Behind the wheel of the Mercedes-Benz CLE 300 4 MATIC Coupe – a rather
handsome two door Coupe on a long-wheelbase - powered by a 2.0-litre turbo
four-cylinder petrol engine assisted by a 48-volt mild hybrid system mated to a
nine-speed automatic driving all four wheels. Ownership rather exclusive with
just 499 sold last year – priced at $124,900 plus on-road costs. So how does it
drive - the petrol engine delivers 190kW of power, 400 Nm of torque, the hybrid
system contributing more power and torque under hard acceleration – the pairing
improving fuel efficiency and I managed 7.9L/100KM, not bad for a rather heavy
coupe on 95 grade petrol. Sharing its underpinnings with the latest C-Class and
E-Class sedan but with an AMG-inspired sports suspension that is 15mm lower
and with calibrated steering that varies in each of the four drive modes - along
with sharper gear shifts this is a sports coupe with real driving appeal. Ride
quality however can get a little hard, the real surprise, the amount of noise
intrusion into the cabin on a harsh surface, something I wouldn’t expect on a car
at this value. But overall, the new Mercedes-Benz CLE 300 coupe a very polished
performer. I’m David Berthon

Behind the wheel of the Mercedes-Benz CLE 300 4 MATIC Coupe &ndash; a rather handsome two door Coupe on a long-wheelbase - powered by a 2.0-litre turbo four-cylinder petrol engine assisted by a 48-volt mild hybrid system mated to a nine-speed automatic driving all four wheels. Ownership rather exclusive with just 499 sold last year &ndash; priced at $124,900 plus on-road costs. So how does it drive - the petrol engine delivers 190kW of power, 400 Nm of torque, the hybrid system contributing more power and torque under hard acceleration &ndash; the pairing improving fuel efficiency and I managed 7.9L/100KM, not bad for a rather heavy coupe on 95 grade petrol. Sharing its underpinnings with the latest C-Class and E-Class sedan but with an AMG-inspired sports suspension that is 15mm lower and with calibrated steering that varies in each of the four drive modes - along with sharper gear shifts this is a sports coupe with real driving appeal. Ride quality however can get a little hard, the real surprise, the amount of noise intrusion into the cabin on a harsh surface, something I wouldn&rsquo;t expect on a car at this value. But overall, the new Mercedes-Benz CLE 300 coupe a very polished performer. I&rsquo;m David Berthon

A weekly show with all the latest information and news in the motoring industry. Hosted by 2GB's very own motoring corespondent David Berthon. 

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A weekly show with all the latest information and news in the motoring industry. Hosted by 2GB's very own motoring corespondent David Berthon.&nbsp;
For more engaging content visit the 2GB website, or listen live to 2GB 873.

Motor Torque with David Berthon

A weekly show with all the latest information and news in the motoring industry. Hosted by 2GB's very own motoring corespondent David Berthon. 

For more engaging content visit the 2GB website, or listen live to 2GB 873 

A weekly show with all the latest information and news in the motoring industry. Hosted by 2GB's very own motoring corespondent David Berthon.&nbsp;
For more engaging content visit the 2GB website, or listen live to 2GB 873&nbsp;

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