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From: Canadiandriver

Stuttgart, Germany – Mercedes-Benz reports that its CLS-Class is performing extremely well, with more than 50,000 units sold worldwide since the vehicle's sales launch on October 2, 2004. The CLS-Class has a base price of $92,600 in Canada and combines the appearance of a coupe with the practicality of a four-door sedan.

The CLS-Class' largest market is the U.S., where 13,600 units were sold, followed by Germany, which accounts for more than 20 per cent of global sales. More than 40 per cent of global customers opt for the CLS 500, which is one of two variations sold in Canada, alongside a supercharged CLS 55 AMG version. Worldwide, the second-most popular is the CLS 350, followed by a high-performance diesel CLS 320 CDI, launched in May 2005.

When the CLS was unveiled, I knew that it would sell very well.

Great news and it isn't suprising at all. The car is about the hotest and most unique four door car you can get and the sales are bound to be high.

Well style will always sell well. The CLS also proved that Mercedes hadn't completely forgot to make a proper interior also (it and the SLK) and now the new S drives home the point.

I wonder what the FL will bring and of course the next generatoin CLS. Should be quite a design.

M

Wowgr8 news.. its such a beauty.. of course demand is high

In looking around on MBUSA.com I see that Mercedes has been busy giving us in the U.S. some of the options you European guys have. For instance on the CLS55 AMG:

Giant brakes with two-piece compound rotors and multipiston calipers have been proven on the Formula One racetrack. The largest AMG tires available for use on the street stylishly enhance performance while showing off the massive brakes. The sport steering wheel is trimmed in high-grip Alcantara, helping you wield the car's power with panache.



This is from the AMG performance package. There are similar options for the SLK55 and SL55 also.

For the SL55 AMG:

Upgraded wheels, tires, brakes, and differential have been proven on the Formula One racetrack. Inspired by the world's most revered track, AMG reprogrammed the Active Body Control (ABC) to a Nuerburgring calibration with 20-percent firmer front and rear damping rates for compression and rebound. Subtly enhanced styling inside and out starts with a front apron design taken from the SL safety car built to pace Formula One races.



Nice.

M

The CLS should sell well, it looks amazing and is the only MB I would consider buying, it reminds me of a Jaguar! Does anyone know if it has taken sales away from the E class?

Its kinda hard to say. In the U.S. it seems like it did during the first 6 months that both cars were on sale at the same time, but then again there was a lot of new competition being introduced at the same time. I don't think it has taken sales away from the E, but the competition, age and bad press about reliability has definitely taken away some E sales.

M

well, this is a surprise to me. When i first saw the car i thought who would buy it. I still don't like it, but it seems that it sells like hot cakes.

Well now if only MB would can the E and S klasse.
Also, hope MB makes more cars like the CLS.

Interesting review of the CLS. Once again the styling has the reviewer in a rapture.

CLS500

M

I really like the CLS - but you know, if someone said to me I could either have a CLS55 or an Audi RS4 Avant, I would choose the RS4 - it's personal preference I guess, The CLS is somehow just a bit too pretty, it's quite a feminine car - my mother would look good in one.

Edit: You know Merc1, I have been thinking about it since I posted those comments above. I might be tempted to choose a CLS55 because it is such an attractive car but I do find it hard to see myself in it - it's just doesn't suit my character at all - it's much like the SL, I really love the SL, but I can't imagine myself ever owning one - I'm more of an S class or A8 kind of guy - you know what I mean - also, and I'm quite ashmed to admit this, but often I prefer not to be the driver, I would rather sit in the back and just listen to my favourite music from a fantastic car entertainment-system.

Wow for the first time after many years i see that Imp. Evil is now using an avatar.

Hey Yannis - whenever I see your name I think of Hugh Jackman, even though you have not used his image for quite some time now

I look a lot like him actually plus wolverine is my favorite X-men hero.

Yeah wolverine is the best.. well actually i have a new favourite.. that guy that can dissapear in the last movie.. damn it most be impossible to win a fight against him

Nothing to be ashamed of. The S-Class was designed to be both driven and ridden in. Me I like 2 door cars like the CL, 650i, SL etc. For me to like a 4-door car it has to really special. This is where select Mercedes, BMW and Audi models come in. The current lust object is the CLS. I haven't wanted a Benz so bad since the current CL came out in 2000.

M