Wolfgang
Kraftwagen König
^ MB Passion explained it thusly: 
The planned CLE series may replace the coupé and cabriolet versions of the current C and E-Class, according to which four vehicles (A/C 238 and 205) will effectively be turned into two later and none for the current generation will offer direct successors. It is even conceivable for us that the four-door CLE Coupé replaces the CLS Coupé. However, there will no longer be a shooting brake variant.
MARKET INTRODUCTION ALREADY POSSIBLE FROM 2023
For Mercedes-Benz, the new CLE models, which are supposed to come onto the market slowly from around the end of 2023, would have several advantages. In addition to a streamlined model portfolio, this saves important financial resources, both in development and in production. After the SLC roadster was discontinued in April 2020 and the S Class Coupé and Cabriolet will follow in summer, it's another step for the austerity program at the star. However, fans of the “Dreamcars”, which are often advertised as such, would have a harder time in the future, especially since the choice of vehicles may be more limited.
CLE model family unconfirmed
If the information in the Autozeitung is correct, it is unlikely that the current C- and E-Class will be able to launch a successor series as a coupe and cabriolet. It is understandable that the CLE model family has not yet been confirmed in Stuttgart. As far as we are informed, it is only a matter of time.
/2020/05/cle-modelle-als-nachfolger-der-zweituerigen-c-und-e-klasse/
The planned CLE series may replace the coupé and cabriolet versions of the current C and E-Class, according to which four vehicles (A/C 238 and 205) will effectively be turned into two later and none for the current generation will offer direct successors. It is even conceivable for us that the four-door CLE Coupé replaces the CLS Coupé. However, there will no longer be a shooting brake variant.
MARKET INTRODUCTION ALREADY POSSIBLE FROM 2023
For Mercedes-Benz, the new CLE models, which are supposed to come onto the market slowly from around the end of 2023, would have several advantages. In addition to a streamlined model portfolio, this saves important financial resources, both in development and in production. After the SLC roadster was discontinued in April 2020 and the S Class Coupé and Cabriolet will follow in summer, it's another step for the austerity program at the star. However, fans of the “Dreamcars”, which are often advertised as such, would have a harder time in the future, especially since the choice of vehicles may be more limited.
CLE model family unconfirmed
If the information in the Autozeitung is correct, it is unlikely that the current C- and E-Class will be able to launch a successor series as a coupe and cabriolet. It is understandable that the CLE model family has not yet been confirmed in Stuttgart. As far as we are informed, it is only a matter of time.
/2020/05/cle-modelle-als-nachfolger-der-zweituerigen-c-und-e-klasse/
