BETTER than BMW? 2024 Mercedes-AMG CLE53 Review

2024 AMG CLE 53 review by The Straight Pipes. The AMG CLE COUPE is putting down 443 horsepower and 413 lb-ft of torque from a 3.0L inline 6 cylinder turbo with an electric supercharger. At $99,700 CAD, would you take it over the BMW 440i?
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[@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

[@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

[@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

[@shining_buddha]

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.1997]

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

[@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 😂

[@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

[@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.

[@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!

[@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

[@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.

[@botch3936]

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

[@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

[@user-zb5xl4uz1t]

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

[@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

[@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.

[@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.

[@recursion.]

Most ENTERTAINING Car review channel on the youtube.

[@phillindablank]

I agree!

[@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 😎😂🥰

[@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.

[@thoopra]

11:14 wow what a damn nice shot! 👍

[@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.

[@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.

[@smoki0_K]

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.

[@shining_buddha]

Beautiful Infiniti Q60

[@kirmunna762]

😂😂😂😂

[@maximeparent3004]

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

[@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.

[@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.

[@NjAnderson118]

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

[@TheStraightPipes]

Yeah just sneaky

[@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.

[@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

[@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

[@373axle]

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

[@amg-gtr]

looks cool, patiently waiting for the 63

[@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!

[@jaynavygrey]

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

[@G0ddEityawesome]

Nah everything last gen was way better

[@Mister.Unknown]

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

[@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!🏄‍🍂👍

[@punkpanther86]

0:42 from a what!?

[@TheStraightPipes]

Yeah lol

[@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🤔😂

[@philamavikane9423]

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

[@Sickwitit18]

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

[@SKBSKBSKBSKBSK]

Facts

[@tomphillips8739]

I love you guys! Great work, again.

[@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

[@blackjack21477]

Nah. Gimme an m440i and with the smoother b58 for 20k less

[@drxsiickx]

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

[@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

[@Youtuber_YusukeFromGermany]

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

[@xironmansdaddyx3653]

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

[@TheStraightPipes]

Def

[@shabz_carz]

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

[@PetersAdventures212]

Way better review than those two annoying whingers at another channel

[@PEACEOUTXX1]

I dont understand how people call this m440i competitor. Unless u spec absolutely nothing, maybe. But this car will easily be atleast 90k at the end of the day if u get barely any options. Thats pretty much the same ballpark as a m3cxdrive which blows this out the water.

[@bigsho5218]

Some cars do this weird thing where the price point puts it in a higher tier but the performance puts it in a lower tier

[@Personal_Comp]

What are you talking about, M440i starts at 76k, this starts at 81k with it being the newer model, bigger car with better performance and better standard equipment...

[@paultarbox4092]

Costs considerably more than an M2, more than an m440i also, what’s the point? Yea styling is great but not the value.

[@Max.the.Yorkie]

Video starts at 0:00

[@ysluo1224]

thanks

[@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 !

[@cesaredabbicco5568]

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

[@pchand6461]

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

[@TheStraightPipes]

👌👌

[@chorseundgrd]

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

[@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

[@earnold0807]

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

[@Speed3mon.]

CL 65 is KING

[@Mk5mango]

Night black Magno with red interior is really nice.

[@notyourpgainstructor5139]

Love that goatee yuri, looks good on you!

[@mikebroom1866]

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

[@dcfgarage]

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

[@konstantinos5344]

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

[@ermirry]

No adaptive cruise, no lane keep, not a real AMG. All for 100k? Yea, no thanks. Not sure what Merc thinks they're doing selling this for that much

[@maddog2622]

It has the driver assistance package you can equip but agree it’s super pricey car for what you get

[@ermirry]

@@maddog2622 this is true, yes. I do feel like at that price point, those kinds of features should be standard and not part of a separate package that you have to buy (that would put you over the 100k mark and therefore subject you to the luxury tax in Ontario where this is being filmed). For comparison, I have lane keep and adaptive cruise in my RAV4 for ~40k.

[@ermirry]

Small correction on my part: the luxury tax in Ontario has been adjusted to $105k before coming into effect, so even with the additional package you should still be just a hair under that.

[@ManFeelsBad]

Unfortunetly that car starts at 17000€ more than the m440i, and only 5000€ less than the m4… and the m4 definitely has more standard options… not looking forward to the price of the cle63

[@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)

[@jonlosito2004]

"Winter season is coming." You guys probably watched Game Of Thrones

[@SKBSKBSKBSKBSK]

You’re clever

[@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

[@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.

[@fakhreddinemouffak544]

Great review as always!

[@jk-hl8mi]

Everything looks good except the back. Man I hate that hatchback look Mercedes does on the AMG

[@MikeForsythe]

That looks fantastic

[@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.

[@MarcusTurner-b5p]

Nice video keep up the good work fellas

[@lpmj2619]

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

[@Rog6765]

The whole number plate skewed to the left simply looks so weird. Loses any sense of symmetry

[@Ndhavuko_nyiko]

They copied Alfa

[@TheGamingNorwegian]

If the M440i didnt have the beever grille, but instead the M8 style grille it would look slightly better than this. But jesus christ this looks good, especially the wheels.

[@BeardedMailman]

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

[@jaredt1471]

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

[@owenmcdonald5922]

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

[@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.

[@xYIWUx]

The old E-Coupe would flex, and the windows would creak... no b-pillar is cool and all, but when the mileage goes up, the windows instill a fear in you like they could pop at any moment from going over a bump... hell no 🤣

[@Timelessx4]

Looks just amazing

[@ethenjordan2010]

the CLE is just too much money, but this does looks sick.

[@leecook7904]

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

[@angryox3102]

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

[@danmayberry1185]

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

[@TheStraightPipes]

That’s what I’m saying

[@moakashi4457]

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

[@eric_kuj44]

This car is a very compelling choice, but I would rather get a Mercedes-AMG C63S Coupe, which you can get for a similar price or even less than the CLE53 and you still have great looks, a V8, and RWD.

[@KillerToefu]

Those wheels are B-E-A-UTIFUL

[@1corinthians15.1-4kjv]

"We are the most manly of men", said Yuri. It will take me hours to wipe up all that coffee. Lexus IS500, natural aspirated V8. Why do the Japanese get it right, when the American and German carmakers do all get it wrong? Don't even tell me, that the Lexus is down on power! For what? Winning drag strip races? Only car journalists do that in a sporty sedan/ coupé!

[@JDMEXforme]

Nobody mentioning that Mercedes new designs look like the cars from Batman The Animated Series from the 90s.

[@snikt2121]

Great video and incredible car

[@ThatKiDwiththeDrums]

Best design in the segment, wide body is meaannnnn

[@npdnelson]

Those wheels would be a pain to clean lol