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Old Oct 7, 2024 | 09:36 PM
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Talking Official 1/4 mile times for my CLE53

The car is fast, this says it all:


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Old Oct 8, 2024 | 12:36 AM
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The car is fast, this says it all:
Wow! Given this car's specs, I would have guess 12.5-12.7
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Low 12's to high 11's was the 'average' for stock previous 2 V8 gen C63's so yes it has very good performance.
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Driver 2,
That's excellent performance numbers.
I notice that your build included the DEM option,
question, do you think that even thought you were in a quarter mile (straight line) event, the DEM helped with the time?
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Old Oct 8, 2024 | 12:03 PM
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The car is fast, this says it all:
Impressive times what do you get for 0-60?

And was you in Race mode or Sports+ mode?
I am planning to order the CLE 53 Premium Plus in April but debating whether to get the AMG Pro performance option as it comes with race mode and bucket seats.

But you can't get the bucket seats with the massage option in the UK.

If you was in race mode how does it compare to Sports+ mode?
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Old Oct 8, 2024 | 01:52 PM
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Yes, it is possible to estimate the 0-60 mph time using drag strip data, though it won't be exact. Typically, to get an accurate 0-60 mph time, data from a full speedometer or an accelerometer is required, but we can make an educated guess using known intervals like the 330-foot or 1/8-mile times.


Data Provided:

  • 1/4 mile (Quarter mile) time: 12.010 seconds
  • Trap speed: 112.53 mph
  • 330-foot time: 4.957 seconds
  • 1/8 mile time: 7.668 seconds at 90.46 mph


Methodology:

One way to estimate the 0-60 mph time is by looking at the 330-foot time. Most cars reach 60 mph (96.56 km/h) at some point between the 60-foot and 330-foot marks. By comparing this interval with known data, we can estimate the 0-60 mph time.


Estimation:

For a car that completes the 1/4 mile in around 12 seconds, the 0-60 mph time is typically in the 3.5 to 4.2 second range. Given that the car's 330-foot time is 4.957 seconds, it likely reaches 60 mph before this mark. Based on this data and the trap speed, the car's 0-60 mph time can be estimated to be approximately:

0-60 mph time: 3.8 to 4.1 seconds


This is a rough estimate and could vary based on the car’s launch and traction. For a more precise calculation, more data points (like the 60-foot time) would be required.

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Originally Posted by J.Raymond
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Yes, it is possible to estimate the 0-60 mph time using drag strip data, though it won't be exact. Typically, to get an accurate 0-60 mph time, data from a full speedometer or an accelerometer is required, but we can make an educated guess using known intervals like the 330-foot or 1/8-mile times.


Data Provided:

  • 1/4 mile (Quarter mile) time: 12.010 seconds
  • Trap speed: 112.53 mph
  • 330-foot time: 4.957 seconds
  • 1/8 mile time: 7.668 seconds at 90.46 mph


Methodology:

One way to estimate the 0-60 mph time is by looking at the 330-foot time. Most cars reach 60 mph (96.56 km/h) at some point between the 60-foot and 330-foot marks. By comparing this interval with known data, we can estimate the 0-60 mph time.


Estimation:

For a car that completes the 1/4 mile in around 12 seconds, the 0-60 mph time is typically in the 3.5 to 4.2 second range. Given that the car's 330-foot time is 4.957 seconds, it likely reaches 60 mph before this mark. Based on this data and the trap speed, the car's 0-60 mph time can be estimated to be approximately:

0-60 mph time: 3.8 to 4.1 seconds


This is a rough estimate and could vary based on the car’s launch and traction. For a more precise calculation, more data points (like the 60-foot time) would be required.

Thanks for the information.
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Old Oct 8, 2024 | 04:33 PM
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That's excellent performance numbers.
I notice that your build included the DEM option,
question, do you think that even thought you were in a quarter mile (straight line) event, the DEM helped with the time?
Thanks for sharing,
LTBM
Sorry to say but I have no idea, and I don't think you could tell on a road course either unless you drove a similar car without it.
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Old Oct 8, 2024 | 04:40 PM
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Originally Posted by Ashmanuk
Impressive times what do you get for 0-60?

And was you in Race mode or Sports+ mode?
I am planning to order the CLE 53 Premium Plus in April but debating whether to get the AMG Pro performance option as it comes with race mode and bucket seats.

But you can't get the bucket seats with the massage option in the UK.

If you was in race mode how does it compare to Sports+ mode?
Race mode only but used the Race Start. I didn't have time to try other modes.

I'm also wondering if the stated overboost was available during the run. I suspect that it was given the performance but I didn't have a chance to check the Engine Data...going 112mph kept me focused on the track.
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Old Oct 8, 2024 | 04:47 PM
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Yes, it is possible to estimate the 0-60 mph time using drag strip data, though it won't be exact. Typically, to get an accurate 0-60 mph time, data from a full speedometer or an accelerometer is required, but we can make an educated guess using known intervals like the 330-foot or 1/8-mile times.


Data Provided:

  • 1/4 mile (Quarter mile) time: 12.010 seconds
  • Trap speed: 112.53 mph
  • 330-foot time: 4.957 seconds
  • 1/8 mile time: 7.668 seconds at 90.46 mph


Methodology:

One way to estimate the 0-60 mph time is by looking at the 330-foot time. Most cars reach 60 mph (96.56 km/h) at some point between the 60-foot and 330-foot marks. By comparing this interval with known data, we can estimate the 0-60 mph time.


Estimation:

For a car that completes the 1/4 mile in around 12 seconds, the 0-60 mph time is typically in the 3.5 to 4.2 second range. Given that the car's 330-foot time is 4.957 seconds, it likely reaches 60 mph before this mark. Based on this data and the trap speed, the car's 0-60 mph time can be estimated to be approximately:

0-60 mph time: 3.8 to 4.1 seconds


This is a rough estimate and could vary based on the car’s launch and traction. For a more precise calculation, more data points (like the 60-foot time) would be required.
Thanks, I had no way to check 0-60 but your estimate sounds about right.
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The QM ET is quite good but not impressed with the 112mph trap speed, would have expected something above 115 mph considering a 12 sec ET, this might mean power starts to wane pretty quickly

CD was only able to achieve a 0-60 of 4.1 QM ET 12.5 at 111mph - meh

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I have a vette and just ordered a CLE AMG 53 to go with it. The vette is fun, but the CLE is a lot more practical. Easier to get in and out of, park, and see out of, plus it has neck heaters.
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The QM ET is quite good but not impressed with the 112mph trap speed, would have expected something above 115 mph considering a 12 sec ET, this might mean power starts to wane pretty quickly

CD was only able to achieve a 0-60 of 4.1 QM ET 12.5 at 111mph - meh
I just ran a simple on-line 1/4 mile trap speed vs E.T. calculator using my car weight & hp. The results were 12.06 at 112.2. My results are right on.

As far as CD's results, the weather etc. would be factors and, I do have Race Mode and apparently 12 seconds of extra hp + tq boost from the electric motor.
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Originally Posted by Driver2
I just ran a simple on-line 1/4 mile trap speed vs E.T. calculator using my car weight & hp. The results were 12.06 at 112.2. My results are right on.

As far as CD's results, the weather etc. would be factors and, I do have Race Mode and apparently 12 seconds of extra hp + tq boost from the electric motor.
assuming yours in also barely broken in - will be interesting to see how it does at ~3500 miles or are you there already?
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I have a vette and just ordered a CLE AMG 53 to go with it. The vette is fun, but the CLE is a lot more practical. Easier to get in and out of, park, and see out of, plus it has neck heaters.
I came from a C8 and can definitely say it was not a practical car at all. Visibility was horrible and performance was not all that great given the reduced level of comfort. I gladly gave up the extra fractions of the vette for a luxury car full of creature comforts. But that's just me. I also had an M4 which was a beast and a 911S that was nice. I've ordered my CLE but due to the red interior, build date is not till the end of February..
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assuming yours in also barely broken in - will be interesting to see how it does at ~3500 miles or are you there already?
There was over 2000 miles on the car at that time so, well broken in. I have over 4000 miles as of today. A couple of long trips tacked on the miles recently.

It's the end of the racing season here, maybe next year if I find myself near a drag strip I'll take the car down the track for another few passes.
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Originally Posted by RJC
The QM ET is quite good but not impressed with the 112mph trap speed, would have expected something above 115 mph considering a 12 sec ET, this might mean power starts to wane pretty quickly

CD was only able to achieve a 0-60 of 4.1 QM ET 12.5 at 111mph - meh
Car & Driver is estimating 0-60 of 3.8s and QM ET of 12.2. Do you have a link to their actual test?

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Originally Posted by dunderhi
Car & Driver is estimating 0-60 of 3.8s and QM ET of 12.2. Do you have a link to their actual test?

Car & Driver Initial Drive
https://www.caranddriver.com/reviews...e-coupe-drive/

Stop the presses, I just re-read this ^^^ and see it's for the 450 which brings up another issue, the QM times/traps are perilously close to the 53...WTF?

There's also this:

Mercedes - AMG CLE 53 Coupe C236 specs, quarter mile, lap times, performance data - FastestLaps.com

And this:

Corvette Stingray Fights BMW M440i and AMG CLE 53 With a Truly Unexpected Twist - autoevolution
Unfortunately no traps speeds here otter than for the c8, but the 53 held its own to a point

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If one wants performance in this class go for the new M4 comp it traps at 122 mph all day, has about 75 more hp and ~40 lb ft trq in the AWD version. Personally, I wanted more creature comforts like massaging seats and a softer ride, but since they're at somewhat of a similar price point very well equipped, MB should have made the 53 with at least 480hp to get close to the m4 non-comp. The 53 is actually more of an in-between competitor of the 440/M4. I also think the 53 looks better, way better.

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