2026 Mercedes-AMG CLE 63 Is Coming With 646 Horsepower

“Uncompromising AMG.” That’s how Mercedes described its new high-performance coupe when it released teaser images earlier this year. Few details were shared, except that the tail-happy prototype was based on the CLE and that the production model would be part of the ultra-exclusive “Mythos” series. While we wait for the camouflage to come off, dealers have already had a sneak peek.
 

Mercedes allegedly showed the flagship CLE Coupe behind closed doors during a meeting with dealers from the United States and Canada. Interestingly, Automotive News reports that the private event didn’t take place in North America but on the company’s home turf in Sindelfingen, Germany.
 
On Tuesday, sales representatives saw a variety of future products spanning both ICE and EV lineups. Chief among them was the AMG CLE 63, of which apparently only 30 units will be sold worldwide. That would make it even more exclusive than the original Mythos model, a roofless, windscreen-less SL 63 sold as the PureSpeed in 250 units.
 
The CLE 63 is said to pack 646 horsepower, a massive 203-hp jump over the CLE 53. While the report doesn’t specify the engine, it’s all but confirmed to be a twin-turbo 4.0-liter V8. According to Autocar, Mercedes-AMG initially considered offering the top-tier CLE with a four-cylinder plug-in hybrid setup borrowed from the C63. However, backlash over the sedan’s downsized engine may have convinced Affalterbach to reconsider.
 
Those 646 horses are expected to come entirely from the combustion engine, as the CLE 63 is unlikely to be a plug-in hybrid. Whether mild-hybrid technology will be included remains unclear, but either way, the V8 will do all the heavy lifting. When it goes official, expect a six-figure price tag, especially considering the CLE 53 starts just under $80,000 before options.
 

But the flagship CLE wasn’t the only car dealers got to see early. Mercedes also unveiled the AMG G63 Cabriolet with four doors and an electrically retractable fabric roof. Automotive News reports that production will begin in Q3 2027, with a U.S. arrival the following year.
 
Mercedes is also working on a new GT Black Series, though details remain limited. Logic suggests it will be based on the two-door AMG GT Coupe and positioned above the $200,000+ GT 63 Pro. It will likely be a two-seater to save weight and should exceed the 603 hp available in the Pro variant. With the CLE 63 expected to pack 646 hp, the V8 could deliver at least as much in a Black Series that will cost significantly more.
 
Alongside these combustion-powered performance models, dealers also saw a trio of electric AMGs. Leading the way is the already teased EV successor to the 4-Door GT Coupe, set to arrive in the U.S. early next year. It will be followed by an SUV equivalent in late 2027, with a lower, coupe-styled derivative arriving near the end of 2028.
 
On the non-AMG side, Mercedes reportedly revealed the new E-Class well ahead of its U.S. release in early 2028. The luxury sedan is expected to launch first in electric form, with gas engines and plug-in hybrids added later. And yes, there will be another wagon. The electric E-Class won’t clash with the EQE, which Autocar suggests could go out of production as early as this year.
 
As you might expect, Mercedes has refused to comment on future products, but as the saying goes, there’s no smoke without fire. We’ve also reached out, and we will update the article once we hear back.
 

Mercedes-AMG GT XX Concept
Whether you’re team ICE or EV, Mercedes is aiming to satisfy everyone. Enthusiasts will be glad to see the automaker sticking with V8s for the foreseeable future, while the electric portfolio appears set for significant expansion across both Benz and AMG lines.
 
Managing such an extensive lineup is no small task, especially with the need to make combustion engines comply with stricter emissions regulations. Perhaps less so in the U.S., where legislation is more relaxed than in Europe. But as a global player, Mercedes must meet both customer expectations and government requirements across all markets.