--- title: "2024 Mercedes CLE Cabriolet Keeps the Convertible Alive for $65,500" description: "The 2024 Mercedes CLE Cabriolet replaces the C-Class and E-Class Cabrios this spring with a starting price of $65,500." date: "2024-04-18" modified: "2024-04-18" authors: - name: "Nico DeMattia" job_title: "Contributing Writer" link: "https://www.thedrive.com/authors/nico-demattia" url: "https://www.thedrive.com/news/2024-mercedes-cle-cabriolet-keeps-open-air-cruising-alive-for-65500" categories: - "Mercedes-Benz News" - "News" - "News by Brand" tags: - "Convertible" - "Mercedes-Benz" --- # 2024 Mercedes CLE Cabriolet Keeps the Convertible Alive for $65,500 ![]() *Mercedes* Both the [Mercedes]() C-Class Cabriolet and E-Class Cabriolet are no more. That means if you want Mercedes' entry-level open-top cruiser, you're going to have to get one of these—the 2024 Mercedes [CLE Cabriolet](). With a starting price of $65,500, it's more expensive than the drop-top C-Class, but cheaper than the E-Class Cab was. It's also headed to dealers this spring. As you could guess by its name, the CLE Cabriolet is based on the CLE Coupe, which means it has the same face, headlights, taillights, and shoulder line. It's sleeker and more stylish than the C-Class Cabriolet it replaces, but also sportier looking than the E-Class Cabriolet. ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() However, *inside* the CLE Cabriolet looks more like the [SL-Class]() convertibles, with its vertical infotainment screen, squircle air vents, and split-spoke steering wheel. And just like those SL-Class convertibles, the new CLE Cabriolet comes with Mercedes' Air Scarf and Air Cap technologies. The former keeps front passengers' necks warm via an air vent under their headrests, so they can comfortably drive with the top down in chilly weather. The latter uses a pop-up wind deflector at the top of the windshield to deflect air over the passengers, which works in tandem with an automatic wind deflector behind the rear seats. Speaking of rear seats, the CLE-Class Cabriolet separates itself from its SL-Class cousins by housing four seats, rather than two. So it combines the practicality of the old C and E-Class convertibles with the style of the new SL-Class. Two models will be offered from the jump: the CLE 300 4Matic Cabriolet and CLE 450 4Matic Cabriolet. The former is the one with the $65,500 starting price that comes with a 2.0-liter turbocharged four-cylinder engine, paired to a 48-volt mild hybrid system and integrated starter-generator (ISG) that makes 255 horsepower and 295 lb-ft of torque. As for the big-dog CLE 450, that starts at $77,600 and gets a 3.0-liter turbocharged inline-six, with 375 hp and 369 lb-ft of torque. ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() The Mercedes CLE Cabriolet cleans up the brand's convertible lineup, by replacing two cars that pretty much did the same job with one that looks better and is priced more sensibly than both. So if you want some drop-top, three-pointed start cruising, get your checkbooks (no one uses checkbooks anymore, right? Apple Pay, maybe?) ready, because the CLE Cabrio is on its way to your local dealer. *Got tips? Send 'em to tips@thedrive.com* ## Author Nico is a writer and reviewer from New Jersey who probably thinks he’s a lot funnier than he actually is. His love of cars began when he was just a kid playing Gran Turismo 3, grinding out enough race wins with a Mazda Miata to save up for an in-game RUF 911. That passion for small, lightweight sports cars drove his desire to learn more about the industry, get his hands on as many cars as he could, and bring those experiences to life on the page. He cut his teeth writing about BMWs, Volkswagens, and Audis, mostly, and has owned far too many of each. He’s on his fourth 3 Series sedan, but all of his old, cheap German cars have forced him to learn more about car maintenance than his mechanical capability can handle. Too many late nights have been spent scrambling to get a car running by morning so he could get to work. For some reason, he never seems to learn that old Bimmers probably aren’t the best daily drivers. But he loves more than just old German cars. He’ll gladly drive and discuss anything with four (or even three) wheels. Cars aren’t his only passions, though. Nico is also a big nerd and loves movies, video games, comic books, and cares far too much about the New York Giants. So don’t be surprised if you see football references or dumb, obscure movie quotes in any of his car reviews. ### Author social links [Instagram]() [LinkedIn]()