Mercedes-Benz CLE 300 Coupe in Austin: what the two-door offers and who it fits
The Mercedes-Benz CLE 300 4MATIC® Coupe is a two-door luxury coupe with all-wheel drive that fits a driver who wants coupe styling with year-round, everyday usability. Mercedes-Benz of South Austin, at 10900 S I-35 Frontage Rd, sells the CLE to buyers in south Austin, Buda, Kyle and Dripping Springs.
The coupe pairs stylish lines with standard all-wheel drive and everyday comfort. That mix suits a daily commute through Austin and a weekend drive into the Hill Country.
Keep reading below, then schedule a test drive in Austin. Bringing your own numbers to the lot settles this faster than any spec sheet.
What does a new Mercedes-Benz CLE 300 Coupe cost in Austin?
The CLE 300 4MATIC® Coupe has a starting MSRP of $60,900 for the 2026 model year, before tax, title, license and fees. Texas motor vehicle sales tax is 6.25 percent of the sales price, minus any trade-in allowance (Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts, 2026). At Mercedes-Benz of South Austin, we offer both financing specials and leasing specials, so a buyer in Austin can compare the two on the same coupe.
What engine and fuel economy does the CLE 300 Coupe have?
The CLE 300 4MATIC® Coupe makes 255 horsepower and 295 lb-ft of torque from a 2.0-liter turbocharged four-cylinder. Its EPA-certified rating is 24 mpg city, 33 mpg highway and 27 mpg combined. The engine works with a 48-volt mild-hybrid system, whose starter-generator supplies up to 23 hp and 151 lb-ft, as Mercedes-Benz USA’s 2026 CLE Coupe guide describes it. For an Austin commute, the 27 mpg combined figure is the number that matters most.
How much room does the CLE 300 Coupe have inside?
The front row offers 42.1 inches of legroom, and the rear row offers 34.2 inches (Edmunds, 2026). Maximum cargo is 11.2 cubic feet, against 9.6 for the CLE 300 4MATIC® Cabriolet. For a weekend trip out of Austin, the coupe’s larger cargo area is the difference that shows up on the road.
Price, power and seating for the CLE Coupe, CLE Cabriolet and CLA Coupe
The CLE 300 Coupe starts at $60,900, the CLE 300 Cabriolet at $69,400, and the CLA 250 Coupe at $42,750, all as Mercedes-Benz’s published 2026 starting MSRPs. The two CLE 300 bodies share 255 hp and 295 lb-ft, while the CLA 250 Coupe makes 221 hp and 258 lb-ft. Mercedes-Benz USA’s 2026 CLA 250 Coupe listing gives five-passenger seating. Mercedes-Benz of South Austin sells both the CLA Coupe and the CLE Cabriolet as new models, so an Austin buyer can weigh price, power and seats across all three from one store.
How does the CLE 300 Coupe suit an Austin commute and Hill Country drives?
Austin commuters now spend an average of 28 minutes getting to work one way (Neuhaus Realty Group, 2026), and the coupe’s 27 mpg combined EPA rating is the number that counts on that drive. Traffic can stretch the trip further. During Tuesday’s morning rush hour, Austin trips took an average of 58% longer than they would have in free-flowing traffic, according to the TomTom Traffic Index (Austin American-Statesman, 2026). The 4MATIC® badge means power goes to all four wheels, the setup a driver wants on winding Hill Country roads. For a daily driver who also takes weekend drives, all-wheel drive with 27 mpg combined is the combination to check.
What standard features and warranty come with the CLE 300 Coupe?
The CLE 300 4MATIC® Coupe comes with MBUX infotainment and voice control, a 12.3-inch driver display and an 11.9-inch center touchscreen. Mercedes-Benz USA’s 2026 CLE Coupe quick reference guide also lists wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, and Burmester surround sound with speakers built into the front seat headrests. The basic warranty runs 4 years or 50,000 miles, according to Mercedes-Benz’s 2026 warranty booklet. Those are the terms to bring with you on a visit.
Frequently asked questions
What fees come on top of a new car’s price in Texas?
Texas does not set a hard dollar cap on a dealer documentary fee. A seller must give the state a notification and a cost analysis before charging a documentary fee above $225 (Texas Office of Consumer Credit Commissioner, 2024). The state’s motor vehicle sales tax is the other large charge, applied to the price less any trade-in.
What does the AMG® Line package add to the CLE 300 Coupe?
The AMG® Line package is optional on the CLE 300 4MATIC® Coupe, so ask for a written quote showing its price on the car you are considering. It adds AMG® exterior styling, AMG® wheels, a sport suspension, a sport brake system, and an AMG® Line interior with a flat-bottom sport steering wheel. The package changes how the coupe looks and drives, so weigh its price against the base coupe.
What colors and MANUFAKTUR options does the CLE Coupe come in?
Edmunds lists these exterior colors for the 2026 CLE Coupe: Obsidian Black Metallic, Starling Blue Metallic, Sun Yellow, MANUFAKTUR Starling Blue Magno, MANUFAKTUR Graphite Grey Magno, MANUFAKTUR Patagonia Red Metallic, MANUFAKTUR Alpine Grey and MANUFAKTUR Moonlight White Metallic (Edmunds, 2026). Paint is one of the first choices a buyer makes, so it is worth deciding before a visit.
Which Mercedes-Benz coupes did the CLE replace?
The CLE replaced the E-Class Coupe, according to Mercedes-Benz USA’s 2023 launch release, which also compares the new two-door with the C-Class Coupe. The release says the CLE is 0.1 inch lower and 0.6 inches longer than the E-Class Coupe it replaced, and significantly larger than the C-Class Coupe. It also measures 191 inches long, 73.3 inches wide and 56 inches high, which the release calls the largest coupe in the midsize segment.
What CLE Coupe inventory does Mercedes-Benz of South Austin list?
Mercedes-Benz of South Austin sells new Mercedes-Benz models, and its new-model list includes the CLE, shown alongside the CLE Cabriolet. The store also sells pre-owned vehicles of more than one make, with a used-inventory page for them. To see a specific CLE in person, visit 10900 S I-35 Frontage Rd, Austin, TX 78748.
How Mercedes-Benz of South Austin lets buyers apply for financing online before a visit
A driver who wants the CLE 300 Coupe can do the paperwork before the drive, and Mercedes-Benz of South Austin makes that possible with a secure finance application online. The store is at 10900 S I-35 Frontage Rd, and it serves buyers in south Austin, Buda, Kyle and Dripping Springs. Our Google record, as of October 2026, is 4.6 stars across 830 reviews, and 89 in 100 of them are five-star.
In a June 2026 Google review, Bob B. wrote: “They were professional and honest, didn’t make me wait for a sales manager and treated us well. Sid, our sales person went out of his way to be helpful, delivered our car to us and brought the product specialist to help set things up. I hate car dealers but really liked these guys.” That review describes one buyer’s visit, with a salesperson who handled the delivery and the setup.
Sales hours are Monday to Friday 8:30 AM to 7:00 PM and Saturday from 8:30 AM until 6:00 PM, and the store is closed Sunday. To start, complete the secure finance application online, then bring your list of CLE models to 10900 S I-35 Frontage Rd.
Mercedes-Benz of South Austin is the store on the south side of I-35 where a driver who wants coupe style with all-wheel drive can see and drive a CLE 300 Coupe. Buda, Kyle and Dripping Springs buyers can start the financing application online and visit at 10900 S I-35 Frontage Rd.
Mercedes-Benz of South Austin answers this question against the specific vehicle in front of you rather than the model in general. Value your trade and get pre-approved online, then see us at our Austin showroom, or call 512-646-6699.
Disclaimer: Vehicle features, specifications, pricing, options, and availability may vary based on production timelines and dealership inventory; images are for illustrative purposes only. Starting MSRP figures are national and exclude destination freight charges, tax, title, license, and dealer fees. Standard and available equipment varies by trim, configuration, and model year; confirm the specification of the individual vehicle before purchase. Maximum towing and payload ratings depend on cab, bed, drivetrain, and equipment configuration; see the vehicle’s Owner’s Manual and trailering guide for limits. Electric range and charging times vary with battery, configuration, temperature, terrain, load, and driving habits. Safety or driver assistance features are no substitute for the driver’s responsibility to operate the vehicle in a safe manner. Financing and pre-approval are subject to credit approval. Contact Mercedes-Benz of South Austin for complete details regarding current vehicle inventory, pricing, and equipment.
