What we tested: Newsweek test drove a 2024 Mercedes-Benz E450 4MATIC Sedan in Verde Silver Metallic for this review. The car had a sticker price of $87,920 as equipped, which included extras tacked onto the $68,100 base price. A $1,150 destination charge was included in the total price.

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Lastly, Källenius provided a short preview of the automaker's MB.OS infotainment system in the video, which will be making its production car debut in the new CLA. It uses an AI-powered virtual assistant to help make tasks easier via voice command, and can even be rather conversational should you feel like talking to it.

To be sure, compliance is not quite as cossetting as a full-sized luxury sedan. Hell, it’s not even in the same league as the base CLA 250 that costs roughly half the price. But, considering how serious-as-a-heart-attack the ride is in Sport+ mode, you’ll be thankful for the change in shock valving.

Spread the loveThe Mercedes-Benz CLE is a relatively new addition to the Mercedes lineup, positioned between the C-Class and E-Class in terms of size and luxury. For 2025, this model is expected to further establish its identity in the Mercedes range,