BETTER than BMW? 2024 Mercedes-AMG CLE53 Review

[@somerandomfella]

If you're not in the market for a V8 AMG it's quite nice. Looking forward to what the 63 has to offer though..

[@v12-s65]

those guys on social media forget that sometimes people don't want the most expensive to run option. I use my e53 as a daily, over 700km of fuel range and comfortable set up. You can't do that as easy in a 63. The GTR gives me backpain

[@naftyloescher]

@@v12-s65 understandable. the GT R is made for the green hell :D Maybe a new SL63 would be better for you? If you want a 63.

[@v12-s65]

@@naftyloescher I had a good offer for an S63 Coupe. Obviously much more luxurious, the best seats, everything leather wrapped, all the carpeting and high end audio system. But then I thought to myself, for twice the price of the e53, is it twice as different? Both large no b pillar coupes. So I guess I'm skipping on my dream Mercedes coupe, keeping the e for comfort and getting something really sporty instead. The SL63 doesn't charm me enough, then I'd rather take the 2020 S63 cab. The 2020 GTR is a sweet spot, costs around 50 grand less than a Turbo S here, is just as fast as the regular Turbo and has a V8 transaxle set up.

[@PEACEOUTXX1]

AMG GT63 was a massive disappointment. Wouldn't get ur hops up. AMG seems to be more of a badge these days then actual performance.

[@v12-s65]

@@PEACEOUTXX1 who mentioned the gt63 here? And I don't think it's a disappointment at all, people just like to hop on the hate wave. It's a bit too pricey, but other than that a really good form of transportation, with a glorious V8. We can be thankful 2 door coupes are still a thing and not only suvs. 3.0 seconds dead to 60 seems like plenty of performance to me, considering it's a versatile gran turismo

[@Cozmo85]

It’s amazing we have multiple companies using i6 again

[@G82Watts]

Bmw had the most time to perfect it though and the b58 and s58 are by far the best engines out right now.

[@happybirthdayyyy]

Definitely not better than bmw

[@PEACEOUTXX1]

BMW per consumer reports 2024 are ranked 3rd overall in reliability. (Exotic carplace bmw vs mercedes reliabilty) video explains how that happened. Mercedes is 24th.

[@zali9657]

@@G82WattsNo the Dodge hurricane line 6 is the best right now way better than last 58 in terms of reliability also in power

[@nicholasborrelli7544]

​@@zali9657....no

[@ethenjordan2010]

This car literally has everything a car guy wants, you can have AWD, AND do a burnout? okay Mercedes, we see you.

[@sayerherrera4482]

Nah awd sucks compared to mid engine c8

[@Sickwitit18]

​@@sayerherrera4482 most "car guys" would rather have front engine than mid/rear

[@ethenjordan2010]

@@sayerherrera4482 The vet is very underwhelming for the price, an RS3 sounds good and can keep up for 65k lol

[@maxpennacchini3261]

Except a stick

[@TheTyisawesome]

​@@sayerherrera4482This goes harder then a c8 unless we talking ZR1

[@Trench_j]

Best looking new AMG

[@anandpushkar7510]

How far they have fallen considering their past

[@shbdh1]

Infiniti Q60))

[@RealAvus]

really?? still mega suck compare to anything from Bruno Sacco era. It only looks better because BMW 4 series look even worse with that nose.

[@antoniocalimero1173]

Its only a good looking car.. All Mercedes looks like tupperware now. A Mercedes from Bruno Sacco and before are the real and the best🎉

[@billionaire.chicago.1973]

honestly I dont like it, I hate how they got rid of the e coupe and c coupe, this interior quality is towards a c class

[@DrivinZ]

Have had mine for a month. This car really shines when pushing it in curvy mountain roads. Around town comfort mode works best. And for cleaning those wheels, just pay for a wash! Great video guys, very enjoyable to watch.

[@Crazy4drivin17]

I’m in the market for one as well. What’s the fuel consumption like? Range on a full tank + price in USD?

[@DrivinZ]

⁠@@Crazy4drivin17we did a road trip and averaged 28-30 for a range of 425+. In town I’ve seen 20 for 350 on a tank.

[@kaiyoung7326]

how much did u pick yours up for?

[@APaulO96]

Just now realizing that I’ve been watching these guys for years and still have no idea what cliche corner even looks like

[@julienjjj]

Has the grand advantage over the bmw of not being ugly AF.

[@shaheena.3803]

The m3/4 grill kinda grew on me. It could be better but I don’t dislike it anymore.

[@sav5127]

fr

[@SheLuvsShawn]

@@shaheena.3803the stock grill is hideous but the aftermarket designs look good

[@aaronnaser3928]

@@shaheena.3803the whole grow on you thing is wrong. You want a 100k+ car to be universally attractive. I still find it unappealing.

[@jeffery8168]

I mean they both have their charms. I don't like the rear end of either the m440i or this car. Front end and wide body on the mercedes rocks. Just please, facelift the rear...

[@bestrong1348]

finally a new car that is undoubtedly better than the previous one and overall its just great.

[@adamwright9741]

Mercedes just absolutely hit it out of the park! Every other car you showed has half the looks of this thing. That 6 cylinder is I'd want

[@micpango]

back on the toilet, back for another video 😅

[@TheStraightPipes]

💩💩💩

[@ilikepie2274]

Toilet gang

[@glh_somemore]

Amen brother. Car kings must have thrones.

[@shoshagreen3402]

On the toilet as we speak

[@Randy-st9lb]

you know potty AND the internet? you’re such a big boy today 😂

[@pevvex4452]

Actually this car has no competition of you look at the mix of the price, technology, quality, design and performance. Reason is simple. Almost everyone else was stupid enough to focus on disposable junk EVs and forgot how great cars should be like.

[@MattDapson]

Love mine. Nice balance. Really all the performance you require, nice feature set and great looks. Glad you liked the wheels too. Some don’t and they cite cleaning difficulties. I’ll be fine. Ceramic coated the wheels which should aid in washing them.

[@TheStraightPipes]

Hell yeah. If any wheel ever needed a ceramic coating it’s these haha

[@Escape_Raz]

Trading my c43 amg and getting this once it hits the dealers! Beautiful ride

[@Paul-ii9vu]

Same here lol

[@Idk910]

Bro this thing well optioned is 30k MSRP higher than what a C43 cost last gen new

[@ikeudechukwu5018]

Would never dream of trading in the v6 version of the C43 AMG. That thing is as reliable as heck. It can take a beating.

[@eliaswreford4523]

CL63. 2010. I might be biased. Because 6.2L V8. And I may or may not own one. They are the most underrated rare and newish Merc.

[@TheStraightPipes]

Oooooooo

[@eliaswreford4523]

@@TheStraightPipes that 53 looked like it was quite good however. As was the boys review. As always appreciate you guys.

[@fit_pharmd4830]

The excitement you both give off is contagious!! Ahhh! I love that car and the massive burnout Yuri did put a smile on my face that would not go away!! Love your work you two!! The bro love is back!

[@TheStraightPipes]

Jakub did the burnout 😎😂🥰

[@RussianBotLvl]

Man washing those wheels would take forever lol

[@TheStraightPipes]

Need to get them ceramic coated and use an intense wheel cleaner with pressure washer. Hope for the best lol

[@ianmuir3640]

You have someone else to wash the wheels for you

[@Sickwitit18]

​@@ianmuir3640 not with this car lol if you have an S class maybe

[@Hi-how-are-you-today.]

@@TheStraightPipesjust put an i6 in the c 43/63 with 420/525hp and a small 75hp e motor/ very small battery (less than 6.1kw) that weighs no more that 75kg

[@joesmith9216]

agreed, awesome wheel though!

[@M.R._Saar]

CL65 allllll dayyyyy. Team no B-pillar

[@Tdfries]

CL65 are nightmare maintenance though. Better to get the CL55 with that reliable M113K engine.

[@albertogonzalez1746]

@@Tdfrieswhat are the major maintenance issues?

[@Tdfries]

@@albertogonzalez1746 mainly coil pack and ignition module failure. It doesnt seem like a big deal but you have 12 cylinders and the parts still cost like they are for a $150k car. Thats one thing people dont realize when these expensive cars get cheap… the parts cost basically the same as when the car was new.

[@nitrountoten]

I wasn't a big fan of AMG at first but looking at this car in the video, another day, another addition to my car wishlist.

[@BMWEnjoyer]

I think it's a beautiful car, I6's are almost always highly tunable and reliable while still sounding great, and I'm really looking forward to seeing the 4.0 TT V8 in this beautiful widebody coupe.

[@botch3936]

As an older guy who hand-washes his vehicles, those wheels made my back hurt.

[@KealebogaMogaswa]

E53 all day everyday! I love coupes without a b-pillars.

[@pulerakgotsoka7630]

I'm with you there

[@CharlesCarmen-l9k]

Appreciation can make a day, even change a life. Your willingness to put it into words is all that is necessary.

[@recursion.]

Most ENTERTAINING Car review channel on the youtube.

[@phillindablank]

I agree!

[@rc7016]

Haven't really been a fan of Mercedes styling over the years but i have to say they are light years ahead of BMW currently

[@fubu45]

Maybe the interior and styling not the actual driving quality tho lol. They literally replaced a 8 cylinder with a 4 cylinder for the c63.

[@rc7016]

@@fubu45 yes agreed, I was referring more to appearance and style rather than actual performance. A base M4 in Canada is roughly the same price as this unit the guys demo'd and I have no doubt it would eat it alive in a race

[@softroseforyou7457]

@@fubu45 That 4 cylinder that you are talking about is a missile. 0 to 60 in 2.9 seconds per Car and Driver. Yes the sound is not as good as the V8 but it still has good sound and it is faster than the V8 and that is what is more important to me. Also the 4 cylinder gets a lot better gas mileage than the V8.

[@fubu45]

@@softroseforyou7457 nah shits trash bro. I’m glad ur happy w it but the majority isnt.

[@zeljitokekreisi277]

Years ahead, but look back in 20 years and see which looks better and timeless. Maybe we don’t notice it now… but bmw knows what they’re doing with their odd design choices.

[@mudshotit]

i drove two of them at work. i’ve never felt more confident in a car more than this car. the way it feels is like a bullet on rails

[@maximeparent3004]

Mercedes totally knocked it off the park with this new CLE.

[@AKRULZNY]

I currently drive M340 and was considering to switch to M440 soft top, but now you guys got me rethinking. This is going to be tough.

[@blackjack21477]

I just got an allocation for the LCI m440i convertible. Basically a fully loaded spec and its MSRP is less than a midspec cle53. Ive seen a few on the road already and they look great, but with my personal experience with Mercedes, BMW has a superior driving feel. Any Mercedes below 80k feels like a tractor to me with its clunkiness. Definitely test drive before you pull the trigger

[@AKRULZNY]

@@blackjack21477I’m and always will be BMW fan boy, but I do like Benz too. If I could, I would buy both. 😅 Likely do the same as you and get the M440 convertible.

[@aryansaple7865]

@@AKRULZNY Test drove this car and a M440i GC. When it comes to price and reliability I think the M440i is just better. Not sure if better looks in the front (not a fan of the tailights of the merc) are worth it to me. Maybe one day Ill go for a V8 model from Merc but until then BMW i6 >>>>

[@AKRULZNY]

@@aryansaple7865 I hear ya. I’m still trying to look past the front grill of 4 series. Benz definitely wins that. I do love the CS style taillight of 440.

[@Powersproductions130]

CL all day! I got to drive every variant of that car at an old job I used to work at and they’re so timeless in my opinion.

[@373axle]

In my opinion, the best looking new car produced today.

[@wafflesnfalafel1]

The excitement when you guys realize you can rip a burnout is priceless - gorgeous car, (and love those wheels too.) Thanks for the vid.

[@AKhan.28]

I have an i5 m60. I was told I'd get used to the climate controls being on a screen, but no I hate it... Petition to bring back BUTTONS!

[@jaynavygrey]

Honestly, Benz is killin’ the game right now. In every class

[@G0ddEityawesome]

Nah everything last gen was way better

[@aaronnaser3928]

Yes even in the e class.

[@Qimchiy]

Looks better than a beamer for sure. I have mixed feelings on any car that has an unnecessary huge grill. The LC500 did it beautifully because it feels well integrated, the Lexus IS350/IS500 grill makes it look like John Wick's beard. The GR86 is very moderate and just right. BMW and Mercedes seem to stretch the front to fit the grill like an oversized denture but its more a BMW problem. The taillights on this Mercedes also look like an Infiniti Q60 but not as good. Overall, still looks nice.

[@Sickwitit18]

I feel you but comparing this front end to the new M3/M4 front end is wild. There's a clear winner there

[@Qimchiy]

@@Sickwitit18 yep. The AMG wins and it wasn't a hard battle.

[@aleksei8884]

The amg wide body looks incredible for a 53, i recently for a 22 e class coupe (4 cyl) and I love the look without the b-pillar though

[@Youtuber_YusukeFromGermany]

Coupes look much better than any sedan or SUV. What a perfect car

[@louisebrillo06]

Looks good! Hope the 63 will still have a V8

[@TheStraightPipes]

I hope so too!

[@Aamir-2999]

@@TheStraightPipes It will have a V8!

[@Omgiamsotriggered]

Would not make sense for a bigger model to have a smaller engine, that would be an insanely bad look for AMG. Maybe this same engine but with a heavy hybrid?

[@gunterlauch2264]

@@Omgiamsotriggered It also doesn't make sense to introduce the successor of a V8 performance with a 4cyl... you know where I'm going? :D But we will see

[@Omgiamsotriggered]

@@gunterlauch2264 Logic tells me its gonna be the same engine but hybrid, that was it would also make it chronological C-4cyl, E-6cyl, S-8cyl having to every time step up to new model if u want more cylinders. Also honestly makes more sense than having a 4.0 in every single amg

[@shabz_carz]

if they put a v8 in this it would be miles better than the m4

[@plm8830]

Too much electronic parts nowadays. Thats a headache 10 years later when every part breaks and needs replacement.

[@SheLuvsShawn]

If you want to drive a car for 10 years get a Toyota

[@BellaKoenig1]

Your videos are always so mischievous and entertaining! Thank you for your sense of humor and your ability to make our days brighter and more fun!🏄‍🍂👍

[@amg-gtr]

looks cool, patiently waiting for the 63

[@SeanMiltok]

Strong people make as many mistakes as weak people. Difference is that strong people admit their mistakes, laugh at them, learn from them. That is how they become strong.

[@BruBrusmayhem]

Good review ! A fully decked out M440i with adaptive cruise control and advanced driver packages + M enhanced track package will go to 85 000$ CAD. Thats 15 000$ less than the model you reviewed and a base M4 coupe will start at 95 000$ giving you 5k of options to get to this CLE price point lol..... The base M4 wont be xdrive at this price so I understand the comparison with the M440i but that puts stuff in perspective... I would 100% go M4 for that kind of money !

[@SharpTurnStudios]

It sure looks a lot better than the BMWs exterior design language, but it is basically the same price as a base M3, and very close to a base M4. Even though I hate the grille, I'd probably still go BMW just because I really don't like the Mercedes infotainment or interior design. Give me the CLE exterior design with BMW Green paint and BMW Tartufo interior and infotainment, but these new AMG wheels and the AMG toggleable AWD/RWD. That would be THE car!

[@thoopra]

11:14 wow what a damn nice shot! 👍

[@lathanpankey2173]

Whenever an exhaust hits the market it’ll be damn near impossible for me not to pull the trigger on

[@TheStraightPipes]

Just cut the mufflers off 😈

[@lathanpankey2173]

@@TheStraightPipes I do have a circular saw that I haven’t used in a while🤔😂

[@tomphillips8739]

I love you guys! Great work, again.

[@Schmitzelhaus]

It´s almost painful just how much better this car looks than anything BMW has produced in recent years...

[@vicjones3992]

I have been so impressed with my 2015 rwd E400 3.5 twin turbo coupe.....I bought it as a stopgap but it's superb....with only 53000 miles it's in great condition.... software map has turned it into a monster....now every bit as fast as my 2016 E63 wagon....and it does 28mpg.....finally got over the 8 cylinder obsession.....6 cylinders is enough

[@danmayberry1185]

That bogged down shift delay? With e-supercharger, turbo and mild hybrid?

[@TheStraightPipes]

That’s what I’m saying

[@shbdh1]

Beautiful Infiniti Q60

[@kirmunna762]

😂😂😂😂

[@pchand6461]

We need a jakub watch collection video! Loving the two tone DJ with the diamond indices

[@TheStraightPipes]

👌👌

[@LexusLuvAffair]

Those wheels would look SICK on your E55, Jakub! 3:16

[@TheStraightPipes]

Def

[@christianboyd4635]

Pretty sweet ride, looks great, burnouts, sounds good (from the inside) love the wide body and the wheels. Good job Mercedes.

[@duhduh14]

those wheels are so niceeeeee

[@Sickwitit18]

Throw a tune on this thing and it'd be a beast

[@SKBSKBSKBSKBSK]

Facts

[@NjAnderson118]

“Handcrafted” doesn’t mean “handcrafted by one man” They probably just build it on a line with multiple mechanics.

[@TheStraightPipes]

Yeah just sneaky

[@mosasako4679]

One man, one engine, at least for the real v8 63 engines

[@chorseundgrd]

The CLE 450 is the best version of this car. It’s the most value in Mercedes’ entire lineup arguably.

[@PorterJudson]

Before you put on a frown, make absolutely sure there are no smiles available.

[@Mister.Unknown]

Doing a burnout turns any worthy man into a 16 years old.

[@punkpanther86]

0:42 from a what!?

[@TheStraightPipes]

Yeah lol

[@ThatKiDwiththeDrums]

Best design in the segment, wide body is meaannnnn

[@drakeanton2000]

This thing’s beautiful

[@Mk5mango]

Night black Magno with red interior is really nice.

[@Sold_a_dummy]

Based solely on looks Id be all over that AMG. I don think the BMW is ugly but this looks more like M4 competition (see what I did there lol). The driving experience seems better on the BMW from watching the videos

[@MarcusTurner-b5p]

Nice video keep up the good work fellas

[@philamavikane9423]

Just one last thing and they actually redeem themselves... V8 63 AMG

[@gregwood4388]

I love the review. Upgrade to 63 doubles the price. I'll take this❤

[@DoloresSaul-i5p]

Don't piss in my garden and tell me you're trying to help my plants grow.

[@konstantinos5344]

I think Mercedes made something really special, gj we need more like this!!

[@angryox3102]

I didn’t like the looks when it was announced, saw one in person yesterday and it looked nice. Real nice.

[@akhmadsulaimanprawira8546]

Is this the first 6-cylinder AMG that equipped with Race Start? Interesting

[@iamcarl4591]

Nope It was the GT53/43 and CLS that have it first

[@akhmadsulaimanprawira8546]

@@iamcarl4591 is it??

[@iamcarl4591]

@@akhmadsulaimanprawira8546 Yes Cuz I drove a GT53 back in the day (AMG driving experience track day)

[@cesaredabbicco5568]

That lag in the down shift si a shame, as the motor sound in stereo…

[@mikebroom1866]

GASP! No B pillars is just too gangster to pass up.

[@drxsiickx]

Not a fan of these newer cars with fake engine noise being fed thru the speakers.

[@BeardedMailman]

You guys need to use dragy, would love to see some numbers behind these launch controls/race starts

[@notyourpgainstructor5139]

Love that goatee yuri, looks good on you!

[@fakhreddinemouffak544]

Great review as always!

[@dcfgarage]

Cool that you guys mentioned this powertrain has an electric supercharger.

[@leecook7904]

Looking for my next car after this B9 s4. This is on the list for sure.

[@Timelessx4]

Looks just amazing

[@armandolopezh.6503]

As a watch enthusiast 🎉 I’m so happy for you and your evolution thru the years . Hard work pays off… for some of you out there hahahahaha

[@jaredt1471]

B pillars 😭, I bought a E450 mainly because of your guys No B pillar review.👍

[@Speed3mon.]

CL 65 is KING

[@baraataleb2383]

No: Xdrive m3/4 will not force you into launch when in 2wd mode. If anything the bmw system is alot more convenient allowing you to be in 4wd, 4wd sport and 2wd not just for drifting but for track use or even daily driving allowing you to modify other aspects of the car and still drive. I used to enjoy straightpipes as a journalist you must make sure you know what you are talking about before saying it in a video in front of thousands of viewers.

[@philipmarsh3522]

Maybe it's just if you have the massage function, but my car has both lumbar and side bolster adjustments. It's done on the screen, it's quite adjustable, can make it too tight for my frame.

[@xursellsgjallys9779]

How in any way does a USD $85K - $100K CLE53 "Compete" with a BMW 440i? 🙄 Every CLE53 on the lot at the Dealers in the US (zero mark up) are the same price as BMW M4 Competition's.

[@moakashi4457]

E class coupe for sure. I'm driving in the streets, not the track!

[@yeahno....]

Great video! If only you could look at the car on its own merits not comparing to a car that has yet to be announced

[@lpmj2619]

AMG is killin’ it right now, considering the engineering changes they’ve made.😏Beastly stance, must be lowered, tho. Solid review, guys.🙌🏽✌🏽

[@raymondruble8612]

My average speed is 19 mph. This would be an amazing daily. Seriously considering it.

[@earnold0807]

The moment they both realize it can do burnouts 😂😂😂 pure

[@Modise__ZA]

Easily the best looking in the latest AMG family

[@AntonyThoreau]

The foolish man seeks happiness in the distance; the wise grows it under his feet.

[@AustinSrpeligro-j2d]

In the rwd mode could be a drift monster

[@snikt2121]

Great video and incredible car

[@rajtilaksengupta]

Please do a review of the next generation Mercedes-Benz E53 AMG E Performance. It seems to be a better package than the new M5, atleast until the full fat E63 shows up.

[@owenmcdonald5922]

Like you guys, i love the wide body. Maybe the E63 will be even wider body.

[@OriginalKenDoll]

It's a great car, but personally I feel like the previous E class couple/cabrio just looks WAY better. I can't see past that yet.

[@floridian1087]

Dave over at Dave’s auto agreed the V8 is the one for the money. However, Matt Watson dragged them both and the new is quicker.

[@Ghosn]

You mention the rear badge keeps popping up and down when the car stops, but didn't bother to tell us why it happens. I'm intrigued because I saw this happen in real life behind a new merc.