The four-door sedan aroused admiration not only among automotive journalists, but also simply lovers of new products. The debut took place on December 1, and took place at the world-famous exhibition, which is held annually in and lasts about ten days. Mercedes-Benz CLS 2018 has already been called absolutely flawless and elegant, eye-catching.
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The exterior design of the 3rd generation sedan caused a lot of controversy among experts. Let's take a closer look at the innovations. The first thing I would like to note is a rather low drag coefficient of only 0.26 Cx and the equipment of six-cylinder engines and all-wheel drive. The power of the new Mercedes is also expressed in the developed design.
The manufacturer removed the impractical body of the universal type. Achieving perfect aerodynamics, the designers have stripped the model of all elements that protrude. The antenna is also not installed. The face of the car has already been compared with a shark, but the developers do not think so. They created a simple and concise image of a modern car. The model is already called a figuratively beautiful woman, despite the equipment and power of Mercedes.
As additional accents on the body of the Mercedes-Benz CLS 2018-2019 model year, lighting equipment with LEDs was installed. Also in the rear-type lamps there are three-dimensional graphics and crystal illumination.
It smells of perfection and luxury here. The salon is fully equipped with modern elements and designed in a solid style. Mercedes is offered 4-seater and five. For the driver, the workplace is well organized and the required equipment is correctly placed. The package includes a steering wheel equipped with certain functions and replacing the dashboard.
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For ease of use of multimedia, there is a large display, the size of which is just over twelve inches. The front panel and console look stylish and ergonomic.
For the comfort of the driver, comfortable seats are installed, which are equipped with sufficiently large rollers located on the side and providing support. The rear seats are also comfortable. It is important to understand that the design of the seats is individual and was specially designed for this Mercedes CLS 2018 model.
Mercedes-Benz CLS is a complete exclusive. This fact is confirmed by an interesting backlight, equipped with 64 shades. The operation of this system depends on the climate settings.
dimensions
The Mercedes CLS car is hard not to notice in the traffic, it stands out noticeably for its size. In length, the model received as much as 4937 mm, the width is about 188 cm, the height is also not small - it is 141 cm. As for the luggage compartment, it holds approximately 520 liters. It is also possible to increase the volume due to the function of folding the back row. The tank itself holds up to 66 liters of fuel.
Equipment
Mercedes-Benz CLS 2018 is sold in several trim levels. The standard version has headlights that are responsible for the head light and are equipped with LEDs. Behind there are lanterns overall dimensions. Of course, there are various assistant systems in driving a car, including PRE-SAFE. The cabin has three-zone climate control and two large color screens. The front seat is equipped with an electric type drive, which greatly facilitates the process of adjusting the seat. The existing ventilation and heating will please the motorist.
As additional options, systems and sensors are offered that increase the level of safety during vehicle operation. The salon is upholstered with exceptionally high-quality leather, which is framed by elegant wood inserts.
Specifications Specifications Mercedes CLS
Mercedes is offered in three equipment variations, with a nine-speed 9G TRONIC automatic transmission and all-wheel drive installed as standard.
The Mercedes CLS 450 4MATIC V6 has a 367 horsepower petrol engine and an integrated Ecoboost generator starter. With such an engine, the car reaches 100 km / h in just 4.8 seconds, and fuel consumption is no more than 7.5 liters.
Diesel engines are also available:
- 3.0L V6 Mercedes CLS 350 d 4MATIC with 286 hp acceleration to 100 km / h in 5.7 seconds.
- 3.0L V6 Mercedes CLS 400 d 4MATIC with 340 hp 700 shoots up to a hundred in 5.0 seconds.
The consumption of engines running on diesel fuel is very economical - about six liters per 100 km when using a combined type of movement.
Price Mercedes-Benz CLS 2018
Sales of the new generation of Mercedes are planned for March next year, but this is only in America and European countries. In Russia, the model will go on sale in early summer 2018.
The price of the new model in Russia is as follows:
Conclusion
Mercedes-Benz CLS 2018 caused a lot of discussion and comments, not always flattering. Our opinion is a model with a perfect design, good equipment even in the standard version and a powerful engine. An increased level of security is achieved through the implementation of various smart systems. And the exterior design immediately catches the eye. The interior has a sense of style and high quality. Everything is kept in a certain rigor and minimalism. This model is a real representative of VIP-class cars.
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History of Mercedes CLS / Mercedes CLS
Mercedes-Benz CLS is a four-door coupe from DaimlerChrysler. In 2003, at the Frankfurt Motor Show, Mercedes-Benz presented a concept based on the E-Class - Mercedes Vision CLS. The serial model appeared only a year later at the Geneva auto show and practically does not differ from the concept car, and the name remains unchanged - Mercedes CLS.
Despite the phrase “four-door coupe” often used in relation to this car, the Mercedes CLS is a sedan, but with a strongly inclined C-pillar, smoothly flowing into the rear overhang. That is why in profile the novelty resembles a massive and luxurious coupe. However, in the car there are all generic signs of sedans, since it has a closed three-volume four-door body with a trunk isolated from the passenger compartment. Mercedes-Benz positions this model, its cost and equipment between the Mercedes E-Class and Mercedes S-Class sedans, this is also indicated by the abbreviation CLS.
At the heart of the Mercedes CLS is a platform from the E-class, from which the wheelbase and engine range are borrowed, but the body of the car is fundamentally new. CLS received other than the E-class headlights, which used to be four. In general, the front of the 4-door coupe is completely different from the E-class, it looks very dynamic. The design of the car is made in the best traditions of the brand: a streamlined look, a long hood, a sloping roof line, a high window sill line and a spectacular stamping stretching from the front wheel arch to the lower edge of the short high trunk lid.
Inside the car is spacious, like in a full-size sedan, which is no wonder given the very impressive dimensions of the Mercedes CLS: the length of the car is 4.91 meters, the height is 1.38 meters, the wheelbase is 2.854 mm. The volume of the luggage compartment allows you not to worry about the placement of suitcases, it is 505 liters. The interior design is made of cream-colored leather, the front part with wooden inserts and numerous on-board system control keys.
Only two engines are initially planned as engines for the new Mercedes CLS. This is a 3.5-liter six-cylinder with 272 horsepower, as well as a five-liter V8 with 306 horsepower. From zero to one hundred kilometers per hour, the coupe will accelerate in 7.0 and 6.1 seconds, respectively. The maximum speed of both modifications will be limited to 250 kilometers per hour. We also note that the Mercedes CLS will be equipped with a new seven-speed "automatic". There will also be a version of the CLS AMG with a 5.4-liter engine with a compressor with a capacity of about 500 hp.
The CLS 350 will come standard with 17-inch wheels, while the eight-cylinder car will get 18-inch wheels. Due to the 85% unification of units and assemblies with the E-class, there are not very many technical innovations, but they are significant. The most notable is active bi-xenon headlights that can “look around the corner”, which increases the level of active safety. (By the way, the complex shape of their plafonds suggests that the famous "big-eyed" front end on the E-class will soon come to an end.) In addition, the coupe is equipped with modern passive and active safety systems, including the modernization of tomoses, replenished with electronic systems, which are noticeably make it easier to control deceleration in traffic jams and start on a slope. As an option, the CLS will receive adaptive cruise control and the Comand system.
In 2008, there was a new round in the history of the CLS model. The updated model is slightly, but still different from what was first shown at the Geneva Motor Show in 2004. New touches inscribed in the old contours made the appearance of the four-door coupe even more solid and not so heavy. At the front, there is a new grille with two crossbars instead of four and a gray mesh covering the space behind the grille and the air intake opening in the bumper. This gave the appearance even more aggression. Built-in side mirrors (the area of which has increased by 32%) turn signal repeaters are now LED and made in the form of arrows. On the side, new alloy wheels immediately stand out, 17-inch for the CLS 280, CLS 320 CDI and CLS 350 CGI versions, 18-inch for the CLS 500 model and 19-inch for the CLS 63 AMG. The car has also changed a little in the back. Exhaust pipes are no longer oval, but trapezoidal. The bumper itself has become somewhat different: it seemed to go deeper into the car at the bottom. The design of the taillights remained the same, but the brake light and direction indicators received LED technology.
The interior has also been updated. The instrument cluster has changed slightly, new finishing materials and a multifunctional three-spoke steering wheel have appeared. Of greater interest in the interior is the new Comand control and display system with a 6.5-inch color monitor. All the main multimedia functions and the navigation system are tied to it. All this can be controlled both by sorting through the corresponding keys, and by voice.
Engineers from Stuttgart did not limit themselves to design delights. The updated basic version of the CLS uses a new V-shaped "six" with a working volume of 2996 cm3. The rated power of the power unit is 231 hp, and the maximum torque of 300 Nm is already achieved at 2500 revolutions of the crankshaft and lasts up to 5000 revolutions. Thanks to this, acceleration to 100 km / h in the CLS 280 takes 7.7 seconds, and the maximum speed is 245 km / h. Average fuel consumption is 9.8-10.0 liters per 100 km.
In 2010, the long-awaited world premiere of the second generation of the CLS coupe took place at the international motor show in Paris. The car is based on the W212 E-class. The designers of Mercedes-Benz, having retained the "family" features, brought touches to the appearance of the new generation model that made the exterior of the car much more modern and elegant. The exterior is based on two concept cars CLS Shooting Brake Concept and F800 Style: a sloping roof line, wide wheel arches, LED optics, and an impressive radiator grille.
The 2011 Mercedes CLS did not gain weight (the weight is the same as 1735 kg), but gained a little in size, its length increased by 27 mm (up to 4940 mm), wheelbase by 20 mm (2874 mm). The extensive use of aluminum, which was chosen as the material for the manufacture of the hood, trunk lid, doors, front fenders and part of the suspension elements, made it possible to save weight at the new proportions.
Inside the Mercedes-Benz CLS echoes the interior of the E-Class. The architecture of the front panel, the steering column, the location of the instruments, the control of the cabin comfort functions - everything is perfectly arranged. Finishing is distinguished by a wider use of leather, wood and metal inserts. The CLS package has five color options for the "general" interior, five options for molding and applications, and three options for choosing leather quality. A special feature is a leather-trimmed front panel with hand-stitched stitching. The top option is the “Passion” package, which has leather that has retained its native porosity structure and conveys all its naturalness. The back row is designed for two and will give passengers no less comfort than landing in the front. Interestingly, unlike the first model, CLS 2011 with a 520-liter trunk is not deprived of practicality - it folds the rear seats, which increases the loading volume.
The second generation Mercedes-Benz CLS will receive a new 4-cylinder engine, it will be equipped with a diesel modification of the 2.1-liter (204 hp, 500 Nm torque) CLS 250 CDI. With this unit, the car has a pretty good dynamics and excellent fuel consumption. From standstill to “hundreds” it accelerates in 7.5 seconds, the maximum speed is 242 km / h. In the combined cycle, the car consumes 5.1 liters of fuel per 100 kilometers. Petrol 3.6-liter "six" (306 HP, torque 370 Nm) CLS 350 CGI accelerates to a hundred in 6.1 seconds and can reach speeds of 250 km/h. The diesel V6 on the CLS 350 CDI (265 hp, 620 Nm of torque) has almost the same capabilities and is more economical. And finally, an 8-cylinder 4.7-liter (with an incredible 435 hp at a torque of 700 Nm, available already from the 1800 rpm mark) engine on the top-end CLS 500 configuration. The top one in this palette is, of course, variant of the CLS 63 AMG V8, which has a power of 544 horsepower and a maximum torque of 800 Nm.
All trim levels of the 2011 Mercedes-Benz CLS are paired with a seven-speed 7G-Tronic automatic transmission. The car can be front- or all-wheel drive (4Matic transmission is responsible for all-wheel drive). All variants will be equipped with the Start Stop function as standard.
Electronics controls the position of the car on the road. It scans the markings and prevents the driver from falling off the lane. Cameras and sensors monitor "dead zones" and display warning signals on the computer screen. The machine is ready to intervene in the event of an unexpected obstacle. Pre-safe technology and “active” brakes are used for this. The steering is parametric: the lower the speed, the lighter the steering. And its highlight is self-adjusting centering, when the resistance of the steering wheel to turning increases with increasing speed. Thus, the illusion of sporty driving is created. Complementing the picture are nine airbags already in the basic configuration, an infrared camera (for night vision), automatic parking systems, and high beam control.
Mercedes CLS-class Shooting Brake was presented at the Geneva Motor Show in 2012. The car is a sports wagon with the smooth lines of a coupe.
Dimensions: 4956 mm long, 1881 mm wide and 1413 mm high. This indicates that the wagon is 16 millimeters longer and three millimeters lower than the CLS coupe, and also has a slightly longer wheelbase.
Body Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 2012 has a muscular shape, installed diode optics and 20-inch alloy wheels. Each of the full LED headlights uses 71 diodes. Of these, 13 are turn signals, ten are lights for the night vision system, and two are a section designed to light corners. In addition, the car was trained to independently switch from high beam to low beam and vice versa.
The roof at the rear of the car is not as low as it might seem at first glance. Just such an effect is created due to the shape of the window line, converging to the rear of the car with a sharp wedge. Being trimmed with chrome, it draws attention to itself and makes the height of the car less noticeable.
The trunk volume of the Shooting Brake modification with the second row seats up is 590 liters, and with the seats folded down - 1548 liters. As an option, the trunk can be ordered in rich American cherry wood with bog oak inlay. It is noteworthy that already in the basic configuration, the fifth door is equipped with an electric drive.
Interior elements are made of high-quality plastic, leather and expensive woods, which is typical for all premium Mercedes models. The front of the station wagon has not undergone absolutely any changes compared to the four-door. CLS Shooting Brake, unlike the coupe, received a solid rear sofa designed for three passengers.
The line of powertrains Mercedes CLS-class Shooting Brake has several diesel and gasoline options. The CLS 250 CDI modification received a 2.1-liter diesel engine developing 204 horsepower, and the 350 CDI version received a 265-horsepower 3-liter V6. The base gasoline engine with a volume of 3.5 liters and a power of 306 hp. CLS 350 will get, and the version with V8 - CLS 500 will become the flagship. Under its hood, a supercharged 4.6-liter engine is working. It is capable of delivering up to 408 “horses” in the range of 5000–5750 rpm and 600 Nm, starting at 1600 rpm and ending at 4750 rpm. Fuel consumption in the combined cycle for the all-wheel drive version is declared at 9.9 l / 100 km, and for the mono-drive car, the figure is 9.3 liters per hundred. The first of these engines boasts a minimum fuel consumption of 5.3 liters per 100 km.
In the basic configuration, the station wagon is monoprivodny (front-wheel drive). An all-wheel drive version is available as an option.
The CLS-class Shooting Brake suspension is tuned for maximum comfort and driving pleasure. McPherson type front suspension, multi-link rear. Already as standard, the car is equipped with a pneumatic rear suspension that maintains a constant ground clearance, regardless of load. As an option, an active AirMatic air suspension is offered, which makes the car sporty and comfortable at the same time.
The "charged" version is worth special attention. There are not so many differences in the full face of the AMG version - a different arrangement of LED strips, modified air intakes, and a carbon splitter (for ordinary cars it is painted in body color). In the cabin, instead of wooden inserts, carbon weave. The “layout” of the buttons on the central tunnel has completely changed.
Under the hood is a 5.5-liter twin-turbo V8 that develops 525 hp. With such a motor, the car accelerates to 100 km / h in 4.4 s. Fuel consumption is 10.1 liters of fuel per 100 km in the combined cycle.
In AMG versions, instead of the usual "automatic" 7-G Tronic, a modified version of it called AMG Speedshift MCT is installed. Here, instead of a torque converter, there is a multi-plate “wet” clutch, as well as an electronic filling different from the original one: thanks to this, the box received launch control in addition to four modes of operation (here it is called Racing Start). In manual or Sport+ position, shifts take 100 milliseconds.
In accordance with the powerful engine for the AMG version, the suspension, steering and braking system of the station wagon were changed. The AMG Ride Control suspension also has three modes - Comfort, Sport and Sport plus - that can be changed at the push of a button to suit the road conditions. The difference between comfort and sport modes in the "charged" version is more noticeable. The Sport mode is quite hard, as soon as it is activated, passengers will perfectly feel the type of surface on which the car is traveling. As for the braking system, 360 mm ventilated carbon-ceramic brake discs are available as an option for the CLS 63 AMG Shooting Brake.
There is also a version of Edition 1. In it, the engine is fired up to 557 “horses” and 800 “Newtons”. Acceleration to 100 km / h takes 4.3 seconds.
Mercedes CLS-class Shooting Brake ideally combines several of the most important qualities of a modern car: sport, comfort, safety, status.
The third-generation Mercedes-Benz CLS (C257) coupe sedan debuted at the 2017 Los Angeles Auto Show in late November. The car has changed externally, received a completely new interior and seriously revised technology.
The company itself admires the design of the new 2018 Mercedes CLS model, describing the appearance of the four-door with the most flattering epithets. Perhaps the car looks really more attractive in real life than in the photo.
Options and prices Mercedes-Benz CLS 2019
AT9 - 9-speed automatic, 4MATIC - four-wheel drive, d - diesel
Let's start with the fact that the sidewalls of the new CLS were deprived of muscular wheel arches, which became flatter. As a result, in profile, the novelty began to resemble a car of the first generation in. In fact, this may not be bad, but the scanty horizontally oriented taillights, at first glance, are significantly inferior to the trendy teardrop-shaped lights on their predecessor.
The triangular head optics also look somewhat controversial, because almost the same will soon appear on. But where is the initial "ashka" and where is the incredibly charismatic CLS, which in the manufacturer's lineup takes a place half a step above the E-class business sedan. From the latter, by the way, the front bumper was “dragged” here.
Questions on the Mercedes-Benz CLS-Class 2018 in the new body are not caused except by the wide grille in the style of the AMG GT supercar and, of course, the incredibly chic interior. True, he is already familiar with the new E-Class W213 and the restyled one, but he really looks amazing.
Inside, the car meets with high-quality materials, 64-color atmospheric diode lighting, a modern steering wheel with touch panels, cool ventilation nozzles made in the style of aircraft turbines, as well as two huge 12.3-inch monitors on the front panel under a common visor.
In addition, for the first time for this model, a sofa for three passengers became available at the rear - before only two could accommodate there, and the front seats were designed specifically for the new Mercedes-Benz CLS (C257). The new body made it possible to reduce the drag coefficient to 0.26.
Specifications
With the change of generation, the sedan was rebased on the MRA modular platform with a double wishbone suspension in front and a five-link rear suspension. The wheelbase (2,393 mm) is the same as on the “yeshka”, but the total length is slightly larger due to the increased overhangs. The exact overall dimensions and trunk volume of the model will be known later.
In the base, the new Mercedes CLS 2019 comes with a conventional spring suspension, and as an alternative to it, Dynamic Body Control with adaptive dampers (three modes of operation: Comfort, Sport and Sport +) and pneumatic Air Body Control are offered for a surcharge.
Six powertrains are provided for the car, but at first only three of them will be available - all with a proprietary 4MATIC all-wheel drive system and a nine-speed automatic. Engines - petrol and diesel “fours” and new in-line “sixes”, V8 engines are now only for modifications from AMG.
The diesel versions of the CLS 350 d and 400 d are equipped with 2.9-liter "sixes" with a capacity of 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 same superstructure (except with a slightly more modest 14-horsepower and 150 Nm engine) is also provided for the CLS 350 version with the new two-liter “four” of the M264 series (with two turbochargers), which produces 299 hp. and 400 Nm. From 0 to 100 km / h, this option travels in 6.2 seconds, the maximum speed is limited to two hundred and fifty.
What is the price
The price of the new Mercedes-Benz CLS-Klasse in Russia starts from 4,950,000 rubles for the basic diesel modification in the Elegance configuration (surcharge for the Sport version is 250,000 rubles), and the more powerful 400d version costs at least 5,610,000 rubles. The petrol version starts at 5,100,000 r (CLS 350), while for the 450th they ask from 5,660,000 r, and the “warmed up” CLS 53 costs at least 6,400,000.
In the first year, customers have access to a special version of Edition 1 with an exclusive body color, an AMG Line package in the base, 20-inch wheels, LED head optics, a special interior trim and an IWC analog clock on the center console.
The four-door equipment includes a Pre-Safe security system with adaptive cruise control that can independently drive a car within one lane (although hands must be kept on the steering wheel), stop and move off when driving in a traffic jam and prevent accidents when passing through intersections.
The CLS class Mercedes is built on a modified E-Class platform, but does not look like it in the slightest. Mercedes CLS is an authentic car with unusual body proportions - massive side doors, narrow windows, a low and elongated silhouette. The four-door coupe is 49 mm lower than the E-Class co-platform models. Boomerang-shaped headlights are like droplets flowing onto the sidewalls under the influence of a headwind, on either side of the narrow bonnet.
Inside the Mercedes-Benz CLS, executive car-style trim. Even the basic configurations of the CLS class Mercedes coupe are equipped with demonstrative luxury - a combined textile and leather trim, hand-polished natural walnut inserts, a lot of electronic assistants of all stripes. The steering column and front seats are equipped with electric drives with memory function. Perforated leather upholstery on the seats allows air to circulate freely when cooled or heated. The steering wheel is also equipped with a heating option. The joysticks on the steering wheel are sensitive - a single touch on the turn signal switch activates the triple flashing of the orange sector of the turn signal in the headlight unit. The line of side glazing is high. Between the seats of the first and second rows is a massive floor tunnel.
The roof of the Mercedes CLS four-door coupe, smoothly descending to the rear bumper, makes it somewhat difficult to land on the rear row of seats. The rear doors are short and low, without glass frame. The rear sofa is molded for two passenger seats, which are separated by a wide armrest with a roomy storage box and a high tunnel. There is enough legroom for rear passengers, but there is not much headroom. The angle of the roof, which gives the car swiftness, closes the side view of the rear passengers. To see what is happening outside the windows of the car, you need to lean forward. But the low angle of the roof does not allow you to see those sitting on the back sofa from the outside. Rear seats with individual heating, activated by the remote control of the air conditioning system.
The intelligent on-board computer "Command" is responsible for the correct operation of the electronic systems of the Mercedes-Benz CLS-class. On the dashboard there is an original combination of three large windows of a speedometer, a tachometer and a clock under a single leather visor-arch.
Mercedes CLS is characterized by increased sound insulation. The driver and passengers hear in the cabin only those sounds that they produce themselves. No roar of the engine, no rustle of tires, no slaps when overcoming obstacles, no pebbles on the bottom. The air suspension is set quite rigidly. Ground clearance is adjustable pneumatically in the range of 15 mm down and 25 mm up from the standard factory settings.
Transmission Mercedes CLS class - branded seven-speed automatic transmission 7G-Tronic.
At the Paris Auto Show in 2004, a charged Mercedes CLS 55 AMG was presented. The hot four-door coupe was equipped with a 5.5-liter M113 V8 gasoline engine with a capacity of 476 hp. (700 Nm). From the start to 100 km / h, the tuned coupe accelerated in 4.7 seconds. The maximum speed is limited to 250 km/h. Suspension settings are tighter. The braking system has been redesigned taking into account the power of the power unit, with an emphasis on the effectiveness of emergency deceleration. The charged version of the Mercedes CLS 55 AMG was assembled until 2007, after which it was replaced in the lineup by an even more ferocious modification of the Mercedes CLS 63 AMG, equipped with a 6.2-liter engine with 514 hp.
In 2005, the public was presented with an exclusive limited edition Mercedes CLS AMGIWC. The modification was the result of cooperation between the AMG tuning studio and the Swiss watchmaker International Watch Company (IWC). Unique decorative elements became a feature of the collection series. The version was painted in the original "titanium metallic" color, which completely coincides with the color of the titanium cases of IWC watches. 19" wheels in 5-spoke design in matt grey. Outside, not a single chrome part - everything is painted in the main body color. The dashboard of the Mercedes CLS AMG IWC, unlike the standard model, is designed in the style of IWC Ingenieur watch dials. All wooden trim elements are finished in black piano lacquer. The circulation of the exclusive batch of Mercedes CLS AMG IWC is only 55 copies.
In the spring of 2008, the press service of Mercedes-Benz announced the creation of a new generation of CLS-class, planned for serial production in 2010.
In January 2009, Mercedes-Benz presented a special version of the Mercedes CLS Grand Edition. The executive four-door coupe was painted in the original anthracite color, equipped with 18-inch wheels and received an exclusive interior design. The line of power units of the special series Mercedes-Benz CLS Grand Edition at the customer's choice represented several gasoline engines with power from 231 to 292 hp. In Russian dealerships, the novelty has been on sale since March 2009. For the base assembly of the Mercedes CLS Grand Edition, the price started at 67,294 euros.
In the spring of 2010, the official dealer of Mercedes in Russia, Mercedes-Benz RUS, presented 33 copies of the executive four-door coupe Mercedes CLS, prepared jointly with ELLE magazine. The micro-party was called the Mercedes CLS 300 ELLE Edition and cost 3,333,000 rubles. Unlike the base coupe, the glamorous treatment featured many additional options. The modification of the Mercedes CLS 300 ELLE Edition received luxurious front seats with heated seats, backs and even head restraints, an air conditioning system, a heated multifunctional steering wheel, interior and side exterior mirrors and electric drive and with a “chameleon” effect, automatically dimming mirrors. The car was equipped with a Surround Harman / Kardon LOGIC 7 acoustic multimedia system, a COMAND APS intelligent control system with voice control and a Russian-language navigator, and a 6-disc DVD changer.
In 2010, the second generation of the Mercedes-Benz CLS (factory serial index C218) was presented at the Paris International Auto Show. The restyled generation of the four-door coupe has become larger. The body made of high-strength steel grades was lightened by aluminum attachments. The design of the front has been redesigned. An innovative optical system based on independent LEDs with 225 levels of color intensity gradation was installed on the coupe.
In November 2010, the AMG tuning studio prepared a sports version of the Mercedes CLS 63AMG. The charged executive coupe was equipped with a turbocharged engine in two versions - 520 hp. and 550 hp Outside, the CLS 63 AMG has been given a powerful aerodynamic body kit. Salon "hot" coupe designed in a frankly sporty style. In January 2011, the Mercedes CLS 63 AMG, equipped with a 557 hp V8 engine, went on sale in the European market. In April of the same year, a charged 557-horsepower version of the CLS 63 AMG became available in North America starting at $94,900.
Since the beginning of 2012, in the German city of Sindelfingen, the production of another modification of the CLS-Class has begun - a sports five-door coupe with an unusual, as in a station wagon, smoothly descending roof. The version was called the Mercedes-Benz CLS Shooting Brake and became another Mercedes breakthrough in the field of auto design. The serial version of the pseudo-universal was presented in September 2012 at the Paris International Auto Show. The car was built on the platform of the four-door coupe Mercedes CLS. In length, the CLS Shooting Brake is 160 mm longer than the single-platform CLS coupe. The model has all the visual signs of a coupe - a frameless narrow opening of the side windows, a flat roof, a long hood. At the same time, there are five doors in the model - two on each side and a fifth on the back. Luggage compartment volume CLS Shooting Brake 595 liters. The folded back row of the rear increases the cargo space to 1548 liters. In the fall of 2012, the new Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake became available for free sale in seven modifications.
Six months after the official start of sales of the coupe station wagon, a charged version of the CLS Shooting Brake pseudo-universal was presented by the AMG tuning studio. The hot modification of the CLS63 AMG Shooting Brake was equipped with 19-inch wheels with 235/35 front tires and 285/30 rear tires. Brakes are ventilated with perforated cast iron discs of increased strength. Steering wheel with electromechanical amplifier. The track of the Mercedes CLS 63 AMG ShootingBrake is 56 mm wider than in the standard production version. The toe-in angle on both axles has been increased. The suspension has been retuned. The mechatronic chassis is equipped with active shock absorbers of the AMG Ride Control series, operating in three modes. The transmission of the charged modification of the Mercedes CLS63 AMG Shooting Brake has four operating modes. Pseudo-universal engine with a volume of 5.5 liters in two versions - with a capacity of 525 hp. (700 Nm) and 557 hp (800 Nm). Signature AMG MCT 7-speed automatic transmission with wet multi-plate clutch instead of a torque converter. Acceleration to 100 km / h in 4.4 seconds. Top speed is electronically limited to 250 km/h. Fuel consumption in the combined cycle is 10.1 liters per 100 kilometers.
In June 2014, at the Goodwood Festival of Speed (Festival of Speed in English Goodwood), the premiere of restyled versions of the Mercedes-Benz CLES model, a four-door coupe and station wagon Shuting Brake, took place.
The restyled Mercedes CLS changed the lighting, installed new bumpers and provided with a lot of additional options. A feature of the novelty will be the new headlamps Multibeam, each of which has 24 LED lamps of the latest generation with a high power variable adaptive light beam. On the front of the Mercedes CLS, one cross member remained, the air intake openings became more massive. The rear headlight units received a slightly modified dimming combination. A new 3.5-liter V6 petrol engine with a capacity of 333 hp has been added to the line of power units of the updated CLS-class executive coupe. and a diesel turbocharged 204-horsepower in-line four.
Just like the Mercedes CLS coupe, the restyled pseudo-universal CLS Shooting Brake received front end changes, modified rear headlights and a new, even more expensive interior. The most notable technological improvement was the Multibeam intelligent headlight system tested on the base coupe.
The Mercedes-Benz CLS-Class is a line of luxurious luxury models that have used the best developments of Bavarian engineers created over the past few years. The CLS model range is very diverse: here you can choose the type of body (sedan, station wagon or coupe) and engine type. The 2015 CLS-class lineup received a slightly updated look plus improved transmission, engines and many new options.
Interior and exterior of Mercedes-Benz CLS-Class 2015
Minor changes in the exterior design affected models with station wagon and coupe bodies. Bumpers and radiator grilles have become slightly different. The headlights are now fully LED. The body lines of the 4-door Coupé further underline its belonging to the Mercedes-Benz sports version. Wagon CLS Shooting Brake 2015 turned out no less attractive.
Otherwise, the 2015 CLS-class is still the same well-known sedan to Mercedes-Benz fans. The interior design theme of any of the models (except AMG) is a combination of classic style and "hi tech".
The AMG models, "sharpened" for a sports car, the appearance turned out to be more aggressive due to the increase in the size of the air intakes, the installation of other rims and tires. The interior of these models has distinctive features for AMG, which also emphasize the more sporty character of the car.
The driver's cabin of the 2015 Mercedes-Benz CLS-Class looks even better and more spacious, but the rear seats are still cramped. The size of the wheelbase has not changed, its length is 2874 mm.
The front seats for the driver and passenger are spacious and comfortable, they have an electronic adjustment system with 14 positions. This is enough for people of any size to be accommodated with the greatest comfort. The seats have active lateral support, and options with seat ventilation are also available.
The salon in the new Mercedes-Benz 2015 CLS-Class began to look even better due to the use of expensive materials in its decoration - natural wood, metal and high-quality plastic. Leather upholstery is quite standard, only AMG models use more expensive Nappa leather, which has a rich variety of textures.
In the photo, the trunk of the Mercedes-Benz coupe 2015 CLS-Class
There is enough storage space in the cabin. Special compartments are provided in the center console, there are "pockets" in the doors and a pair of large cup holders. The trunk holds about 475 liters. As an option, you can order a cover for it with an automatic opening / closing drive.
Functions: electronics in Mercedes-Benz CLS-Class 2015
Like any Mercedes-Benz, the 2015 CLS-Class has an impressive range of standard and optional features. All of them are aimed at providing additional comfort and convenience of using the car.
As standard, there is a Harmon Kardon LOGIC7 audio system with 14 Dolby Digital 5.1 Surround Sound speakers with a power of 610 watts. Also standard options are Bluetooth audio streaming, SiriusXM satellite radio, Gracenote music database plus 10GB of hard drive media storage, and MP3/iPod music playback. As an additional option, customers are offered an exclusive Burmester audio system that combines attractive design and excellent sound quality.
For owners of the Apple iPad 2015 CLS-Class, it is possible to install a docking station. So passengers in the rear seats can comfortably use an Apple tablet. In addition, they have at their disposal a built-in entertainment system with two 7-inch screens, a DVD player and an SD / USB port.
The COMAND system allows the driver to have many useful functions at their fingertips: voice control of the infotainment system, navigation, music and much more. In addition, the MBrace2 telematics system is accessed via the COMAND interface. It offers a wide range of remote services, including Concierge features with 24/7 personalized driver assistance. In addition to this, the system has Mercedes-Benz Apps installed, representing the popular services of Google Local Search, Facebook, Yelp and others.
The 2015 Mercedes-Benz CLS-Class AMG models also have a wide range of standard and optional features. For example, the Collision Prevention Assist intelligent collision avoidance system is offered as standard. The interior design and exterior design of the tuned versions of the CLS Class also has its own characteristics: the headrests are trimmed with Alcantara leather, standard rims are replaced with special ones from AMG, etc.
For those who want to emphasize their individuality, Mercedes-Benz offers a choice of body painting, seat upholstery, interior trim and many models of rims. Optional Comfort, Comfort Plus, Luxury and Luxury V8 packages can also be ordered.
The 2015 New Mercedes-Benz CLS-Class range includes rear-wheel drive and all-wheel drive vehicles with V4, V6 and V8 diesel and petrol engines. The range is opened by the CLS 220 BlueTEC with a 2.1 liter diesel engine with 170 hp and 400 Nm of torque. This model is followed by the CLS 250 BlueTEC with a 2.1 liter turbocharged diesel engine with 204 hp. and 500 Nm of torque. Another modification with a turbodiesel is the CLS 350 BlueTEC. Engine capacity 3 l, power 258 hp, 620 nm.
Petrol engines were received by the CLS 400, CLS 500 and AMG versions, which are equipped with a 5.5-liter engine producing from 549 to 577 hp.
The 2015 CLS-Class will surprise buyers with the addition of a 9G-Tronic 9-speed automatic transmission as standard equipment. Its advantages are smoother shifting, the presence of intermediate positions and a higher gear. Due to all this, the new box allows you to optimize fuel consumption.
In general, for the fuel consumption of the Mercedes-Benz CLS-Class 2015, the figures are approximately as follows:
The rear-wheel drive CLS 400 consumes (per 100 km) 11.7 liters in the urban cycle, 7.8 liters on the highway and 9.8 liters in the combined cycle. The all-wheel drive model in the combined cycle and on the track is more economical.
The fuel consumption of the rear-wheel drive CLS 500 is: in the city - 13.8 liters, on the highway - 9 liters, in the combined cycle - 11.2 liters. The all-wheel drive CLS 500 4Matic shows 13.8 / 9.8 / 12.3 liters, respectively.
For the CLS 63 AMG, fuel economy is not a priority. However, in the urban cycle, it consumes 14.7 liters, on the highway - 10.6 liters, in the combined cycle - 13 liters.
Passport data Mercedes-Benz CLS 250 BlueTEC 4MATIC (C218) 2015 release:
- Engine - diesel 2143 cm3
- Power - 150 kW / 204 hp at 3800 rpm
- Torque - 500 Nm at 1600? 1800 rpm.
- Transmission - automatic 7-speed
- Drive - four wheels (4Matic AWD)
- Acceleration Mercedes-Benz CLS 250 BlueTEC 4MATIC 2015 from 0 to 100 km / h - 7.9 seconds
- Maximum speed - 236 km / h
- Body length - 4937 mm
- Width - 1881 mm
- Height - 1418 mm
- Wheelbase - 2874 mm
- Vehicle weight - 1875 kg
- Seats - 4
- Ground clearance (clearance) - 118 mm
- Trunk volume - 475 liters
- City - 6.4 / 9.8 l
- Highway - 4.6 / 6.7 L
- Mixed cycle - 5.3 / 8.2 l
Safety
A first-class security system is standard on the 2015 Mercedes-Benz CLS-Class. The robust design and high-tech equipment of the models of this line contribute to a high level of safety.
They have 10 standard airbags, electronic Attention Assist, active head restraints, Pre-Safe emergency brake assist, non-stick brakes, stability control and steering, and more to make the 2015 CLS Class safer.
Also, additional options are responsible for safety, which are next-generation technologies: Night View Assist Plus with pedestrian detection; blind spot assist; Lane Keeping Assist; Distronic Plus in conjunction with Steering Assist; Active Park Assist, etc.
Price for Mercedes-Benz CLS-Class 2015
The photo shows the price list for the new Mercedes-Benz CLS-Class coupe 2015
The 2015 Mercedes-Benz CLS-Class models are already on sale in the US and European markets. Their prices range from 65 to 100 thousand dollars, in Russia the minimum price is 2,900,000 rubles.
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