NEW Mercedes CLE 450 Coupe Review: The BEST New Coupe? | 4K

[@somerandomfella]

In a few years Mercedes will release 1 model. The ACES Class which is a blend of A, C, E & S 🤦‍♂️

[@SteerX_Cars]

😂😂😂😂

[@SteerX_Cars]

😂😂😂😂

[@dominicrusho]

Looking forward to my Unimog/AMG GT combo

[@terokaakinen7061]

😂

[@matthewgateoperators2406]

They need to trim their lineup they have so many models. I can't think of a car manufacturer that has more models than Mercedes.

[@markbiggart1265]

It’s gorgeous, I do think the previous gen E class coupe amg line is one of the most beautiful coupes ever designed and slightly better looking IMO

[@anasdorra6771]

Totally agree with you, especially from the rear and the interior looks more premium, probably has a longer wheelbase as well

[@TheJoStephan]

S coupe was most beautiful yes But if we compare what they replaced this with, the previous E coupe was def better looking. This seems like a downgrade in many ways. 👎🏼👎🏼👎🏼

[@TD1237]

@@suk6806 Agreed! The S Class coupe is very underrated.

[@TD1237]

I like this shape more. The E Class Coupe had a sort of bulkiness to it. Still beautiful though.

[@MrMlbfan6]

Is between the last e coupe ,Cl, s class couple and the 2005 cl

[@antonvinokurov5966]

They gave a space for C class owners and sportiness for E class owner, but failed with Price Tag for both.

[@kixnm]

Nah they failed with everything with this car lol

[@basedpatriotLT]

@@kixnm how so?

[@millson91]

@@basedpatriotLT They stretched a C over the size of the old E Coupe. Interior is based on the C. Price is to close to the new E. I would like if they build a car, the size of the old C Coupe, but with the Interior options of an E-Class. These doors are just too long for any parking spots on a daily basis.

[@mrnice7038]

@@millson91 what coupé would u go for? In this price rangę

[@KiceDz]

If you're in for a cheap CLE, take a look at CLC 350 V6 3.5L Kompressor. It's around 10k, lesser known, usually way better maintained than similar coupes.

[@tyfabz]

This is a CLA/CLS coupe. I don't see how any E class coupe owners see this as better looking than the current variant. Absence of a B pillar in the E class coupe makes them unique and elegant, especially when you have the windows down. Overall decent looking coupe but one not worth the discontinuation of the E class for. Now a coupe of the W214 would have been something spectacular.

[@sajjeel123]

Genuinely my biggest issue with the car is the B pillar, I don't understand why mercedes would get rid of the E coupe for this

[@gonzochild]

Conversely, my biggest issue with the old E-Class Coupé was the little extra plastic pillar behind the rear windows. I prefer this just because it hasn't got one of those@@sajjeel123

[@toms_garage]

I agree, if you want a larger C coupè wouldn’t you buy an E

[@pete6705]

Ya, I like the E coupe a lot better

[@v12-s65]

spot on I wouldn't trade in my e53 for this... this is basically a c class in e class size. All the e class luxury features went missing such as massaging seats or suede headliner

[@mluu510]

Those fake exhausts, vents and diffuser are unforgivable!

[@questionyourself718]

More fake things, more cost, less emotion. This thing is worse than last series coupes in any way.

[@anubisantas]

Sorry Rory, this is better looking than the 4 series :) Love the looks, not the best looking of the Mercedes Coupé's, ( CLK's were a benchmark ), but overall is amazing.

[@Zatoichiswordman]

That sucks that the rear windows don't go down. Pillarless windows is a classic Mercedes trait.

[@mour1s91]

08 CL

[@questionyourself718]

​@@mour1s91wasnt really unique to mercedes but it was beautiful on many coupes.

[@Techinvestor567]

The side profile is stunning, so is the front. The back is debatable but overall it’s a nice looking car.

[@olutobii]

Am I tripping for thinking the lack of real exhausts on a 6-cyl is a deal breaker?

[@bjojosimpson]

You aren't, and BMW says hi.

[@neelkrishna]

It’s nbd to me personally but to each their own

[@matmul4850]

Absolutely. If you are in any way interested in cars, how could it not be. 🤮🤮

[@aviator-kn8zq]

Surely we could get a proper aftermarket bumper

[@richardtsutsa6172]

Adds a cheap feel to the design i hate it.

[@hexgraphica]

I'm happy that Infiniti is giving another go at the European market, hopefully this time it'll turn out better

[@shoharasurahim4132]

Yeah, especially at back... early similar as infiniti

[@MrMlbfan6]

Love this q60 with a mob badge

[@BassicVIC]

I absolutely love your descriptions, clarity of language and wealth of information in your videos. Thank you!

[@donaldchoo9584]

1:49 the fly looking glamorous in that video

[@dominicrusho]

It’s a tough call, but I think the 2001 Fiat Multipla just edges out the CLE in the design stakes

[@xtremez4life]

Killed it with that comment 😂😅🤭

[@theelf152]

It looks fantastic. The wheels even more so. The rear fake alloy tips are for aesthetic & whilst I don’t like purposeless things on a car, that rear end is awesome!. I wish I had the money because it absolutely up my alley I love mid size tear drop coupes and 350GT skyline is similar in kooks. Hopefully Merc will crank it up with AMG- but this is a great mid sized car as is.

[@robmowe8090]

Really like Rory's reviews. This looks like the CLA at the back and the front, which isn't a bad thing. Not sure how much fun it would be to hustle round a UK country road though.

[@darkbassi5911]

They ruined it with losing the pillar less design. That is what the e class coupe had over the a5 and 4 series.

[@travisbruce5096]

Exactly

[@muhammadsyazwan1002]

Looks like CLA 2 door 🙃

[@sillimilli3802]

The price looks like that of an actual E Class though

[@ahmedelgabry2780]

That's the thing it's supposed to look like a CL because it's a CL

[@timonxDlol]

Luckily it has absolutely nothing to do with the CLA. Chassis, drivetrain, interior etc. Is 0% CLA. Only the headlights remind me of it which is ok.

[@timonxDlol]

@@sillimilli3802not true. It‘s much closer to the c class and priced the same as last gen C coupe compared to C sedan

[@datway3582]

Honestly the car is not that nice to me. B pillar is there idk e class coupe was sicker

[@AdrianVonGrolmann]

my dad bought a cle in jan this year, and honestly this is the coolest looking car in this price range

[@arjunvpillai678]

Will get a BMW m340i or m440i over this any day. Much cheaper and better to drive

[@travisbruce5096]

And you drove it already 😂

[@arjunvpillai678]

@@travisbruce5096 no that's why we're seeing this videos. If you have seen this video, he's saying that clearly It's not the best in class to drive "more of a GT"

[@travisbruce5096]

@@arjunvpillai678 and that all depends on the individual buying. I get it, some like more intense drive and some like me just like to cruise lol

[@arjunvpillai678]

It's all subjective mate. 🤷

[@travisbruce5096]

@@arjunvpillai678 yes sir. Take care bro

[@michelemariotti8198]

The fake exhausts are literally a deal breaker

[@Azdingue]

It's not that bad considering every other manufacturer more or less are doing it .

[@dd9ag]

Definitely wouldn’t have it because of that. BMW doesn’t do that.

[@mwa]

What's the hype around fake exhaust every car journalist has, I mean what difference does it make.... what will change if there are actual exhaust pipes in them... it's just someday a journalist decided to hate it and everyone followed him blindly

[@whatthe6532]

And lack of finds?

[@michelemariotti8198]

@@mwa I find them so cheap, especially the fake vents. It's the kind of thing a teenager would stick on a car

[@Foiiiii1]

As a former E Class coupe owner, no...this isn't the kind of interior/exterior E class owners gravitate towards. I just see it as a C-Class coupe.

[@musak.4068]

It's unfortunate the interior is based off the c class instead of the e class + it comes with b pillar. I was seeing what I'd replace my 21 e coupe with but now I'm uncertain.

[@melvinmerlos8771]

I would keep it

[@isaacghansahart3314]

The 4 series’ look over this one? You can’t be serious Rory😂. This is pure art

[@hardykornfeld1733]

One point of the fake exhaust holes is that the actual exhaust plumbing is protected if the bumper gets bashed in a low speed fender bender.

[@gabrielhacker4251]

So basically a C-Class for the price of an E-Class… great!

[@kingphiltheill]

What exactly didn't you understand when he said that the CLE is longer than an E-Class Coupe?

[@gabrielhacker4251]

@@kingphiltheill the interior quality is still miserable and you pay the price of an E and effectively are getting the quality of a C

[@tyfabz]

I'll do you one better - A CLA coupe for the price of an EClass!

[@rondar2]

more than an E class actually

[@alexanderpoppy]

Hasn't this been the idea since the days of the CLK? 😉

[@troyflatland5299]

It doesn’t have a long back light because that’s for the EQ line. I have the 2023 eqe suv 350 4matic and it is incredible!

[@MediumBluWonder]

Respectfully, I wonder why they didn't revive the old CLK class name? This car is essentially is part of that lineage since the previous CLK was based on the C-class architecture, and used the C-class's interior and most of its suspension. Its a breathtaking design honestly, but the decision to not allow it to share in the absence of a B pillar (as previously mentioned) really brings the car down-market squarely into 4/a5/Q60/rc territory. Hopefully final pricing will be aggressive, otherwise it may run the risk of alienating upper-level Mercedes Coupe buyers.

[@gonzochild]

The Mercedes names changed a few years ago to be being based on the last letter being a class level (So GLS is S-Class grade, GLC is C-Class grade). So in this case they are saying it is E-Class. grade.

[@MediumBluWonder]

@@gonzochild That makes sense, & we all saw that coming when they switched the ML to the GLE in 2016 to bring it in line with the main line model E class sedan or the introduction of the original "4 door coupe" CLS in 2006, which does the same thing this car does but from a squarely E class based platform. However I think there is slightly more validity in the older name. Particularly when this car is far less E class than it is C class.

[@yxdxb]

Shorter wheelbase. K: Kompaktwagen SLK, GLK & CLK all had a shorter wheelbase. This does not. Have that.

[@michaelh4484]

The nomenclature of the C in CLK was taken from the CL at the time and was a play on saying it's the compact version of that. The CLK design was that of the E-Class.

[@MediumBluWonder]

@@yxdxb I'm aware of that & your right, but just like today the CLE is mechanically closely related to the C class. The CLK was also mechanically related to the C class, they shared a wheelbase, they also shared engines outside of the 55 and 63 AMG and black series variants. My comment is focused on both the on the surprising similarity me chin silly and asethtically in the lineages Clever marketing aside, just as the GLK, SLK, and CLK are all born from the C class chassis, so is this current CLE. So respectfully, I would imagine MB would lean on their rich heritage and pick a name from that past rather than create a new one.

[@MS-sy8ls]

That interior looks absolutely stunning 🤩

[@cdigital9392]

Stunning like a summer song you'll forget in a few months.

[@mour1s91]

Dear Mercedes we know all you did was update the 08 CL. Which (to me) was one of the best designed Benses.

[@hexagonosaurus5848]

Are you blind ?

[@monk3yboy69]

I reckon he must be …. I’m looking at the CL parked outside now and thinking …what???

[@IamHandsome4u]

I just hate the C-pillar design. Cabriolet looks much better.

[@toms_garage]

Great video Rory (& team), I really don’t see why Mercedes are combining them. Was cool to see a variation. Doesn’t look as premium as the E

[@fuzzynutter8344]

Mercedes have certainly shown inconsistency towards their coupes during the past 30 years. CL was originally applied to their renamed S and E Class coupes, when they became CL and CLK, and then to their 4 door coupes (CLS and then CLA). The 2dr coupes’ names went back to sharing model names with their saloon counterparts around 10 years ago while CL stayed, and remains, for the 4dr coupes. And despite its name the CLS is a 4dr coupe counterpart of the E-Class. And let’s not forget the CLC, which was a renamed, facelifted C-Class Sports Coupe. Moving to the CLK which, while supposedly marketed and priced as a E-Class coupe and shared similar design cues, were based on the smaller and cheaper C-Class’ architecture. And now we have this CLE, a car which has more in common with the C-Class’ version of the MRA2 platform and shares that car’s interior and wheelbase, but will no doubt be priced more as a E-Class coupe to reflect its name. Just like the CLKs. But all that aside, the CLE looks fabulous!

[@santana9537]

Prefer the e class coupe That’s a gorgeous thing and I’m not usually a fan of Mercedes design other than the e coupe and cla coupe

[@cdigital9392]

E coupe 2017-2021 one of the most beautiful cars ever made. This looks childish.

[@RamjeProductions]

I do miss the B-pillerless CLK. That one is still brilliant looking.

[@monk3yboy69]

Not to worry, I’m sure the next CLE will be pillerless. CLK 1997 had the B pillar. They listened and it was gone by 2003. So there is perhaps hope. My advice….don’t buy yet.

[@zk9058]

I wish Mercedes would bring back the S class coupe. It was the quintessential gt. And if it looked anything like this, albeit bigger, more muscular and of course more opulent, it would be a real crowd pleaser.

[@indopleaser]

Mercedes is going down a slippery slope with their looks

[@the.sherlock]

and this is how you diluate a brand

[@callummccubbing4506]

You know what i love? It's a nice 6 pot engine in a normal car not an AMG. Looks great too!

[@RenaissanceBoss]

The fakeries kill any joy. Makes you wonder what else they've faked in that otherwise gorgeous car.

[@ryan49805]

Those fake exhausts are a crime against humanity.

[@EricNoi-m5]

😂😂😂😂

[@savouryfriend]

This is a CLA not CLE. They just up-badged the car. Note the B pillar and interior being same as C class. -_- They just want to charge you higher...

[@TheHutchRuns]

I love the wheels and think it's better looking, both in and out, than the A5 and 4 series

[@kamogelomvemve4908]

Great job as always Rory. Between This, the A5 and 4 Series, I'd take the 4 series. This is a good start for Merc though, In a few model generations, this will be sexier than the M4 (If they man up and stop making cars that look like they're for house wives)

[@strongandhealthy126]

Now look at the CLE53. M4 is nothing against it (just from the looks)

[@Under_Construction100]

"The GLC..."😂😂😂😂. Man, we missed you Rory. By the way I'd take the last Gen E Coupe anyday over this "GLC or whatever it's called".

[@shroomyesc]

Not that anyone's gonna listen but before anyone says anything, yes it's based on the C-Class platform. No, it shouldn't be called CLC or CLK, it's larger than an E-Class coupe and the CLS isn't based on the S-Class either, Mercedes doesn't use the letter K in any cars anymore and CLC was a tiny hatchback, not a proper coupe.

[@iamcarl4591]

Looks like a CLA at the Front Looks like an infinity at the rear Excellent job Mercedes

[@MaticTheProto]

What the f is an infinity

[@questionyourself718]

​@@MaticTheProtopremium brand from nissan. When where you born?

[@riyoszu]

@@MaticTheProtoinfiniti

[@iamcarl4591]

@@MaticTheProto a sub-luxury brand of Nissan

[@MaticTheProto]

@@questionyourself718 Europe.

[@generalbystander1631]

Rory is among the best reviewers out there KZbin or otherwise. Personable and insightful. Excellent

[@TwinTailsRyu]

Mercedes still killin it wit the classy style. such a pretty car

[@WaveManMike]

I'm a bit torn on the design of the new Mercedes Benz CLA Coupe. 🤔 The front has that classic, stylish appeal reminiscent of the previous C-Class Coupe, which I love. However, when it comes to the rear, it feels like a departure from the cohesive design, appearing somewhat flat and lacking the excitement of their new electric cars. It's like they had two different design teams working on each end. What do you all think about this interesting design contrast?

[@edwinpeterhigginson8448]

This guy is the GOAT amongst car reviewers.

[@xzst]

Looks ok but its still a C-Class Coupe for the price of an E class :) Clever from Mercedes.

[@timonxDlol]

It‘s not E class price. The price is exactly relating the same to the c sedan as the previous c coupe

[@jamesgrassl6121]

Set the sound system into surround sound and it’ll activate the headrest speakers. The 15 speaker system in the C class is 11 constant playing and 15 playing with active surround.

[@leratomotsumi7090]

The B pillar should have been that of the E

[@terokaakinen7061]

Does anyone still dare to claim that all Audis look the same... 😅 This is little bit bigger, 2-door CLA...

[@andras.89]

I'd wish the interior would be non-digital-touchy cheap and boring, would like to operate through fine knobs and well weighted buttons. Also whats with these piano black inlays still? Open pore satin wooden inlays or brushed aluminium are so much more classy. Loving the exterior though

[@ElLebza]

I really doubt E-class coupe owners wanted something sporty. I find it hard to believe. This looks like a cost cutting exercise.

[@Youtuber_YusukeFromGermany]

Most beautiful non AMG Mercedes has to offer! So beautiful!

[@PaweWalaszekProfile]

Everything looks good. Colors and the whole design are perfect.

[@michaelrichards1631]

Nice video, Rory, covered most things, but what about the noise level? Sleek, stylish and subtle, but is it quiet? I get a lot of road noise in my E coupe, which pees me off, compared to my daughter in her Audi Q5 which glides along like in a cloud

[@akcamelot]

appreciate a lot your criticism on few points as this is a true added value compared to other journalists "sponsored" sweet stories only

[@gcm747]

It boggles me that manufacturers will design stunning cars then whack a chrome surround on the bumper highlighting an exhaust that doesn’t exist. What design language is that speaking to?

[@MrAndreCoutinho]

Lovely coupé, glad they brought back the CLK, it’s a clever formula. Shame that we are unlikely to see a V8 engine on any trim like the old models had. I bet that if they release an AMG it will be a lite version (43 or 53). One thing is certain, we won’t see many of them on the streets.

[@TheProdikalSTAR]

There are actually speakers in the seat. Took me forever to find them. Turns out, they're not in the headrest but instead at the top of the seat on each side behind the headrest. Mercedes should be more clear on their location.

[@rasmusthrane7957]

The way MB incorporates heritage and the future in second-to-none.

[@vailydragon]

Feels like a baby of my S Class coupe. Similar design features. Priced to make it more affordable, which is good. Must consider the practicalities of a two door, that does not easily work that well for everybody. Great looking car though.

[@treywilliams8247]

why they discontinued the S63 AMG is still baffling me...and you're right it is a looks more of a baby S Class coupe that an E or C class😉

[@jazzjokesjalopies]

Best looking coupe I’ve seen, outside and in. Excellent review.😊

[@richardohaletse7396]

S Class coupe looks better

[@mhoseinofi]

It sure is a nice looking car! Definitely a different class than the BMW 4 series. The looks will be a better crowd pleaser than the conventional BMW squirrel teeth front end.

[@EnjoyLife179]

First time I’ve seen this presenter. Very good 👍🏼

[@JoseJCanto]

❤❤ Can't afford one but really love it. Imo better looking than competitors.

[@dash-ryan]

It's overpriced compared to the competition. Expect 10-15k of dealer rebates in 10 months. This is a full out c-class, there is no e-class dna in this car. The previous c43 had a 6 cylinder, so even that isn't a step up. If you absolutely must have this car, be patient and you will be rewarded with discounts, because Mercedes is experimenting to see if people will notice that it's just a c-class with an e-class price.

[@SkyEatsSpaceShip]

Can’t wait to see the CLE AMG.

[@Nexus.Achiles]

Nice ND Sub, suits you like a glove. Car's alright, but the 2017 E coupe it replaces looks much better to me, more classy and elegant.

[@lembuberculasatu]

Your pronunciations are very good, as an Indonesian who is not good at English, I can watch this video without closed captions 🔥 Talking about the car, this car's perfect but the exhaust is a joke to me. I don't know why mercedes likes to do that

[@millson91]

I would love if they would build a smaller coupe on a C-Class lenght, with highclass interior options like the new E-Class cockpit. They did it, the whole way around..

[@pete6705]

I don’t love the big computer screen in the cockpit. I much prefer the E class coupe gauge and infotainment screen on the dash

[@colinrenfrew48]

A beautiful car, in a traditional sense. My only grumble is the rear lights strip, looks too close to the Smart styling.

[@siyandagiftnature]

The E Class coupe was gorgeous 😍

[@PPE707]

Why wouldn’t they do the pillar less design?? I love the seats !!

[@timonxDlol]

costs money

[@ExpectDragons]

This car is stunning! When they come up used at around 30k i'll be in line

[@camilogomezkeep2324]

Great analysis explanation 👏 👏 👏

[@nathancoleman8792]

If people are getting confused Mercedes have 4 C and E class cars (sedan,estate, coupe and convertible) the CLE will replace the coupe and convertible models of the C and E class as Mercedes will stop making them.

[@kevingill648]

The point of not having the exhaust coming out of the tail pipe housings is because the fumes would deteriorate them in no time at all! They are just for looks like many other modern cars.

[@GeorgeVenturi]

Good review. Love the location, North of Spain.

[@txema4763]

It’s in the Basque Country: nice places , excellent food, and as you can see everything is green: it rains quite often ☔️

[@seanzal]

This is going to be a future classic like the CLK. Nice review and great to hear ‘Burmester’ pronounced correctly.

[@MrAndreCoutinho]

It looks lovely but it won’t.

[@skandererrais]

Amazing review... What's the color painting ??

[@evol3852]

How do you feel it compares when it comes to driving to an Audi S4/S5 with rear sport differential?

[@jm-alan]

I've been waiting for the return of the E-class coupe since they did it so dirty when the E63S was announced with 4Matic+ but the E63 coupe was resigned to languish in RWD mediocrity. If the CLE63S comes in AWD, I'll be trading in my Type S early to own one

[@timonxDlol]

CLE 63s comes with AWD but 4 cylinder hybrid

[@aidancoggins534]

Extremely disappointed/ confused by the “fake” exhaust at the back I would (if I could afford at the moment) cut those out and throw an aftermarket exhaust on as well. Love the rest of the car though would get different wheels but I always do

[@shaunm9928]

Probably one of your best presentations Rory ? Loved this video and the beautiful Merc'!

[@CM.243]

Thank God they've got an engine with more than 4cyls. One thing to me that is not so great is the infotainment tablet. Everything going similar to mobile apps, and not just MB doing it. There's a reason why you aren't allowed to use mobiles behind the wheel - they're a huge distraction.

[@Lindani_Mvano]

Came for the car, stayed for that canvas jacket 🙌🏾🤌🏾

[@ariespinal]

I like the way he does reviews!

[@Dutch-K9-Unit]

Blackseries AMG I say yezzzz bring it on

[@Lonor77]

Beautiful interior, better than the E-Class imo

[@rondar2]

If its a GT it is not dynamic. In that case it is more of an E class dynamically as well. So what is the point of buying a worsened E class for 10-15% more than an actual E coupe?

[@ferrismohammed137]

the fly on 1:50 was a paid actor

[@gene978]

Look at you Rory on your way to 1 MIL SUBSCRIBERS. And it’s ALL YOU! 😅

[@keithdbrown4971]

Definitely better looking than the BMW.

[@evanvandieman]

I would choose the CLE450 over the M4

[@GentlemanJamesWin]

This is the best review you have ever done.