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2026 Mercedes-AMG CLE 53 Special Edition

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At the beginning of April, Mercedes launched the CLE Special Edition model with a unique character, sporty spirit with AMG graphics. It is based on the CLE 53 model, and will be available as a coupe and convertible.

The Coupe is equipped with AMG Night Plus, AMG Performance Studio and AMG Dynamic Plus packages with black accents, rear spoiler, active engine mounts and more. In the cabin, the AMG performance seats are upholstered in black Nappa leather with contrasting yellow stitching. There are also plenty of carbon details, floor mats with yellow stitching and yellow illuminated sill plates.

The convertible is a bit different. It is painted in Starling blue magno in combination with lots of black and blue AMG graphics. It comes standard with the AMG Carbon Fiber I and II packages, which include a host of carbon components such as side mirrors and a rear spoiler. The AMG Dynamic Plus package also brings active engine mounts. The interior is equipped with seats upholstered in white Nappa leather, floor mats, sill plates with white lighting and plenty of black details.

Both versions are equipped with a silver chrome AMG fuel filler cap and a set of 20-inch wheels in light or dark. Customers will also receive a cover for their cars.

When it comes to the powertrain, the CLE Edition is powered by a turbocharged 3.0-L 6-cylinder engine with 449 hp and 600 Nm of torque, mated to a 9-speed automatic transmission that sends power to all four wheels.

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2026 Mercedes-AMG CLE 53 Special Edition
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Brabus B53 700 based on the Mercedes-AMG E 53 Hybrid

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Last month, Mercedes presented its most powerful station wagon in the fleet, the E53 Hybrid, and Brabus has already prepared a customization program (B53 700) that makes this car more powerful and exclusive.

The Mercedes-AMG E53 Hybrid arrived as a replacement for the E63 model, with the same power but lower fuel consumption. It is powered by a 3.0-L inline 6-cylinder biturbo engine (449 hp and 560 Nm of torque) combined with an electric motor for a total power of 612 hp and 750 Nm of torque. Power is sent to all wheels via a 9-speed automatic transmission.

However, to take the car’s performance to the next level, Brabus has installed a new front spoiler to minimize front axle lift and increase driving stability at high speeds, additions to the front daytime running lights, four rounded black titanium/carbon tailpipes with a diameter of 90 millimeters at the rear, accents on the fender sides, and a rear spoiler for additional downforce at high speeds. All exterior components are made of high-quality PUR plastic. There are also height-adjustable sports springs that allow the vehicle to be lowered by between 15 and 30 millimeters, which makes the handling even more dynamic.

The interior can be produced in different variants according to the individual wishes of the vehicle owner. Options include stainless steel door sills in two different versions: one with a white illuminated BRABUS logo, the other in a variant in which the BRABUS lettering is illuminated in 64 different colors analogous to the standard ambient lighting, countless colors and various quilting patterns created with maximum precision, carbon or aluminum pedal pads, high-quality BRABUS velor covers with black nubuck edges and silver piping and stitching in the footwell and trunk.

When it comes to the powertrain, the car is still powered by the same hybrid system but with 700 hp and 850 Nm of torque, which is enough to accelerate the approximately 2.3-ton sedan from 0 to 100 km/h in just 3.6 seconds with an electronically limited top speed of 280 km/h. The increase in power is achieved thanks to an additional control unit adapted to the electronic engine.

This customization program is compatible with the sedan and wagon. For the sedan, Brabus has prepared Monoblock Z wheels measuring 9Jx21 at the front and 10.5Jx21 at the rear, while the wagon is fitted with Monoblock M ‘PLATINUM EDITION’ wheels in the same dimensions. The high-performance tires in the dimensions 265/35 ZR 21 and 305/30 ZR 21 are supplied by BRABUS tire technology partners Continental and Hankook.

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Brabus B53 700 based on the Mercedes-AMG E 53 Hybrid
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Andrea Kimi Antonelli got a car that he cannot drive on public roads

Andrea Kimi Antonelli is a young Italian Formula 1 driver and a member of the Mercedes F1 team since the beginning of 2025. He joined the team as a replacement for one of the best of all time, Lewis Hamilton. His team recently loaned him a Mercedes-AMG GT 63 S Coupe, but he will not be able to drive it for the next few years.

The 18-year-old is one of F1’s biggest talents, but despite recently getting his driving licence, he won’t be able to use his new car on public roads for the next three years. Under Italian law, which came into effect on December 14, 2024, new drivers cannot drive a car with more than 100 hp for the first three years.

The Mercedes-AMG GT 63 S Coupe is powered by a 4.0-L V8 biturbo engine with 630 hp (470 kW) and 664 lb-ft (900 Nm) of torque. Power is sent to all wheels via a 9-speed sequential automatic transmission.

This is Antonelli’s first Formula 1 season. He made three starts, set 1 fastest lap and managed to score 30 points, which is more than good for a rookie. Also, at the Lenovo Japanese Grand Prix, he became the youngest driver in history to lead a Formula 1 race.

Source: Mercedes