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Old Jul 1, 2025 | 02:19 AM
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CLE63 - Confirmed V-configuration Engine

Interesting article and pictures, a reporter has managed to get a photo underneath of the prototype CLE showing two exhaust manifolds, which confirms it has a V-configuration engine.

As the article also points out, MB haven't done a performance V6 in a long time, so it's likely the V8 that we've all been hoping for.

https://carbuzz.com/heres-proof-the-...ill-have-a-v8/
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Old Jul 1, 2025 | 04:48 AM
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Originally Posted by AMPERAGE
Interesting article and pictures, a reporter has managed to get a photo underneath of the prototype CLE showing two exhaust manifolds, which confirms it has a V-configuration engine.

As the article also points out, MB haven't done a performance V6 in a long time, so it's likely the V8 that we've all been hoping for.

https://carbuzz.com/heres-proof-the-...ill-have-a-v8/
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Old Jul 1, 2025 | 08:35 AM
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From yesterday's Auto Motor und Sport
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Old Jul 8, 2025 | 02:28 PM
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They announced months ago that the 4.0 V8 would be used in the CLE.
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Old Jul 8, 2025 | 07:04 PM
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Originally Posted by WolfpackC63
They announced months ago that the 4.0 V8 would be used in the CLE.
Hasn't been announced yet, only rumoured.
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Old Oct 21, 2025 | 02:02 AM
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All rumours... highly unlikely.

They will keep the V8s for more premium models like the E63s onwards.
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Old Oct 21, 2025 | 03:32 AM
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All rumours... highly unlikely.

They will keep the V8s for more premium models like the E63s onwards.
I am still hopeful because MB markets the CLE as the C and E coupe and cabriolet replacement. The CLE also been getting the E class powertrain like the M256 in the CLE 53, and M256 in the CLE 450 and not just a CLE 300. The 53 was always reserved for the E class and CLS in the form of the E 53 and CLS 53 for example after it replaced the E 43 but C kept the 43 in the form of C 43. That said, there are rumours the C 53 is coming with the same M256 to replace the C 43 and C 63 S E Performance. The CLE also can get optioned massage seats. I wouldn't be surprised the CLE 63 S gets a V8 finally because the C238 E coupe never got a 63 S version only the 53. I am hopeful, let's hope it happens.

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Look at this stage anything is possible - But even if it does you're looking at paying premium E63s pricing!

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At this point I'm not sure I even care. The CLE53 weighs 4400 lb and costs almost $90,000. A V8 model would be over 4500 lb and be well over $100,000. Meanwhile in 2020 a C63 coupe started at $70,000. Sadly my income over the last 5 years hasn't gone up 60%. Guess I'm in the minority there, given vehicle prices these days.
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