Mercedes-AMG CLE 646 Revealed: 646hp Handcrafted V8 Performance Beast

In an automotive world down-sizing to 4-cylinders and hybrids, Affalterbach has delivered a thunderous reminder of what pure performance motoring sounds like. Mercedes-AMG has globally unveiled the breathtaking Mercedes-AMG CLE 646, packing a handcrafted 4.0-litre biturbo V8 generating a staggering 646 horsepower. Designed to combine the agile proportions of the C-Class with the grand touring presence of the E-Class coupe, it stands as a true thoroughbred supercar slayer.

Engineering the AMG CLE 646 Monster

1. 646hp Handcrafted Biturbo V8 Powertrain

Under the sculpted vented bonnet sits the iconic ‘One Man, One Engine’ AMG V8:

• Engine: 4.0-litre Twin-Turbo V8 with twin-scroll turbochargers nestled inside the ‘hot inside V’.
• Power Output: 646 hp @ 6,500 rpm.
• Torque: 850 Nm of earth-shattering twist from 2,250 to 5,500 rpm.
• Acceleration: 0 to 100 km/h in an astonishing 3.2 seconds.
• Top Speed: Electronically limited to 315 km/h with the optional AMG Driver’s Package.

2. Dynamic Handling Tech: Drift Mode & Rear-Axle Steering

• AMG Performance 4MATIC+: Fully variable all-wheel drive with a dedicated pure rear-wheel-drive Drift Mode for track antics.
• Active Rear-Axle Steering: Rear wheels turn up to 2.5 degrees opposite to front wheels for sharp cornering response, turning in tandem at high speeds for high-stability lane changes.
• Carbon-Ceramic Composite Brakes: Massive 420 mm front discs with 6-piston fixed calipers for fade-free stopping power.

Mercedes-AMG CLE 646 Technical Specifications