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USCar Trader import service
Choose a specific vehicle. Where data is available, its detail page shows the import cost calculation. We assess any possible duty benefit with you before purchase.
Important: A 0% EU import-duty rate may be available for a vehicle covered by Regulation (EU) 2026/1455 that has US origin and is imported directly into the EU. CETA may apply to a vehicle with preferential Canadian origin. Whether the requirements are met is assessed for the individual case. Please contact us before purchase; we review the possible duty benefit and provide non-binding support through the process. Import VAT and other costs are assessed separately.
CarHub · Mercedes-Benz
The Mercedes-Benz CLE is the car that finally tidied up Mercedes' two-door line-up.
Model profile
The CLE (coupe chassis C236, cabriolet A236) was revealed in 2023 and reached the US market as a 2024/2025 model, replacing both the C-Class Coupe/Cabriolet and the E-Class Coupe/Cabriolet in one move. It rides on Mercedes' rear-drive-based MRA platform and is offered as a two-door coupe and a fabric-roof cabriolet.
Powertrain and equipment
US CLE buyers chose mainly between the CLE 300 4MATIC, powered by a 2.0-litre turbocharged four (around 258 hp) with a 48-volt mild-hybrid starter-generator, and the CLE 450 4MATIC, which uses Mercedes' smooth 3.0-litre turbocharged inline-six with EQ Boost (around 375 hp).
Two body styles: a sleek two-door coupe and a cloth-roofed cabriolet with Mercedes' Aircap and Airscarf comfort features. Equipment lines follow the familiar Mercedes pattern of Premium and Pinnacle packages in the US, with the AMG models forming their own tier.
Vehicle selection
Availability is still limited simply because the CLE is new — expect late-plate, low-mileage cars rather than a deep back catalogue.
A CLE import makes sense for the buyer who has found a specific US-spec car — a colour, an interior, an options mix or simply the right price — and wants a modern, elegant Mercedes coupe or cabriolet.
Vehicle data
| Body styles | Detail: 2-door coupe, 2-door cabriolet |
|---|---|
| Length | Detail: approx. 4850 mm |
| Width | Detail: approx. 1860 mm |
| Wheelbase | Detail: approx. 2865 mm |
| Kerb weight | Detail: approx. 1750–1950 kg |
| Petrol engines | Detail: 2.0 turbo I4 (mild hybrid), 3.0 turbo I6 (EQ Boost), AMG 3.0 I6 |
|---|---|
| Power range | Detail: approx. 258–449 hp |
| Electrification | Detail: 48V mild-hybrid across range |
| Transmission | Detail: 9G-TRONIC 9-speed automatic |
| Drivetrain | Detail: 4MATIC all-wheel drive (US market) |
| Fuel tank | Detail: approx. 62 litres |
| Fuel type | Detail: Petrol (premium) |
| Build years | Detail: 2023–present (C236 coupe / A236 cabriolet) |
|---|---|
| Assembly plant | Detail: Bremen, Germany |
| Boot capacity (coupe) | Detail: approx. 420 litres |
Values are reproduced verbatim from the existing article table. The documents for the specific vehicle govern.
Pre-purchase review
As a new model the CLE has no long-term track record yet, so judgement rests on its shared components. The M254 2.0 four and M256 3.0 inline-six are established Mercedes engines used across the range; the inline-six in particular is well regarded for smoothness and its integrated starter-generator, though the 48-volt mild-hybrid system and its belt-driven starter-generator are worth checking on any used example.
Germany and Europe
US-market headlights use the FMVSS/SAE beam pattern, which differs from the ECE pattern required in the EU, so they may need adjustment or replacement with ECE-compliant units for registration.
USCar Trader services
As a buyer based in Germany, you do not have to inspect the vehicle yourself in the United States or Canada. Within the agreed scope, USCar Trader can coordinate document review, a separately commissioned on-site inspection and purchase processing.
Covered inspection points are agreed in advance. An on-site inspection records condition at the appointment and is not a guarantee.
Next step: Before commissioning, USCar Trader and the customer agree which document, history, inspection and transaction checks suit the vehicle and are included in the service. This records what was actually checked.
Import process
The assessment depends on the specific vehicle and the circumstances of the transaction. Please contact USCar Trader before purchase; we review any possible duty benefit and provide non-binding support. Import VAT and other costs are considered separately.
Questions and answers
Yes. A used CLE can be imported and registered in Germany after customs clearance and the required approval steps.
No, not automatically. A 0% EU import-duty rate may be available for a vehicle covered by Regulation (EU) 2026/1455 that has US origin and is imported directly into the EU. CETA may apply to a vehicle with preferential Canadian origin. Whether the requirements are met is assessed for the individual case. Please contact USCar Trader before purchase; we review the possible duty benefit and provide non-binding support. Import VAT and other costs are assessed separately.
Import VAT and other taxes or costs are assessed separately under the applicable rules and the circumstances of the individual case. A blanket answer for every vehicle would not be reliable.
The CLE 450 with its inline-six offers the best blend of refinement and performance; the CLE 300 is the efficient choice, and the AMG 53 is the enthusiast option.
It is too new for a long-term record, but it uses proven Mercedes engines; check the mild-hybrid system, MBUX software and, on cabriolets, the roof.
Yes. The CLE is sold in Europe, so any Mercedes dealer can service it and parts are readily available.
Usually a few weeks for shipping plus clearance and approval, depending on port schedules.
No. We are an independent broker arranging used-car imports on your behalf, with no manufacturer partnership or vehicle margin.
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