Half The Cost It Once Was? // 2024 Mercedes CLE Review

[@_intrepid]

I don't like modern Mercedes at all. But I see Sarah I click.

[@Dark_Sun_Gwyndolin]

Same 👍

[@xDiP18x]

Simp

[@adergas1]

Agree 💯

[@MASTER3RDEYE]

Yes, I am simp for Sarah.

[@OmariusJHarris25]

Yep

[@darkm4g1c]

Dark blue paint with the dark blue storm clouds in the background is extremely aesthetically pleasing.

[@aloysiusbelisarius9992]

Yes, it had a nice look to it...but I feel rather apprehensive about a car with a glass panel in the roof. Not sure about Arizona, but I live in a hail zone; thus, the apprehension.

[@angrypenguin956]

I am with you on this; I really hate fake exhaust outlets! It's a big no-no

[@bmwpete65s55]

but they made cool lightning bolts in the video!

[@johnpublic6582]

I don't always hate fake tips. Even if they don't work they can really stand out and enhance the lines of a body.

[@Zaque-TV]

It really is a mining canary when it comes to the rest of the vehicle. Probably a NIGHTMARE to work on.

[@iarpak]

I cannot overstate how much I enjoy Sarah's reviews. They remind me of Car and Driver back in the 80's and 90's, where you actually learned the details of a car, engine, etc. Like showing how the turbo and cat are placed in the engine, etc. This also extends to the driving reviews. They are nuanced to the point I can actually understand the way the car is behaving and why. As others have stated, I watch Sarah's views even for vehicles I don't like, simply because I know I'll learn something useful about the car and enjoy the review itself.

[@mrwest5552]

@iarpak - please, overstate overstate !

[@tonygiraldes7848]

Yet another example of what a great automotive channel this is 🚙 No one does such a consistently thorough and in depth review of automobiles 🙂 Add her hilarious 😂 sense of humor and you have just the greatest! 🙂♥️

[@peterbonnez]

Yea to all that. I just like her lack of clothes.

[@spamtes]

​@@peterbonnezhis lack of clothes

[@dave3657]

The great thing about all the plastic under the car, it makes plastic toy cars more realistic. 😁

[@blairbrown4812]

In the age of Crossovers and SUVs, yes.

[@Jeff_C_2112]

“I still don’t like fake tips” needs to be a merch t-shirt !!!

[@3ducs]

Her video a couple episodes was an eye opener! No fake tips there!

[@wild_lee_coyote]

That and “Hood Struts”

[@3ducs]

@@wild_lee_coyote Get your mind out of the gutter!

[@billfly2186]

They're real, and they're spectacular!

[@garyworokevich2524]

Another T-shirt saying " I AM THE WARRANTY '.

[@MASTER3RDEYE]

Sarah, your HARD work is greatly appreciated.

[@joecifelli1253]

The dimples on the under carriage skid plate is for wind resistance like in a golf ball plus it'll give a little more structural rigidity. Myth busters did a test by dimpling a whole car and the results were quite surprising. Definitely worth watching especially for the entertainment factor. I miss that show.

[@ZackaryMac]

Sarah, you are Unique! Don't change!

[@kweeks10045]

We bought the CLE 300 with the AMG interior and wheel package. We have just over 1,000 miles on it. Over certain types of road surfaces, it has more road noise than I would care for, but 90% of the time it is what you would expect. The car feels solid and handles well. With the smaller displacement engine, it does take some RPM to get a spirited driving experience, which does make for more engine noise than you get with the 450. But it does move reasonably well. Overall, we're happy with the purchase.

[@alanflor703]

"Don't like fake tips" That isn't what I thought you said at first. Either way, I agree.

[@AshlynnCairns]

Your content just get better and better. Seriously amazing!

[@tkcphoenix2k4]

Love the lederhosen outfit… very clever…. Always so good at the subtle details.

[@christiandulaney1638]

The incredible CGI at 8:52 is why I keep coming back! I have to remind myself that there really isnt lightening shooting out of the exhaust. So lifelike!!

[@bmwpete65s55]

don't you mean fake tips?😅

[@christiandulaney1638]

@@bmwpete65s55 Haha...yep!

[@mrwest5552]

@christiandulaney1638 - agree - Industrial Light & Magic has tried to recruit her.

[@marshall1157]

Sarah's reviews are better than the commercials on these autos.

[@xspager]

Make sure you are subscribed, let's get Sarah's channel to 700k subscribers!

[@IronmanV5]

We need to get her to 1 million

[@xspager]

@@IronmanV5 YES

[@Oh_that_guy]

@@IronmanV5been subscribed since Mr. Dos.

[@dianeadkins-diorio1783]

I'm subscribed to Sarah's channel and I also found her buddy Liz's (Mick Beth) through her

[@xspager]

@@dianeadkins-diorio1783 you rule!

[@Kai-kl6fe]

You are on point saying most people would like to see the basic form.

[@BRRAAIINNSS]

It's always a good day when Sarah drops a new video

[@Dedalus_D]

"We lived in Arizona, and the skies always had little fluffy clouds in 'em, and, uh... they were long... and clear and... there were lots of stars at night. And, uh, when it would rain, it would all turn - it- They were beautiful, the most beautiful skies as a matter of fact."

[@stevengagnon4777]

Built many bicycles with that album playing. Thanks 😊

[@brealistic3542]

Sarah, when you finish your Celica could you review it similarly? That would be fun ! 😁

[@MrBlackjimrogan]

She absolutely will. Did it for Mr Dos and Teeter tot

[@riaanlouw1874]

Love the semi Lederhosen suspenders.

[@peterbonnez]

I'm here for the *its.

[@simocreations]

Yes. Today got a little better ❤

[@xDiP18x]

Why did it get better ?

[@simocreations]

@@xDiP18x the video? 🤣

[@kd6836]

The rear vents. 😂 Thanks for the laugh

[@bradyaradgamer1630]

I love your channel love how you always match the car lol

[@Bl00dwerK]

Hello people of the world reading the comments on Sara's newest video. Welcome to THIS!!

[@warrenb9343]

Another great review, Sarah. They do make the car with a 6 cylinder, it's the CLE450.

[@johnmbell4642]

Hey Sarah, excellent job describing the way the car handles and feels. so if I was in the market, I almost wouldn’t have to drive it but of course I would great job as always.🐧🐧🐧👍

[@mikem.s.1183]

Attention to detail, as always, Sarah. Good one!🙂

[@LarryMcLarrry]

So the absolute highlight of this vehicle: the vents! They are nice vents.

[@stevengagnon4777]

The dimples help correct the air flow underneath....perhaps the engineers solved that issue during the 1999 24 Heures du Mans . Three times they took to flying. Drivers were okay, but some trees were hurt.

[@phosoup1540]

the "scaffolding" you found in the trunk is actually a collapse-able basket. One comes with every new mercedes.

[@wild_lee_coyote]

That Mythbusters golf ball dimples are making it into regular car manufacturing.

[@bradhaines3142]

biggest thing stopping it is manufacturing cost. the reason they did it for the plastic was they can just put them in the molds, metal panels would be dramatically harder to do

[@Mister006]

Me and my new Penguin friend are enjoying another outstanding review from Sarah!!!! 🎉

[@ukaszc7194]

Wow, first time on this channel! Great testing. This should be the way how test are being done on all channels. Not just talking about gadgets etc

[@scottkempton6085]

The scenery and the dark skies were amazing. I really, really would like to drive those roads.

[@RRr-yl8zr]

The Sonoran desert can be awesome in many areas

[@scaleartsg]

long term ownership would be a nightmare!

[@chrisgreen1094]

SSR = Self Supporting Runflat, MOE = Mercedes Original Equipment, so the tyres have been designed specifically for Mercedes. 👍

[@danielj.rodriguez8621]

That just screams lease and never own.

[@CerberusTenshi]

​@@danielj.rodriguez8621 A lot of car companies ask tyre manufacturers to develope tyres specifically for their cars. Mostly the more expensive brands. You can still buy non-OEM tyres for them, so it doesn't really scream anything.

[@MrRolloTamasi]

​@danielj.rodriguez8621 not at all! Every after market tyre with matching dim and load can be equipped. Tyres affect co2, so the factory tyres influence taxation. So it makes perfect sense to design them specifically.

[@mrxyz2k]

12:47 Most important for entry model fuel economy while handle car weight

[@douglasseab7912]

I'm with you on evaluating the lower product of the car

[@mrxyz2k]

9:02 Mostly will give boost before turbo active.

[@dcpack]

I realized in high school that women who are 5'11" are, hands down, the most comfortable to dance with. Relevance? NONE. I am here and watching so take it for granted that this content is appreciated.

[@mnj640]

You're 5 ft tall aren't you 🤣

[@donovansimison9336]

Being 6'1'', I completely agree. My exwife is 5ft even and dancing was difficult.

[@garyworokevich2524]

I like your suspenders.

[@spamtes]

His suspenders

[@AndreiSoukharev]

I asked Mercedes about their exhaust pointing downwards, they told me its for more fuel efficiency and being more eco friendly some how, hence their fake exhaust holes design to being more efficient but keeping a sporty look lol . Not sure if all this make sense but thats what they said lol

[@exexnomad]

The observation of the rear ventilation 😂 15:36

[@AbstractCatsMedia]

Always a great video. The storm sky in this video is amazing and that blue is great and with the storm background make it all even better!

[@brucepaxton2471]

Loved visiting relatives in AZ as a child during the Monsoon season.

[@mostcom]

Aunt Patti thanks you, as do I.

[@McTroyd]

This viewer agrees that a review of a lower-spec model is generally more helpful than one of a higher-spec model, and your reasoning for that is spot-on. 👍 Interestingly, and you likely know this, Mercedes isn't necessarily a "luxury" brand in other parts of the world, particularly Europe. They only lean on this in the US, and (probably) other wealthy markets.

[@dmdays2390]

Funny exhaust effects for the tip that doesn't exhaust the snooze button was also used when designing the exterior looks but liked the pot roast holder and drunk rear air ventilation system

[@SoupPot]

These videos are so zen. Vibin

[@mrxyz2k]

10:06 both close mean more heat 😮

[@bigbjorn7739]

The front seat does the walk of shame 😂

[@tedeganagondi]

The most detailed review i ve ever watched on cle 300 ty very much

[@mrxyz2k]

7:47 Comfort in steering and engine response

[@GrantSpencer-Purple-Circle]

Your bolstering test instantly transported me back to my childhood and watching the Promises hit, "Baby, It's You".

[@CerberusTenshi]

So the ProContact GX SSR MOE stands for... Luxury AllSeason passenger car tyre (GX) Self Sustained Runflat (SSR) Mercedes Original Equipment Extented Mobility (MOE) So, they were developed specifically for Mercedes cars and differ slightly from the aftermarket tyres. You can buy MOE market tyres as well, but if you don't drive a Mercedes, you don't need to. They are usually also slightly more expensive than the non-MOE. Also, I was kinda hoping for a Simpsons joke there.

[@timbrown9731]

Sarah maybe at the end of the year you can do your highlights of the scoreboards, the lowest and the highest of all the cars and reviewed and what you liked

[@roymurray6374]

Happy Sunday Sarah!!! Stay excellent!!!😎

[@LearningJeff]

Great automotive review as always. All bases covered, just missing the penguin passenger.

[@MaricoRobeson]

David subscribes to the "stuff your tent into the bag" strategy over nicely folding it.

[@ianprice2298]

I’m an Audi guy, but Benz are pretty cool sometimes. I like the wheels on that one too.

[@jiggsh54]

Ok, guys, admit that you came here because Sara is attractive, but stayed because of the thorough reviews and wry humor. Her personality and technical ability shine through. She’s made car reviews and projects fun again. I anticipate each new video looking forward to her precise rebuilding of her cars and honest reviews of all types of vehicles. Keep it up Sara!

[@spamtes]

*his

[@JoshWalker1]

@@spamtes tf lol are you trying to suggest

[@jayreacts6229]

"Comfort mode doesn't change the suspension :/ . " I just subscribed.

[@iainf6]

Excellent video Sarah 👍🏻😉

[@azi6477]

What are premium car manufacturers thinking? You mentioned the fake exhaust rings, but all the people I talk to don't like the screens in the interior replacing the physical buttons, knobs and switches. Fine for a budget car, but in a premium car I want a knob I can turn to change the temperature or music volume. And they must feel and look premium and not look like some robot digital fantasy.

[@anthonyng3014]

How far we've fallen if we need to go for premium trims for physical knobs and buttons. 10 years ago, a $15k econobox was fully loaded with physical knobs and buttons.

[@hrothgar014]

I love the fickle finger of fate pointer. Low tech yet highly comical.

[@MugatuJag]

Beautiful car, however, I definitely prefer the prior generation E class coupe…. Especially in E450 guise👌💯 beautiful scenes, great review Sarah thank you❤

[@sofielee4122]

I've wondered why cars don't use starter/gens since the first time i saw one on a turbine. cool to see someone at merc thought the same thing then just decided to do it!

[@Jay-sb2xs]

You look absolutely beautiful today Sarah!❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@hvslk]

not an usual car review i usually watch, but i like it. thank you !

[@IKnewMickey]

Nice car. Like the wideness. Love the colour. I noticed an entry level Mercedes suv is cheaper than a Honda minivan.

[@Ugloke]

Hehe always thought you where around 6 feet. Like your perfectionism, keep it up 👍

[@Odinson2000]

Sarah can review a yugo and I would watch it.

[@vinhngo1894]

front drive shaft from the differential goes through the oil pan. hopefully it doesn’t leak!!

[@aaronfox5808]

That looks like a great entry level lux car... smooth, quiet and comfy. Thank you for sharing. P.s. the fury cardboard is still great as a sound deadener even we don't want to see it or touch it.

[@1946gsp]

Where the heck were you for the test drive? The scenery was not the usual dustbowl-everything is orange-incredible blue skies. And rain! Who knew?

[@SarahnTuned]

Near Tucson, same place as I always review them, we just had a ton of rain this year in Southern Arizona.

[@maxmouse3]

I don't like the fake exhaust tips but otherwise I like the design and that engine sounds pretty sweet! Nice video!

[@darrenschmitz2712]

Great job Mercedes, your brand new 2.0L 4 banger has identical hp as my 2013 2.0L Ford Focus ST.

[@mars_hikes967]

Some driving scenes with the dramatic sky look like actual car ads. Very wellish done!

[@xposzure]

I love the CLE300 driving in the rain. Nice driving shots. Hopefully not too humid outside.

[@johnt.848]

I'm not surprised the TCU has a multi-core CPU as even the entertainment systems have been using them for years, comparable to what is in smart phones.

[@LucienCrofts-r8v]

Courage is the discovery that you may not win, and trying when you know you can lose.

[@petercrawford3370]

190kw is a decent amount of power, but obviously the weight really holds it back. Probably a good entry-level grandfather Charlie car. (My grandfather was called Charles)

[@petegeorge6605]

Sarah, keep doing what you are doing! Love your videos, they are entertaining and not like the most people!

[@Puntun0]

$70k for a car in plastic that 3 years later will be a money pit, no thanks Mercedes

[@DaveKootchie]

7:49 I learned that my Telluride will only run the AC at 75% efficiency in eco mode and the start stop is much more aggressive. In comfort I get full power from AC and the stop start doesn't shut the engine down as often.

[@gf4509]

As all mercs go it’s pretty inside and out.

[@jack-re7zj]

Like the in depth review and style of review, keep it up, subscribed!

[@lovemye36]

On an unrelated note, it’s crazy how green AZ is this year!

[@RRr-yl8zr]

That's what happens when you get down to the southern side of the state. The center around Phoenix... Pretty much dry and cooked dead

[@niveketihw1897]

Some beautiful cloud coverage in these scenes. Like 17:47 and 19:43

[@mrxyz2k]

15:42 😂😂😂😂 Will fit more on car with 3 back seat, to scare middle passenger from direct both vents to him 😂😂😂😂

[@pcar928fan]

I would love to have one of those! I have always liked the MB coupes.

[@ezlikesundae68]

Diggin' the suspenders!

[@patrickt4384]

You look like you are in the high desert, like by Prescott. Nice and green. Good car review.

[@UNKA757]

The seat controls looked like a Seat. and each part you adjusted looks like it would control that part of a seat.

[@Alllineedisonemic]

Pezio in the valve train, electrical has changed the game

[@laptopdragon]

Love the color, and aesthetics but need to see a manual transmission, pop-out rear windows (like e46m3), a tilt-pop sunroof and more wing if possible.

[@brucepaxton2471]

The dimpled panels underneath are pretty interesting. Looks like they borrowed a page from the racing yacht (i.e. America's Cup) book where they dimpled the hulls (think golf ball) for reduced drag.