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

[@Mkvkuv]

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.

[@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.

[@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.

[@Techinvestor567]

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

[@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

[@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

[@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

[@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

[@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

[@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 😂😅🤭

[@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

[@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

[@igyoutubechannel]

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

[@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!

[@AdrianVonGrolmann]

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

[@MS-sy8ls]

That interior looks absolutely stunning 🤩

[@cdigital9392]

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

[@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? 😉

[@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.

[@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.

[@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?

[@RenaissanceBoss]

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

[@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".

[@callummccubbing4506]

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

[@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.

[@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!

[@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.

[@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.

[@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.

[@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.

[@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

[@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.

[@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???

[@ryan49805]

Those fake exhausts are a crime against humanity.

[@EricNoi-m5]

😂😂😂😂

[@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

[@Lindani_Mvano]

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

[@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.

[@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)

[@EnjoyLife179]

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

[@TheHutchRuns]

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

[@TwinTailsRyu]

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

[@IamHandsome4u]

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

[@akcamelot]

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

[@the.sherlock]

and this is how you diluate a brand

[@JoseJCanto]

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

[@indopleaser]

Mercedes is going down a slippery slope with their looks

[@camilogomezkeep2324]

Great analysis explanation 👏 👏 👏

[@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...

[@jazzjokesjalopies]

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

[@richardohaletse7396]

S Class coupe looks better

[@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

[@edwinpeterhigginson8448]

This guy is the GOAT amongst car reviewers.

[@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

[@gene978]

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

[@generalbystander1631]

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

[@leratomotsumi7090]

The B pillar should have been that of the E

[@GentlemanJamesWin]

This is the best review you have ever done.

[@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😉

[@PaweWalaszekProfile]

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

[@ariespinal]

I like the way he does reviews!

[@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.

[@ferrismohammed137]

the fly on 1:50 was a paid actor

[@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.

[@colinrenfrew48]

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

[@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.

[@l2etranger]

4:08 the hatch would have made up to the other stuff, and it would also have made up to those who don’t want the convertible.

[@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 ☔️

[@SkyEatsSpaceShip]

Can’t wait to see the CLE AMG.

[@CarloCo.]

Awesome episode ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️! The new AMG CLE 53 completes this vehicle into a sport GT, best of both worlds 🌒🌍

[@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

[@bobcabot]

ja the noise is looking forwards! you brits really be the other way around and by the way the sound system must be set free beforehand via paying...

[@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

[@shaunm9928]

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

[@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

[@PPE707]

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

[@timonxDlol]

costs money

[@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.

[@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..

[@TheSheikhtareq]

Great review but don't dig the shark look at all. Prefer the previous pointy slanted headlight as opposed to shark eyes

[@ExpectDragons]

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

[@timemachine9156]

Marvellous design at the time of 1:50. That fly looks alike is what kind of aerodynamic device?

[@VIandPRpapi]

Absolutely stunning vehicle. Great job! However, the infotainment and gauge cluster are huge letdowns. Not a fan of the tablet style instrumentation that looks like an after thought and just slapped atop the dash and center console. Much prefer the layout of previous generations. Nice car nonetheless.

[@EltonNyabani]

I love the location and the way he did the review of cle. Benz fan and l believe that cle is best 👌 for me.l like it.

[@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.

[@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.

[@pavloarmand4070]

Beautiful looking car. Gorgeous tan leather too. Jury's out on the matt paint finish. Spoils the overall look.

[@rasmusthrane7957]

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

[@paullopez7561]

Wow !!!! Love the design and the profile is genius. It looks like doesn't have a b pillar then you open the door and it's there..the only thing I didn't like was that rear lights don't connect as a light bar and on the bottom: the fake exhaust outlets

[@cdigital9392]

Design and profile remind of an upside down bathtub on wheels with Asian car design influences for headlights

[@dinoberonja8271]

Take a shot everytime Rory says "Distinctive"

[@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.

[@evol3852]

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

[@LoftechUK]

The paintwork is awesome

[@afegasdf76y123e]

4 series drives better, and has a better interior quality, overall better car for the price

[@skandererrais]

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

[@tacfoley4443]

I like the car, Rory, but we already have two Mercedes-Benz right now. I'm more interest in your choice of watch - do tell! BTW, how much does the matt finish paint job add?