Used Mercedes-Benz CLE for Sale nearPortland, ME

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 $62,934, and its lowest point over the past year was $60,195. 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.

Recent expert coverage points to a stylish design, easy-to-use technology, and a strong ride-and-handling balance as the main strengths, while premium pricing, limited cargo space, and some recommended driver-assist features being reserved for packages are the main trade-offs.

35.8% 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 96.3% — clean inventory, standard diligence applies.

Key things to evaluate:

• Safety package: Driver Assistance Package
• Infotainment: 12.3-inch digital instrument cluster, 11.9-inch infotainment touchscreen, wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, and MBUX software
• 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 choice for buyers who want the CLE’s style and premium feel at the lowest starting point mentioned here.
• CLE 450 4Matic: The best-value trim for many shoppers, adding more power and a stronger all-around performance balance.
• CLE 53: The performance-focused trim, with a turbocharged 3.0-liter inline-six, 443 horsepower, 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, 2024, and 2026.

Higher-listing years usually give you more shopping choice, which can make it easier to compare prices, colors, and equipment. They also tend to be the years most shoppers cross-shop first because inventory is deeper and deal opportunities are easier to find.

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

Both model years show price declines, which is helpful if you're shopping used and want to benefit from softer pricing. The changes are fairly close, so neither year stands out as dramatically stronger than the other on resale performance. The 2024 and 2025 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 −3.18% versus a year ago, and the 2024 model is at −2.14%.
• Deal availability: The 2025 model has 36% good and great deals, and the 2024 model has 36.3%.
• Sweet-spot year: The 2025 model has the most listings at a current average price of $63,681. The Mercedes-Benz CLE offers a stylish, upscale coupe-and-convertible character that makes it feel special without losing everyday usability.

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, wireless smartphone charging, and an AMG Track Pace telemetry system.
• 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.

These recommendations are based on CarGurus' proprietary market data from October 6, 2026, CarGurus experts' opinions, and generative AI.