Symphony of speed

It tempts with drama, hides surprising restraint and blurs the line between indulgence and necessity. You think you know what it is, until you actually drive it!

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Mercedes has always been clever at making cars that live between categories, and the CLE53 is the best recent example. It isn't a chest-thumping V8 coupe that drinks like a sailor, nor is it a fragile style accessory designed only to turn heads at Bandra cafés. What you get instead is something harder to pigeonhole: a car that wears its AMG credentials proudly, but also lives happily as a daily sports coupe. Dramatic looks, a proper straight-six, clever chassis tricks and just the right amount of madness give it personality without making it unlivable. It's exotic, but not unhinged.

What the CLE53 does best is make every drive feel special without punishing you for using it daily. It's exotic enough to feel indulgent, but practical enough not to be a guilty pleasure.

Instant power

The 3.0-litre straight-six, boosted by an electric compressor and twin-scroll turbo, delivers 450hp and 560Nm. Power arrives instantly, with zero lag, and feels strong but usable. It's less about shock and awe, more about relentless, everyday thrust.

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