Both previous gen E Classes looked absolutely gorgeous. This replacement, nah man I just don't know. Sensibility in these manufacturers is just killing the fun now. This looks like what a new C Class Coupe would've been.
This is not an e class coupe replacement. It's 100% a c class coupe, he only mentioned them because mercedes discontinued e class coupe/cabrio and s class coupe/cabrio at least for now. It's a shame that they did this and didn't even made a e63amg coupe for the previous generations.
The previous e class rear lights were perfect, luxurious and elegent yet still very modern and would suit this even more and suits the sportier amg package too
1. This looks like an update over the previous C class coupe. 2. Even the interior is based on the current c class. 3. Back then the e class coupe was based on the W204 c class 4. Call it an e class instead of the c class coupe because they can charge more 5. The car industry is in a very sad state
The car industry just wants money now. Cars are going to be built like crap on purpose, even Toyotas, compared to their older models. Planned obsolescence. They need more customers as soon as possible. Cars are going to break more often to accomplish this.
the only drawback of this car is the rear lights and the shape of the rear bumper. supposedly, for the rear bumper at the bottom it is made a little dive inward like having a diffuser. the rear bumper is actually protruding backwards underneath so it looks strange. *edit: when I saw it on the Mercedes channel, it turns out that the rear is not bad. apparently because the car video is shown in black, so the diffuser is not visible because the color resembles the color of the car body. white and blue for CLE turned out to be more suitable than black, because the lamp connection on the stop lamp did not match if it was the same as the car body color.
I own an E CLASS coupe and bought it over the c class because of its more better looks and no b pillar. The best thing about it is being able to put down all windows and no pillar in the middle. Mercedes have really missed a trick combining the two coupes. Because the cle is basically a c class coupe. I really hope now they bring out a s class coupe
Mercedes aim is to cut down the model range, hence getting rid of the C and E coupe/cabriolet. The S Class coupe went a couple of years ago, The CLS has also been dropped. They are also going to get rid of the C and E class estates because the SUV market is bigger.
No they didnt. There is nothing "E" about this car. its literally a c class coupe that they can charge more for now bc they added an undeserved "E" to it
@@joeyn3590 Its longer then last years E class coupe and has e class powertrains! Not many ppl buy coupes/sports cars much anymore anyway so they needed to simplify the lineup, I mean this is just like going back to the good old early 2000s when we had the CLK
that has nothing to do with "E" the CLE should have been called CLC, since it's a C class based car and looks exactly like a GLC coupe lowered go the ground. buttom line, no e class coupe so far.
I've been eyeing the A5 Sportback as replacement for my A3, but waiting for the new gen. I like the 5 doors on it, but do really like the looks of this CLE...
i don't think so,, the black matte just made it looks very weird at the rear, because the black tail light connection with the black body color makes it look weird, and the diffuser is invisible, blue and white is perfect for CLE. as shown in the official Mercedes channel ad
The more I see this car the more I like it. Like everyone else I am disappointed about the B pillar, but if the result is a dramatic improvement in rigidity, I can forgive it. I’m excited to drive one since this is now on the short list for my next car.
they should do something about those black plastic covers that try to look like vents. they look cheap as fk. They should make some sculptural vents instead.
They have just updated the c-class coupe to match the saloon and made it a bit longer. It is not luxurious enough to replace the e-class coupe in my view and has discarded some of the key design points of the e-class model too. What will existing e-class coupe drivers move to? Surely not this. No plug-in hybrid from day one is a big mistake too.
I’ve been a big Mercedes fan all my life and have had many models over the years but now I’m starting to get a little confused with them. I think this new CLE is good looking but I have no idea which direction Mercedes is going.
@@michaelkearns9256 Yeah, unfortunately. The comment is written before the premiere started, based on what I read for the model until the moment. It's more like next generation C-Class coupe...
The first CLK (208) had a b pillar, so yes, I’d say this is the new CLK. They have missed a trick . It should definitely have been pillar less and folks would have been happy ( maybe). But it should also have an E class interior … Then it would be spot on. And that would justify the price
I like it as a replacement for the C class. I think it looks really good. Although the rear end is something to get used to .. I just don’t see it replacing the E class? Feels like cost cutting to me.
Its ta good looking car but the rear lights maybe curve a little too much around the corner and into the side profile. Looks a little unrefined when looking form behind and seeing the details disappear to the sides
There could have been more size specifications supplied in this video. I believe there was a quick reference about the CLE being a little longer than the E-Class coupe. I would have appreciated more specifics about width and interior room. Since the exterior and interior styling most resemble the outgoing C-Class coupe, I concluded that the size was more C-Class as well.
I mean all the models it replaces were not big sellers so most likely this was to save Mercedes tons of money in development costs but I suspect it is more of a C-class than an E-class, but it does look pretty sharp and am sure it will be a great car.
It’s cool but I’m disappointed the side windows are not frameless and you’re not able to wind down the small side window. Seems more C class than E class.
I’ve seen the 53 AMG version of this car. Looked absolutely insane! Extra wide fenders and big diffuser. But I’m afraid it didn’t sound like a V8. To me it sounded like a 4 cylinder. Maybe a straight 6.
@@jkliao6486 Im not sure what it was. Could have been the 63 as well. But it had oval exhaust pipes. Then on the other hand I doubt that they would make the 53 version so aggressive. Like I said it had huge air intakes and really wide fenders like the C63s have. And a massive diffuser. Don’t know if they would do that to the 53 line up. But again the sound was disappointing
The one thing this brand new Mercedes needs and it doesn’t have are no pillar door frames so all 4 windows could go down on the coupe I know the convertible will have it but that’s a huge let down with the coupe I loved that about the e class coupes forever also the taillight bar isn’t my favorite..
@@systembolaget9044 nah I think the addition of the GT 4 door to the lineup made things even more complicated and the cls kinda became irrelevant not to mention spending closer to s class money than e class money on something thats based on the E
I’m here in Australia and was looking here at the E53 AMG, not liking the new CLE looking more on the cheap side to me, probably gonna stick to the older model of the E
The Interior looks like the C-Class but it will run the latest infotainment that is used in the new E-Class! I'd say a superscreen option is very unlikely though.
One of the most interesting characteristic of Mercedes' coupes was the lack of B Pillar and the feeling it gives you while driving with all 4 windows down, this is gone with this new CLE so it became just another coupe more, boring
I have current c coupe, and I've been waiting for this. This looks like an upgrade I'd get, looks good, and compact. It's certainly not an E class coupe as it seems to compact, guess I'll have to see it in the flesh. I think they'll price it out of the range of a typical C coupe buyer.
I'd take the C class coupe over this garbage any day. 100 of these rear lights wouldn't make your c class Coupes gorgeous 4 lined rear lights and you know it. It's what makes the c class coupe better looking than the e class coupe. Never mind those fake exhuast tips than lead to nowhere 😂
I wish they would bring back the S-class coupe/the old CL (similar to how BMW resurrected the 8 series).....miss the days when they used to produce them....gorgeous rocketship of a thing!
All I wanted was a proper upgrade of the old c63 coupe, a V8😢, not too sure of the back of this CLE but let's see this on the road, not too bad though...
We're having issues with the car industry for a quite while in terms of segmentisation of the cars. A C Cabriolet is basically a D segment cabriolet, and an E Cabriolet should be an E segment cabriolet. 8 Series Convertible also counts as E segment cabriolet, but the difference between the sizes of these two E segment cabriolets are non-sense. I agree, size doesn't affect the segmentisation on its own, but considering these brands are trying to serve to similar types of customers, Mercedes seems to be failing on those segments, especially after discontinuing S Coupe and S Cabriolet. As a Merc user, even I sometimes struggle with the cars they're making, and I do think reviewers are also misleading the customers, this shouldn't be compared / considered a replacement for an E class.
As a current gen E-class coupe owner, I'm going to miss the rollable rear windows and lack of B pillar. I prefer the tech available in the E-class and why Mercedes have gone away with the dual screen digital dash I don't know. To me this looks like a C-class with added length and that's about it, I'm starting to form the opinion that current gen E-class coupe owners will be forced into down-grading or looking elsewhere for a viable option.
When I saw it i was surprised, i was waiting for that car and I didnt expect it to look this good. I dont know why a lot of people hate on this design, its one of the best MB designs in a while
My dad works at the production line at Mercedes and saw this car as a prototype, but when he explained to me what it looks like i was confused if he meant cla, c coupe or e coupe. Now I know why… This ist the new c class, not e class replacement. The look, the size, the interior, the bodylines, everything is c class. Kinda sad that it will be a money printer when they price it like an e class.
It’s a shame that Mercedes is turning its back on the premium hatchback class, because the A-Class is a great example of the breed and is loved by countless Mercedes fans being one of the best selling models.
It's a best selling model because it's the cheapest way for people to have the mercedes logo in front of a digital display (for showing off on social media)... Hatchbacks are shite man
@@NickTheCasualGuy Premium hatchback cars are quite practical and enjoyable to drive. They’re popular for a reason. The A-class offers a blend of luxury, advanced technology features, and good performance. Different people have different preferences, and that’s what makes the world interesting.
@@FlipDeRiviera Ok so we 're going to pretend like you 're not getting the same performance (or better imo) and the same practicality and experience as with a golf for example? People will choose the A over so many cheaper options because of the status. Similar to apple products.
The biggest problem I have with the new MB models is the integration of TikTok. It's well-published to be a cybersecurity risk and I wouldn't want it built into my car. Unless it can be uninstalled, it's a deal breaker for me with any new MB's which is a shame since I've owned 4 😞
Great Vid, very informative! However can we please get more content on the new C63, it would be great to see it in a drag race vs the BMW M3 Comp. Also can we get a review on the new ford ranger. Please!
Even Matt called it a CLA 0:54 🤣 this car doesn’t deserve a E in its name. And the rear lights with the stupid bar looks horrible would be much better with the lights separate with the connecting bar thing removed
As an owner of a previous generation E400 cabriolet that gets compliments everywhere i go, I love the interior of this new one but I'm waiting to sew what the new cabriolet looks like to give a honest opinion.
Seems like Mercedes is repeating an old trick used with the C207 E Class coupe. That is selling a car in one class, with a price to match, but base it on a smaller, cheaper model in their line-up. And one day, Mercedes will settle on a consistent and more logical naming convention for their coupes.
Having read more comments. There are many Mercedes likers on here and I am one of them. I have a Clk Amg 55 and I love it. The shape of this car is similar to the Clk.
I have had a number of Mercedes over the years, including an older C class Coupe. Seeing this is an ALL new car, I will honestly struggle to tell the CLE from the old C Class Coupe. Overall I wouldn't touch a new petrol car with a bardge poll. They will devalue dreadful as more and more BEVs hit the marketplace.
@richardlabeja That is why people are buying Tesla. As for the next best EV.... It is actually Mercedes, not BMW. VW have massive issues with stock. Why is the best selling car in all of Europe and America the Tesla Model Y.... Because it offers value for money and good space. Get a performance model and shame a lot of expensive sports cars... And you are correct, I lease my BEV. I would never actually buy a car ever again.
Finally good informative presentation without silly attempts to make opinion influence in advance, what is good what not, artificial imaginated fights for low rang watchers.
Spotted the new E class AMG and CLE AMG testing on the Grossglockner in Austria lastweek. From the engine sound i can say the CLE is a 4 cilinder and the new E amg has a full electric mode, didn't have the chance to hear the engine.
So does this mean they’re no longer making an E class coupe? If so they’re making a big mistake as the E class coupe was levels above the c class coupe and this looks way too similar to a c class coupe!
