The relief of getting into a combustion engine car when you know you have a busy or hectic week ahead is incomparable. With Mercedes CLE 220 d, the fuel gauge will tell you there's around 1,500 kms of fuel in the tank before you have to make any unscheduled stops.

With the CLE however Mercedes have combined their C-Class and E-Class Coupes. It's a mix of both and a master of neither. While the rear passenger space is small, you can extend the boot space by pulling down the rear seats.

The MBUX technology is unparalleled, but the active braking assist needs work. See how we got on with the CLE 220 d.

Mercedes-Benz Ireland lent the CLE to journalists for a number of days to review.


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