Mercedes-Benz CLS
A forerunner in the four-door coupe category, Mercedes’ CLS model has practically invented the niche. Two versions are offered. The first is equipped with a 382 horsepower V8 engine and retails for nearly 90,000$. The second, named CLS63 AMG, displays phenomenal power (507 horsepower) and costs 121,300$. It is a classy tourer that shows Mercedes-Benz’s real nature. And as with every vehicle produced by Mercedes-Benz, The fit and finish ar well above par.
Mercedes-Benz CLS
| Pricing | |
|---|---|
| MSRP | CA$88,500 |
| Fees | CA$1,995 |
| Gas guzzler tax | CA$0 |
| Monthly payments | CA$1,666/month |
| Powertrain | |
| Engine | 5,5 l V8 |
| Power | 382 hp @ 6,000 rpm (285 kW) |
| Torque | 391 lb·ft @ 2,800 – 4,800 rpm (530 N·m) |
| Induction | Atmospheric |
| Fuel type | Regular, Premium |
| Transmission | 7-speed automatic |
| Drivetrain | RWD |
| Vehicle type / Category | |
| Vehicle type | Sedan |
| Category | N/A |
| Assembly | N/A |
| Generation | N/A |
| Fuel efficiency / Autonomy | |
| City | 15.1 L/100km |
| Highway | 9.5 L/100km |
| Combined | 12.6 L/100km |
| Autonomy | 634 km |
| CO₂ emissions | 290 g/km |
| Equipment | |
| Sunroof | standard |
| Heated front seats | standard |
| Heated rear seats | optional |
| Ventilated front seats | optional |
| Smart key | optional |
| Adaptive cruise control | optional |
| GPS | standard |
| Infotainment | |
| Auxiliary audio input | standard |
| CD player | standard |
| Apple CarPlay compatible | not available |
| Android Auto compatible | not available |
| Bluetooth audio | standard |
| Premium audio system | standard |
| Steering / Suspension / Brakes / Tires | |
| Steering | rack and pinion with assist |
| Turning diameter | 11 m (37′) |
| Front suspension | N/A |
| Rear suspension | independent, multi-link |
| Front brakes | Disc (ABS) |
| Rear brakes | Disc (ABS) |
| Front tires | P255/35R19 |
| Rear tires | P285/30R19 |
| Safety | |
| Seat belts | 4 |
| Dimensions / Weight | |
| Length | 4,910 mm (193″) |
| Width | 1,872 mm (74″) |
| Height | 1,415 mm (56″) |
| Wheelbase | 2,855 mm (112″) |
| Front track | 1,588 mm (63″) |
| Rear track | 1,570 mm (62″) |
| Weight | 1,825 kg (4,023 lb) |
| Capacities | |
| Passengers | 4 |
| Trunk | 496 l |
| Fuel tank | 80 l (18 gal) |
| Towing capacity | N/A |
| Performance | |
| 0-100 km/h | N/A |
| 80-120 km/h | N/A |
| Top speed | N/A |
| Braking distance | N/A |
| Warranty | |
| Base warranty | N/A |
| Powertrain warranty | N/A |
| The Car Guide rating | |
| Driving | 8/10 |
| Safety | 10/10 |
| Interior | 7/10 |
| Reliability | 7/10 |
| Winter driving | 8/10 |
| Comfort | 10/10 |
| Average | 83%(view ratings) |