[Jobe10]

Hey guys. I drive an IOMG G80 M3 comp from 2023 that I ordered new. I’ve always driven M cars but I work at Mercedes. Please don’t ask 🤣

Now I’m actually really interested in the new CLE 53 AMG so I will be having the car a full day on Friday next week for a test drive. The third of may.

If anyone has any question about the car, want me to check something, show something, try something. Please ask me and I will try to do everything.

Kind regards.

[mickliq]

Raz (RBR) just drove/reviewed the CLE53. I mean he's Mr AMG but he's also driven (and might even own) a G81.

He had good things to say about it. Said it's miles better than the M440i but...not at the level of sportiness of the G80/G82 (technically the G82 as it's a coupe). I think the CLE53 is gorgeous (especially the super wide fenders which BMW cheap'd out on for the G82) but the Gxx is more unique than the CLE53.

There's still hope for a non-neutered CLE63 (e.g. anything other than the 4 cylinder hybrid disaster that is the C63).

[Burrcold]

A 63 version will be WAY more expensive than any G8x car, probably even more than a CS/CSL. So what will it compete against?

[mickliq]

Originally Posted by Burrcold

A 63 version will be WAY more expensive than any G8x car, probably even more than a CS/CSL. So what will it compete against?

I guess the only other car in the BMW range to compare to is the M8C Coupe...if we can even say that still exists?!

[Jobe10]

Well guys I have to say Mercedes have outdone themselves. It’s an amazing car. If you track, the G8x is just a different beast. But I prefer the cle on twisted roads thanks to the rear wheels steering. It’s plenty quick until 100mph. After that big difference with the G8x. All and all an amazing car. But I do a lot of track days so not for me.