We've quite taken to the new CLE. Now for the acid test...
ByIs it fair to say that cars are becoming more complicated without becoming more interesting? It certainly feels true. Within the tiny concentric circles that car hacks move in the idea seems to have taken root. And it’s a sentiment shared by more than a few forum goers, too. Too much weight, too much tech, too much money - and definitely too much bloat masquerading as efficiency or usability.
Firstly then, for anyone not previously paying attention, a quick recap. The CLE is the four-seat, exclusively two-door derivative that Mercedes introduced to replace both the C- and E-Class coupes that preceded it. Strictly speaking, the 53 is the middleweight performance option - although, for now, we don’t yet know what actually constitutes the heavyweight tier above. There absolutely will be a CLE 63 but hasn’t yet confirmed which powertrain it will feature.
Of course, it is not entirely alone in the engine bay. The 53 is a mild hybrid, courtesy of the 23hp it initially gets from its onboard starter generator. Probably this helps a bit with the 413lb ft of torque available from 2,200rpm, too; definitely it contributes to the 2,000kg kerbweight. There is adaptive damping to factor in as well, and rear-axle steering - both as standard.
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