Mercedes-AMG CLE 53 Is Affalterbach’s New Entry-Level Luxury Coupe

The CLE is an elegant car, perhaps too sophisticated to be alluring to customers seeking sporty styling. Luckily, the folks at Affalterbach gave the CLE the full AMG treatment, and it now boasts two striking power domes on the hood, a model-specific grille, LED headlights, and more aggressive air intakes. The standard 19-inch wheels are pretty striking, but you can go for larger 20-inch alloys.

Round back, there are LED taillights connected by a dark red design element and four round tailpipes. The 671-hp 63 model will have four squared pipes, making it easy to tell the two AMGs apart.

To us, the most striking difference is the wider stance. The CLE 53 is 2.3 inches wider at the front and three inches wider at the rear, making a notable difference.

Mercedes also mentions an optional AMG Performance Studio Package with even more belligerent exterior adornments, and there will be two optional AMG Night Packages and two AMG Carbon Fiber packages to choose from.