Mercedes-AMG’s fettled C-Class fashions might have shifted to four-cylinder energy, however the alternative for the C-Class and E-Class coupes gained’t comply with go well with.
The Mercedes-AMG CLE 53 has six cylinders, and it’s coming to Australia. Timing has but to be confirmed.
Mercedes-AMG says the brand new mannequin “combines one of the best of two worlds: the agility and sportiness of the C-Class with the house and standing of the E-Class”.
It packs an up to date model of the M 256 3.0-litre twin-turbocharged inline six-cylinder engine, known as the M 256M, producing 330kW of energy between 5800 and 6100rpm and 560Nm of torque between 2200 and 5000rpm.
Torque is bumped as much as 600Nm for 12 seconds in overboost.
The up to date engine options redesigned inline and outlet channels, new piston rings, a brand new exhaust gasoline turbocharger and a brand new electrical extra compressor, permitting for a rise in enhance strain by 0.4 bar to 1.5 bar.
An built-in starter generator, positioned throughout the gearbox bell housing, briefly provides a further 17kW and 205Nm, feeds the 48V electrical system, and permits the automobile to coast with out the combustion engine on.
Drive is distributed to all 4 wheels by way of a nine-speed automated transmission.
The claimed 0-100km/h time is 4.2 seconds.
No ADR gasoline economic system figures can be found but, however on the WLTP mixed cycle it makes use of a claimed 9.3-9.7L/100km.
When driving reasonably, the entrance axle is totally decoupled, with the AMG transitioning from rear- to all-wheel drive repeatedly. In drift mode the AMG may be programmed as a rear-wheel drive automobile throughout the complete pace vary.
The AMG rides on AMG Trip Management suspension, with metal springs and adaptive damping.
Just like the suspension, the steering additionally has three separate modes. Rear axle steering is customary, with a most steering angle of two.5 levels.
The rear wheels flip in the other way to the entrance wheels at speeds of as much as 100km/h, whereas above this they flip parallel to the entrance wheels as much as a most of 0.7 levels.
Stopping is offered by 370 x 36mm ventilated discs up entrance with four-piston mounted calipers, with 360 x 26mm ventilated discs on the rear with single-piston floating calipers.
An non-compulsory AMG Driver’s Bundle bumps the highest pace from 250km/h to 270km/h, whereas the AMG Dynamic Plus bundle brings a Race driving program with Drift Mode plus red-painted brake calipers.
The recent CLE options AMG’s conventional waterfall grille, bracketed by LED headlights, with Mercedes’ Digital Mild headlights non-compulsory with or with out projection performance.
These characteristic daytime operating mild ‘ellipses’ and blue lighting on the base.
Different beauty modifications embrace flared fenders, distinctive 19-inch alloy wheels or non-compulsory 20s, a restyled entrance apron, quad exhaust shops, and a rear apron that guarantees higher air movement across the wheel arches.
There’s a body-colour lip spoiler, which can be laid out in black as a part of the AMG styling bundle. There are two AMG Evening packages and AMG Carbon packages.
An non-compulsory AMG Optics bundle provides flics on the entrance and rear aprons, a extra pronounced rear lip spoiler, and a diffuser board between the exhaust shops.
The observe has additionally been widened over the common CLE, to the tune of 58mm up entrance and 75mm on the rear.
Inside, the 12.3-inch digital instrument cluster and 11.9-inch infotainment touchscreen are carried over, however there’s an AMG-exclusive Supersport show fashion.
For the digital cluster, this contains a central spherical tachometer, whereas an AMG menu contains data like a G-metre and race timer.
The motive force grips a flat-bottomed AMG Efficiency steering wheel with AMG’s spherical steering wheel buttons with built-in shows and galvanised paddle shifters.
The seats are completed in Artico leatherette and Microcut black microfibre with purple distinction top-stitching and purple seat belts. There’s additionally distinctive carbon trim within the inside.
You’ll be able to go for leather-based or Nappa leather-based, the latter carry embossed AMG crests within the headrests, whereas AMG’s efficiency seat is an choice. This options extra pronounced bolsters and vertical openings, and may be upholstered in Nappa leather-based.
Whereas Mercedes-Benz hasn’t confirmed native launch timing for the AMG CLE 53, it has beforehand confirmed the common CLE coupe and convertible are due right here within the second half of 2024.