Laurent T
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Any chance to get a scan of the test in addition to this short translation (to give a look to the test numbers) ?
CLS [First drives] New Mercedes Benz CLS (C218) First Drives - Autocar etc...
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The Mercedes-Benz CLS (initially called the CLS-Class) is a series of executive cars produced by Mercedes-Benz from December 2003 to August 2023. The original model was a four-door sedan based on the Mercedes E-Class platform, marketed as a four door coupé. An estate (shooting brake) model was later added to the model range with the second generation CLS.
Any chance to get a scan of the test in addition to this short translation (to give a look to the test numbers) ?
Zafiro
Supreme Roadmaster
Pretty much the opposite from Autobilds verdict about A7 vs CLS
Concerning interior quality they say they're on par but that A7's interior design has an edge on exclusiveness (that depends a bit on one's taste, I guess).
Overall performance is rated "on par", either. A7 has advantages due to its all-wheel drive but (the current iteration of?) its start-stop-system leads to "thinking seconds" when starting…
Merc1
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Autocar - Mercedes CLS 350 review
What is it?
The Mercedes CLS 350 BlueEfficiency is the most efficient of the petrol versions of the new CLS saloon, or four-door coupe, as you might prefer to call it.
The new look brings a welcome muscularity to the CLS, without destroying the elegance of the original concept, and there’s plenty of space inside for four people and their luggage.
What’s it like?
The most impressive feature of our test car was the Eco-mode stop/start drivetrain, unusual in an automatic, which shut down and fired up the 3.5-litre V6 incredibly quickly and smoothly. In the time it took to swap your foot from the brake to the accelerator, the engine had spun up and was already providing torque to start pulling away.
It doesn’t ride quite as well as the equivalent E-class, but the chassis feels more focused and bump absorption is still very good on the 18-inch wheels.
The steering is one of the better electrical systems, though the weighting lacks consistency across the first quarter turn in each direction, compared with the best hydraulic systems.
Should I buy one?
At a few pounds short of £50,000, the CLS 350 BlueEfficiency has a slight price premium over its most obvious competitor, the Audi A7.
The cars are very equally matched and most buyers would probably make the decision between the two based on the appeal of their looks and the presence of various technologies or options - Quattro drivetrain or Distronic safety system, for example.
It’s worth pointing out that the sophistication of the CLS’s drivetrain meant that we managed an average of 31.7mpg over 300 miles of mixed town and country driving, which is impressive for any petrol automatic saloon, let alone one that can do 0-60mph in well under seven seconds.
Mercedes CLS 350 - Road Test First Drive - Autocar.co.uk
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What is it?
The Mercedes CLS 350 BlueEfficiency is the most efficient of the petrol versions of the new CLS saloon, or four-door coupe, as you might prefer to call it.
The new look brings a welcome muscularity to the CLS, without destroying the elegance of the original concept, and there’s plenty of space inside for four people and their luggage.
What’s it like?
The most impressive feature of our test car was the Eco-mode stop/start drivetrain, unusual in an automatic, which shut down and fired up the 3.5-litre V6 incredibly quickly and smoothly. In the time it took to swap your foot from the brake to the accelerator, the engine had spun up and was already providing torque to start pulling away.
It doesn’t ride quite as well as the equivalent E-class, but the chassis feels more focused and bump absorption is still very good on the 18-inch wheels.
The steering is one of the better electrical systems, though the weighting lacks consistency across the first quarter turn in each direction, compared with the best hydraulic systems.
Should I buy one?
At a few pounds short of £50,000, the CLS 350 BlueEfficiency has a slight price premium over its most obvious competitor, the Audi A7.
The cars are very equally matched and most buyers would probably make the decision between the two based on the appeal of their looks and the presence of various technologies or options - Quattro drivetrain or Distronic safety system, for example.
It’s worth pointing out that the sophistication of the CLS’s drivetrain meant that we managed an average of 31.7mpg over 300 miles of mixed town and country driving, which is impressive for any petrol automatic saloon, let alone one that can do 0-60mph in well under seven seconds.
Mercedes CLS 350 - Road Test First Drive - Autocar.co.uk
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Just put in the order for one.....
,,,,,,, black on black, 18" wheels (pavement not that good ,here in Portugal!!),AMG pack, Airmatic and carbon fiber interior (saw this in Geneva, and it´s drop dead gorgeous!!,,,), oh, and the car parks itself 
,,,,next thing you know, I´ll get to stay home and send the car off on errands,,,
,,,,,,, black on black, 18" wheels (pavement not that good ,here in Portugal!!),AMG pack, Airmatic and carbon fiber interior (saw this in Geneva, and it´s drop dead gorgeous!!,,,), oh, and the car parks itself ,,,,next thing you know, I´ll get to stay home and send the car off on errands,,,
DexterMorgan
Tarmac Traveler
Well, the E-class cars kinda do. If you get the PARKTRONIC option on the U.S. models it comes with parking guidance. This tech doesn't quite park for you since you still have to provide the steering inputs but it does give you 'step-by-step' instructions on the MID of what to do, and when.
The new CLS is equipped with an electronic steering system which allows it the ability to 'steer'. Here's hoping the U.S. E-class gets the same steering system.
BTW, Congrats on the new car!!
Delivery promised for second half of June,,,,,at which time I promised to come up with 99500 euros (,,,,
let me see,,,,that´s in the neighborhood of $143000 USDol,,,,
%*@#&§£) It seems I have to do my civic duty of helping to save the economy by pumping thousands of euros in taxes back into the economy,,,,I sure hope this helps,,,.damn politicians,,,,they create the deficit and then "WE" have to pay for it!!!The invoice price for this car before taxes and extras is 53300 euros 
let me see,,,,that´s in the neighborhood of $143000 USDol,,,, %*@#&§£) It seems I have to do my civic duty of helping to save the economy by pumping thousands of euros in taxes back into the economy,,,,I sure hope this helps,,,.damn politicians,,,,they create the deficit and then "WE" have to pay for it!!!The invoice price for this car before taxes and extras is 53300 euros 
SKY
Kraftwagen König
Delivery promised for second half of June,,,,,at which time I promised to come up with 99500 euros (,,,,
What is color choice? Preto?.
chonkoa
Aerodynamic Artisan
LOL. Americans with common sense. No offense but Europeans are superior to Americans
Something tells me you lacked critical thinking at the time of your making that post.
I think you should reflect on what you just wrote because it stinks of supreme arrogance.
Zafiro
Supreme Roadmaster
Typical people from Texas, dont know a joke when they see it
Ps hope you realize it was a post I wrote last year.
chonkoa
Aerodynamic Artisan
Typical people from Texas, dont know a joke when they see it
Ps hope you realize it was a post I wrote last year.
And the idiosyncrasies of the typical Texans are?
Please enlighten me...
Zafiro
Supreme Roadmaster
Seriously Chonkoa. Let it go, like I said, I wasn't serious in the first place.
I might do another roadtrip in US next year so perhaps I'll visit Texas.
Then you can invite me on a cup of coffe and give me a ride in your X6
Peace.Please, lets focus on CLS.
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