Mercedes-Benz Australia has announced a new special edition version of the AMG CLE 53 4Matic+ coupe, which is called the Edition R. Building onto the standard CLE 53 4Matic+, the Edition R adds a number of special features, including the AMG Styling Package in Australia for the first time. Pricing starts at $159,900 plus on-road costs, or just $1000 more than the standard model, and it’s now available to order.

On the outside, the CLE 53 4Matic+ Edition R adds the AMG Styling Package, which includes a more aggressive-looking front apron with additional side flics, a high-gloss black rear apron and an AMG lip spoiler. Matte black forged 20-inch alloy wheels with a high-sheen finish also feature.

Inside the CLE 53 4Matic+ Edition R adds the AMG Performance Seat Package with AMG Performance front seats with the brand’s ‘Artico’ synthetic leather and ‘Microcut’ suede upholstery, red seat belts and a new metal structure trim and metal effect centre console.

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The new equipment for the Edition R joins the lengthy features already available on the standard AMG CLE 53 4Matic, including the AMG Night Package with gloss black exterior highlights, the AMG Performance steering wheel finished in Nappa leather and Mircocut suede, AMG illuminated door sills and AMG floor mats.

Other features include AMG Dynamic Select drive programmes, a Burmester 3D surround sound system, panoramic sliding sunroof, Digital Light with adaptive high beam, the ‘MBUX’ infotainment system with navigation, a head-up display, adaptive cruise control and autonomous emergency braking.

Under the bonnet of the CLE 53 4Matic+ Edition R is identical to the standard model, using a twin-turbocharged inline six-cylinder petrol engine paired with a 48-volt mild hybrid system making 330kW of power and 560Nm of torque.

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That’s mated to a nine-speed automatic transmission and Mercedes-AMG’s 4Matic+ all-wheel drive system, giving it a claimed 0-100km/h sprint time of just 4.2 seconds. Fuel consumption on the combined cycle is rated at 9.6L/100km.

2026 Mercedes-Benz CLE pricing (excluding on-road costs):

  • CLE 200 coupe: $104,100
  • CLE 300 4Matic coupe: $125,300
  • CLE 300 4Matic cabriolet: $137,500
  • AMG CLE 53 4Matic+ coupe: $158,900
  • AMG CLE 53 4Matic+ Edition R coupe: $159,900
  • AMG CLE 53 4Matic+ cabriolet: $175,600

The Mercedes-AMG CLE 53 4Matic+ Edition R is now available to order.