What happens when you drop the AMG team into the workshop with the instructions "just make something crazy special"? The result is the Mercedes-AMG CLE Manufaktur Edition - a car that screams "look at me" but whispers "but don't touch me".
Mercedes-AMG CLE 53 Manufaktur Edition based on an already breathtaking model CLE 53 4MATIC+, but this limited edition version is an even more refined expression of performance, design and prestige. Available in two versions – coupe and convertible – the limited series offers an experience that is not just a drive, but a personal statement.
Under the hood is a thoroughly refined 3.0-liter inline six-cylinder engine with twin-turbocharging – a combination of a turbocharger and an electric compressor. The result? A pure 330 kW (449 hp) and 560 Nm of torque (600 Nm with Overboost function), which are sent to all four wheels via a 9-speed automatic transmission. AMG SPEEDSHIFT TCT 9G transmission in combination with the advanced AMG Performance 4MATIC+ all-wheel drive system.
Technical “carporn” on four wheels – Mercedes-AMG CLE Manufaktur Edition
Let the numbers fascinate you:
- Power: 330 kW / 449 HP (443 hp)
- Torque: 560 Nm (600 Nm with Overboost function)
- 0–100 km/h: about 4.0 seconds (unofficial)
- Top speed: electronically limited to 250 km/h (155 mph)
- Consumption (WLTP combined): 9.3–9.8 l/100 km
- CO₂ emissions: 212–223 g/km
The CLE 53 Manufaktur makes no secret of its nature – every element, from the chassis with active engines to the precisely calibrated suspension, is designed for the optimal combination of comfort and aggressive dynamics. The AMG DYNAMIC PLUS package further enhances the sensations by enabling active adaptation of the engine-chassis system, sportier steering and a racing driving style.
Custom exclusive – Mercedes-AMG CLE Manufaktur Edition
We're not just talking about performance here. The coupe's exterior is adorned with a matte paint finish Manufaktur Graphite Gray Magno with yellow details, while the convertible flaunts Manufaktur Spectral Blue Magno with subtle black and blue accents. 20-inch forged wheels with special yellow edges (for coupes) or polished light wheels (for convertibles) are exclusive to this series.
And then there's the interior. AMG Performance seats in nappa leather – black with yellow stitching in the coupé, white with elegant contrasts in the convertible. Carbon fibre trim, special floor mats with the AMG logo, illuminated door sills and the unique AMG steering wheel in MICROCUT microfibre with carbon details – this is more than just a car. It's a studio on four wheels.
A package madness – but a good one / Mercedes-AMG CLE Manufaktur Edition
Mercedes-AMG has included almost every possible accessory in this version:
- AMG Night Package I and II (Coupe exclusive): Gloss black and dark chrome accents.
- AMG Styling Package (coupe): aerodynamic accessories and aggressive appearance.
- AMG Exterior Carbon-Fiber Package I & II (convertible): carbon spoilers, mirrors and trim.
- AMG DYNAMIC PLUS Package (both models): racing dynamics in everyday guise.
And because this is a Mercedes-AMG CLE Manufaktur Edition, each example also receives an exclusive interior protective coating to prevent it from being accidentally “wrongly worshipped” in the garage.
Limited exclusive with unlimited style
Mercedes-AMG CLE 53 Manufaktur Edition It's not a car you see every day – and that's the point. It will only be available until May 2026, with an official launch in July 2025, which means this automotive piece of art will soon become a collector's gem.
And the price? Mercedes hasn't officially revealed the amount yet, but considering that the basic CLE 53 already costs around 90,000 euros, we can reasonably expect that the Manufaktur Edition will climb over the border 110,000 euros – easily.
But… if you're buying a work of art on four wheels, you're not going to negotiate the price, right?
Conclusion: for collectors, aesthetes and drivers with feeling
The Mercedes-AMG CLE 53 Manufaktur Edition is not just another special series. It is a tribute to precision engineering, design audacity and those who know what they want – and can afford it. It is a car that you buy not because you need it, but because you want it. Because in a world where everything is increasingly generic, the Manufaktur Edition offers what is rarest of all: character.
If you are one of the lucky ones who will sit behind its wheel, then congratulations - you have become the owner of a car that makes history from the moment it was born.
