AMG CLE 53 First Drive! PLUS is the V8 63 Coming Back?!

[@RemoveBeforeRace]

Price aside: this is the best entry level AMG they've ever made. I can't think of a modern AMG that looks better, the whole package just works. As for the V8, is it coming? DO you think my prediction is right?!! Let me know. 😈

[@matmul4850]

As for your V8 prediction! We live in hope.

[@G82Watts]

Bulbous rear end is ugly imo.

[@verhu010]

Price is literally the most important part of the equation.

[@oRicardoHetfield]

"Entry level" that will be 100k€... yeah...

[@chubaoyolu6728]

Not sure if the V8 is coming back or not. I'm just grateful that AMG got its head out of its bum and actually gave the people what they wanted. Looks like a proper gem of a machine

[@shabz_carz]

absolutely incredible, probably in my opinion one of the best looking amgs that have been unveiled in the last couple years, hearing a 6 cylinder is so refreshing, we’ve suffered in too much 4 cylinder anguish.

[@v12-s65]

Last sentence.. only the c class and glc were affected. GLE, GLS, G, S, SL, GT4, GT are still V8 though

[@shabz_carz]

@@v12-s65 a lot of our amg love revolves mainly around the v8 c63s, we love the rest but the c63s is what you think of when you hear ‘german muscle car’

[@sapnupuas7271]

@@v12-s65 yeah and the c63 was the best selling amg by a mile

[@MaticTheProto]

@@shabz_carz I wouldn't really call it a muscle car as that reminds me of the incredibly inefficient and purposely slightly out of sync engines of the american muscle cars. It's a proper sports car.

[@danielpovedarubiano6389]

@@sapnupuas7271 absolute bullshit. The best selling AMG is the G63

[@Account1746]

I cannot fathom the c63 downfall, it’s actually unbelievable it must be a prank

[@thebbiddim882]

Merc did it to themselves. They must've known the enthusiasts who buy the 63 model cars wouldn't go for that overweight, 4 cylinder hybrid nonsense. They put it out anyways banking on that 63 badge. Arrogance.

[@HotRodM4]

Merc thought too highly of themselves assuming their audience would take whatever they serve them. Glad people are vetoing the 4 cyl C63 by not buying them. Money is the only thing manufacturers truly listen to.

[@Morgan-Tman]

Nightmare

[@flightevolution8132]

@@HotRodM4BMW is kicking Mercedes ass right now. M340i and M4 are taking Mercedes lunch money. Hilarious to watch

[@lilmoesieable]

@@HotRodM4 uhhh customers will buy c63se when its not so expensive

[@leonz.7388]

I think mercedes finally understood that no one will buy the 4cyl. hybrid (especially in the cle63) and switched it to the V8 before the car was released 😂

[@questionyourself718]

They didnt confirm the switch yet. Only thing confirmed is that they stopped development of the cle63 with a 4 cylinder. It could mean that there wont be any cle63 at all now. Or it could mean that we get the i6 with a bigger electric motor. Lets wait.

[@vadwvea7153]

I just wish they dropped this years c63 and revised it immediately

[@LuSt4boost]

@@questionyourself718CLE63 is confirmed and already in testing by Merc. The only thing not 100% confirmed is the V8, but all signs are pointing to the V8 being back.

[@questionyourself718]

@@LuSt4boost look how old my comment is.

[@rebeltvr6046]

Once in a while, a car company comes up with a legendary car (engine, design, price, emotional connection), and Merc just did that with the CLE. This car is going to go down as one of the best Mercs ever IMO, especially if the CLE 63 is a V8.

[@philipmarsh3522]

It’s telling that you really were comparing it to your favorite V8 versions of the AMG cars, a lot of ‘it’s not quite as good but it’s close’ kind of energy. I bought one on Saturday at first look, it is exactly the kind of car I’ve wanted for years. No need for any more power, it’s already well above my safe level. The one they had was fully loaded and surprisingly discounted from the sticker price. I really like driving it and it ticks a lot of boxes. Great review, glad my ‘post purchase’ actually looking at reviews didn’t turn up big problems lol.

[@abuzarahmed1824]

The flared rear arches make the car look so aggressive. Why don't Saloon AMGs also implement this? AMG Saloons from the front look so aggressive but the rears are no different from a non-amg.

[@adrianhajrullahi6189]

Cost reason, look at JP Perfomance video regarding the new C63 SE Performance

[@timonxDlol]

All a cost thing. But it‘s more complicated for 4 doors as the rear door is too close. So you either have to also make the door wider (super expensive) or find a solution to only make the ass wider while leaving the door stock (often doesn‘t work well or doesn‘t work at all).

[@matmul4850]

​@adrianhajrullahi6189 I watched JP's video too and as well as cost reasons it's also packaging reasons. The hardware fits within the standard arches so there's no need to widen them. Widening them simply for aesthetic purposes would compromise performance. Btw Mercedes did themselves no favers by going to JP, it was quite embarrassing actually.

[@timonxDlol]

@@matmul4850 that‘s not really a reason. RS4, RS6 and M3 also do not need wider rear to fit hardware. It‘s about looking good and for driving dynamics

[@abuzarahmed1824]

@@matmul4850 How much performance would be compromised. RS and M all have widened rears and perform at the same level. In fact BMW M is leading the way with the current M3

[@yedeylp]

Mercedes should say to the politicians making the OPF/CO2 laws "fk off, we had enough"

[@Vonnie12]

😂😂😂 stupid climate change advocates meanwhile they all live in beach front houses

[@jamestorrens645]

As if that's going to do anything.

[@seansiew5629]

EU7 regulations are a joke

[@jonathanng138]

Because they want profit over customer satisfaction

[@MM-ww6yb]

Yh right Mercedes vs European Union. Let’s see how that goes.. keep dreaming

[@DaleSteel]

AMG have opportunity to smash the M4 with a v8 in this car. Its already way better looking inside and out.

[@phantom2k10]

unless they make it the same weight as the g82 and give it like for like driving dynamics,then it won't make a huge difference for them.g82 owners definitely won't be selling up and going into a heavier,4matic c63.

[@v12-s65]

@@phantom2k10 They could release something with 900hp not a single bmw guy would switch. They're bmw heads. Current owners are so obsessed with the brand there's only a small margin someone's gonna trade in his beaver

[@G82Watts]

Bro the m3 and m4 xdrive do 0-60 in 2.9 sec and an 11 sec quarter mile. With simple tunes u can be in the 9s quarter mile. Bmw is killing audi and merc when it comes to performance.

[@artansadiki3244]

True, would pick a V8 Cle63 any day over an M4, this looks much better.

[@G82Watts]

@@artansadiki3244 look up adro g82 m4 competition blue and get back to me on that

[@hEXordo]

IF ONLY they had the b pillar-less windows…

[@sebastianplazazamora4395]

i miss that from the e and s coupe😢

[@fatninja28]

C coupe always had a B-pillar 😉 and regardless of the Mercedes marketing department gaslighting, this is just that, a new renamed C coupe with E class price tag

[@hEXordo]

@@fatninja28 the new gt63 coupe is the real successor to the c63, this is a e coupe with pillars

[@hEXordo]

@@fatninja28 this is essentially the w208 all over again, except its not the fastest production Mercedes anymore like the clk55 was

[@grigorioschristodoulou5229]

@fatninja28 CLK didn’t have B Pillars

[@CorleoneFam07]

I remember a time when everyone laughed at Audi and their nardo grey colour option, saying it looks like primer. Now pretty much every car manufacturer has their own version of that colour lol

[@that-guy213]

They absolutely killed it with the design of this model it looks so angry and mean but also elegant

[@edmundcharles5278]

This is definitely a super daily-driver type vehicle. That trunk is enormous and it's fast enough for most people and it seems better suited to a 'everyday vehicle than the more expensive GT55 model.

[@Salpeteroxid]

Most people don't track their cars. I recently started. Had a 435i tuned and all but traded it in for an F82 M4, I daily it as much as I can but the ride is not for everyone and I'm adapting it for track step by step. What's fast on track often isn't fast on street. I think this is an amazing car, jack of all trades, good all in all.

[@Masterguy635]

This car feels like a true successor to the old C43, love to see it!

[@PassportBrosBusinessClass]

AMG without a v8 is like SRT without the HEMI.

[@travisbruce5096]

They do have srt 4 and 6's lol

[@seansiew5629]

@@travisbruce5096yeah but what made Dodge famous is the sound of the HEMI V8s that become a darling in the Mopar community

[@josh_bfc_2769]

Absolutely gorgeous. A massive improvement with looks and sound. Great video

[@regnorum]

If you want looks and especially sound check out Lexus LC 500, naturally aspirated V8 with 471 HP

[@artansadiki3244]

​@@regnorumthats an absolute beauty of a car.

[@regnorum]

@@artansadiki3244 For sure. LFA little brother. I also think it'll be future classic.

[@LavshBeatsTMlavishbeats]

Still not sold on the rear light cluster mono-brow design to be honest but the front is pretty nice.

[@RellyG100]

Same

[@Jdnicks00]

Totally agree

[@arneamdahlbakkevig5888]

The G82 M4 do have wider rear arches than the regular 4-series.

[@G82Watts]

Yea, he's a clear amg band wagon fan boy. He can't keep his biased at hold at points.

[@user-lg5uh8sr3d]

@@G82Watts Not everybody dickriding BMW

[@salmaanahad1256]

@@G82Watts He’s literally got a personal M3 Touring

[@人-m3o]

Yea he did miss that but the widened fenders are not as pronounced from 4 series to M4 compared to normal c coupe/cle coupe to c63 coupe/cle53, imo mercedes did the widened fenders better but id still take an m4 over this any day, at least the 53

[@jordzta]

@@人-m3othat’s ridiculous you can tell in real life the m4 is way wider than the regular 4 series, the m3 just has the arches.

[@gary___87]

Yesterday you said you have an update regarding the V8… it was a pure clickbait mate. We all know this is stilla speculation. But someone spotted a V8 CLE. So why Mercedes couldn’t say anything about this. Why Audi and BMW can always confirm what engine is in the car even still under Camo.

[@YusufEbr]

Gotta get them views in somehow.

[@wiegehts50]

MSRP in the U.S. is $72,800 Not too bad for such a beautiful looking car.

[@SM-1010]

When mercedes started taking out the analog clocks, thats when the interiors started going to screens because they left out the most important focal point in the interior designs. Simply put, it went downhill from there

[@360FAMOUZ360]

Unreal looking car, the proper seats and pan roof are a must to finish it off perfectly

[@Ramzes945]

Panoramic roof sucks when you really want to play with the car

[@360FAMOUZ360]

@@Ramzes945 check mr race track over here🤣

[@Ramzes945]

@@360FAMOUZ360 check mr wannable over there, who needs a 450hp car with a pano to cruise 15mph around his village and pick up 15yo girls

[@Ramzes945]

@@360FAMOUZ360 check mr opened-roof village 15mph cruiser over there

[@Ramzes945]

@@360FAMOUZ360 check out mr opened-roof 15mph cruiser there

[@EarthianZero]

Beautiful from all angles

[@CaptainPorkBelly]

These videos always make me think I'm going deaf or my speakers are starting to go. Any chance you guys could up the volume? Thanks

[@boukm3n]

Maybe go get your ear wax cleaned out

[@iosgaming2824]

On my iPhone 11 using 2019 Beats Solo 3 if I put it on max it’s more then loud enough, it could be just your phone

[@dmitriitsunenko9055]

@@boukm3n it's a video issue

[@Aiyahhh]

For some reason this channel is always quiet, have to turn up my speakers to hear at the same volume as every other channel, then the next video in my playlist comes on and scares the crap out of me.

[@alexanderhauser8564]

Danke für dieses Super Video.👍 Ich habe mir schon unzählige angeschaut.... aber dieses hat mich begeistert. Den es ist schwer eine Probefahrt zu organisieren und man will auch nicht die Katze im Sack kaufen😂 Das einzige was mich an diesem Auto stört ist das Langweilige schräge Heck. Den Rest liebe ich🤩 und evtl. gönne ich es mir auch.🙃

[@vindevhunta4905]

Beautiful car Love those flared out arches ..would definitely choose this over the 4cyl AMG GT Miss the v6 and v8 from previous gen 63 and 43 AMG models..

[@DanielSadjadian]

Great looking car 👍🔥 If they do make a V8 version, it would surely sell like hot cakes.

[@Jdnicks00]

But the price will be too much.

[@DanielSadjadian]

@@Jdnicks00 true but most new cars are pretty expensive these days.

[@bouazzamajdoubi7974]

​@@Jdnicks00 agree. need more luxury inside to match that price

[@thehandsandfeetofchrist7020]

Look at Porsche C GT, from V6 to V8....i believe that C63 will one day be a V8 for the last time, it will sell more than hot fat cakes,,,,

[@scartillery-sf4vx]

I've been looking forward to this.

[@nskbhatia1]

That spectral blue is gorgeous!

[@zali9657]

The M3 is dawg walking the New AMG, I really hope mercedes brings back the C63 with a V8

[@questionyourself718]

They wont. Audi and Mercedes just took the L and left the field to the M3. Probably they try again with next gen.

[@boemomolefe8303]

Can a car be beautiful and aggressive? Yes, CLE 53💪🏽

[@lagatian]

I had the same thought, the CLE53 AMG is so well put together as an entry level daily driver but the way Mercedes has positioned it seems like a set up for the CLE63 V8 with the intergrated electric motor. There is no way, I dare say, they wouldn't have a V8 for this chasis, I mean it's so beautiful and the V8 so iconic that I just don't see it going away. Plus the whole world was sad that the C/CLE63 wouldn't be getting a V8. Fingers crossed 🤞

[@masimahmood8833]

Love your graphics and the nba sound track in the background amazing communication well done

[@ddslang4187]

On the "AMG real performance sound" feature I would have appreciated more comments on the difference it makes with the speaker sound, i.e. what's the sound like with and without speakers helping out. So far, I've not driven a performance car, where the speaker sound was an advantage. Otherwise, good video thx

[@alexirving1251]

Stunning looking car, would have it over a BMW M any day, just needs that extra exhaust note to match the aggressive looks, both specs looked great but think that the de chrome one would sell better given the nature of the car

[@thoopra]

Was looking forward to this video!

[@john.swarvay]

This is a true beauty

[@0LLy796]

Okay, now I see the sexiness of the CLE. The none AMG version clouded my vision

[@senorgato70]

What a gorgeous car and fast. I wonder how this compares to the RS5 since both coupes with same HP. I love the sound fo the exhaust. Not so loud it screams out your insecurities. Just the right burble to make me know there's power there and enough sound to let others know it's there. On a side note, I'm still very sad that Mercedes eliminated the S-class Coupe. It was one of the most gorgeous luxury coupes to ever grace the roads.

[@Philoreason]

I'm getting one tomorrow. MSRP of the base is $72.8k in the US. Can't beat that.

[@phatnguyen3550]

I love this color, but couldnt get the interior I wanted. However I have Black exterior with Brown Interior! Amazing AMG

[@jasonc6624]

About time thay fleared the back💯

[@msimon84951]

So i test drove this car yesterday.... I love your reviews, just a few thoughts on my end. The Start up is the worst issue with this car. They did away with the emotion start..... Absolutely quite as a mouse.... Does anyone know of a company that can correct this issue aftermarket?? Im sure there is someone out there that can create a plug and play for this.... The drive is simply amazing and the car sounds great. I have loads of driving time with the REAL C63s of old and 43s as well. In my opinion this sounds like a deeper V6 growl and rumble from the precious v6 43s, and 53s. Thank you for the reviews, and let me know if you hear of any corrections that can be done to the start up. I plan to purchase one this week.

[@alexanderhauser8564]

Das sind nicht die Standard Sitze! Die Standard Sitze, haben ein kleines Aluminium Teil mit AMG Schriftzug und kein eingenähtes!

[@chubaoyolu6728]

It's drop dead gorgeous. Not sure they left much room for the upcoming 63 though. Fantastic.

[@ahemgee9542]

There's plenty of room. 443 bhp and 413 lb ft torque for 2000 kgs, is nothing special performance wise.

[@todd5111]

This takes me back to the 500 E AMG of the 90's. Love it

[@dillonsomers]

You should of compared this more with current E53 then old c63 I would of said but great review

[@PeterSlate60]

Does anyone know if this car is equipped with the AMG Real Performance Sound option or is it without ?

[@MattfromFlorida-u5f]

I saw an 8 cylinder model being tested in Ft. Lauderdale. No badging, huge red Brembo brakes and this was before the CLE came out.

[@sshh2224]

looks absolutely amazing

[@MaxNeal-tl9bd]

AMG IS ALL OVER THE ROAD…V6 MAYBE V8….STARTING TO SOUND LIKE THEIR F1 AMG TEAM!! NO ONE HAS. F****** CLUE!

[@watimandaz3112]

Cle 63 with the V8 could be the best thing to come out of amg stable that could compete with the M4

[@MidtownMeezus]

Jesus this car is amazing

[@zippygundoo5852]

Great review, liking the car very much, thanks AMG for giving the people some of what they want (and not a 4 cylinder).

[@artansadiki3244]

Its a really great looking car, and the I6 is great too.

[@achilleoscostanti9654]

I’m on my 3rd w205 C43 coupe. I bought one after watching your video way back then. I wanted a 4matic coupe Mercedes for years. Now after watching this I’m could be calling Mercedes this afternoon…… or do i wait to see if Mercedes put the V8 🤔

[@RR62JAG]

13:42 You should make posters of your favourite ////AMG, just like this one and sell them on a merc’h shop!

[@bouazzamajdoubi7974]

Just put a v8 in this car abd ut will be perfect 😊

[@rare6499]

This is an absolutely stunning car. Great that it has a six cylinder engine. It’s a real beauty I absolutely love it.

[@gabrielcropano805]

Best in depth review out there

[@pebergeron77]

It's not a C, it's a E coupe, so price are more in line with it.

[@strudel4441]

This has caused me to question my next purchase. Was set on an RS5, but this has caused me to re think things. Gonna do a lot of research before spring.

[@USER01237]

The previous C and E coupes look better inside and out

[@chris8535]

Owned them both and have driven the new CLE. I was gobsmacked that they had release a new car that was discernibly and visibly worse than their previous C and E coupe.

[@AB-80X]

@@chris8535 It's a matter of taste. I like the exterior a lot. That said, form a driving perspective, I was massively disappointed. I never expected it to be a sports car, but I had expected a bit more excitement even though it's just a GT type car.

[@人-m3o]

@@chris8535previous gen c63 coupe is one of the best looking amgs ever imo, also miss the s class coupe that was just pure elegance and beauty

[@keithperry8961]

There was a level of elegance and sportiness that the E coupe mastered beautifully. While I love the exterior they should have just called it the new C coupe and gave us the update E53 coupe

[@JR007x]

I couldn’t agree more, as the previous C & E interiors have more character and appeal, to me. They actually were special interiors and now everything seems to be running together.

[@MaxNeal-tl9bd]

THE ELEPHANT IN ROOM, WHEN CAN WE GET THIS VEHICLE IN THE USA???? 🤨🙄🤷‍♀️

[@alyssacurry5606]

I looked on the website, it’s coming out this summer

[@CSink90]

It’s available now!! 🎉🎉😎😎🫡

[@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, It will be too narrow for 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

[@crazywall256]

I have a CLA35 AMG had it since 2020 in Mojave silver. Next year so already been setting aside money since I heard about the cle53 mark my word 2025 I will be picking on these bay boys up

[@grigorioschristodoulou5229]

“For the first time in an entry-level car” They are insanely expensive! Same with new BMWs and basically everything. The CLE53 with some extras is the same price as a used 650S or 570S, and with the money you save on depreciation you can easily get a warranty for the Macca

[@tessdejesus3375]

If I only waited a few months I would have bought this in place of my 2024 M4 for my daily driver.

[@rudigertaghinejad6607]

Nah my man, currently test driving the cle53 for a few days but I will 100% go for the m4 (was my other option). Quality and sound are world apart! The interior quality and the sound of that car is a joke compared to the m4

[@tessdejesus3375]

@@rudigertaghinejad6607 was it that awful?

[@lukasluca7922]

@@rudigertaghinejad6607i buy you the sound but not the interior quality my friend

[@bigdavelad]

Lovely looking car, I just can't help but prefer the "smiley" grille on the C63 rather than the "frowny" grille on the new AMG's

[@shaney9470]

0-100kph is 62mph, so that time of 3.8secs is probably 3.6 secs in mph

[@AutoGroup786]

What a cool car. If they make the 63 variant a V8 It’d probably one of the coolest new cars on sale 🙌

[@SM-1010]

NA spec AMG 6 bangers sound way better. Can't wait for them to hit the roads here.

[@sorcererstone3303]

With such a large vent on the hood, this car cannot be driven in rain nor can safely going through a car wash right? Water going through the vent will flood the engine bay & damage the electrical underneath. It is a mild hybrid. This problem only exaggerates significantly. Any comment?

[@chrisk3476]

Gorgeous looking car!!!! It’s been years since I’ve seen such a gorgeous car!!!!👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

[@AUTOMOBILZ]

That’s a good looking car!

[@strykz63]

Definitely a gorgeous car.. i love the looks.. i think AMG is starting to go back in the right direction. If they do put a V8 in it i think it will be an ultimate weopon.. I also think it would be one of their best sellers if they do..IMO!!!!

[@briansingh1635]

I know you don't talk aftermarket. A exhaust and intake, more power and sound. Great vid , love the new jeans..

[@FCKleit]

Soft limiters are shajjjt. Looks amazing, sounds like a videogame

[@samg8388]

Wait until you take it to your first service and they will sneakily update your engine software without telling you and the exhaust note is muted. Happened to me with my AMG C43 Coupe 2019 which I had and sold it because of it. I’m getting GLC63S 2022 with 28000 kms on the clock with 3 years warranty remaining on it. Yes I live in Australia.

[@aimanrahman8078]

In 5 or so years when they’ve depreciated I might actually consider it

[@jockcamarinha]

Great review, as always.👏 Must admit the first time in a LONG time I'm tempted to get back into the AMG fam.

[@jasonwalker8140]

I would happily have one of these over a new c63 but I'm happy with my 205 c63s for now 😜

[@SelfulStudio]

V8 is back for 63 💪🏽

[@mvthew]

Even if it doesn't get the V8 which I pray that it will. I'm happy to see the V6 is making it's way back into the AMG's. So sad to see the 4 cylinder in an AMG!!!!!!

[@patrickspino5941]

Straight 6!

[@Jazzmaster71]

Very nice car. The new inline 6 with the mild hybrid is a good option instead of going bonkers with a V8.

[@El_pyrros.]

Sounds better when driving 🔥

[@B58luja23]

Gotta love the edits😭

[@travisbruce5096]

Cle is like a baby amg gt👌

[@wesellanybiz]

Mate thinking about getting this in convertible version or SL AMG, I see you got the SL! Which one has more presence on the road? SL55 AMG or CLE53 AMG? CLE in videos look bigger and wider! Also the two seats in the back, which one has more room in the back?

[@shaunqwane1163]

The Ridge wallet looks really cool, sad we don’t get shipment in my country otherwise I’d like to have one.

[@musamusa2961]

Thank God I will buy one for myself

[@dretax14]

Just get a Bastuck exhaust or an Akrapovic. Valved ofc. I think this is my next car after the Stinger!

[@SurviveTheDay]

Can we go back to your Porsche 992 Turbo S. That was a memorable video.

[@cedricchua4244]

@RemoveBeforeRace, what exhaust system do you recommend changing this to? Akra?

[@yungspy-c4470]

😂The intro is the best, Four Cylinder Recycling

[@ozcanpaso2977]

They haven’t left space for the C63S, it’s unheard of for Mercedes to create three body types for regular production cars. You can’t make the C63 wider than this, so you end up with 3 body types for one model.

[@davidw5662]

Great car, its such a shame Mercedes UK restrict the options to our cars and often don't allow the UK access to great personalised options (which are available on RHD cars in Ireland). It unfortunately makes BMW and Audi a better choice.

[@hellothere4342]

I test drove the W206 C63se before writing it off...which i have. I've not seen another W206 C63se since.

[@cedricchua4244]

Hello! What exhaust system do you recommend for this amg?

[@sb3000gt]

“C63 driver’s don’t drive their cars like lunatics all the time…” - speak for yourself Raz, speak for yourself.