W205C43PFL

A V8 is hard to beat though but it (the Lexus V8) is not quite like a Mercedes V8, I do agree the CLE 53 makes a lot of sense in terms of a balance of everything. I am glad MB didn't give up the coupe market yet even if it is about merging the C and E coupe. I mean, competitors like bmw only has the C-class equivalent coupe now.

cmcbenz

And isn’t Audi killing off the 2 door A/S/RS5 coupe also?

W205C43PFL

Ya exactly sedan, coupe, convertibles, wagons just sadly aren't selling as much as CUV and SUVs in North America : (

cmcbenz

Audi made the platform less desirable. It feels downright cheap now. The original RS5 looked aggressive and had a special interior plus the v8…

W205C43PFL

not an audi fan but I do agree the previous RS 5 looked great.

C|C

4.1 sec is the listed spec from MB. 0-100 kph has already been clocked at 3.52 sec. 0-60 mph was clocked at 3.80.
​​​​​Basically M3/M4 comp levels 💨.

W205C43PFL

So MB claimed the CLE 53 at 4.1. Who clocked the vehicle at 3.52? Did they also clock the M3/M4 comp? What did BMW claim the M3/M4 comp is at?

alexasa

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That seems to be an outlier. All other testing shows it around 4.0 to 62. Which is incredibly respectable

cmcbenz

I had the M3 comp x drive. The comp RWD BMW claims 3.8. For x drive 3.4. I was able to get 3.1 in mine if conditions were optimal. I highly doubt a 3.5 in the CLE… but I suppose if the hybrid battery is ready to go and conditions are perfect… it’s at least 500 lbs heavier than the M4 comp RWD and has less torque and HP.

cmcbenz

Yes, 4s is very quick especially for such a heavy car. The quickness at speed is very good, and I think as fast or faster than the M3/4 in certain situations where the hybrid fills the turbo lag gap in the M. Above 70 the M3/4 will be faster. It’s a car built for the track while the CLE is better on the daily and more enjoyable imho.

C|C

Here's the post that clocked 3.52 0-100 kph.

3.80 0-60 mph was clocked by RBR drive review.

W205C43PFL

I see, those are very healthy numbers.