The Mercedes-Benz CLE is a compact car built from 2024 to 2026. Most were assembled in Germany — 100% of those on record. Engines offered: Hybrid. Worth buying? It holds up well, with the usual caveat about model years at 4.0/5 — and the year you pick matters far more than the badge (best and worst years →).
What the CLE is
The Mercedes-Benz CLE is a compact car that Mercedes-Benz built from 2024 to 2026 — 3 model years. It has been offered with Hybrid power. Its closest sibling in the Mercedes-Benz range: 190.
Where the CLE is built
A badge says where the company is registered; the VIN says where the car was bolted together. We counted the first three characters — the manufacturer identifier — across 5 CLEs on record.
| Assembled in | Share | VIN starts with | Years seen |
|---|---|---|---|
| Germany | W1K | 2024-2024 |
Check your own: the first three characters of a Mercedes-Benz VIN decide which of these 1 lines your CLE belongs to. What every character in a CLE VIN means →
Got the full 17 characters? A free VIN check on a Mercedes-Benz CLE adds what the decoder can't see: open recalls, theft and total-loss records, and the safety ratings for that exact build.
Mercedes-Benz CLE tire size, oil type & owner specs
The fitment CLE owners look up most — tires, wheels, oil and batteries. Exact wheel and tire sizes decode from your VIN or the driver's door-jamb placard; the universal items are listed below.
Exact tire, wheel, oil grade, capacity and battery group are added per trim and model year — decode your VIN above for the factory fitment. Universal items shown as-is.
What engines does the Mercedes-Benz CLE have? Power & range
The Mercedes-Benz CLE is offered with 1 powertrain — 2L 4-cyl Hybrid. Here's the lineup by engine, transmission and drivetrain — 1 for the Mercedes-Benz CLE, against one or two on most rivals.
| Engine | Displacement | Transmission | Drive | Fuel |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hybrid | 2.0L · 4-cyl | Automatic 9-spd | AWD | Premium |
Horsepower, torque and fuel-tank size decode from your VIN — exact figures vary by engine and trim.
Source: EPA fueleconomy.gov (engines, drivetrain, range, charge time). Horsepower & torque from NHTSA vPIC on VIN decode.
The CLE by the numbers
What the federal and market records say about the Mercedes-Benz CLE. Each line opens the full breakdown by year.
| Topic | CLE | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Recalls | 6 campaigns | NHTSA, all years |
| Owner complaints | 6 filed | What breaks and when |
| Reliability | 4.0 / 5 | Best and worst years |
| Insurance | $1,796/yr | Estimated full coverage |
Frequently asked questions
What kind of car is the Mercedes-Benz CLE?
The CLE is a compact car, built from 2024 to 2026. Engines offered: Hybrid.
Where is the Mercedes-Benz CLE made?
Across 5 cars in our records the split is: Germany (100%). The first three characters of a VIN identify the plant's manufacturer and country — that is where these shares come from, not from a press release.
What is the Mercedes-Benz CLE warranty?
New models carry 4 years / 50,000 miles basic cover and 4 years / 50,000 miles on the powertrain. Worth knowing: across our complaint records the typical car reaches the halfway point of its faults at five years, so most repairs land after the basic warranty ends.
Is the CLE reliable?
It scores 4.0/5 in our data. The honest answer depends on the year far more than the model — see the best and worst years, and when this car starts to break.
How do I check a specific CLE?
This page describes the model; it cannot tell you whether that car has an open recall or a branded title. Run its VIN against the records — free, and matched to the exact production run.
More in Mercedes-Benz
| Model | Years | Recalls | Best MPG | ForCar score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mercedes-Benz G-Class | 1999–2026 | 75 | — | 3.5/5 |
| Mercedes-Benz Sprinter | 2010–2026 | 143 | — | 4.0/5 |
| Mercedes-Benz C-Class | 1994–2026 | 213 | — | 4.0/5 |
| Mercedes-Benz S-Class | 1994–2026 | 176 | — | 3.5/5 |
| Mercedes-Benz 300 | 1981–1993 | 11 | 26 mpg | 4.5/5 |
| Mercedes-Benz 350 | 1983–1991 | — | 21 mpg | 4.5/5 |
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