Verified year comparison
What changed on the Mercedes-Benz CLE-Class?
Compare only the features our editors have verified. A blank cell does not prove the vehicle lacks a feature—it means the cited guide does not cover that year.
Official configuration changes
Powertrain and efficiency by researched year.
This table compares the complete EPA-tested configuration set for each researched year, independently of feature-guide coverage.
Documentation matrix
Verified feature coverage
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| Feature and equipment note | 2025 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|
| Activate CLE Automatic Car Wash ModeVerified in the 2024 U.S. CLE Coupe Owner's Manual; actions for 360-degree camera and HANDS-FREE ACCESS occur only when those options are fitted. | Not covered by this guide | Covered by this guide |
| Set the Driver Position From Body HeightVerified in the 2024 U.S. CLE Coupe Owner's Manual for vehicles equipped with Automatic Seat Positioning; outside mirrors are adjusted separately. | Not covered by this guide | Covered by this guide |
| Set Up a Phone as the Digital Vehicle KeyVerified in the 2025 U.S. CLE Cabriolet digital Owner's Manual only for vehicles ordered with Digital Vehicle Key and a compatible device/Wallet; this guide is not asserted for unequipped CLEs. | Covered by this guide | Not covered by this guide |
| Start and Stop the Engine With the Mercedes-Benz AppVerified in the 2024 U.S. CLE Coupe Owner's Manual for compatible vehicles with an activated Mercedes-Benz account, data connection and Remote Online/Digital Extra service. | Not covered by this guide | Covered by this guide |
Important: this matrix compares published documentation coverage, not every factory option. The equipment/trim control filters the scope labels recorded on guides; it is not a factory build matrix. Confirm an individual vehicle in its window sticker, owner portal or dealer build record.