Used Mercedes-Benz CLE for Sale nearChicago, IL

How much does the Mercedes-Benz CLE cost in today's market?

Used Mercedes-Benz CLE prices span a wide range depending on model year. Here's what the market looks like right now:

The Mercedes-Benz CLE's current nationwide average price is $61,567, and over the past year it reached a low of $60,232. Recently, prices have come down for the 2024 and 2025 models, making now a good time to shop recent model years.

Is the Mercedes-Benz CLE a good car?

Expert reviews rate the 2025 and 2026 models among the highest across all years.

The main trade-offs are limited cargo space, premium pricing, and some recommended driver-assist features that are not standard.

37.5% of listings are priced as good or great deals.

What should I look for when buying a used Mercedes-Benz CLE?

Across all model years, accident-free inventory is excellent at 96.2% — clean inventory, standard diligence applies.

Key things to evaluate:

• Safety package: Driver Assistance Package
• Infotainment: standard 12.3-inch digital instrument cluster, 11.9-inch infotainment touchscreen, wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
• Fuel efficiency: The coupe is EPA-rated at 20 mpg city, 27 mpg highway, and 23 mpg combined, and the convertible drops slightly to 19/26/22 mpg city/highway/combined.

Which Mercedes-Benz CLE trim should I buy?

The 2026 Mercedes-Benz CLE offers these trims:

• CLE 300 4Matic: The entry point for buyers who want the CLE’s style and premium feel at the lowest starting price mentioned in the expert data.
• CLE 450 4Matic: Adds more power and keeps the same upscale coupe-or-convertible character for buyers who want a stronger all-around setup.
• CLE 53: The best-value trim for performance-focused shoppers, with the AMG-tuned 3.0-liter inline-six, rear-axle steering, adaptive dampers, and the most athletic ride-and-handling balance in the lineup.

What Mercedes-Benz CLE do most buyers choose?

The Mercedes-Benz CLE years with the most listings are 2025, 2026, and 2024.

Higher-listing model years usually give you more choices on trim, color, mileage, and price, which makes it easier to compare similar cars side by side. They also tend to be the easiest years to shop if you want a broader selection of well-priced examples.

What is the Mercedes-Benz CLE's resale value?

Prices are moving lower across both model years, which can work in your favor if you're shopping used. The newer model year shows a smaller drop, while the older one has fallen more sharply, so both are giving buyers better entry points than they had a year ago. The 2025 and 2024 model years have held their value best, with the smallest year-over-year price changes.

Is the Mercedes-Benz CLE safe?

• 2026: 7/10
• 2025: 7/10
• 2024: 7/10

The Driver Assistance Package adds adaptive cruise control, active blind-spot monitors, intersection assist, automatic lane-change capability, lane-keep assist, traffic-sign recognition, and evasive steering assist.

For the safest used buy, the 2024, 2025 and 2026 models all post the highest confirmed score of 7/10.

Should I buy a used Mercedes-Benz CLE now or wait for the next model?

Buy now if:

• Price trend: The 2025 model is at −3.04% versus a year ago, and the 2024 model is at −7.01%.
• Deal availability: The 2025 model has 37.4% good and great deals, and the 2024 model has 37.9%.
• Sweet-spot year: The 2025 model has the most listings at a current average price of $63,013. The Mercedes-Benz CLE offers a stylish, upscale cabin with a polished, modern character that makes it feel special every time you drive it.

Consider waiting if:

• Powertrain/efficiency: The CLE 53 uses a turbocharged 3.0-liter inline-six that generates 443 horsepower and a standard 413 pound-feet of torque that can ramp up to 443 lb-ft for 10-second boosts.
• Tech: It gets a standard 12.3-inch digital instrument cluster, an 11.9-inch infotainment touchscreen, wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, and wireless smartphone charging.
• Safety: The latest model adds adaptive cruise control, active blind-spot monitors, intersection assist, automatic lane-change capability, lane-keep assist, traffic-sign recognition, and evasive steering assist.
• Starting price: The 2026 Mercedes-AMG CLE 53 coupe starts at $77,650, including a $1,350 destination charge, and the Cabriolet runs $85,950.

If you're buying used today, the 2025 model year offers the best mix of value and availability. If you want the latest tech and features, it may be worth waiting for the next model year's inventory to build up.

How does the 2025 Mercedes-Benz CLE compare to the 2025 BMW 4 Series?

These recommendations are based on CarGurus' proprietary market data from November 10, 2026, CarGurus experts' opinions, and generative AI.