It all depends on what you value in a car. I clicked yes to every performance option. On the other hand, my brother in law bought a CLE450 and is happy as can be.

 

I ordered the DHP primarily for the red calipers but was pleasantly surprised when I applied the brakes. This thing really stops, and I haven't noticed much brake dust, nor any brake noises yet (only200 miles). It brakes much better than my Jaguar F-type. I only tried the race mode once at half throttle, but I have a feeling that it will add some fun after I get some more miles on it. The larger brakes also look great with the forged wheels. Glad I got it.

 

Glad to hear, any issues with squeaking or clicking from the rear wheels?

 

No clicking or squeaking from rear. Keeping my fingers crossed. My build date was 11/12/24 so I hope they fixed that prior to my build.

 

Glad to hear this, ours was a late OCT production which I’ll be picking up later this week and hope it too is ok on both counts. Do you have the dynamic pkg?

 

Yes RJC, the AMG Dynamic Plus package is the only optional package I added. That is the one with the larger red calipers, composite rotors, the dynamic engine mounts, and the race mode. Since parking assist, 360 cameras, and blind spot warning are standard I didn't feel the need for the Driver Assistance Package. Looking forward to pictures when you get it.

 

just wanted to be sure, as you know the brakes are different, and another member said his composite’s squeaked for the first 2000-3000 kilometers which I wouldn’t be happy about. I’ve also asked others if there’s wheel clicking is from day one but haven’t gotten too many responses.

here’s a pic from the dealer the day the car arrived, if all goes well with pricing etc (not expecting any issues) we’ll take her home and I’ll post more pics thoughts etc.

https://mbworld.org/forums/cle-class...s-arrived.html

 

utsteve98... I just brought this beast home a few days ago, was a purchase for wifee and when I read the description of Dynamic Plus package, the website is awful, only listing the dynamic mounts and painted calipers... so i'm in the same shoes as you but still in the 1000 mile break in.

I did try enabling drift mode, and the software detects the attempt, gives an error and says to check the user manual.

Can you confirm you get visual feedback on the digital gauge cluster when you attempt launch control and/or drift mode?

 

There is a form of launch control for non dynamic package cars but it’s not the true launch control with the option. No drift mode for me so I assume that falls under the dynamic package.

If I were ordering the car I’d add it for $2k that it cost. But since I bought off the lot and got a good deal and it was the color combo I liked I was good without the option. I don’t really feel like I’m missing out on any specific feature that I would notice. Is anyone really gonna notice a difference with or without dynamic motor mounts? Also this isn’t a 63 so not the fatest MB out there.

 

Thank you @utsteve98 ! So I'm assuming the form of launch control you're referring to has some sort of visual feedback in the gauge cluster that gives you confirmation that you are being somewhat software assisted, and not just mashing THROTTLE vs. BRAKE at full strength capacities to generate boost, and then letting it go? If it's the latter, I needn't mess around with it after I get her to 1000 miles... it seems like cost/benefit is likely not there, treating a $88k car like any other turbo-boosted jalopy... but if there's a MB-implemented mode that gets detected, assuming requirements are met, then it's full-on, I'll look forward to trying it out and seeing how she does

When you say "no drift mode for me"... meaning you don't see any options for it in the AMG Dynamics menu? Or have you tried to enable it following general MB drift mode enable procedures?

I tried out specifically Drift Mode and not Launch Control, since it is all software-interactions and feedback on if it "works" or not... no risk of undue wear and tear on my baby.... but with Launch Control, yeah, you can do it, you can do it on any car though...
For Drift Mode, I tried what I found online (variation of what) the manual instructs....

Turn to most aggressive mode: S+ for me
Traction control completely off, (not sport mode, but off off, icon becomes RED in center console AMG Dynamics Menu)
Shift mode to M (oetherwise shifting remains in auto-shift/D mode when you go into S+)
Pull back on both shift paddles (+/- both) simultaneously for half second to a second or so
Observe digital gauge cluster

On my cluster it gives a semi-obscure message about Drift mode, something to the effect of, "Drift mode not enabled, please check User Manual"

I know from the manual that 100%, even if it was enableable, it won't enable because I'm not past 1,000 mile break in period... I wouldn't drive in this mode for that reason even if it worked, as this is my first opportunity to own a brand new car of this quality/performance/capability.

But i'm super curious for others without Dynamic + mode option, if it gives some kind of drift mode, and if it offers some kind of launch control, that is software controlled, and not just general brake boost.

And........ sorry to be pedantic (I know from wife and others i'm long-winded).... I'm trying to derive this NOW, so that I have something patiently to do while the car gradually knudges up to 1,000 miles*.

If i can get positive confirmation that there ISN'T actually SW for us non-Dynamic+ owners, I'll start researching coding options (private party or DIY tools) like I've used with BMW's in the past, to enable the code for those modes. my 2020 650ix gran coupe had SW available from Bootmod3, (BM3) both for ECU tuning and for Transmission Tune (to do what modern M's do allowing RWD mode). Wasn't fun in the slightest on that car because too much power to deliver to only 2 wheels to actually go fast, and too heavy to actually have any fun going lateral.

AND I know because the car is detecting my ATTEMPT to go into Drift mode, that it is coded to understand what the Drift Mode enablement process is, and therefore most likely there is just a #define macro or feature flag in the SW that is set to "DRIFTMODE = 0", and checked later "if (DRIFTMODE ==1) {let the boy have fun} else {crap on their day}" .... so no real reason it shouldn't be possible to enable quite easily with the right SW tools.


*we got 4 kids and do mostly everything as a family, so this car gets to be used when it's just wifey going for an errand, or me going for a showing or listing appointment or something.... so nice that we can enjoy this special car without being ones daily driver.... but gonna be a slow break in!

 

Looks like RJAutomotive can remotely enable Race Mode for us for the cost of the obd2 dongle adaptor, 220 Pound Sterling, or about $276…
https://rjautomotive.net

 

For the "optimized acceleration" as stated in the manual, there is no visual feedback in the cluster or anything to indicate you activated the mode. It just works when you follow the procedure. As for drift mode, when I try to activate it, it states the mode is unavailable. So, that should be only available with the Dynamic Plus Package. Like I said, I don't feel like I'm missing out on anything.

 

Is that the same feature that is available on other mb models?https://mbworld.org/forums/e-class-w...ature-yet.html

 

I tried the Drift Mode procedure you described. I get the same “Drift Mode Not Enabled message. I am well past the 1000 mile break in period.

 

I've asked him a few times, but he's not doing them right now. Not sure if it's buggy or something.

 

Are you doing this with a warm engine? I noticed mine wouldn't go into drift mode until the car was at normal operating temps.

 

I think so, but didn’t check the temps. I had been driving for a while though. I’ll try again when I know the engine is at temp.

 

Thank you @ryzi , that's what Raj responded back to me as well, but hasn't shared anything about whether they're working on SW or HW (dongle) problems to be able to support the CLE.
Thanks for trying and confirming, @BenzC400 and @utsteve98 !!!