CLS [Spy shots] 2011 Mercedes-Benz CLS (Spy shots & Info)

[Bartek S.]

The styling of the Mercedes-Benz CLS still looks fresh to this day even though it's been on sale since 2004. It’s a look many of Mercedes’ rivals are rushing to emulate, with prototypes for Porsche’s upcoming Panamera, Audi’s A7 and Aston Martin’s Rapide all seen testing in Germany in recent months.

Now a test-mule for Mercedes’ next-generation CLS has been spotted, revealing a few subtle clues about the new model. It is expected to be launched in late 2010 as a 2011 model, and it will also be positioned more upmarket to bring it in line with some of its more premium rivals. This will also allow Mercedes to introduce a second four-door coupe model, rumored to be based on its next-generation small car platform.

The car will feature a wider track, as indicated by the extended wheel arches seen on this test mule, and according to insiders its platform will be borrowed from the current S-Class sedan flagship. The first prototypes are due to start testing late next year.

 

[LaArtist]

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Man that car looks so sweet still..
I want to see the efforts from Lamborghini and Porsche, cuase if we where to make a poll of a 4 door coupes to date, most would agree that the CLS still is the best looking..
And somehow i feel that atleast porsche isnt gonna change it..
The only thing that looked better is the CS concept, but lets see what it turns out to be in real life..
And do not forget that we are comparing the merc to cars above its class

Said that i cant wait to see the new one, and its even greater knowing that its based on the S, wich means it will be even more up market than the existing one

 

[Centurion]

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Visually the CLS is still THE four door coupe, only the Rapide has an equally convincing profile and optical illusion of a coupe. finally we're starting to see some prototypes and they'll be rolling in full swing once the E is out. I see MB are going hard at it testing with a monstrous engine right away.

 

[tennmb]

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i have a feeling this is something entirely different than a test mule for the next CLS. Why would a mule have such a seemless, integration in that front wheel well and bumper. And then very little disguise on top of that. I mean look at the closeup, it is production type quality, paint and all.

I wonder if this is something akin to a Black edition, or if the AMG version will have the extra width in the front, much like the new C AMG does. I think it is a spiff up, late face lift to keep the car selling in its last two year of production.

 

[Mr Robert]

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There is something special about the CLS, that is for sure. I'm going to have to get me one sometime. The early cars are now rather reasonable...

 

[klier]

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Visually the CLS is still THE four door coupe, only the Rapide has an equally convincing profile and optical illusion of a coupe.

You don't think the CS has that too???

 

[Tarek]

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Said that i cant wait to see the new one, and its even greater knowing that its based on the S, wich means it will be even more up market than the existing one

Is this official Artist?

If yes then yaaayy,wow i can't wait for that.That segment is gonna be hotter than hell

 

[Centurion]

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i have a feeling this is something entirely different than a test mule for the next CLS. Why would a mule have such a seemless, integration in that front wheel well and bumper. And then very little disguise on top of that. I mean look at the closeup, it is production type quality, paint and all.

Well the golden colour is not super popular so I guess MB chose it in an attempt to clear out the cans. Test mules are always tested with the same type of paint as production cars, this car is not an exception.

 

[DaSilva]

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CLS - The American dream..

oh wait.. .. ..

What was that?!

...... .. ..

I think It's the New Audi A7 quattro,

- Nightmare you say ?

Well, Only for the Mercedes and the CLS



J/K guys..
The new CLS will in near future get alot more
rivals this time around since the introduction,
From Porsche Audi BMW Lamborghini and Aston Martin..
This means Mercedes will make it even better...
Let's wait and see...

 

[Centurion]

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You don't think the CS has that too???

The rear is shaped like a traditional boot therefore the illusion of a coupe isn't as intense as with the Rapide and CLS. The car basically doesn't have the silhouette of a bow.

 

[VroomVroom]

re: 2011 Mercedes CLS (Spy shots & Info)

CLS - The American dream..

oh wait.. .. ..

What was that?!

...... .. ..

I think It's the New Audi A7 quattro,

- Nightmare you say ?

Well, Only for the Mercedes and the CLS



J/K guys..
The new CLS will in near future get alot more
rivals this time around since the introduction,
From Porsche Audi BMW Lamborghini and Aston Martin..
This means Mercedes will make it even better...
Let's wait and see...

Isn't the American dream something you dream off and you try and chase but never happens?

 

[DaSilva]

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Isn't the American dream something you dream off and you try and chase but never happens?

hmmm well that's what I've heard that the CLS is like, .. maybe it was negative criticism ?
But I doubt that, can be a metaphor ?

 

[SKY]

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When I read Audi A7 is going to be CLS rival... I can only laught. I think the next CLS will be a step upper current CLS and future A7. I think it will be based on S-Class instead of E-Class.

In my opinion, the CS Concept is not only the best looking 4 dr coupe, it is actually the best looking car I´ve ever seen.

Lets hope BMW won´t mess up the excelence of the Concept with the production version, and lets hope Mercedes makes the next CLS more rival of the future models arriving.

 

[Centurion]

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What makes you guys think the new one is going to be based on the S-class platform. Judging by the size that looks like the E-class platform to be.

 

[SKY]

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What makes you guys think the new one is going to be based on the S-class platform. Judging by the size that looks like the E-class platform to be.

Because of the new rivals, wich are positioned over the CLS.

 

[Centurion]

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Because of the new rivals, wich are positioned over the CLS.

Positioning is irrelevant. Just because the CS, Panamera and Rapide are positioned higher doesn't mean that MB has to escalate the positioning of the CLS. The car is well positioned where it is now, sexy but yet within reach for most people making it relatively cheap to manufacturer since it shares underpinnings and components with the intensely mass produced E-class. The CS and Rapide compete in a segment of their own while the Panamera will be in between the A7/CLS and Rapide/CS when it comes to pricing.

If it would have been based on the new S-class then MB would have been using the S-class body for the mule since the CLS body is way too small for the S-class platform.

 

[LaArtist]

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What makes you guys think the new one is going to be based on the S-class platform. Judging by the size that looks like the E-class platform to be.

I based it on the article on the first page it says:

The car will feature a wider track, as indicated by the extended wheel arches seen on this test mule, and according to insiders its platform will be borrowed from the current S-Class sedan flagship.

 

[Storebrand]

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You don't think the CS has that too???

This car looks much to large to be considered a CLS rival!


A7 on the other hand looks like a true rival imho!

 

[Breadbaker]

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The next CLS will be incredible. Since it is sharing its platform with the S class, Im expecting an S class price tag too. But to compete with BMW's Concept CS and the AM Rapide it will have to grow in size and and the interior will have to be on par with the S class which the current CLS is definetly not. Mercedes definetly needs to take there time with this one because the BMW Concept CS is one of the best looking cars ive seen, so they have very stiff competition.

 

[Sunny]

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The rear is shaped like a traditional boot therefore the illusion of a coupe isn't as intense as with the Rapide and CLS. The car basically doesn't have the silhouette of a bow.

Hmmm, except both Rapide and CS have very similar boot. So I am not sure how one is coupe like and other is not cause of the boot. Of course they both don't have the silhouette of a bow (or banana), but I don't think that is what coupes are about either. Most traditional front engined coupes have similar boots like 599GTB or any DB9 or Nissan GTR, they all have a small stub boot very similar to what the CS or Rapide sports.