AMG CLE 53 First Drive! PLUS is the V8 63 Coming Back?!

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Welcome back to RBR guys, and this is the big one we’ve been waiting for! The new 6 Cylinder #MercedesAMG #CLE53! Our first glimmer of hope following the awfully boring new C63 4 cylinder, I’m dying to know what this is like as I know you are! And we have some CRAZY rumours to share on the #AMG CLE 63, and whether it will have a V8, so big video today!
So guys, this car has big shoes to fill. It succeeds a long line of ultra desirable C63 Coupes, a tonne of rivals of a similar internal basis, AND it has to deal with the cloud of hatred and abhorrence that follows the awful new C63 4 cylinder everywhere AMG goes. Basically carrying our collective hopes and dreams on its broad wide bodied shoulders. Tough ask for any car, even one as good looking as this one.
So let’s have a look at the CLE 53 both outside and in, then head back out for a full first drive, and really see is this is a top dog AMG only in looks, or can it walk the walk too? Here’s the CLE 53!
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[@RemoveBeforeRace]

Price aside: this is the best entry level AMG they've ever made. I can't think of a modern AMG that looks better, the whole package just works. As for the V8, is it coming? DO you think my prediction is right?!! Let me know. 😈

[@matmul4850]

As for your V8 prediction! We live in hope.

[@user-my4xu4gf1z]

Bulbous rear end is ugly imo.

[@verhu010]

Price is literally the most important part of the equation.

[@oRicardoHetfield]

"Entry level" that will be 100k€... yeah...

[@chubaoyolu6728]

Not sure if the V8 is coming back or not. I'm just grateful that AMG got its head out of its bum and actually gave the people what they wanted. Looks like a proper gem of a machine

[@Account1746]

I cannot fathom the c63 downfall, it’s actually unbelievable it must be a prank

[@thebbiddim882]

Merc did it to themselves. They must've known the enthusiasts who buy the 63 model cars wouldn't go for that overweight, 4 cylinder hybrid nonsense. They put it out anyways banking on that 63 badge. Arrogance.

[@HotRodM4]

Merc thought too highly of themselves assuming their audience would take whatever they serve them. Glad people are vetoing the 4 cyl C63 by not buying them. Money is the only thing manufacturers truly listen to.

[@thatongobeni3544]

Nightmare

[@flightevolution8132]

@@HotRodM4BMW is kicking Mercedes ass right now. M340i and M4 are taking Mercedes lunch money. Hilarious to watch

[@lilmoesieable]

@@HotRodM4 uhhh customers will buy c63se when its not so expensive

[@shabz_carz]

absolutely incredible, probably in my opinion one of the best looking amgs that have been unveiled in the last couple years, hearing a 6 cylinder is so refreshing, we’ve suffered in too much 4 cylinder anguish.

[@v12-s65]

Last sentence.. only the c class and glc were affected. GLE, GLS, G, S, SL, GT4, GT are still V8 though

[@shabz_carz]

@@v12-s65 a lot of our amg love revolves mainly around the v8 c63s, we love the rest but the c63s is what you think of when you hear ‘german muscle car’

[@sapnupuas7271]

@@v12-s65 yeah and the c63 was the best selling amg by a mile

[@MaticTheProto]

@@shabz_carz I wouldn't really call it a muscle car as that reminds me of the incredibly inefficient and purposely slightly out of sync engines of the american muscle cars. It's a proper sports car.

[@danielpovedarubiano6389]

@@sapnupuas7271 absolute bullshit. The best selling AMG is the G63

[@leonz.7388]

I think mercedes finally understood that no one will buy the 4cyl. hybrid (especially in the cle63) and switched it to the V8 before the car was released 😂

[@questionyourself718]

They didnt confirm the switch yet. Only thing confirmed is that they stopped development of the cle63 with a 4 cylinder. It could mean that there wont be any cle63 at all now. Or it could mean that we get the i6 with a bigger electric motor. Lets wait.

[@vadwvea7153]

I just wish they dropped this years c63 and revised it immediately

[@hEXordo]

IF ONLY they had the b pillar-less windows…

[@sebastianplazazamora4395]

i miss that from the e and s coupe😢

[@yedeylp]

Mercedes should say to the politicians making the OPF/CO2 laws "fk off, we had enough"

[@edgar7vn]

😂😂😂 stupid climate change advocates meanwhile they all live in beach front houses

[@jamestorrens645]

As if that's going to do anything.

[@seansiew5629]

EU7 regulations are a joke

[@abuzarahmed1824]

The flared rear arches make the car look so aggressive. Why don't Saloon AMGs also implement this? AMG Saloons from the front look so aggressive but the rears are no different from a non-amg.

[@adrianhajrullahi6189]

Cost reason, look at JP Perfomance video regarding the new C63 SE Performance

[@timonxDlol]

All a cost thing. But it‘s more complicated for 4 doors as the rear door is too close. So you either have to also make the door wider (super expensive) or find a solution to only make the ass wider while leaving the door stock (often doesn‘t work well or doesn‘t work at all).

[@matmul4850]

​@adrianhajrullahi6189 I watched JP's video too and as well as cost reasons it's also packaging reasons. The hardware fits within the standard arches so there's no need to widen them. Widening them simply for aesthetic purposes would compromise performance. Btw Mercedes did themselves no favers by going to JP, it was quite embarrassing actually.

[@timonxDlol]

@@matmul4850 that‘s not really a reason. RS4, RS6 and M3 also do not need wider rear to fit hardware. It‘s about looking good and for driving dynamics

[@abuzarahmed1824]

@@matmul4850 How much performance would be compromised. RS and M all have widened rears and perform at the same level. In fact BMW M is leading the way with the current M3

[@arneamdahlbakkevig5888]

The G82 M4 do have wider rear arches than the regular 4-series.

[@user-my4xu4gf1z]

Yea, he's a clear amg band wagon fan boy. He can't keep his biased at hold at points.

[@user-lg5uh8sr3d]

@@user-my4xu4gf1z Not everybody dickriding BMW

[@salmaanahad1256]

@@user-my4xu4gf1z He’s literally got a personal M3 Touring

[@user-km2yr7oj6q]

Yea he did miss that but the widened fenders are not as pronounced from 4 series to M4 compared to normal c coupe/cle coupe to c63 coupe/cle53, imo mercedes did the widened fenders better but id still take an m4 over this any day, at least the 53

[@jordzta]

@@user-km2yr7oj6qthat’s ridiculous you can tell in real life the m4 is way wider than the regular 4 series, the m3 just has the arches.

[@PassportBrosBusinessClass]

AMG without a v8 is like SRT without the HEMI.

[@travisbruce5096]

They do have srt 4 and 6's lol

[@seansiew5629]

@@travisbruce5096yeah but what made Dodge famous is the sound of the HEMI V8s that become a darling in the Mopar community

[@LavshBeatsTMlavishbeats]

Still not sold on the rear light cluster mono-brow design to be honest but the front is pretty nice.

[@RellyG100]

Same

[@360FAMOUZ360]

Unreal looking car, the proper seats and pan roof are a must to finish it off perfectly

[@Ramzes945]

Panoramic roof sucks when you really want to play with the car

[@360FAMOUZ360]

@@Ramzes945 check mr race track over here🤣

[@Ramzes945]

@@360FAMOUZ360 check mr wannable over there, who needs a 450hp car with a pano to cruise 15mph around his village and pick up 15yo girls

[@Ramzes945]

@@360FAMOUZ360 check mr opened-roof village 15mph cruiser over there

[@Ramzes945]

@@360FAMOUZ360 check out mr opened-roof 15mph cruiser there

[@scartillery-sf4vx]

I've been looking forward to this.

[@thoopra]

Was looking forward to this video!

[@bosse1998]

Thank you for sharing!

[@nskbhatia1]

That spectral blue is gorgeous!

[@gabrielcropano805]

Best in depth review out there

[@TobiasHenreich]

What a video! Cannot wait for the upcoming 63!

[@jasonc6624]

About time thay fleared the back💯

[@sshh2224]

looks absolutely amazing

[@josh_bfc_2769]

Absolutely gorgeous. A massive improvement with looks and sound. Great video

[@regnorum]

If you want looks and especially sound check out Lexus LC 500, naturally aspirated V8 with 471 HP

[@artansadiki3244]

​@@regnorumthats an absolute beauty of a car.

[@regnorum]

@@artansadiki3244 For sure. LFA little brother. I also think it'll be future classic.

[@jayrmotors]

This is a true beauty

[@SelfulStudio]

V8 is back for 63 💪🏽

[@jockcamarinha]

Great review, as always.👏 Must admit the first time in a LONG time I'm tempted to get back into the AMG fam.

[@EarthianZero]

Beautiful from all angles

[@B58luja23]

Gotta love the edits😭

[@vindevhunta4905]

Beautiful car Love those flared out arches ..would definitely choose this over the 4cyl AMG GT Miss the v6 and v8 from previous gen 63 and 43 AMG models..

[@highlyunprofessionalreviews]

Fantastic review. Appreciate the insight.

[@chrisk3476]

Gorgeous looking car!!!! It’s been years since I’ve seen such a gorgeous car!!!!👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

[@DaleSteel]

AMG have opportunity to smash the M4 with a v8 in this car. Its already way better looking inside and out.

[@phantom2k10]

unless they make it the same weight as the g82 and give it like for like driving dynamics,then it won't make a huge difference for them.g82 owners definitely won't be selling up and going into a heavier,4matic c63.

[@v12-s65]

@@phantom2k10 They could release something with 900hp not a single bmw guy would switch. They're bmw heads. Current owners are so obsessed with the brand there's only a small margin someone's gonna trade in his beaver

[@user-my4xu4gf1z]

Bro the m3 and m4 xdrive do 0-60 in 2.9 sec and an 11 sec quarter mile. With simple tunes u can be in the 9s quarter mile. Bmw is killing audi and merc when it comes to performance.

[@artansadiki3244]

True, would pick a V8 Cle63 any day over an M4, this looks much better.

[@user-my4xu4gf1z]

@@artansadiki3244 look up adro g82 m4 competition blue and get back to me on that

[@zali9657]

The M3 is dawg walking the New AMG, I really hope mercedes brings back the C63 with a V8

[@questionyourself718]

They wont. Audi and Mercedes just took the L and left the field to the M3. Probably they try again with next gen.

[@Masterguy635]

This car feels like a true successor to the old C43, love to see it!

[@KashHussain]

volume sorted. yes!

[@CaptainPorkBelly]

These videos always make me think I'm going deaf or my speakers are starting to go. Any chance you guys could up the volume? Thanks

[@boukm3n]

Maybe go get your ear wax cleaned out

[@iosgaming2824]

On my iPhone 11 using 2019 Beats Solo 3 if I put it on max it’s more then loud enough, it could be just your phone

[@dmitriitsunenko9055]

@@boukm3n it's a video issue

[@Aiyahhh]

For some reason this channel is always quiet, have to turn up my speakers to hear at the same volume as every other channel, then the next video in my playlist comes on and scares the crap out of me.

[@zippygundoo5852]

Great review, liking the car very much, thanks AMG for giving the people some of what they want (and not a 4 cylinder).

[@ddslang4187]

On the "AMG real performance sound" feature I would have appreciated more comments on the difference it makes with the speaker sound, i.e. what's the sound like with and without speakers helping out. So far, I've not driven a performance car, where the speaker sound was an advantage. Otherwise, good video thx

[@jeffreysekano6075]

Looks amazing..

[@aladosmooi]

Sounds better when driving 🔥

[@artansadiki3244]

Its a really great looking car, and the I6 is great too.

[@lloydbellis7360]

Welcome back AMG. Sweet ride. 😎😎😎👍👍👍

[@MidtownMeezus]

Jesus this car is amazing

[@watimandaz3112]

Cle 63 with the V8 could be the best thing to come out of amg stable that could compete with the M4

[@TheJoStephan]

That is one helluva beautiful car!!👌🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

[@MaxNeal-tl9bd]

THE ELEPHANT IN ROOM, WHEN CAN WE GET THIS VEHICLE IN THE USA???? 🤨🙄🤷‍♀️

[@alyssacurry5606]

I looked on the website, it’s coming out this summer

[@DanielSadjadian]

Great looking car 👍🔥 If they do make a V8 version, it would surely sell like hot cakes.

[@Jdnicks00]

But the price will be too much.

[@DanielSadjadian]

@@Jdnicks00 true but most new cars are pretty expensive these days.

[@bouazzamajdoubi7974]

​@@Jdnicks00 agree. need more luxury inside to match that price

[@thehandsandfeetofchrist7020]

Look at Porsche C GT, from V6 to V8....i believe that C63 will one day be a V8 for the last time, it will sell more than hot fat cakes,,,,

[@senorgato70]

What a gorgeous car and fast. I wonder how this compares to the RS5 since both coupes with same HP. I love the sound fo the exhaust. Not so loud it screams out your insecurities. Just the right burble to make me know there's power there and enough sound to let others know it's there. On a side note, I'm still very sad that Mercedes eliminated the S-class Coupe. It was one of the most gorgeous luxury coupes to ever grace the roads.

[@user-hs4un6rs4y]

You should of compared this more with current E53 then old c63 I would of said but great review

[@RemoveBeforeRace]

Guys! There's a few easter eggs today! :) The first to spot the easy ones get a RBR Key Ring. There's one relating to another Channel, if you can say who, we'll send you something better. ;)

[@MaticTheProto]

uhh... the text at the very start of the video?

[@CaptainPorkBelly]

Could it be the "Plugs Are 4 Butts" sign that alludes to the Throttle House channel? Are you trying to tell us that you're releasing a RBR branded butt plug? 😉

[@MaticTheProto]

@@CaptainPorkBelly that‘d certainly be a publicity stunt

[@RemoveBeforeRace]

Correct! About the sign, not about us releasing a butt plug... for now 👀😂

[@amroelnour]

How long it usually takes for the facelift?

[@TheCraicMaster]

Was this filmed in Tenerife? I saw all these cars around when I was in my A45S

[@Tejerinhez]

those rims are fire

[@lagatian]

I had the same thought, the CLE53 AMG is so well put together as an entry level daily driver but the way Mercedes has positioned it seems like a set up for the CLE63 V8 with the intergrated electric motor. There is no way, I dare say, they wouldn't have a V8 for this chasis, I mean it's so beautiful and the V8 so iconic that I just don't see it going away. Plus the whole world was sad that the C/CLE63 wouldn't be getting a V8. Fingers crossed 🤞

[@KaelinSpeaks]

This thing looks bananassss

[@user-og3jh3lm5k]

I saw an 8 cylinder model being tested in Ft. Lauderdale. No badging, huge red Brembo brakes and this was before the CLE came out.

[@strykz63]

Definitely a gorgeous car.. i love the looks.. i think AMG is starting to go back in the right direction. If they do put a V8 in it i think it will be an ultimate weopon.. I also think it would be one of their best sellers if they do..IMO!!!!

[@stuartlloyd-jones9583]

how would you compare this with the rs5 Competition pack Raz? Which you have tested too

[@pebergeron77]

It's not a C, it's a E coupe, so price are more in line with it.

[@GTthebusiness]

Truly love it.

[@briansingh1635]

I know you don't talk aftermarket. A exhaust and intake, more power and sound. Great vid , love the new jeans..

[@bouazzamajdoubi7974]

Just put a v8 in this car abd ut will be perfect 😊

[@jlhk3898]

One quick question here, is this CLE base on the E platform or C platform?

[@aligatornomnom1773]

Is this worth it over the cle 450?

[@gary___87]

Yesterday you said you have an update regarding the V8… it was a pure clickbait mate. We all know this is stilla speculation. But someone spotted a V8 CLE. So why Mercedes couldn’t say anything about this. Why Audi and BMW can always confirm what engine is in the car even still under Camo.

[@YusufEbr]

Gotta get them views in somehow.

[@rare6499]

This is an absolutely stunning car. Great that it has a six cylinder engine. It’s a real beauty I absolutely love it.

[@adilou9633]

Looks gorgeous 😍 😍😍

[@SergeiFedorov77]

That car looks amazing...!

[@that-guy213]

They absolutely killed it with the design of this model it looks so angry and mean but also elegant

[@boemomolefe8303]

Can a car be beautiful and aggressive? Yes, CLE 53💪🏽

[@shaunqwane1163]

The Ridge wallet looks really cool, sad we don’t get shipment in my country otherwise I’d like to have one.

[@WayApp]

Cool car, smooth operator

[@alexirving1251]

Stunning looking car, would have it over a BMW M any day, just needs that extra exhaust note to match the aggressive looks, both specs looked great but think that the de chrome one would sell better given the nature of the car

[@FCKleit]

Soft limiters are shajjjt. Looks amazing, sounds like a videogame

[@faygox955]

With what engine is this new body offered with manual transmission?

[@chubaoyolu6728]

It's drop dead gorgeous. Not sure they left much room for the upcoming 63 though. Fantastic.

[@ahemgee9542]

There's plenty of room. 443 bhp and 413 lb ft torque for 2000 kgs, is nothing special performance wise.

[@PassportBrosBusinessClass]

Super fast depreciation. It’s gonna be under $70,000 this time next year

[@jasonwalker8140]

I would happily have one of these over a new c63 but I'm happy with my 205 c63s for now 😜

[@musamusa2961]

Thank God I will buy one for myself

[@SM-1010]

When mercedes started taking out the analog clocks, thats when the interiors started going to screens because they left out the most important focal point in the interior designs. Simply put, it went downhill from there

[@yungspy-c4470]

😂The intro is the best, Four Cylinder Recycling

[@b4bmm]

Looks really good

[@USER01237]

The previous C and E coupes look better inside and out

[@chris8535]

Owned them both and have driven the new CLE. I was gobsmacked that they had release a new car that was discernibly and visibly worse than their previous C and E coupe.

[@AB-80X]

@@chris8535 It's a matter of taste. I like the exterior a lot. That said, form a driving perspective, I was massively disappointed. I never expected it to be a sports car, but I had expected a bit more excitement even though it's just a GT type car.

[@user-km2yr7oj6q]

@@chris8535previous gen c63 coupe is one of the best looking amgs ever imo, also miss the s class coupe that was just pure elegance and beauty

[@keithperry8961]

There was a level of elegance and sportiness that the E coupe mastered beautifully. While I love the exterior they should have just called it the new C coupe and gave us the update E53 coupe

[@JR007x]

I couldn’t agree more, as the previous C & E interiors have more character and appeal, to me. They actually were special interiors and now everything seems to be running together.

[@samg8388]

Wait until you take it to your first service and they will sneakily update your engine software without telling you and the exhaust note is muted. Happened to me with my AMG C43 Coupe 2019 which I had and sold it because of it. I’m getting GLC63S 2022 with 28000 kms on the clock with 3 years warranty remaining on it. Yes I live in Australia.

[@achilleoscostanti9654]

I’m on my 3rd w205 C43 coupe. I bought one after watching your video way back then. I wanted a 4matic coupe Mercedes for years. Now after watching this I’m could be calling Mercedes this afternoon…… or do i wait to see if Mercedes put the V8 🤔

[@mvthew]

Even if it doesn't get the V8 which I pray that it will. I'm happy to see the V6 is making it's way back into the AMG's. So sad to see the 4 cylinder in an AMG!!!!!!

[@MaxNeal-tl9bd]

AMG IS ALL OVER THE ROAD…V6 MAYBE V8….STARTING TO SOUND LIKE THEIR F1 AMG TEAM!! NO ONE HAS. F****** CLUE!

[@Jay__C]

18:20 How much of that sound is piped in/fake?

[@havi3497]

Cle 63 V8 Project is on going at amg yes

[@electricopucv]

is the A45S transmission better than this one?

[@AlfredoDiStefano-gl5fp]

It would be interesting, if der would be a six cylinder with the electrified turbo from the c63. I think this would be a very nice car

[@hellothere4342]

I test drove the W206 C63se before writing it off...which i have. I've not seen another W206 C63se since.

[@joea1746]

Dang finally a very good looking CLE53 AMG! 👍

[@iosgaming2824]

Ever since Mercedes has allowed AMG to design cars they haven’t made a bad looking one, seems like a great deicison

[@aimanrahman8078]

In 5 or so years when they’ve depreciated I might actually consider it

[@AutoGroup786]

What a cool car. If they make the 63 variant a V8 It’d probably one of the coolest new cars on sale 🙌

[@DrSaahb]

Loved the video! I think the CLE63 will have a v8 option. My thinking is because the CLE could have had a similar engine as the C53 saloon but Mercedes didn’t do that, they put a 3 litre engine.

[@RemoveBeforeRace]

We can only hope 🙏

[@bimmerlife5452]

wheels go hard

[@AutaSupercar]

I was going to compare it with the v12 engine but that would be a disadvantage for the GLE 53

[@charliemcfoxley2127]

Having not read all of the comments. So apologies if I’ve missed it. Question when you show the car with 63 tailpipes and a charging flap why is it definitely the 4 cylinder and not following the trend of the GT and SL with a 63 just a v8 and the 63 s e-performance with the V8? Have they told you this specifically? Asking for a friend.

[@mra9085]

8:41 - how is the M4 a “level above” 🤔 Price-wise, they’re the same. But I’m not sure why the AMG is a second slower to 60, 200kg heavier, and sounds worse, but at least design-wise it’s better. But overall, you’d have to say that most people would by an M3/M4 - you get more power, sound, but less weight.

[@Zach-wz4sb]

It sounds really bad IMO - it's like somewhere between the 4 cylinder "AMG C63 SE" sound & the inline six from the G80. Doesn't sound nearly as aggressive as the G80 - sounds very muted & tamed. Most importantly, it doesn't sound "AMG" - it sounds somewhere between Audi & BMW (maybe Subaru too?). Big miss here from my perspecetive, don't see a reason why you wouldn't buy a w205 C63s If this was going against the m440i price range - no question but this will likely cost what a G82 M4 Xdrive costs...

[@j11ssr]

Are you sure the M4 isn't wider at the rear then a 4 Series? I was behind the new M4 and it looked wide as hell

[@sellojuniorhlalele2411]

In terms of engine sound, its sounds more like N54 or N55 to me👀👀 16:50