This is the first video I've seen from you. I only came across it because I'm planning on buying the CLE 53 next year and I'm excited about your channel! You definitely deserve more attention
@@GCCarsCAas someone who bought the car, and it’s amazing the matte definitely shows off the lines like crazy (hints why it’s amg flagship color for this car)
How's your right leg comfort In the driver cabin? I find that center console compromises right leg normal driving position and will cause your right knee to feel cramped or will cause discomfort Koz of that giant ipad screen design.
@GCCarsCA I'm 5'9" reason I asked I never had this right leg driving space issue and I own a 2023 CLA 35 AMG considering it's a smaller car , my legs are usually in a V shape positon like most drivers. When they sit and drive. Only with the newer C class model with that came with the center "iPad" console, had I experienced this. I guess it's a design flaw from Mercedes. They forgot about the driver focused ergonomics and comfort 🤣
Das Auto sieht in Real viel besser aus als auf den Fotos oder Videos. Ich durfte für ein Wochenende den CLE 53 testen. Optisch, genau meine Vorstellung. Wobei mir der "normale" CLE nicht gefällt. Das Touch Lenkrad empfinde ich als Rückschritt und auch die Software bräuchte ein Update da sie mich bei der Probefahrt im Stick ließ. Der Wendekreis ist trotz Hinterradlenkung leider groß. Aber das Auto macht Spaß und fällt positiv auf
Totally agree, the AMG CLE looks much better than the regular CLE and is stunning in person. As for the steering wheel, I do like the touch-based volume slider, but all the other controls would be better of as physical buttons... the carbon + suede mix and drive mode switches more than make up for that for me though! It's just a wonderful car and I'm glad you got to enjoy it for a weekend! -E
Yep! While the difference is more significant on the inside due to the "higher quality" pumped in noises, the CLE does also have a nicer real exhaust note.
This comment slipped through, oops sorry for the late reply! Thank you first off all, and yes, Mercedes decided to put the plate on the side on this specific CLE - which I quite like!
Only issue I had is it’s the camera angle of shooting the car from low in the ground. Everyone copies this style and it’s garbage. Cars look further from the ground and less attractive. Shots from higher angles make every car look better
Are you talking about the thumbnail or the video b roll? For the thumbnail we always test multiple different shots, and this low angle performed better than the high angles. If you're talking about b roll, then we can try to implement a greater variety of shots in future videos 🙂
So simple..Cle53 is stronger and faster and better looking then bmw m340i..but its no match to m3..so ee wait for v8 with min 570hp.. M3 has lots of tuning options like stagr 1 is up to 650HP.. 4.0 V8 stahe 1 is approx 700zHP
Spec sheets are freely available on Mercedes' website while you clicked on a review, which is an opinion piece. For an opinion to be formed, humans are required. Hope that clears it up.
Appreciate the kind words! We decided to compare it to the M440i because a) pricing-wise it's a little closer to it than the M4 and b) we haven't driven the M4 yet... But once we do we'll definitely reference this review again!
That comparison makes perfect sense from a buyer's perspective. Honestly, the M440i feels like a waste of money. I'm stuck deciding between the M340i and the CLE 53, but the rebates are making it tough: 21% off a fully loaded BMW versus just 7-10% for a mid-tier CLE 53. 😢 In my opinion, the CLE 53 is the only logical upgrade from the M340i. The M2 just feels too much like a toy
Pricing-wise it's closer to the M440i than the M4, but you could make an argument for either. Although I'd say a hypothetical CLE63 would be the real M4 competitor.
After watching both our M440i and CLE53 review, are you team M or team AMG?
Team AMG for sure... Luxury and sportiness
Team Dark Horse!
AMG all the way
Bought a CLE53 80 days ago. Happy that I did. Really nice car.
Mercedes for sure
This is the first video I've seen from you. I only came across it because I'm planning on buying the CLE 53 next year and I'm excited about your channel! You definitely deserve more attention
Thanks for the support!
Thank you for the kind words! I'm sure you'll love the CLE 53 as much as we did, definitely one of our favorite cars this year.
It sounds even better on the outside. It looks special
underrated channel the cinematography is amazing and so are the presenters
Much appreciated! We got some cool stuff in the pipeline :)
V8 CLE 63 will be wild!
Sounds amazing! Better in real life-Just got the CLE 53 A4 cabriolet in Patagonia red 🎉
Congrats on the purchase 🎉
Which one looks better... Matte or black metallic??? Im between these two colours... With silver-black wheels!!!
Both would look fantastic, but I think the curves of the CLE would show better with the metallic paint 🙌
@@GCCarsCAas someone who bought the car, and it’s amazing the matte definitely shows off the lines like crazy (hints why it’s amg flagship color for this car)
Merc 6 cylinder goes back to the 40's racing cars like the 300SL
And we're glad they haven't abandoned them yet!
How's your right leg comfort In the driver cabin? I find that center console compromises right leg normal driving position and will cause your right knee to feel cramped or will cause discomfort Koz of that giant ipad screen design.
We didn't notice any discomfort, but everyone is build a little different. How tall are you if I may ask?
@GCCarsCA I'm 5'9" reason I asked I never had this right leg driving space issue and I own a 2023 CLA 35 AMG considering it's a smaller car , my legs are usually in a V shape positon like most drivers. When they sit and drive. Only with the newer C class model with that came with the center "iPad" console, had I experienced this. I guess it's a design flaw from Mercedes. They forgot about the driver focused ergonomics and comfort 🤣
Ha, wouldn't surprise me!
Das Auto sieht in Real viel besser aus als auf den Fotos oder Videos.
Ich durfte für ein Wochenende den CLE 53 testen.
Optisch, genau meine Vorstellung. Wobei mir der "normale" CLE nicht gefällt.
Das Touch Lenkrad empfinde ich als Rückschritt und auch die Software bräuchte ein Update da sie mich bei der Probefahrt im Stick ließ.
Der Wendekreis ist trotz Hinterradlenkung leider groß.
Aber das Auto macht Spaß und fällt positiv auf
Totally agree, the AMG CLE looks much better than the regular CLE and is stunning in person. As for the steering wheel, I do like the touch-based volume slider, but all the other controls would be better of as physical buttons... the carbon + suede mix and drive mode switches more than make up for that for me though! It's just a wonderful car and I'm glad you got to enjoy it for a weekend! -E
Does the exhaust from outside sound better than the m440i?
Yep! While the difference is more significant on the inside due to the "higher quality" pumped in noises, the CLE does also have a nicer real exhaust note.
Way nicer notes on the outside than the M440i
Great review of a great car.
Front plate goes on the side ?
This comment slipped through, oops sorry for the late reply! Thank you first off all, and yes, Mercedes decided to put the plate on the side on this specific CLE - which I quite like!
@@GCCarsCAonly in the US and Canada I guess
Only issue I had is it’s the camera angle of shooting the car from low in the ground. Everyone copies this style and it’s garbage. Cars look further from the ground and less attractive. Shots from higher angles make every car look better
Are you talking about the thumbnail or the video b roll?
For the thumbnail we always test multiple different shots, and this low angle performed better than the high angles.
If you're talking about b roll, then we can try to implement a greater variety of shots in future videos 🙂
As a bmw guy, I must say I really enjoyed this car 😫
Definitely a contender for this year's GCCars Enthusiast Car of the Year Award. That being said, there are a lot of potential winners this year 👀
Wow...is Jesse a model?
I’m Not tall enough or good looking enough for that 😂😂
😂
@@Jaydoublyou 😍
So simple..Cle53 is stronger and faster and better looking then bmw m340i..but its no match to m3..so ee wait for v8 with min 570hp..
M3 has lots of tuning options like stagr 1 is up to 650HP.. 4.0 V8 stahe 1 is approx 700zHP
In EU its not a similar price
How do they stack up pricing wise in the EU?
@@GCCarsCA M40i coupe starts base at approx 81000 EUR , Cle 53 coupe starts at approx 97000 EUR ( prices in Poland )
Prefer the E53 coupe last gen
All I watched was two guys recording themselves the whole video, what a waste of time
Spec sheets are freely available on Mercedes' website while you clicked on a review, which is an opinion piece. For an opinion to be formed, humans are required. Hope that clears it up.
AMG is Terminator🤔
it was dead?
When they decided to put a 4 banger into the C63, AMG briefly died.
great and fun video, thanks guys - but you cant compare a 53 amg with just an "m-sportsline" bmw. you shoud have compared a cle450 with a m440i
Appreciate the kind words! We decided to compare it to the M440i because a) pricing-wise it's a little closer to it than the M4 and b) we haven't driven the M4 yet... But once we do we'll definitely reference this review again!
That comparison makes perfect sense from a buyer's perspective. Honestly, the M440i feels like a waste of money. I'm stuck deciding between the M340i and the CLE 53, but the rebates are making it tough: 21% off a fully loaded BMW versus just 7-10% for a mid-tier CLE 53. 😢
In my opinion, the CLE 53 is the only logical upgrade from the M340i. The M2 just feels too much like a toy
You should be comparing it with m4 not 440i
They're both pretty close on pricing and the M4 would line-up better with a potential CLE63.
The power on the m4 compares only to the top dog the 63 not a 53
No they shouldn’t lol, this isn’t a full AMG
Oha der GermanCommentGamer ist aber alt geworden
Tell me about it 🫠😂 - E
Not worth 88grand 😂
This car competes with Bmw M4 not M440i.
Pricing-wise it's closer to the M440i than the M4, but you could make an argument for either. Although I'd say a hypothetical CLE63 would be the real M4 competitor.
@@GCCarsCAcorrect. Cle53 is not even as fast as M4. M4 would eat it. Just Wait for the Cle63 🤗
@@abid1376wait another year if ever
Incorrect - m4 is a c63 competitor.
Look at the 0-60s and the price. 53 is way closer to m440i in price and is slower than it too hah
@@wkdsid right