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After having owned a G80cx, I’m intrigued by this new AMG CLE53
It seems like a return to form for AMG even without the V8. Wizardry with the TCT transmission, AWD/RWD continuous optimizations in real time, 443 hp mild hybrid I-6 with overboost on torque to match the hp figure (lb-ft), and RWS which I’ve argued the G80 needs. Also the stance and look is aggressive. Obviously the comp x has it bested in power and acceleration and likely weight etc. But Merc’s strong suit is in its transmission and straight line speed, and perhaps a 63 version will follow in a few years. https://media.mbusa.com/releases/rel...-amg-cle-coupe |
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I don’t know, I feel like their quality has just gone downhill in last couple years running. Its not the same Mercedes it once was. I mean the cars can be appealing for sure, I just couldn’t see myself jumping towards one anytime soon. This is also coming from myself, before owning a BMW. First time riding or driving a BMW was in 2022, since then have been addicted. Owned 2 Mercs (SUV & Sedan) and they really didn’t give me the woo factor.
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Recently - about 6 months ago - I went over to our local Merc dealer and nothing appealed to me. The interiors seem poorly designed and lacking that level of luxury I was used to. I'm hoping that a new CLE AMG will be a return to form, although I probably will stick with my G80 for a few more years. |
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Although, anyone looking for the luxury in a G80 (unless a 6MT freak like myself) is wasting their money on the G80... But comparing the E-class vs e92 makes zero sense. |
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02-27-2024, 11:01 AM | #9 |
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It did in the context of me deciding between the two vehicles at the time. And I’m also a freak with a manual G80. Full leather and buckets makes for a really nice environment.
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It looks fantastic, that's for sure. I agree on the quality and reliability side, my coworker has a GLE53 and it's had some mechanical issues and the interior LOOKS nice but doesn't feel quality.
Conversely, especially with full leather, the G80 feels noticeably higher quality overall.
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All these AMG-ish Benzes are just snazzy NPC cars. This is coming from someone who's had many AMGs over the last 22 years. Sad how much they've diluted the brand.
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For the most part, I agree. If you look at F1 and the rich history of AMG, it sort of begs the question of where they lost their way. But it wasn’t always a great car lover’s dream. Remember the E55 AMG W210 that had horrible handling and a subpar transmission but was an absolute rocket ship? The E63 W212 changed that - handling was good and the transmission excellent. But the black series variants were contenders and the GT cars.
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I must say I am also waiting for the CLE 53 AMG.
I always had M cars. Still love my 23 G80 comp. But I work at Mercedes (yes I know...) and can get insane discounts on AMG's. Even with those discounts I never wanted one. But if this CLE drives anything like my M3, I might switch. |
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The UK configurator is live and includes some interesting facts about the CLE53 AMG:
Weight 2,000 kg or 4,410 lbs. Wheelbase 2,875 mm or 113.2 in. Length 4,853 mm or 191.1 in. Width 2,042 mm or 80.4 in. Boot/Trunk capacity 410L or 14.5 cub ft Fuel capacity 65L or 17.2 gallons Loaded price for night edition £88k plus delivery, so probably fair to ballpark $90-95k in the US. |
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I was looking at it was it was announced and absolutely love the looks. I don’t think it will be a competitor to the M3/4 in terms of performance, but I think it will be similarly priced, which is a downside. Also, Mercedes interior quality has been going downhill the past few years and 4400lbs of weight is just unacceptable in a non-electric 2 door car.
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Only if the CLE63 happens and only if they really put the M177 4.0TTV8 in it. The M177 is a fantastic engine and the CLE coupe looks great. But as for someone who owns a 1000hp W213 E63s, if I’m buying another AMG it has to have a V8.
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03-07-2024, 09:10 PM | #22 |
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The cle looks terrible imo. It has cla headlights and tail lights. They basically took the last generation c class coupe and maintained the profile and overall stance, made it bigger than a prior gen e class coupe, added cla headlights and taillights and called it a day. Laxy design. The interior looks like every other benz on the road. Expect it to rattle and buzz like a 1980s corolla. And the weight is absurd. This is 500kbs heavier than m4. Reliability and software on current benzes is the pits. And customer service from MBUSA is quite abominable. I've experienced it first hand and had to lemon the car.
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