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Lithe looker

Old enough to have had a mild makeover, the Mercedes CLS still turns heads like no other 'Benz.


The CLS has been around for a while now, but it's still one of those cars that always has us stop and look. It's not like it's a rare car either, the CLS seemingly as prevalent around the Car Enthusiast office as the E-Class it's based on. Whatever Mercedes says, the CLS isn't a coupé; it's a lithe saloon. Even so it has the Mercedes-Benz coupé hallmarks - in particular the big three pointed star being positioned on the front grille rather than prominently above the bonnet.

Mild revisions to the CLS's styling last year saw the designers show remarkable restraint and leave all but a few minor details alone. Really, the changes are so slight you'd be pushed to spot the differences - though we've no complaints here. It's a great looking car on the outside, and Mercedes thankfully has not just thrown in the fascia from the E-Class and instead has given the CLS its own dashboard. The sculpted piece of wood that makes up the upper portion of the dash isn't to everyone's tastes, but in the optional matte finishes it's quite classy. It's a shame then that some of the plastics look and feel a little cheap. On the up side, space is good in the rear despite the steeply sloping roofline and the boot is massive.


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First time to know the CLS can be had with a diesel

You didn't know?! This is one of the best CLS you can get!! Powerful engine, fuel economic etc…a stunning car for travelling on long distances!!

Nearly four years on the road and I still love the looks of this car.

Don't be put off by the fact it has the option of a diesel engine. It's one of the very best diesel engines available and it has a cheaper road tax than the 350 and 500 models. Not to mention the 63 AMG.

^True guys,it's just first time to know u can get a diesel and honestly it makes lots of sense in EU

Definitely!! At some days, here in germany, diesel cost less then 1 € again!! There was also a "prototype" CLS 420 CDI!! Sadly, it never come to a production. But that would have been the ultimate CLS…

A CLS420 CDI is just too brutal to be true,the acceleration is just gonna be AMG like

Thanks ree! I had no idea such prototype existed, or perhaps I've just forgot... I wish MB would have made this and the SL400 CDI because now it's too late as they're dropping the V8 diesels...

You have very high fuel prices there Ihno! Checked today, and i found gasoline for 0.766€/L and diesel costs always less than gasoline!

Damn…happy Greeks… – when diesel was expensive it cost 1,50 € and same for petrol! Petrol costs around 1,06 to 1,12 € at the moment!