Mercedes-Benz has been pruning again its coupe and convertible choices lately, and the method extends to the two-door C-Class and E-Class fashions which can be within the technique of carry changed by a brand new mannequin known as the CLE-Class, which arrives within the U.S. early subsequent 12 months as a 2024 mannequin.

Our newest spy pictures present a prototype for the CLE-Class Cabriolet, in sporty AMG guise.

The prototype is probably going for a CLE 63 S E Efficiency Cabriolet, a brand new range-topping grade from AMG that packs plug-in hybrid energy. We all know the prototype is for a range-topping AMG due to its square-shaped exhaust ideas. Lesser AMG fashions use spherical ideas. Different AMG cues embody the big wheel and brake combo, giant air openings up entrance, and lowered suspension.

Below the hood ought to be the identical turbo-4-based plug-in hybrid powertrain that options within the 2024 C 63 S E Efficiency sedan and upcoming 2025 GLC 63 S E Efficiency crossover. The turbo-4 is an upgraded model of the two.0-liter engine present in AMG’s present crop of compact vehicles. Due to the addition of an electric-aided turbocharger, output from the engine is boosted to 469 hp. It additionally has an electrical motor built-in with the engine in mild-hybrid configuration to energy ancillary options, in addition to function a starter motor.

Mercedes-AMG E Efficiency

On prime of all this, there’s a rather more highly effective motor (as much as 201 hp) on the rear axle, which implies mixed output will be bumped as much as 671 hp for temporary stints. This rear motor is mated to its personal 2-speed transmission. A 6.1-kwh battery ensures a small electrical vary is feasible.

AMG additionally plans a tamer CLE that may very well be badged a 43 or 53. If it is the previous, the powertrain ought to be the identical setup launched within the 2023 C 43 sedan. The setup consists of a 2.0-liter turbo-4 that generates 402 hp by itself, plus a mild-hybrid system that is in a position to ship a short lived 14-hp increase.

Another may very well be AMG launching a CLE 53 with the identical plug-in hybrid powertrain destined for the not too long ago revealed 2026 GLE 53 Hybrid (and certain the following E 53). This powertrain combines a turbocharged 3.0-liter inline-6 with an electrical motor for a mixed 536 hp.

Search for AMG’s variations of the CLE-Class to debut round subsequent spring with gross sales to observe later subsequent 12 months.