSA, and vehicle-specification data for this model.
EPA-rated city, highway, and combined economy by year.
Powertrain specifications can vary between model years.
Seating, cargo, and physical configuration by model year.
| Year | Seats | bodyAndInterior | mechanical | Keyless ignition | Seat rows | GVWR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2025 | 4 | Keyless ignition: Standard, Seat rows: 2 | GVWR: Class 1C: 4,001 - 5,000 lb (1,814 - 2,268 kg) | Class 1D: 5,001 - 6,000 lb (2,268 - 2,722 kg) | Standard | 2 | Class 1C: 4,001 - 5,000 lb (1,814 - 2,268 kg) | Class 1D: 5,001 - 6,000 lb (2,268 - 2,722 kg) |
| 2024 | — | Keyless ignition: Standard | GVWR: Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | Standard | — | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) |
NHTSA safety ratings and listed driver-assistance availability.
| Year | nhtsaSafetyRatings | abs | esc | tractionControl | autoBrake | forwardCollisionWarning | blindSpotMonitoring | laneDepartureWarning | rearCamera | rearCrossTrafficAlert | rearAeb | parkAssist | adaptiveDrivingBeam | autoReverseSystem | Rated vehicle | tpms | adaptiveCruiseControl | blindSpotIntervention |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | — | standard | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2025 | — | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | — | — | — | — |
| 2024 | Rated vehicle: 2024 Mercedes-Benz CLE 2 DR AWD | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | 2024 Mercedes-Benz CLE 2 DR AWD | standard | standard | standard |
Model year reports
The 2026 Mercedes-Benz CLE, while new, shows an excellent public reliability record.
The 2025 Mercedes-Benz CLE presents an excellent initial reliability profile with zero recalls or complaints.
The 2024 Mercedes-Benz CLE arrives with a clean slate, boasting zero recalls and zero consumer complaints to date.
Scores are derived from NHTSA recalls and owner complaints, normalized by vehicle segment averages.
Carfocal currently has 3 published CLE reports, covering 2024 through 2026. Compare the year-specific reports directly to see how reliability, recalls, ownership costs, and value change over time. The newest published verdict says: The 2026 Mercedes-Benz CLE, while new, shows an excellent public reliability record.
Published year coverage: 2024, 2025, 2026.
There is no single reliability answer for every Mercedes-Benz CLE. Carfocal's published year reports show why the model year matters, with verdicts that include the 2026 mercedes-benz cle, while new, shows an excellent public reliability record. and the value of a used 2026 mercedes-benz cle will hinge on its condition and the buyer's tolerance for the inherent risks of a new model. Compare the report for the year you are considering before you make a decision.
3 published year-specific reports are available for comparison.
Carfocal answers common-problem questions in the year-specific reports. Published guides currently cover 2024 through 2026.
Problem patterns will populate as repair-prediction coverage expands.