No One Is Buying The 4 Cyl C63 So AMG Is Putting A V8 BACK In The 2025 CLE AMG Coupe!

[@matttrudeau1]

The best way to protest is to not buy these AMG 4 cylinder cars.

[@raiiiar]

Well that's happening already. Not that 98% of the people reading this can afford it.

[@adultshark166]

@@raiiiarbruh it only starts at $85k. Dont group us together with u 😂

[@raiiiar]

@@adultshark166 mine was 129k and change) Still don't think it was worth it.

[@epicon6]

The car industry panicked going electric but the reality is it’s not so smart to move so fast, and they luckily realized people really want V8s

[@chrism869]

I mean the ioniq 5 n ev uses pumped in audio (you can turn it off) and also has n e shift thing that simulates 8 speed dct I think,it gives that feel of a gas car just in an ev

[@nojokerxd8024]

@@chrism869🤡🤡

[@bigjml]

Wrong As usual Americans don’t realise there is a World outside their bubble. The new C63 has 680bhp out the box They might bring back the V8 for the North American Market. But unlikely in the ROW as Emissions Requirements are more relevant than making a car for idiots to straight pipe. Only in American do people care about showing off and making noise over performance

[@epicon6]

@@chrism869 95% of gas powered cars feel like crap because they aren’t exciting high powered cars. So electric cars are nicer than those, but no electric car can never simulate the vibration and sound of a real car

[@origaminefretami3480]

​@@epicon695% of recent cars you mean. Older cars are exciting af even when they are slower.

[@jamesdecade]

If the CLE has the V8 and 4matic+, that’s a perfect car for me. It’s the E63 coupe that was missing for so long!

[@jakefox3677]

I wish would be a total buy but a 6 cylinder I would just rather have a M4

[@TheFlyingClutchman]

Sadly the cle is built on the c class platform unlike the e coupe. So it wont be as nice as a proper e coupe

[@johnmitchell2269]

Mercedes back in the day used to do a 7.3 V12 engine that went in a few different models. Then they had the 6.2 V8. This is what made Mercedes stand out from the other manufacturers in a good way. This was part of the Mercedes dna and heritage. Big engines dont have to work as hard and are not as highly strung as smaller engines. This gave Mercedes their own character and charm. Nice smooth gentle acceleration and you would still be moving at pace, no need to floor it, let the engine stretch its legs instead of ringing its neck for every ounce of power 100% of the time. If you want economy there are plenty of other manufacturers (with their souless boring dull cars) to go for.

[@twisted777]

❤❤❤ü ❤

[@Mr_Glee]

Never ever would i buy a 4 cylinder 63

[@matthowell8985]

I got the gla 45 amg. Turbo 4 and I smoke scatpacks and super sports all the time. Power to weight all day. My 400hp and awd beats 500hp without awd and I'm 800lbs lighter.

[@sahilshergill7278]

@@matthowell8985I have a CLA 45, c63s and E63s. All 3 are different and the 45 is definitely quick but the 4cyl doesn’t have the same feel in terms of torque and power of course. There’s limits to how much you can push a 45 compared to a v8 63.

[@matthowell8985]

@@sahilshergill7278 True but beight or nine hundred pounds lighter makes up for a lot. I know. The exhaust and the engine noise is never going to be the same. I think for me going fast is more important than the noise even though I do enjoy noise. If I had to prioritize one it's the bragging rights

[@sahilshergill7278]

@@matthowell8985 yeah definitely a great car! That’s why I kept the 45 even after having tuned e63s and c63s it’s got its on way of making you happy! Keep enjoying the car man:)

[@matthowell8985]

@@sahilshergill7278 I would love a c63 though

[@MrCrashBandicoot25]

I'm glad and surprised people didn't cave in and just buy the 4 cylinder version

[@jimbrauer1855]

Crazy how they could be so disconnected from their customers. I never finished high-school but i would give better advice

[@martinsvensson6884]

Its like some random idiots that were never into cars to begin with are running these companies now.

[@tboneforreal]

They are just trying to stay ahead of the government regulations. They have to keep the average fuel economy of the cars they sell at a certain level and almost every year that requirement goes up some more. That's why every car company is putting small displacement turbo engines in their cars. Give it a few more years that 4 cyl will be back.

[@martinsvensson6884]

@@tboneforreal They put 6 cyl in many models that sell more than the AMGs.

[@_IMNNO]

@@martinsvensson6884It’s crazy how many executives/leadership teams with MBAs, in the automotive / tech / etc. industries, are actually out of touch with the products they sell.

[@yodaspadawan9687]

I think the engineers were exiting by current F1 race cars, were a 1,6l V6 is combined with massive EV power. Look at the project 1 car. But I agree, they did not respect the real customer, obviously.

[@MikeC_AMG_C63S]

AMEN!! I bought the LAST all black C-63S v-8 in July 2023, best decision I ever made 🙌🏼🙌🏼🙌🏼

[@rebeltvr6046]

It's going to go up in value if Merc keeps doing this 4-cyl BS, so I'd say keep it for the long haul...

[@yodaspadawan9687]

Yesterday in Stuttgart Germany I have seen a CLE with camouflage and a massive sound. I guess this was a prototype of the incoming CLE 63 with a V8. 😃

[@dalelavery3491]

My question is why even call it a "63" it's almost like mercedes craze of putting fake exhaust tips on the non AMG models.

[@VaneNaumovski]

Those who bought the new c63 are clowns. I live in germany, I think I’ve seen only a couple

[@LemonViper00]

2:12 you nailed it on the head. Cars today are so quick. Going from 4.5sec 0-60 to 3.9sec, isn’t that important. We want nice sounding exhaust.

[@avonrastonar]

I have a 4cyl car that I love to bits. It drives great, looks great and is just a very nice car.......but, it's cold start doesn't get my nipples hard like my V8 does. It's like comparing a light shower to Thunder & Lightning V8 4 Life🤘🏾

[@jgripen969]

A 4 cyl Mitsubishi is nice, but an AMG should sound like an AMG, not a Mitsubishi.

[@Ricky-G99]

We should punish the car manufacturers for downsizing to 4 cylinders or full EVs by boycotting their performance cars cuz as long as we're not affecting their numbers they'll continue doing stupid shit like that

[@Apoc447]

They should have retired the c63 name plate u til they could put a v8 back in. Nobody would be upset over a 4 cylinder c43 and c53

[@martinsvensson6884]

It should be called a C20 though. C20 Turbo. Because that's what it is. Or C20 Turbo Hybrid.

[@lucashenriquepedrosocabello]

they should stop 4 and 6 in amg, only v8 and v12 sells in amg

[@chrism869]

6 cylinder in an amg is still fine,heck even a 4cyl is still fine in the a45 and cla45 amgs just not in the higher trim c63

[@origaminefretami3480]

6 cylinder is fine, especially inline 6.

[@matthowell8985]

I have a turbo 4 amg. 400hp and awd in a light weight hatch back definitely gets it done.

[@liberte1700]

you are like those who claim amg is only v8 but u own 0 amg with 8 cyl haha

[@matthowell8985]

@liberte1700 for real. Plenty of people own non v8 amg. They are all fast. Just like bmw m series, none of them are bad or slow. Good point. People don't have amg and are the experts. I at least own one.

[@Leonardo555ZZZZ]

Consumers rule ,,,,not governments and not companies.

[@SudSale31]

Finally someone understanding, it is refreshing

[@Cyborg_Auto]

They should've at least gone with a turbo 6 cyl like bmw..

[@Troy-fv9uq]

Mercedes has always wanted to be different than BMW and Audi.

[@jgripen969]

BMW has a long heritage with the i6, but AMG shouldn’t have anything less than 8 cylinders.

[@martinsvensson6884]

@@jgripen969They had 6 cylinders back in the days also. Its ok in somewhat smaller cars.

[@jgripen969]

@@martinsvensson6884 Yea and they also made an AMG version of Mitsubishi. The facts are that AMG built it’s reputation on these great sounding V8’s and 12’s. If you ever decide to own an M156 for an example, så kommer du att förstå😉

[@martinsvensson6884]

@@jgripen969 Bland yngre generationer kanske men 190/C-klassens AMG modeller var ju i6 från början. Sen hade du AMG varianter av 300E w124 också i form av E36 AMG. Samma med 123:an innan. De var ju dock mkt diskretare bilar. Inte samma show som idag.

[@mariorabottini5687]

I bought a BMW M3 Competition Xdrive late last year! Honestly….they are amazing! 👌

[@makatron]

That's the one in looking for right now, I'm about to drive one next week and never in my life thought I'd get a BMW product.

[@anaestereo810]

Having owned several v8's, there's no substitute to that torque....no replacement for displacement.

[@HoldenOn]

AMG went out of business when they dumped the V8. Maybe no one told them, so it's up to me. Hey, AMG. You're closed. You had a great run, but it ended with the last V8 you made. If Mercedes wants to offer AMG appearance packages, fine. But AMG? You're closed. RIP.

[@christianuldall3787]

Spot on Mike. Bring back the V8

[@jeffreymcurtis]

Right now no countries power grid can support every vehicle being electric, because there simply isn't enough power to bring electricity to homes and businesses and be able to have car charging stations everywhere!

[@Warrengraff-ym2yj]

EVs are a transition mechanism to no one having cars. Governments know what you mentioned, they're not stupid, just pretend to look stupid.

[@Mike.T.]

This is such a silly argument. It's going to be many, many years before all care are EVs. All the boomers that are afraid of them will be long going before that happens.

[@ObadiahIsurfate-ze7zq]

You weirdos with your electric car conspiracies and made up nonsense. If you don’t want an electric car don’t buy one but also don’t worry about what the next person chooses to do with the money they earned.

[@nchmusic99]

Cap look at Norway

[@daszieher]

​@@ObadiahIsurfate-ze7zqit's just the same as those hippie weirdos claiming that some obscure industry-government alliance "killed the EV". The EV was never killed, it needs life support to even be a thing. This "life support" in form of tax credits and advantages is what people (rightfully) criticise.

[@jlautomotive6349]

100% agree!! There are certain vehicles that should always be offered with V8s or 10s, 12s. This should be the reason why EVs even exist is to allow us to still have a vehicle that we want while the people who don’t care drive pods… Keep up the incredible work Mike!!

[@martinsvensson6884]

Its like if random non car-people are running these companies nowadays.

[@jezebulls]

I can see how a big drop from a V8 to a 4 cylinder made it difficult for some to see the value in an AMG product. Maybe a V6 would have been fine. Some supercars these days have great sounding V6’s.

[@martinsvensson6884]

I6's sound better that V6s in general.

[@exzoduss3089]

Ppl need to understand that dodge is only dying because of stellantis. Previous dodge ceo stepped down because he knows the direction of dodge and doesn’t want to be apart of it anymore

I was in the market for.a new C63, but I wanted a V8 and a coupe.

[@BigTeamWesley]

Why aren’t these companies investing in BioFuels rather than spending millions on electric cars that nobody wants

[@ItsPinecone_911]

You're absolutly right. I was at my local Mercedes looking to trade in my current 392 Charger for a CPO S450 or S560 sedan and they saw me checking out the beautiful blue C63 AMG when they gave me a weird look omce I read "Turbo 4" on the window sticker. They then asked if I was interested in that car I told them no. Ill never pay that price for a 4 cyclender car no matter how powerful or fast they are. They told them why I was there.

[@ItsPinecone_911]

And yea I hate Mercedes nes Design as well.

[@KTK_808]

The SL has this AMG 4 cylinder engine, and they are not selling! For $120k, you get a 4 cylinder engine? Mercedes, what were you thinking? 😵‍💫

[@BarryWMedinaMusic]

No body would complain if the did what Lamborghini did which was to keep the V 8 / V12 with the electric motors. Or a model with the twin turbo V6 and electrification. One last thing nothing beats the AMG from the 2000 to 2010 that has the roof vents and kidney Gil’s with the dual exhaust double tip. That was the error that the E63 AMg 4 door sedan was beating the Ferrari in races. Those cars were dope !

[@zooameba6386]

I had a CLE coupe four cylinder 2024 on the test, it has a good engine but no sound, the front seats are the same size as in the C coupe, the rear side windows don't go down, I was very disappointed, they discontinued the C coupe and E coupe and made it again C coupe for double the price, the center console is much too high and the center screen is too big, so it will be too narrow for you Mike because you are a tall person, it is true that the rear seats have a little more space than in the C coupe, the trunk is a little bigger than the C coupe. I own a C coupe 2018 but I won't trade because the rear windows don't go down. Greetings from Europe

[@yanis_s500]

100% agree with you! However, I think that the new regulations especially in Europe - They are quite dramatic! So car brands are forced to use hybrid systems or smaller engines, because of the emissions. That being said, I also think that people are not buying purely power and performance. The sound of a classic V8 is pure music... I bought an Mercedes S500 coupe and I have been enjoying V8 every time I drive my car. No electric car can beat this feeling.

[@ernstpeischl9365]

The displacement of the next generation of V8 can always be made smaller. That is an option.

[@garrettmetz2387]

Couldn’t agree more hoss.

[@Politebanana1]

Btw love that you're bringing this to everyones attention! Love this vid bro.

[@ShariaLawAllDay]

Why don't they just freaking install that 2.0L turbo hybrid engine in the CLA45? Plain and simple. Bring back the V8 damn it.

[@c4a5m3]

Sold my 2019 C63S and bought a 2024 M8 GC because of the direction of MB. Hope this happens.

[@B0RRAC0]

I've owned both German and American muscle cars and it ABSOLUTELY has a lot to do with the sound!!! 🔊🔥

[@F.S.111]

My service advisor told me couple years ago Benz was going to 4 cylinders in AMG ‘s and I told him good luck I would NEVER buy one! Lame as hell. I currently own a 2022 SL63 and love it. If it had a 4 cylinder I would never have bought it.

[@TaffPlays]

Absolutely get the CLE 63 when that comes out (if it has a V8) and do a spec similar to either your first C63 or the S65!

[@deznutz7432]

Cle reminds me alot of my clk 550 a mixture of the e class and c class combined.

[@rebeccamoran5382]

Great video as always Mike I am with everyone else when they said they would never buy a 4 cylinder c63 they need to bring the other one back for sure

[@martinfiala3910]

Sound AND the added complexity (to an already complicated German).

[@maxympatenaude138]

E 53 S is the way to go now. 6 cyl AMG are not bad at all. I love my 2019 C43.

[@b44rt]

De C and E class will have V8's from 2025 again too. Heard it from a Mercedes Rep during an AMG owners event at Mercedes in the Netherlands.

[@belleoui4931]

Pathetic and embarrassing that they even entertained a 4cyl in an AMG… I’ve often even laughed at the A45s for that reason Hopefully the rumour is true!

[@ptick16]

The title of this video made me jump with joy! The AMG is a performance machine for car people, and none of us want fake sounds or electric motors to drive us! I can't wait for Dodge to eat crow too, and switch back to the V8! Now, I'm just worried about Nissan messing up the formula for GTR!

[@OncleJazz0256]

Hey Mike! I hope everything is going well! Greetings from Chile! :)

[@maz500]

Already made a video on the standard CLE and really keen to see what the 53 and 63 are like

[@paulocascalheira5099]

It remains to be said of the third generation of the CLS, that Mercedes in design level has completely destroyed it. 😱 #fail #Mercedes #designfail

[@stevep9041]

Due to the massive iPad on the dash I was on the fence with the Merc but the 4 cyl motor is the deal breaker.

[@eustine]

4cl is gayish.....We need the fire breathing V8......It's about the sound of course.

[@Warrengraff-ym2yj]

Very fruity indeed😂

[@CRAPO2011]

Mr Vlog should coyote swap a fusion, bring it back to the early days😊👍

[@TreDaSpartan]

They're doing the cle53 in a v6. Would only make sense to do the cle63 in a v8

[@HellcatDreaminJosh]

Autovlog Great Video I think it's awesome that AMG might V8s into the upcoming CLE 63s and I definitely agree that you should get one if it happens

[@3li._qq]

I totally agree 👍 3:40

[@niosanfrancisco]

without a 6.3 -8 cyl. it's not an AMG.

[@FrmerK20]

So they haven’t made a real amg since… amg was founded? The engine you are referring to is 6.2 liters, the m156, they use the 63 name for heritage

[@capillarysystem]

The 4 cyl hybrid powertrain itself is impressive, i would love to get my hands to throw them in a hot hatch

[@BigUriel]

I think what happened over at MB headquarters is what usually happens when someone in a board meeting has a terrible idea but all the other people are yes men only concerned with keeping their job and nobody had the balls to speak the obvious: the *only* reason people buy an AMG over an M3/4, and pay a premium for it too, is for the big engine, because other than the big engine BMW's car is just better in every single way.

[@makatron]

Mercedes-Benz AMG has become the best ad to convert AMG nuts like me into a BMW M power enthusiasts.

[@zoefaith120]

"dude what you doing over there"?

[@maartenvanbrakel2570]

Imagine putting half the cylinders on a car that is iconic for having 8 and then expecting better sales 😂😂

[@jakefox3677]

Lots of these brands get to make V8s based on how many other eco or Ev style cars they make to average out the fuel consumption. Ford has this dodge didn’t.

[@richardmorris7063]

I'm with you Mike, they need to use you're cars silhouette as a template for design. Also what they're doing is pushing their agenda & no one is really biting on EVs & 4 cyl hybrids. But as us older enthusiasts go by the wayside they'll eventually bring them in. These kids grew up on video games,they'll simulate the whole driving experience complete w/ sound & that will be that...but not today!

[@Dou6.2]

I “grew up on video games” and I’m over 30. Look at the car I drive. Don’t judge. Don’t assume.

[@IAmCruz100]

Sports Car sound especially on the AMG is 99.99% 👌🏼 the decidong factor. Speed is okay but it's not the finaly deciding factor. All cars are fast nowadays - we just need a car with a soul & character V8 & i6 still does it for me #PetrolHeadTalk

[@harleyquebecenrevue3580]

So those famous “focus groups” MB and AMG have relied so much on seem to be somewhat off track. Listening to the customer, what a novel idea. At worst, they could have offered a low power 6 inline for the C43 and a high power 6 inline for the C63 to compete the BMW M head to head. Then the CLÉ could have a 63 with a V8 and make it a very attractive model. Look at the new 911, they added electrification with very little weight addition resulting in amazing power results. We have the technology ! I’ll send in my resume to AMG LOL!

[@Destroyer-Grizzly-BIH]

The power is with the people!

[@CapnT87]

Unfortunately, if true, it’s likely going to be priced where an E63 coupe would have been priced and nowhere near where the C63 coupe was priced. I just got the new LCI M4 and that’s already priced well above where my W205 C63…a V8 CLE63 is going to be approaching 150k (CAD, guessing 120-130ish USD) I’m thinking wayyyy outside the range that your typical C63 customer would likely stretch their budget to, including me :(

[@90MinutenLang020Damsko]

CLE sales🚀🚀🚀

[@Zweefduiker]

Amg is 4 times more expensive than a normal Mercedes C class, so if I were to buy one, I expect something special. A 4 cilinder I can also get in a mainstream car. So yes a V8. Or if they really need to downsize then V6 as a very minimum.

[@ryanfrisby7389]

Great video Mike!

[@paolocardinali3951]

Why car makers don't understand that a car is not just about performances... I have one right now for a week... it' faster than any other C63 S but the driving pleasure is not even close to the V8! Sound is a BIG part of driving pleasure! Just don't buy it and then they'll be forced to change their mind... money talks, don't forget it!

[@B0RRAC0]

It sucks that nowadays you can't tell the difference in sound between a Honda Civic and a Mercedes AMG!!! Make V8's great again! 🇺🇸

[@tim.prasad03]

They should do a cross-plane 4 cylinder if they want to sell 4 cylinders that bad.

[@Justme0495]

I doubt Mercedes decided to drop the 4 cylinder for the CLE Coupe. It was their plan all along to produce this with a V8. This has been in development for way to long to change plans a few months before launch. Maybe the faclifted C63 or the next gen are getting a V8, maybe with a hybrid combination, but this generation seems to be done with the 4 cylinder, unless they add some kind of special edition.

[@NCARS_]

NEW VIDEO OF MY KZbin CHANNEL NCARS!! 2025 CLE 63 AMG S IN COMING!! V8 SOUND CHECK!!

[@DjSanchezE355AMG]

Just saw a drag race between a 2015 c63s and the new c63(610hp) and the 4cyl smacked the v8. But a rather have the v8.

[@sander16v11]

Get yourself an AMG GTS/GTR It’s Mercedes f12!

[@keyzprogression4539]

4 cyl is fine if it's an a/cla/gla/glb45 but not the C63's and upwards

[@YoungDen]

I think it is meant for more every day driving like the new M3/4's.

[@sig6394]

Totally agree with you Mike I would defo have a V8 over a 4 cylinder and would prefere to take a power cut to get the V8 because it sounds sp much better and also why is amg not going thos V8 in bi turbo as surely the power can come from them, so hope the CLE63 amg come out with the V8 power plant, just bring the V12 back for 1 more showing, great video Mike I love you passion top man peace brother 🙏 👍 👌

[@plutodestroyer12]

ford is also the only truck manufacturer that will sell you the most powerful V8 offering while not charging you $63k+ to even OPTION for it…

[@mrJTx.]

Just google CLE53 amg it should look the same exteriour wise. Only the fake exhaust pipes should be different for the possible CLE63

[@offom]

Now the new Mini’s have old-body ergonomics and seats. Because mostly old rich people are buying them. But to feel young they were buying it guys!

[@rodneyevans5525]

True about the sounds and muscles

[@Billente]

The CLE is the best looking Mercedes rn

[@gregs8685]

Nobody buying EVs or apparently 4 cylinder AMGs either🤣🤣

[@chrism869]

Nobody buying evs is kinda of wrong cause pepole are buying them, but the 4cyl c63 i can agree with pepole not buying them

[@FlyLikeAliG6]

They should have done a 6 Cyl + Electric at first step...

[@SimonM-63]

Awesome, Mike 👍👌

[@Kjs-td6ro]

You need to make more videos where you rent a car then try and destroy the transmission..

[@mikedee42]

Now that would be exciting!!!

[@raymonddsouza8948]

I absolutely love that AMG have been schooled so comprehensively by their customers, if the 'close to zero sales' is true. Stupid people in the organisation who thought they knew better have had their asses handed to them, just what they deserve. I love fast cars, including ICE cars and EVs, but this is a great example of a business having no clue about their customers (or not caring), and getting the response they deserve. Love it!

[@DennisChroneer]

Jag håller med. En riktig bil skall ha en V8, annars är det bara ett transportmedel.

[@forzer456]

Don’t blame gen Z for this mistake, the car industry panicked and caved into going full ev as it was the shinny new thing. At the same time there are people fully against ev which is stupid, EVs should coexist with ice cars but people on both sides only want their side to win. As I remember when the 4L V8 came out people were against it because it was not a 6.3L but as time past it proved to be one of Mercedes greatest engines.

[@perigosu8449]

lol new CLE 63 is going to be like $150K... cle 53 (the 6 cylinder) is $80K+ so around $100K realistically. The new GLC 63 is like $130K (which is 4 cylinder + electric)

[@Co1eTrain84]

You can thank regulations for this

[@martinsvensson6884]

They make 6 cylinders in many other non AMG cars.

[@roccohunter2895]

Preach brother, all please rise in the church of CAR, lol I think pumped in sound is a sin.

[@lvdeluxe1]

If merc does that, I'm in 💪

[@florianforrer13]

Mercedes may bring a V8 to the cle coupe but there will be no new E63 amg So its like wtf is mercedes doing