CLS-Class (C219) Official: Mercedes CLS Facelift

[Jan Belgium]

Why, o why do they mess up the new models/facelifts with their gigantic side mirrors...

 

[CorpusCallosum]

Why, o why do they mess up the new models/facelifts with their gigantic side mirrors...

EU safety requirement I believe. Every car will have them soon so get use to it!!! They do offer far superior viewing anyway.

BTW. Awesome interior detailing!!!! Great work MB

 

[HighestOfHigh]

I believe the CLS other then the S-class is the best looking 4 door car to come out of Germany. This car has an excellent road presence that really grabs everyone attention especially here in the US. The changes are small, but welcomed. I really like those back lights. And the fact that BMW, Audi and countless others “hope” to do what Benz has done proves this car is truly a work of art.

 

[Power]

I agree with what you say but that also adds fuel to the fire that the E65 is 7er is the best car in its category because everyone, including mercedes benz, has copyed its design inide and out!!!

PS. Don't agree on them both been 1 and 2 for best looking cars out of germany.. Have you seen the Audi RS4 or the BMW M5???

 

[HighestOfHigh]

PS. Don't agree on them both been 1 and 2 for best looking cars out of germany.. Have you seen the Audi RS4 or the BMW M5???

The A4 is nice, but slightly boring in my eyes. And the 5 series regarless of the model has always been ugly (Headlights and rear light mess the whole car up). Now both drive very well, but the looks hmmm...

The CLS and S-class are truly my favorite looking 4-door cars to me. Just my O. Especially in Black.

 

[CorpusCallosum]

The A4 is nice, but slightly boring in my eyes. And the 5 series regarless of the model has always been ugly (Headlights and rear light mess the whole car up). Now both drive very well, but the looks hmmm...

The CLS and S-class are truly my favorite looking 4-door cars to me. Just my O. Especially in Black.

You calling my car ugly

DW. I study the brain for a living, I understand a difference of opinion.

I am more righ brain dominant when it comes to car design - uses feeling

You are more left hemisphere dominant - uses logic

Of course the Mercedes look better then the BMW - but the BMW's offer more feeling and conflict and the imagination rules which is why the BMW design is alwaus better for me



Thats my take on it - I could be very wrong, Certainly the brain isn't but!!!

 

[Zafiro]

I believe the CLS other then the S-class is the best looking 4 door car to come out of Germany.

CLS is a really ugly car and just look weird but a S-class, stunning car, particulary in black and with AMG kit

 

[justanthony]

CLS is a really ugly car and just look weird....

Hmm, yawn, what was that, yawn... ok. WHATEVA!

 

[El Zorro]

Good facelift, but I don't like the new steering wheel... it's too slim, it doesn't really fit in the opulent interior, IMHO of course.

 

[Centurion]

I wish that MB would offer this sexy steering wheel for the C-class and new E. But I'm very happy with the face lift and I'm glad MB didn't go all crazy on their trend setter which have had a big impact on the auto industry. Now I'm eager to see the new model in 2011.

 

[astonmartin]

i think the steering looks fine in black, but not so in beige.

perhaps they should have made the steering buttons in metal? so it wouldnt look so plain

 

[Merc1]

I agree with what you say but that also adds fuel to the fire that the E65 is 7er is the best car in its category because everyone, including mercedes benz, has copyed its design inide and out!!!

PS. Don't agree on them both been 1 and 2 for best looking cars out of germany.. Have you seen the Audi RS4 or the BMW M5???

You are kidding right? The S-Class takes its exterior look from the Maybach concept that came out YEARS before any BMW 7-Series. The interior, yes it appears that was inspired by the 7-Series, but the exterior was not. The rear was previewed on the 1997 Maybach by Mercedes concept.

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[JadeVetti]

This car is still considered worthy of buying on my list.

I like the front more than the CL.

But, that would be considered up for debate w/ some.

 

[ALI]

Re: Official pictures: CLS (engines: 280, 350 CGI, 500, 63 AMG)

Haha, something cought my attention here!

With the M156 V8 poping I thought it was a malfuntion or miss-fire!

The AMG SPEED SHIFT G7 now incorperates a function which blips ( a slight interruption) the throttle during up-shifts

This is why the V8 pops and crackles, a unique characteristic!
adding a little emotion. You can here it in this video.

----->YouTube - S63 AMG Sound



watch others copy this in some form in the near future!

I tried explaining that in many occasions, thank you for making it clearer .

 

[ALI]

I love the new mirrors ... The older ones were torchuring to see through ..lol I swear ..

 

[GTA45E]

Re: Official pictures: CLS (engines: 280, 350 CGI, 500, 63 AMG)

No prob ALI, nice to here from you again. You might find Sunny`s post helpful as well.

All true, except you don't really need throttle-blipping in automatics. The viscous coupling in the Torque converter already smooths it out for you. The only reason to have an automatic do throttle-blipping is for the sound effects and the race car feeling.

In a manual it is almost a must for smooth down shifting, cause there is a direct mechanical link between the driven and driving side. Also if you don't do it with a manual, even during normal driving, do it, cause it will help your transmission last much longer.

 

[bum-man]

Re: Official pictures: CLS (engines: 280, 350 CGI, 500, 63 AMG)

All true, except you don't really need throttle-blipping in automatics. The viscous coupling in the Torque converter already smooths it out for you. The only reason to have an automatic do throttle-blipping is for the sound effects and the race car feeling.

On the contrary. This is not the case for the more hardcore AMGs out there (C63, CLK63 BS, SLK63 BS).

Here's what Autocar had to say about the SLK63 BS which is not equiped with automatic throttle-blipping.

Autocar Videos - Autocar.co.uk

 

[Monster]

Re: Official pictures: CLS (engines: 280, 350 CGI, 500, 63 AMG)

I prefer the older mirror, it is more elegant and sporty.

http://imageshack.us
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[Centurion]

I think the new mirrors are a hit.

 

[Mothy]

I didn't like the new mirrors to begin with, but I borrowed a CLS320 CDi with the BRABUS chip recently and I have to agree that the "old" ones, whilst more shapely, do not give good rear vision.
I'm waiting on delivery of a new facelift CLS500 but have to say that the Brabus diesel was pretty impressive!