CLE 53 AMG
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AMG CLE 53
Well, this is a different type of review 🤔 https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=8NePkDMP7rA
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At about 4:53 in the video, they talk about how heavy the doors are. They say they’re heavier than any other car and feel like they’re made of lead. Does anyone else think the doors are heavy? I’ve test driven the CLE 53 and didn’t notice that. In fact, I thought they were lighter and more manageable than the E53 Coupe.
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At about 4:53 in the video, they talk about how heavy the doors are. They say they’re heavier than any other car and feel like they’re made of lead. Does anyone else think the doors are heavy? I’ve test driven the CLE 53 and didn’t notice that. In fact, I thought they were lighter and more manageable than the E53 Coupe.
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Actually surprised MOST 63 elements were made available to an entry level AMG. Graphite Grey Magno isn't even available on the base AMG GT and reserved for the Pro. Now GT wheel options and Sun Yellow are being made available in 2025. Dynamic suspension, wide body, engine mounts, and rear wheel steer are standard. Carbon Steering Wheel and the Edition 1 Magma Grey/Yellow interior options are available. Interior basically looks the S/SL.
Think they were anticipating poor sales for the originally planned 4 CYL - CLE 63 and went all out on the 53. This is the most AMG loaded car you can get starting at 80K CAD. The only esthetic difference coming in the new 63 model would be a different shaped spoiler lip and square exhaust tips.
Think they were anticipating poor sales for the originally planned 4 CYL - CLE 63 and went all out on the 53. This is the most AMG loaded car you can get starting at 80K CAD. The only esthetic difference coming in the new 63 model would be a different shaped spoiler lip and square exhaust tips.
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Actually surprised MOST 63 elements were made available to an entry level AMG. Graphite Grey Magno isn't even available on the base AMG GT and reserved for the Pro. Now GT wheel options and Sun Yellow are being made available in 2025. Dynamic suspension, wide body, engine mounts, and rear wheel steer are standard. Carbon Steering Wheel and the Edition 1 Magma Grey/Yellow interior options are available. Interior basically looks the S/SL.
Think they were anticipating poor sales for the originally planned 4 CYL - CLE 63 and went all out on the 53. This is the most AMG loaded car you can get starting at 80K CAD. The only esthetic difference coming in the new 63 model would be a different shaped spoiler lip and square exhaust tips.
Think they were anticipating poor sales for the originally planned 4 CYL - CLE 63 and went all out on the 53. This is the most AMG loaded car you can get starting at 80K CAD. The only esthetic difference coming in the new 63 model would be a different shaped spoiler lip and square exhaust tips.
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Actually surprised MOST 63 elements were made available to an entry level AMG. Graphite Grey Magno isn't even available on the base AMG GT and reserved for the Pro. Now GT wheel options and Sun Yellow are being made available in 2025. Dynamic suspension, wide body, engine mounts, and rear wheel steer are standard. Carbon Steering Wheel and the Edition 1 Magma Grey/Yellow interior options are available. Interior basically looks the S/SL.
Think they were anticipating poor sales for the originally planned 4 CYL - CLE 63 and went all out on the 53. This is the most AMG loaded car you can get starting at 80K CAD. The only esthetic difference coming in the new 63 model would be a different shaped spoiler lip and square exhaust tips.
Think they were anticipating poor sales for the originally planned 4 CYL - CLE 63 and went all out on the 53. This is the most AMG loaded car you can get starting at 80K CAD. The only esthetic difference coming in the new 63 model would be a different shaped spoiler lip and square exhaust tips.
I also cross shopped a Lexus LC500, but moments after starting up that bad boy, my wife rolled her eyes so hard that she almost knocked herself unconscious.
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I cross shopped this the GT 55 and basically came to same conclusion. The best part is that my wife hates loud cars, so this relatively quiet hybrid six will keep the peace in our house, but provide me with plenty of driving enjoyment. Besides, with the 65k that I saved, I decided to buy a truck to allow for some off road adventures that I used to enjoy with my G-Wagen.
I also cross shopped a Lexus LC500, but moments after starting up that bad boy, my wife rolled her eyes so hard that she almost knocked herself unconscious.
I also cross shopped a Lexus LC500, but moments after starting up that bad boy, my wife rolled her eyes so hard that she almost knocked herself unconscious.
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I am new to Mercedes and drove an E 450 and CLE 450 cabriolet back to back. I noticed the high dash/hood and belt line right away on the E series that made me feel like I was sitting way down in the vehicle. The driving position felt much better to me on the CLE. My visibility was much better.
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0-60???
RBR drive review attained 3.8-sec 0-60. Car & Driver review states "Performance is punchy—we estimate a 3.8-second 60-mph time for the coupe".
However MB lists it on their site as 4.2-sec, heavily downplayed? They might have made the 53 TOO FAST and already smokes the previous gen C63 V8. Now it will be very difficult for AMG to put a V8 into the CLE 63 and improve performance.
The 2024 GT 63 coupe can do 3.2-sec but they can't put that engine in the CLE without destroying their flag ship vehicle. The 2024 GT 55 V8 time is 3.9-sec, but even that's slower than the CLE 53. This is probably why the CLE 63 reveal is taking so long. Any thoughts on a solution to this problem??
However MB lists it on their site as 4.2-sec, heavily downplayed? They might have made the 53 TOO FAST and already smokes the previous gen C63 V8. Now it will be very difficult for AMG to put a V8 into the CLE 63 and improve performance.
The 2024 GT 63 coupe can do 3.2-sec but they can't put that engine in the CLE without destroying their flag ship vehicle. The 2024 GT 55 V8 time is 3.9-sec, but even that's slower than the CLE 53. This is probably why the CLE 63 reveal is taking so long. Any thoughts on a solution to this problem??
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'24 CLE 53
RBR drive review attained 3.8-sec 0-60. Car & Driver review states "Performance is punchy—we estimate a 3.8-second 60-mph time for the coupe".
However MB lists it on their site as 4.2-sec, heavily downplayed? They might have made the 53 TOO FAST and already smokes the previous gen C63 V8. Now it will be very difficult for AMG to put a V8 into the CLE 63 and improve performance.
The 2024 GT 63 coupe can do 3.2-sec but they can't put that engine in the CLE without destroying their flag ship vehicle. The 2024 GT 55 V8 time is 3.9-sec, but even that's slower than the CLE 53. This is probably why the CLE 63 reveal is taking so long. Any thoughts on a solution to this problem??
However MB lists it on their site as 4.2-sec, heavily downplayed? They might have made the 53 TOO FAST and already smokes the previous gen C63 V8. Now it will be very difficult for AMG to put a V8 into the CLE 63 and improve performance.
The 2024 GT 63 coupe can do 3.2-sec but they can't put that engine in the CLE without destroying their flag ship vehicle. The 2024 GT 55 V8 time is 3.9-sec, but even that's slower than the CLE 53. This is probably why the CLE 63 reveal is taking so long. Any thoughts on a solution to this problem??
Finally, how are we’re potentially part of the “solution” to a probably non-existent problem in the eyes of MB? Just a few thoughts.
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Why do you assume Car and Driver’s estimate is assured? If MB is conservative with the CLE 53, why not with the other models? For example, is the GT 55 actually 4/10s faster than advertised too? It has more hp and lots more tq than the CLE. Hard to imagine it’s slower.
Finally, how are we’re potentially part of the “solution” to a probably non-existent problem in the eyes of MB? Just a few thoughts.
Finally, how are we’re potentially part of the “solution” to a probably non-existent problem in the eyes of MB? Just a few thoughts.
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RBR drive review attained 3.8-sec 0-60. Car & Driver review states "Performance is punchy—we estimate a 3.8-second 60-mph time for the coupe".
However MB lists it on their site as 4.2-sec, heavily downplayed? They might have made the 53 TOO FAST and already smokes the previous gen C63 V8. Now it will be very difficult for AMG to put a V8 into the CLE 63 and improve performance.
The 2024 GT 63 coupe can do 3.2-sec but they can't put that engine in the CLE without destroying their flag ship vehicle. The 2024 GT 55 V8 time is 3.9-sec, but even that's slower than the CLE 53. This is probably why the CLE 63 reveal is taking so long. Any thoughts on a solution to this problem??
However MB lists it on their site as 4.2-sec, heavily downplayed? They might have made the 53 TOO FAST and already smokes the previous gen C63 V8. Now it will be very difficult for AMG to put a V8 into the CLE 63 and improve performance.
The 2024 GT 63 coupe can do 3.2-sec but they can't put that engine in the CLE without destroying their flag ship vehicle. The 2024 GT 55 V8 time is 3.9-sec, but even that's slower than the CLE 53. This is probably why the CLE 63 reveal is taking so long. Any thoughts on a solution to this problem??
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The problem is MB won't build the CLE 63 V8 into the low 3's, or it will kill the AMG GT 63.
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Actually surprised MOST 63 elements were made available to an entry level AMG. Graphite Grey Magno isn't even available on the base AMG GT and reserved for the Pro. Now GT wheel options and Sun Yellow are being made available in 2025. Dynamic suspension, wide body, engine mounts, and rear wheel steer are standard. Carbon Steering Wheel and the Edition 1 Magma Grey/Yellow interior options are available. Interior basically looks the S/SL.
Think they were anticipating poor sales for the originally planned 4 CYL - CLE 63 and went all out on the 53. This is the most AMG loaded car you can get starting at 80K CAD. The only esthetic difference coming in the new 63 model would be a different shaped spoiler lip and square exhaust tips.
Think they were anticipating poor sales for the originally planned 4 CYL - CLE 63 and went all out on the 53. This is the most AMG loaded car you can get starting at 80K CAD. The only esthetic difference coming in the new 63 model would be a different shaped spoiler lip and square exhaust tips.
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Thanks for the vid
What is more German than a German reviewing a German car that was built by a German in Germany in the German language? https://youtu.be/zfsdwWN2jlw?feature=shared
Oooh, and I loved the drift sequences, I'd like to try that but I don't know where I can go, maybe a big shopping center parking lot at 5am in a Sunday.
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Nice...Zero to 100kph/62mph in 4.1 sec! I picked up a few words, and I think he really liked it. I believe that he called it a "Dream car".
Oooh, and I loved the drift sequences, I'd like to try that but I don't know where I can go, maybe a big shopping center parking lot at 5am in a Sunday.
Oooh, and I loved the drift sequences, I'd like to try that but I don't know where I can go, maybe a big shopping center parking lot at 5am in a Sunday.
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I cross shopped this the GT 55 and basically came to same conclusion. The best part is that my wife hates loud cars, so this relatively quiet hybrid six will keep the peace in our house, but provide me with plenty of driving enjoyment. Besides, with the 65k that I saved, I decided to buy a truck to allow for some off road adventures that I used to enjoy with my G-Wagen.
I also cross shopped a Lexus LC500, but moments after starting up that bad boy, my wife rolled her eyes so hard that she almost knocked herself unconscious.
I also cross shopped a Lexus LC500, but moments after starting up that bad boy, my wife rolled her eyes so hard that she almost knocked herself unconscious.
