Mercedes CLE 53 AMG - NAILED IT!

[@ajames718]

AMG 53 has the circle exhaust outlets and the rectangle ones are reserved for the 63's. The CLE is a fantastic evolution for the C205 imo

[@GrumblingForesight]

Well said , it is an awesome upgrade to the c205. However, is it an upgrade from the C213 though? Im not sure about that, it lacks the gorgeous pillarless side profile

[@hashimkhan5824]

It replaces both of them, kind of mixing them both (merging them)

[@Enthusiastlist]

Best looking car to come out this year. AMG is BACK.

[@iosgaming2824]

The rims are gorgeous

[@vepokk7554]

This needs a V8... until that happens they aren't back

[@Enthusiastlist]

@@vepokk7554 I don’t really care for the M176. By the end of the W205 lifecycle the V8 was so muffled from emissions stuff you could barely hear it & turbocharged v8s didn’t sound all that good to begin with plus you had to drop the transmission to change the exhaust or cats. I’d much rather have the i6 at this point.

[@TerryStewart32]

@@vepokk7554it will be very heavy in weight with a V8

[@Vvince68]

I'm not a fan of the regular CLE, but the AMG CLE 53 solves most of the issues I had

[@_modisekgosi]

Still hoping the 63 version atleast get's a 6cylinder hybrid instead of a dakn 4 cylinder

[@timwin7155]

@@_modisekgosiThey won't makje this mistake again, nobody is buying the c class

[@jamesaron1967]

@@_modisekgosi Highly doubt they'll keep the 4-banger. Huge customer backlash. A V8 return is out of the question for emission reasons, but what Mercedes might do is tweak this engine and maybe electrify it the way they did the current C63. That said, I hope they come up with a better solution for the battery if they go that route.

[@yugarten8523]

@@jamesaron1967 the V8 is coming back somehow !

[@jamesaron1967]

@@yugarten8523 Did you see this info somewhere?

[@LightHouse31073]

The round tail pipes are usually put in the 43 and 53 variants of Mercs while the trapezoidal shapes are reserved for the 63 variants. As for the gauge cluster, I fully agree with you. It was modelled from the Mercedes-AMG ONE. When I saw it there, I knew that trouble was coming.

[@eastbaystreet1242]

Nice review. Love the car. I wasn't aware there were folks against the exhaust sounds. I love the snap, crackle and pop of my AMG S63. It adds another sensory dimension to the AMG experience.

[@jamesaron1967]

I absolutely HATE crackles and pops. They are horribly pretentious coming out of any exhaust system other than a full-blown race car or exotic with a track-focused objective. Loud exhausts are fine. Other noises I'd rather not hear, but that's just me.

[@eastbaystreet1242]

Fair enough. And one of the benefits of these S-Class AMGs is that you can put them in comfort mode and they are super quiet, which I do a lot. @@jamesaron1967

[@matthijs3134]

I’m quietly hoping that AMG will have the balls to make a black series of this thing. It’s stunning

[@arisistible1]

I have a C63S coupe currently. I’m waiting to see if the CLE63 is a V8. The CLE53 looks cool with the Widebody, except it still competes with 440i. I hope the CLE63 is even wider without fake vents (like the 53) and offers performance numbers that will compete against the ugly M4. Btw to answer your question, round tail pipes are for C43 and CLE53. Only 63’s will have square pipes. And FYI the rear vents on the C63s are not functional from factory. I like the CLE interior except the speedometer digital cluster looking like a stuck on iPad. Yuck.

[@seansiew5629]

That’s cost cutting development for you, they want to outperform Porsche in terms of sporty and young appeal, there’s a reason why they build the AMG GT is mainly to outperform a Porsche 911, and a Maybach to outperform a Rolls Royce

[@arisistible1]

@@seansiew5629 that new GT’s exterior looks real good and they even used a frame around the digital cluster on the interior. It’s a win for design.

[@thanosianthemadtitanic]

so your telling me they could put 6 cylinders in this but not the c63? hello what!?!

[@Peanutdenver]

There's a reason BMW M has been widely outselling AMG, despite the new M3/M4 front end. The 4 pot in the C63 killed the car for me personally.

[@seansiew5629]

@@Peanutdenvertrue as Mercedes know the 7 series is getting the spotlight after they butchered the C63 with a 4 pot, S class would get it too

[@Peanutdenver]

@@seansiew5629It surprised me that Merc did this in the first place. I know there is a movement to downsize in cylinder count and electrification, but did they forget why we buy an AMG?

[@seansiew5629]

@@Peanutdenver well the CEO Ola Kallenius himself is married to a wife who is a diehard Tesla fan, where he goes over the limit by applying all of her protocols which I don’t believe it’s true, the man himself just doesn’t care about what customer wants as he is envying Tesla’s level of success marketing their cars although they are built like trash

[@adventsociety5382]

you dont even understand engineering @@Peanutdenver

[@VaunShiz]

13:28 the rear stance/shape looks kinda like a Q60 even the tail-light shape

[@jv5tv515]

the CLE drives actually amazing... Hope I get a chance to drive the more aggressive version

[@brandonperlow9091]

New CLE 53 looks cool, but agree on design aspects of the last AMG C was better. I still think the 2014 AMG C 507 was the last best looking version of the car. That generation Black edition had so much presence.

[@nwelsh84]

The wheels are really good looking. I'll definitely be searching for those on the second-hand market for my E63.

[@OIIO_BEAMNG]

Tbh it feels like they took an Infiniti Q60 and just made it into a Mercedes bean.

[@DasJaegar]

I didn't even know there was a CLE, i know CLA and CLS but never CLE! It looks really good and the CL line looks like it gets a special designs different from the regular line

[@vladislavdimitrov4646]

What difference the taillight are almost the same as the S-class ones

[@MaticTheProto]

@@vladislavdimitrov4646not at all

[@rainerschmid9388]

the CLE replaces both the C-Class coupé and the E-class coupé// convertible respectively

[@vladislavdimitrov4646]

@@MaticTheProto explain

[@MaticTheProto]

@@vladislavdimitrov4646 they look completely different

[@64Ahmed]

The previous gen of the coupes was absolutely gorgeous

[@prathameshghatol1230]

Saw this yesterday by Merc Showroom! Looooks mean AF😵🔥

[@Jazzmaster71]

Love the car! Had the 2016 E300 Coupe and I loved it to death. Now I have the CLS 53AMG and the engine is the best out there. No vibration at all, smooth as butter and it pulls like nothing else.

[@Eric565]

Better do research before lying about owning a car that you cant even order by now

[@v12-s65]

@@Eric565tf are you talking about? He has a CLS?

[@Eric565]

Sorry for that, reading difficulty hit hard on me

[@seansiew5629]

Well reliability of In-line 6 especially B58 is definitely unbeatable, the M256 under the S class bonnet is undoubtedly very loud

[@v12-s65]

@@seansiew5629 excuse me but are you a bit backwards? Loud? You don‘t hear nor feel shit of the M256 I‘d even say it‘s more reliable than the B58. It can‘t handle power upgrades well but you‘ve never heard or seen about M256 engines broken down or whatever… Yapper… the m256 is a mild hybrid engineering marvel and they managed to make all this to be fairly reliable. 200‘000km + on many s classes

[@Seemashe]

Best new looking car !! Best AMG by far.. love the front and back .. I am not a fan of multi spike wheels though ..

[@DreOneil]

Pops and cracks just sounds unrefined to me never understood the love for them…. Lovely exhaust note then…. Little farts.

[@ShariaLawAllDay]

They better bring back the mighty 4.0L twin turbo V8 and honor that 63AMG badge.

[@GrayHuska]

I swear, if they don’t bring out a V8 63 version… Its such a missed opportunity like the lack of E63 coupes from past generations.

[@yanis_s500]

When you look at the newest BMW's, you ask yourself - Where the F*** car industry is going? Then you see this Mercedes coupe and you understand, that some car brands still know how to design and create BEAUTIFUL sports cars in this over-saturated world. Amazing job from Mercedes!!! Bravo

[@Sergesedd22]

Lol

[@seansiew5629]

Design of BMW is not everyone’s taste but they outsell Mercedes, which there’s a point where BMW has it, not to mention looks is just one part when the quality of the vehicle is not there, it would be just a scrap staple instead of a garage queen

[@Sergesedd22]

@@seansiew5629 Exactly. Everyone misses that point.

[@seansiew5629]

@@Sergesedd22 and also yes C63s e performance looks gorgeous but nobody wants it, because the 4 cylinder hybrid powertrain sounds horrible

[@jamesaron1967]

The only design element I prefer in the C63 is the continuous sharp shoulder line. Mercedes should have kept that or something similar. The discontinuous shoulder line in the CLE 53 makes the door area look too flat, IMO. Nevertheless, the front and especially the rear end is a big improvement. That stance is brutish. I was never a fan of the oval taillights the C-series had. Too weak and feminine. The new taillights are nicer and prefer a higher position. No matter what Mercedes says it's obvious this is a redesigned and enlarged C-series. I am not a fan of multispoke wheels and these are 'multi-ringed' too. Extremely busy design. The CLE 53 wheels are not my style but if I were a buyer I'd be forced to choose them since I like smaller diameters even less. That interior is better looking than anything in its price range. I prefer angled dashes, however, I don't know what it's like driving. When I was young, I had a car with an angled dash and it was very ergonomic. Prefer it that way. I don't care how it looks if it's easier to view the screen. Can't wait to see what the CLE 63 will look like!

[@militanthd6484]

Let me catch my son complaining about the cracks and pops, he’ll walk! 😂

[@mute1259]

Looks better than the M4 and the RS5

[@NicholasWicks-ik6gh]

This cle53 looks fucking insanely good there no other way to say it

[@senoow4215]

honestly ill take this over the new m4, perfect daily amg

[@gsdbp7893]

only thing id change is the rear tails, thats it😭

[@tempusfugit5388]

Honestly i like the CLE way more than the C63, now let's wait for the V8 one to come out

[@boukm3n]

The rumor is the CLE63 AMG will be the garbage four cylinder hybrid setup. So depressing

[@CHRlS.G]

9:55 of course it has round tail pipes, it’s a 53 not a 63.

[@shaney9470]

It’s not black it’s a dark grey (graphite grey magno)!

[@philhenderson3516]

I very much dislike the rear. They could've done a lot better. Aside from the EQS models (which all look terrible imo) I think the rear on this looks like a bloated Infiniti Q60. It's not bad, but the more I look at it, the more I'm convinced they could've produced a sleeker rear end.

[@LisakRacing]

Yeah, now sit in your KIA and cry

[@philhenderson3516]

@@LisakRacing I'll glady take a Kia Stinker or whatever is called over this! Go and boost your ego with the Mercedes. Find a reason to burn your cash.

[@1241GIBEK]

mercedes amg is doing exactly the opposite of bmw. making sporty, good looking car

[@Sergesedd22]

🤔 hmmm. Is that why bmw sales are better than Mercedes. Who knew.. 🙄

[@seansiew5629]

Looks aren’t everything when you have a vacuum cleaner engine in it, look at the C63s E performance,gorgeous to look at,but nobody in Europe buys it,only diehard AMG badge enthusiasts and Tesla owners aka the biggest dicks on the road

[@alenibricic9899]

CLS 63 amg and CLE amg the best looking Mercedes car🔥

[@Zeal___]

It's gorgeous

[@kishlayverma6622]

the cle 63 will look even better but with a 4cylender what an L for amg.

[@cyf1434568100]

this makes me more excited for the future AMG GT4door facelift

[@Foregrlz]

Should have used the Pillarless design from E53 amg coupe....... shame

[@clutched77]

I think it’s pretty obvious they copied the m4/8

[@yllibeadini6689]

I WANNA SEE THE CAR WITH ALL THE WINDOWS DOWN MAN WHY IS NOBODY DOING IT!!!1

[@Albi34___]

Now the question is what engine is gonna be in the CLE 63?!

[@jimbaranresidence8]

1st impression on m2.m3.m4 most people debate..... 1st impression on mercedes, most people like it....

[@bobbyjones2112]

I definitely like the 53 much better. I think it looks meaner altogether back in front.

[@Jan123.]

Great analysis.

[@GmbH312]

You have to compare the rear bumper with the fender then the "upper section" makes sense 10:15min

[@nathandepasquale9571]

Absolutely gorgeous 👌

[@champbrady633]

I disagree with you on the aggressive styling. If Audi bmw and any auto maker can do it, then so should Mercedes. That's like saying we're going to give up a market segment sells and profit margins, so we can fit some silly depiction. Absolutely not; Diversify for all-time highs

[@7J0RG3]

Could you do a vid on the Tahoe face lift ?

[@p0sitiv467]

I have always been a fan and owner of BMW, but with what BMW is doing with its exterior and interior design, cutting down engine choices in the EU, I will definitely switch to Mercedes or Porsche after pre lci x5 I own today.

[@seansiew5629]

Mercedes is doing too, especially the current generation S class fails to get the spotlight unlike the 7 series, and also plans of dropping the V8 for Mercedes are closer than expected,G350 and S350 with a 4 cylinder is coming and S63e would be gone after the facelift version as well as S680 Maybach, not to mention the G63 would become PHEV as well

[@p0sitiv467]

@@seansiew5629 it’s a bad news…

[@brent9369]

I would take CLE AMG 53 over the S650 Mustang

[@RonsmooveTI]

The rear lights look like 2021 Acura TL and 2019 Q60 coupe

[@symphantic4552]

What an absolute stunner

[@AMGTT]

No it’s about time Benz got aggressive

[@bobbyjones2112]

That’s right about the grill I like the frowning mean look better.

[@dylanw890]

Insert Philip J Fry GIF “Take my money”

[@4b11t9]

This looks way too similar to the W205 C63s Coupe. Basically same car with new interior.

[@owamamazongolo8200]

That's a good thing

[@creato938]

Calling a current Mercedes vehicle beautiful is a bit of a stretch, Mercedes design has been slowly downgrading since the AMG GT launch to the current blob cars that is the EQ line, this is better, but not much, the current Mercedes coupe designs are very weird and melted cheese.

[@scraigrogers]

My man would you happen to know the name of those wheels? I want those for my 63. Thanks in advance

[@OmarC-rz2hn]

Grill design they turned it upside down from previous to current version.

[@barrak2k059]

Bro THE NEW TAHOE SPEAK ABOUT ITTTTT

[@greebuh]

Nailed it? Yeah, if they were trying to clone a q60...

[@Boostlagg]

its a good looking car but isn't it just a mild refresh from the previous coupe?

[@CHEEKY2BLESSED]

This is just to show that if the E63 coupe ever existed it would outsell all other classes MB produce

[@sasothestrategizer]

The only thing I wish it had is active wing

[@icey_dicey_1454]

Unnecessary in my opinion. Fixed wing if anything just cuz it's styled like a sportscar not a luxury car.

[@sasothestrategizer]

@@icey_dicey_1454 What are you talking about??? The Porsche 911, SL , older Gen Audi coupes, Jaguar F-Type, have active wings because they are sports cars

[@Da__goat]

In todays episode of how to charge E class prices for a C class coupe with a non V8 engine and more screens that will just break and cost thousands to fix after the warranty ends to fake exhausts. We have this abomination

[@jaayflipsto100k3]

The CLE 53 actually solves my mental problems. All jokes aside it’s beautiful but the rear looks like a SUV lol

[@tag52805]

I don't like the rear , wish the rear was straight and not so curved

[@voYan]

imagine a cle65 with a v12

[@marcoocram815]

Imagine a cle63 with a v8. This would be the dream which should be more possible and not the funny 4 cylinder from the c63😢

[@diego432hz]

I really like this kind of mercedes, more than its competitors

[@bluespeedrail7731]

I just got an ad for the mercedes c class in this video lol

[@motsekesamang5202]

"no housing for it here... Nx nx nx!!" 😂

[@richardike2342]

The new design is beautiful. But all these cars still look the same. I think it would be a good idea if you returned to doing you legendary retro designs. Take classic cars, and give them modern interpretations. You did some of the best ones l have ever scene.

[@Danis8Pastry]

Modern cars look gluttonous. As if the designers are affriad they’d be acussed of fat-shaming if they designed something tight and elegant.

[@samiahmadi6862]

The rear tail lights 🤢

[@snowfall6767]

an 63 had 4 cylinders and an 53 had 6cylinders is it just me or isnt it weird

[@911pms2]

I think a Mercedes should look elegant but an //AMG should look pissed all the time

[@PK-bn2pg]

Rare Mercedes W

[@jpracing893]

Think most people would buy this then tune it over the stupid C63

[@revenantwolzart]

I want a 4 door sedan of it

[@Malik-jt8hi]

This COULD just be one of the greats

[@fj06carnone]

If you don't want pops and bangs out of your exhaust, buy a regular CLE? Lol, umm what?

[@dissle_atl]

still not better than the c coupe or the e coupe even the e coupe 53 amg. People forget that the CLE is still a downgrade from what we used to have with the both other coupes...

[@shaharifmangaru9163]

Correction* Infinity nailed it

[@mirkomarjanovic3234]

Inline 6? Oh goddddddd yeeesss!

[@boybad01]

This CLE is definitely a no from me! I hate those non-smiling Mercedes grill! And especially... The thing is supposed to replace the e-coupe but got a B-Pillar??? Get out of here Merc......

[@shoshKid]

Beautiful, yes.Hoever, same as C63s coupe

[@thanosianthemadtitanic]

wow that was a fast

[@Silla_Gates55.5]

별로네 ㅋ 독일차의 디자인도 점점 한물 가는 중 ㅋㅋㅋ

[@user-qy6nw1cy7m]

별로네 ㅋㅋㅋ

[@MaticTheProto]

Gorgeous

[@bvaradinov]

The nowadays Mercedes cars have probably the best exterior design on the market… and also the worst interior design on the market. I will not buy a Mercedes again until they don’t replace the interior designer and go back to the stylish interior design Mercedes are known. Enough of those horrible interior designs which are like a crossbreed between a kitchen and 80-s disco club.

[@james10165]

Agree the interior is whats holding me back from getting one, mostly the use sticking screens everywhere.

[@United_Wings]

Beautiful ❤

[@nskbhatia1]

want!

[@owainwright6055]

Merc is losing its way. There’s barely a hairs breadth of difference between the differnet models these days. No character of theri own.

[@bumbleeeeeyin]

2014 is the best...

[@nniels2547]

Copied m4

[@mikeicee]

Look like if BMW and Hyundai got together to make a Mercedes. Look like a 2015 Hyundai Genesis Coupe

[@LisakRacing]

What? Hahaha! Probably you own 1998 Hyundai… cry baby

[@pavlenikolic3555]

V8 or Nothing.

[@boonraypipatchol7295]

.... . What the babbling......

[@lemonjuice6177]

This mercedes looks like a bmw wtf