Is this 400hp Mercedes CLE Cab a true M440i rival?
Has the new CLE 450 got what it takes?
Sam has jumped behind the wheel of the all-new Mercedes CLE 450 Cabriolet to see if this is an unsung hero in the range or whether it's missing a few tricks.
With a wide range of features, four seats and an impressive amount of luxury, we've driven it and lived with it to see if it's really worth that hefty £70,000+ price tag.
2025 Mercedes CLE 450 facts and stats:
Available as a coupé or cabriolet
Comes with petrol or diesel engines – our test car has the turbocharged 3.0-litre six-cylinder petrol with 400hp
Nine-speed automatic gearbox
Optional Burmester 3D sound system
11.9-inch portrait infotainment screen
Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
Six USB-C ports
What cars does the CLE rival?
Ford Mustang