During the next semi-annual report concern Daimler the plan for the release of new models for the coming year was made public to the shareholders. We are talking about the timing of the appearance of cars on the market, because some of the cars indicated on the chart have already been officially presented: for example, updated and hydrogen crossover.
So, closer to the spring of 2018, the third generation of the “four-door coupe” will enter the market. Mercedes-CLS, and the debut, according to preliminary information, will take place in November this year. A spectacular sedan is traditionally created on the basis of the Mercedes E-class - this time. By the way, wait for the new station wagon CLS Shooting Brake is not worth it: the five-door of the previous generation was not in demand and it was decided to abandon it.
The release of another car of a similar format is scheduled for autumn - this time under the Mercedes-AMG sub-brand. Premiere production car should take place much earlier - already in January, at the Detroit Auto Show. A show car with a five-door liftback body allows you to get an idea of the appearance of a four-door. It is assumed that this will be a competitor to the Panamera. Despite the common name with the Mercedes-AMG GT two-door supercars, their rearward-mounted gearbox platform will not be used: based future car the chassis of the same E-class of the W213 series will fall.
Mercedes-AMG GT Concept
In the spring, the fourth generation of the compact Mercedes A-class will appear on sale, and firstly in the form of a sedan. Appearance can be judged by the one presented in Shanghai. An interesting detail was also revealed: it turns out that the smallest Mercedes will have a long-wheelbase version! The release of the stretched sedan is scheduled for the end of 2018. Apparently, this modification is intended for Chinese market. And this is not the only long wheelbase that will appear next year: there is also a stretched version of the mid-size crossover Mercedes GLC.
Mercedes-Benz Concept A Sedan
The rest of the novelties of the 2018 season are not so curious: these are slightly refreshed versions of the compact C-class and legendary SUV G-class. This means that completely new Gelendvagen will have to wait until 2019. And one more premiere - the new Mercedes Sprinter van.
CLS is a landmark model not only for Mercedes-Benz, but for the entire industry. In 2004, the Germans introduced the first generation and caused cognitive dissonance in the automotive community (and for some, uncontrolled salivation, reddening of the skin of the face and hoarseness), calling it a four-door coupe.
If you accidentally have a first generation CLS, suppressing black envy, we advise you not to sell it, but to keep it at least until the age of the youngtimer (30 years). According to forecasts Mercedes-Benz Classic, these cars will be sought-after rarities
Many people still find this term infuriating. Yes, it is clear that a coupe cannot be a four-door (a tactful cough is heard), according to all formal signs, the CLS body type is a sedan. But the meaning of the model, it seems, was to break the rules for the sake of high style. Runway clothes, you know, are not always comfortable either.
On the chassis of a very successful (including design) E-class of the W211 generation, another sedan was built, changing all priorities to the opposite. Incline windshield increased so that the driver could scratch his forehead on the front pillar. The domed roof of the CLS rested on top of rear passengers. The space in the back row, visibility and trunk volume did not bother anyone at all. Linkers and designers, it seems, worked in such a way that everyone would say: what, it was possible?
Mercedes-Benz's chief exterior designer once told us the first time he saw the CLS. “It's like a concept car on the street. In different design bureaus then every now and then they said: “Why can't engineers do this? Mercedes is already doing it!”.
The second-generation CLS in the form of a titanium-tungsten 1:1 scale model should be entered in the Chamber of Weights and Measures as a benchmark for perfect design.
In the second generation, a stunning five-door appeared, called romantic English term shooting brake instead of the banal "station wagon". Fortunately, the Germans did not accept the “five-door coupe” option. In 2014, the model was updated, and the photo is just a version with a new front end. And not just any, but the CLS 63 S 4Matic Shooting Brake, at the time of the premiere - the fastest station wagon in the world. 100 km / h "divine barn" exchanged 3.7 s after the start
Who knows, perhaps met on the CLS street and brought a smiling Slovene with a funny surname Lesnik to a Mercedes-Benz. And the third generation is already his brainchild. We don’t know if the burden of responsibility and other aesthetic experiences pressed on the designer, but in a white studio on the outskirts of Los Angeles on the eve of the opening of the international auto show they showed it.
The third-generation CLS is once again built on the E-Class platform and once again outperforms it in terms of entry-level equipment, sitting half a notch higher in the elite luxuries of the rich and famous. And it doesn't look like what we expected. Almost straight, broken lines of diode lights in the headlights, a reverse slope of the radiator grille (designers call it a shark nose) - all this is so unlike the neatly scaled roundness of the current model range. Compare at least with .
Designers led by Robert Lesnick continue to clean ribs from surfaces. The musculature of its predecessor is gone, and the new CLS does indeed have a virtually smooth sidewall. However, smooth surfaces, it turns out, can be not only rounded: in CLS they are combined with very sharp lines. The spread of the headlights resembles the flapping of the wings of a seagull (no, no, "gull wings" in history of Mercedes-Benz- an independent value, and we should not remember them in vain) and looks predatory.
If earlier CLS was the most elegant Mercedes, then the new one is brutal. "Brutal? Wait, you'll see what brutal is!" - Lesnik laughs. He, of course, hints at future AMG versions. And the CLS, in his opinion, is aggressive and self-confident. And he compares diode staples with eyebrows. Indeed, the face of CLS is a stern look from underneath.
Headlights with matrix LEDs, each of which is electronically controlled, are able to create a light beam of any shape and, for example, shade up to four cars - passing or oncoming, which allows you not to turn off the far one. The light spot expands when cornering and passing roundabouts (headlights learn about them from navigation). Imagine all this was previous model, and now high beam hits the maximum legally allowed 650 m
And what will the engineers say about the change of image? Almost Alexander Druz answered from the team of German experts. Only his name is Michael Keltz, and he is the head of the “hardware” of the entire E-class platform, SUVs and GLE and something else that we don’t even know about yet. From an engineering point of view, the CLS has remained itself: it is once again fast, luxurious and expensive car for those who prefer to drive themselves, ready to buy all the coolest, but do not want to get behind the wheel of an executive S-class.
“In terms of engines, electronics, equipment, security systems and autopilot - this is the S-Class, but in more compact body: The length remained within five meters. We did everything to make the car the way the designers wanted. We made compromises and did not fight for millimeters. So when you get in or out of the CLS, keep your head down.”
At the start of sales - only four-wheel drive, 6-cylinder engines and 9-speed automatics. More available versions with fours and rear wheel drive will appear later. The new three-liter turbodiesel, depending on the degree of forcing, can develop 286 hp. (CLS 350 d 4Matic) and even 340 (CLS 400 d 4Matic). “According to the passport”, the latter consumes only 5.6 liters of diesel fuel per 100 kilometers, but catapults the CLS to the mark of 100 km / h in just 5 seconds.
The petrol CLS 450 4Matic is even faster - only 4.8 s to "hundreds". It turns out that the new CLS with a three-liter "six" caught up in dynamics with the previous CLS 500 with a 4.7-liter V8. But that version was not at all archaic - 408 forces, double turbocharging, the same 9-speed automatic and all-wheel drive. So where does this leap come from? The point is that new inline engine(367 hp) with 48-volt electrics and an integrated starter-generator, a 22-horsepower electric motor helps. This gives a large increase in traction precisely at accelerations. Do you think the German bore-engineer immediately reminded that such hybrid scheme also saves fuel (consumption - only 7.5 liters per 100 km)? Nothing of the sort: Keltz didn't even mention it. Like, he said the CLS 450 goes off like hell from start.
In general, for those who do not understand what he means, this machine will be fired from a slingshot every time you dare to touch the gas pedal. Note that not a single AMG version has even been presented yet! However, there are hardly any surprises here. The current E 63, with which CLS traditionally shares units, has been the fastest on the planet for a year now. gains a hundred in 3.5 s, and the sedan (3.4 s!) According to the passport dynamics is only latest bmw M5.
First generation Mercedes-Benz CLS-class was delightfully beautiful! It can even be called the most beautiful Mercedes in the world. modern history. The appearance of the car was developed by American designer Michael Fink, and the first public demonstration of the "four-door coupe", as the Stuttgarters dubbed it, took place in the fall of 2003 in Frankfurt - still in the status of the Vision CLS concept. The car went on sale in 2004.
As intended by Mercedes-Benz, CLS model was created to combine the "strong, exhilarating charm" of a coupe with the "comfort and practicality" of a sedan. The car looked fresh and unusual - so much so that German competitors according to the "big three" rushed to develop their own counterparts. The second generation CLS debuted in Paris in the fall of 2010, and a new "four-door coupe" went on sale in 2011.
The second generation was notable for the presence of another body option - the swift five-door "station wagon" Shooting Break. Now it's time for the third generation. Alas, it has long been known that there will be no station wagon in it - its meager sales did not justify the hopes of Mercedes-Benz. The appearance of the new CLS was already known from numerous spy photos and official teasers, so there were no surprises.
The “third” CLS is built on the Mercedes MRA modular platform with a double-lever front suspension and a multi-link rear. Available as an option adaptive dampers Dynamic Body Control and Air Body Control air suspension. The design has become more aggressive, but now the “four-door coupe” for some reason looks faceless. The salon repeats the E-class coupe, but the steering wheel is taken from the S-class. Behind there can be two separate armchairs or a triple sofa.
On the European market, the diesel CLS 350 d 4Matic with 286 hp will go on sale first. and CLS 400 d 4Matic power 340 Horse power, as well as the petrol CLS 450 4Matic with 367 hp. with an integrated starter-generator, which is able to add another 22 "horses" for a short time. All six-cylinder engines are combined with a nine-speed automatic, and there will be no others yet.
The most powerful model in the range will be the Mercedes-AMG CLS 53 hybrid. The 53rd will receive a power plant from a six-cylinder 3.3-liter turbo engine and an electric motor. The total power is 429 horsepower. Those who don’t have enough will have to wait for the AMG GT four-door model, which will get a four-liter V8 biturbo engine with at least 600 horsepower.
Back in 2004, when the car just entered the market, it made a splash thanks to its extraordinary appearance, stylish interior and rich equipment. However, time passes, and the spoiled public must be surprised with something in order to maintain interest in the model. Therefore, the news about the emergence of the next generation sports sedan was received with great enthusiasm. This review is dedicated to the new model Mercedes CLS 2019. From it you can learn about all the changes of the latest generation in detail.
2019 CLS: new model
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In the process of restyling has changed dramatically appearance sports sedan, which has become more sporty. The elongated front optics were replaced by almost triangular headlights with laser light. In the central segment there are five separate blocks, under which there is a stylish eyeliner parking lights. The recognizable "diamond" grille remained in place, but its angle of inclination has changed. The wide flat hood hints at the irrepressible power hidden in the wilds of the car, and under it the famous three-pointed star sparkles.
The 2020 model year car retains its dynamic silhouette. In place sloping roof, muscular wheel arches, original rear-view mirrors. You can find out the new CLS by updated rear pillars, which changed the slope and increased overhang, because this year's model received a different body, which has grown in size.
The stern of the car has also changed dramatically. Instead of tilted lights on the rear, horizontally located brake light blocks were registered. The trunk lid became a little higher, which reduced the loading opening and increased the height - a rather impractical decision on the part of German designers.
The rear bumper boasts a less angular shape, and above the trapezoidal pipes exhaust system additional reflective elements appeared.
The new bodywork entailed changes in the dimensions of the sedan in all directions. The car has added 21 mm in length, 9 mm in width, and 17 mm in height. And here wheelbase increased by as much as 65 mm compared to the previous modification. This made it possible to achieve a better ride and gain more space in the cabin, which had a positive effect on the comfort of movement. But the Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake station wagon (see photo) will not appear in a new guise - the sales of its predecessor did not meet the expectations of the board of directors.
New CLS 2019: photo, interior
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The interior of the model has also changed dramatically. Designers have tried to create a fusion of classic style, spice it up with the latest technical innovations(see photo of the new salon). Updated modification can be recognized by the steering wheel, which again became round (the predecessor had a steering wheel cut off from the bottom), and also received new, more convenient control buttons for secondary functions.
Instead of three dials on dashboard now there are two scales, between which the screen is attached on-board computer. The standard rectangular air vents have been reshaped to round ones - now they look like jet engine nozzles.
The architecture of the center console has radically changed - a huge mass of buttons disappeared from it, transforming into one neat block. A multimedia screen entertainment system now it does not stick out lonely from above, but has found its place under a neat visor.
Leather chairs with a vintage pattern have a wide range of electrical adjustments, as well as memory for several positions. Get behind the wheel with maximum comfort and an excellent overview will not be difficult for anyone. As well as in the previous variation, but on the second row, the changes are felt more obvious. The designers slightly raised the roof, and also pushed back rear seats. Thanks to this and the increased base, even tall people can sit on the second row without experiencing any discomfort.
Mercedes CLS 2019: specifications
The sports four-door coupe will be presented on the Russian market with two different engines. The first option is diesel. By default, a 3-liter unit is capable of delivering 286 forces at 600 Nm of torque. However, for a surcharge, it can be ordered in a 340-strong version with a thrust of 700 Nm.
The gasoline modification is represented by an in-line 6-cylinder engine with a volume of three liters, equipped with a turbocharger. Such a car has a herd of 367 horses and is able to show a torque of 500 nm. All modifications are equipped exclusively with a 9-speed automatic transmission, as well as the proprietary 4Matic system.
| Model | Volume, cu. cm | Power, hp/rpm | Moment, Nm/rpm | Transmission | Acceleration to 100 km/h, sec. | Fuel consumption, l |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 350D | 2925 | 286/4500 | 600/1200-3200 | Automatic transmission, 9-st. | 5,7 | 5,8 |
| 400D | 2925 | 340/4800 | 700/1200-3200 | Automatic, 9-st. | 5,0 | 6,0 |
| 450 | 2999 | 367/6200 | 500/1600-4000 | Automatic transmission, 9-st. | 4,8 | 7,8 |
CLS 53 AMG 2019 2020
In addition to the standard "civilian" variations, the car has got a "charged" version. The modification received the index 53 AMG, and with it, new motor M256, three liters. inline six-cylinder engine equipped with high performance turbocharging and additional electric blower to even out the characteristics.
Among other features is the EQ Boost system, which is a small starter on the crankshaft of the motor. Such a system helps when starting a car with its additional 22 forces and 250 Nm of torque, and also works according to the Start-Stop system in urban driving mode. The output of the unit itself is 435 horsepower at 520 Nm of thrust, and a reinforced gearbox will transmit power to all four wheels. Thanks to this, Mercedes is able to accelerate to 100 km / h in just 4.5 seconds, and maximum speed limited to 270 km/h.
CLS 63 AMG 2020
But the most powerful modification available on the market today is still an echo of the previous generation. It is "old" Mercedes AMG 63 got the classic v-shaped figure eight with a turbine, a volume of 5.5 liters. Today the car is still available in two versions. The first variation is capable of delivering 558 forces at 720 Nm of torque, and the second, with the letter S - 585 horses and 800 Nm of thrust.
Acceleration of such a coupe to 100 km / h will be 3.7 and 3.6 seconds, respectively, which puts it on par with the classic sports car Mb SLS Coupe. Spin all four wheels, called upon by the 7 step box gears, and its price starts at 110,000 USD. on the European market. But whether the next generation of cars will be on sale is still unknown. Most likely, the choice will be made in favor of the above-described modification of the 53 AMG.
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| Model | Volume, cu. cm | Power, hp/rpm | Moment, Nm/rpm | Transmission | Acceleration to 100 km/h, sec. | Fuel consumption, l |
| CLS 63 AMG C218 | 5461 | 558/5500 | 720/1750-5250 | Automatic transmission, 7-st. | 3.7 | 10.4 |
| CLS 63 AMG S C218 | 5461 | 585/5500 | 800/1750-5000 | Automatic, 7-st. | 3.6 | 10.5 |
2019 Mercedes CLS: sales start
Even at the presentation, it became known when the coupe will be released on Russian market. Even the exact release date was named - March 2019. Now the model is already available in the showrooms of the official dealer, who offer to test drive the coupe and evaluate all the advantages of the new car.
CLS 2019 price in Russia
The start of sales has already started and the car is officially available in Russia. Wealthy motorists can buy a car in two trim levels - Elegance or Sport. Initial price New mercedes benz CLS-class will amount to 4.94 million rubles. And the cost of more fully equipped copies can reach 6.3-6.4 million rubles.
After the premiere, the rivals of the coupe in class were also determined. AUDI S7 or Jaguar XJ are called to compete for the buyer with the representative of Stuttgart.
| comparison table | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Compare parameter | Mercedes-Benz CLS 2018 | Audi S7 | Jaguar XJ |
| Minimum price in rubles | 5 650 000 | 6 000 000 | 6 338 000 |
| Engines | |||
| Power base motor(hp) | 367 | 450 | 340 |
| At rpm | 6500 | 5800 | 6500 |
| Maximum torque in Nm | 500 | 550 | 450 |
| Maximum speed in km/h | 250 | 250 | 250 |
| Acceleration 0 – 100 km/h in seconds | 4.8 | 4,6 | 6,4 |
| Fuel consumption (highway / average / city) | 6.4/10.1/7.8 | 7,0/13,2/9,3 | 7,8/15,2/10,5 |
| Number of cylinders | 6 | 8 | 6 |
| engine's type | inline | V-shaped | V-shaped |
| Working volume in l. | 4.0 | 4.0 | 3.0 |
| Fuel | petrol | ||
| Fuel tank capacity | 50 | 75 | 80 |
| Transmission | |||
| Drive unit | Full | ||
| Transmission | automatic transmission | Robot | Machine |
| Number of gears | 9 | 7 | 8 |
| Chassis | |||
| The presence of alloy wheels | + | + | + |
| Wheel diameter | 18 | 19 | 18 |
| Body | |||
| Number of doors | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Body types | sports coupe | sedan | sedan |
| Curb weight in kg | 1940 | 2030 | 1875 |
| Gross weight (kg) | 2585 | 2565 | 2450 |
| Body dimensions | |||
| Length (mm) | 4988 | 4980 | 5130 |
| Width (mm) | 1890 | 1911 | 1899 |
| Height (mm) | 1435 | 1408 | 1456 |
| Wheelbase (mm) | 2939 | 2916 | 3157 |
| Ground clearance/clearance (mm) | 155 | 150 | 160 |
| Salon | |||
| Trunk volume | 520 | 535 | 478 |
| Options | |||
| ABS | + | + | + |
| On-board computer | + | + | + |
| central locking | + | + | + |
| Rear power windows | + | + | + |
| Airbags (pcs.) | 9 | 8 | 6 |
| Air conditioner | + | + | + |
| Heated mirrors | + | + | + |
| Front power windows | + | + | + |
| Heated seats | + | + | + |
| Fog lights | + | + | + |
| steering wheel adjustment | + | + | + |
| Seat adjustment | + | + | + |
| Course stabilization system | + | + | + |
| Audio system | + | + | + |
| metallic color | + | + | + |
The new 2018-2019 Mercedes models have been replenished with the 3rd generation Mercedes-Benz CLS four-door sedan, world premiere which took place at the Los Angeles Auto Show. In the review, technical specifications, equipment, price, photos and videos of the Mercedes CLS (Mercedes CLS) 2018-2019.
On sale in America and Europe luxury sedan Mercedes CLS third generation will arrive in March 2018 price from 57000-58000 euros, and in Russia new model will appear in early summer next year.
The third generation of CLS, when changing generations, moved to the universal modular platform MRA with front double wishbone and rear multi-link. In total, there are three suspension options for the sedan: with conventional shock absorbers and coil springs, Dynamic Body Control active dampers, and Air Body Control air suspension.
In addition, the novelty has acquired an advanced Pre-Safe security system, which is also equipped with a new generation Mercedes-Benz E-Class, an In-Car Office multimedia system and ambient interior lighting with 64 shades of glow that changes depending on the temperature in the car.
But perhaps the most important acquisition new Mercedes-Benz CLS, this is a body with excellent design and low coefficient aerodynamic drag in 0.26 Cx. In terms of technology, the novelty was equipped with the latest diesel and gasoline engines V6 paired with 9G-TRONIC and all-wheel drive 4matic. Over time, the lineup will be replenished with four-cylinder engines and sedan versions with front-wheel drive. But V8 engines most likely will not be in the lineup.
Also, the new 3rd generation CLS lost its stylish, but alas, not very practical station wagon body, so there will be no new Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake model.
The new Mercedes CLS is based on a bogie mercedes-benz e-class W213, so the models have identical wheelbase dimensions of 2939mm. The only difference is that the four-door sedan styled as a coupe looks more predatory and aggressive compared to the platform model.
In pursuit of a low coefficient of aerodynamic drag, the Mercedes-Benz CLS has lost almost all protruding elements (not even a fin antenna is installed), so in terms of design, the car looks quite simple and even boring. Perhaps the highlight of the bodywork are the full LED headlights and taillights with 3D graphics and crystal Edgelight.
But the salon coupe sedan looks simply luxurious and is available to order in a 4- or 5-seater version. The capacity of the luggage compartment is 520 liters, which can be increased by folding the split 40/20/40 rear row backrest.
Also in the cabin there is a stylish front panel and center console, comfortable first-row seats with expressive side support rollers and cozy rear seats (both rows of seats are completely original, they were specially designed for the new Mercedes CLS), a compact multi-steering wheel, two 12 .3-inch color display (the first acts as a dashboard, and the second serves as a screen for a multimedia complex and is responsible for almost all equipment) and ambient lighting that can select possible options glow from 64 shades, analyzing the operation of the air conditioning system.
In the base, the car is fully equipped LED headlights headlights and LED taillights, heated front seats with ventilation and electric adjustment, three-zone climate control, two 12.3-inch color displays, PRE-SAFE complex and Speed Limit Assist, Attention Assist, Lane Keeping Assist and Active Brake Assist.
As additional equipment, Active Lane Keeping Assist, Active Blind Spot Assist, Evasive Steering Assist, Active Brake Assist with the function of controlling objects in cross traffic, Active Speed Limit Assist, Active Steering Assist, Active Distance Control DISTRONIC, as well as a more modern complex PRE-SAFE PLUS security systems.
In the review, the photo also shows a novelty from the exclusive Edition 1 series with black light-alloy 20-inch wheels, a black Nappa leather interior and decorative ebony wood inlays, an IWC analog clock on the center console with an exclusive dial, Edition 1 lettering adorning the front fenders , floor mats, center console and even displayed in the welcome screen on the main screen, a package of memory settings for the front seats and rear-view mirrors.
Specifications Mercedes-Benz CLS 2018-2019.
Diesel versions of the CLS 350 d and 450 d are equipped with 2.9-liter "six" power (286 hp 600 Nm) and (340 hp 700 Nm). They provide models with acceleration from zero to hundreds in 5.7 and 5.0 seconds, respectively. Under the hood of the petrol CLS 450 4MATIC, there is a 367-horsepower (500 Nm) M256 unit, supplemented by an EQ Boost system (4.7 seconds to hundreds). The latter includes a 48-volt starter-generator, powered by its own lithium-ion battery, and allows for a short-term increase in output by 22 hp. and 250 Nm. The electric motor helps at the start and in a number of other cases when it is necessary, and during braking it recovers energy to recharge its battery. The fuel consumption declared by the manufacturer is 7.5 liters in mixed driving mode.
The engines are equipped by default with a 9-speed automatic transmission (9G-TRONIC) and 4MATIC all-wheel drive.
