AV1

Another vid of the CLE 53 again with lighting more favourable for Alpine Grey, ie. makes it look much lighter/brighter than it actually is.

Unlike the Graphite Magno the Alpine Grey really shows off the body shape lines beautifully.

BenjaminKohl

Digital white is wrong, digital white is an entirely different color that's only available on base FWD cars (A, B, GLA, GLB, CLA, EQA, EQB). Maybe the dealer was thinking of diamond white. Either way, laughable.

splunge

Thanks for posting the video , the Alpine Grey with the black details certainly makes for a dramatic appearance ! When I saw the grey in real life and dull weather it still looked fairly bright ,so I do like it and it is much lighter than most of the current solid greys from other manufacturers that are everywhere now .
I just hope there will be a CLE53 cabriolet - I read somewhere that the 450 will be the top spec for the cabriolet despite the many videos of them being tested in camouflage over the last year ?
I love the way this video was produced with gloves and music .

RJC

Does Alpine Gray have any metallic to it ala bmw’s. Brooklyn Gray? Which is quite nice btw.

RJC

I see it does - pls excuse as for some reason the edit function is not available for that post

splunge

As far as I know it's a solid grey with no metallic content - at least that's what it looks like up close .

RJC

Thx but I just noticed (hence my new post above) the name is Alpine Gray Metallic.

RJC

Why doesn't the CLE get this engine?
NEW 2025 Mercedes E53 AMG! POWERFUL 612 HP Hybrid! Interior Exterior Walkaround 4K (msn.com)

splunge

This was discussed last month and it seems the initial reference to Alpine Grey Metallic in the DOG was a typo and the latest DOG describes it as a Solid color. Having seen it in person on SUV's and SL's, it has no metallic content .

AV1

No definitely not Diamond white as it's a discontinued colour on all new models - although probably still available as a special order colour.

These SL's were definitely the new "whiter white" (I own a C204 in diamond white so know the difference) and it did look exactly the same as A Class and some other SUV's in the showroom there

I've actually looked it up and here in the Aust. market it is Digital White so way to go MB for continued confusion with colour naming lol

AV1

It's 100% a solid colour...

Been up close and checked out IRL many SUV's & EQ sedans in that colour.

As previously mentioned this new colour would be so much better if it included a metallic or pearl to it.

AV1

Looks like it may be going back to a V8 now - as posted in another thread.

https://mbworld.org/forums/cle-class...ispreloading=1

RJC

That would be great news as I’m not a 4cyl fan.

W205C43PFL

So... I am ready to put in an order, except both of my MB salesmen left MB, one went to BMW the other went to Porsche, now what? Anyone can recommend some MB sales in the GTA? If you need to please feel free to PM me or just post directly in the thread. Thank you.

Maybe I will evaluate options from BMW and Porsche as well while I try to find an MB salesman.

Mayur999

Hey man, will DM you. I know someone at MB Brampton who Ive bought my last few cars from.

W205C43PFL

Thanks a bunch! I saw your PM and had replied, thanks again!

splunge

I've had very good experience now and in the past with Jason Rego at Mercedes Oakville ,although he is now promoted to the sales manager .

W205C43PFL

Thank you as well!

Mayur999

Saw on IG today that RBR will be doing or releasing first drive video of the CLE53 tonight.

https://www.youtube.com/@RemoveBeforeRace/videos

may be worth keeping an eye on his channel tonight for the video for those interested. He apparently will also be giving some info on the rumoured V8 CLE63.

MJP_43

Thanks for the heads up. I really like these reviews. They're very thorough and full of good info.

AV1

I think this is the first CLE53 drive review, vids should follow, there's already one from MercBenzKing...
Article:
https://www.motortrend.com/reviews/2...-drive-review/

Vid:

W205C43PFL

Ah so the review embargo is lifted. Here are more:
youtube.com/watch?v=OF4K_xnYU6A
youtube.com/watch?v=bm5UNcAf2nE
youtube.com/watch?v=nxBP2uVVhMU
youtube.com/watch?v=tQX51lokdUg

AV1

Last one is my fav. but I'm being biased since an an Aussie review

W205C43PFL

Can't blame you, I also like Aussie : ) they are nice

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