Mercedes has divulged its intention to streamline its offerings by decreasing the quantity of compact vehicles, with other models inevitably facing the chopping block. The SLC, S-Class Coupe, S-Class Convertible, and AMG GT Roadster have all met their ends, and it appears that more two-door variants are on the chopping block. Industry insiders speculate that the C-Class and E-Class coupes and cabriolets will evolve into the CLE Coupe and Convertible.

The forthcoming CLE is poised to be the spiritual heir to the CLK, manifesting as a C-Class-based automobile with a price tag leaning closer to the E-Class. Should it maintain mechanical similarities to the C-Class, Mercedes will exclusively offer the coupe and convertible pair with four-cylinder engines, encompassing the more potent C43 and C63 versions. Those yearning for additional cylinders will need to explore the next-generation E-Class, as it is anticipated to dodge the downsizing trend.

Competing with the likes of the BMW 4 Series and Audi A5, the new CLE is predicted to be larger than the C-Class yet not quite as expansive as the E-Class two-door models it is set to supplant. Keen-eyed car enthusiasts have spotted the convertible donning a fabric top, an unsurprising choice given that hardtops are weightier and demand more room when stowed. The cabin is anticipated to be a fusion of the extant C-Class W206 and the soon-to-debut E-Class W214.

Reports suggest that the German luxury automaker plans to lift the veil on the CLE Coupe later this year, with its convertible counterpart slated for a 2024 introduction. High-octane AMG versions for both body styles are expected to make their debut next year as well. These fresh additions will find their place below the forthcoming next-generation AMG GT Coupe and the currently available SL.

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