The biggest change in this new Mercedes CLS is in terms of the headlights, now in full-LED, as it maintains the model's conservative air. Inside, the story is very similar, as anyone who doesn't know the previous model well will hardly find the differences.
But the innovation went a little further than the details, a new nine-speed automatic gearbox will be used on all engines (except AMG engines), including the new CLS 220 BlueTEC with 168hp and 400Nm which even though it's not the best diesel option for this chassis can be worth the consumptions.
In case you want a little more efficiency and smoothness, the Mercedes CLS 250 BlueTec will be the best choice because the 201 hp and 500 Nm are enough. The second new engine is the CLS 400, with a 3 liter twin-turbo V6 engine with 330 hp and 480 Nm.
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The top of the range AMG models are powered by the same 5.5 liter twin-turbo V8 engine, maintaining the same 549hp or in the case of the “S” 577hp.
Mercedes says the main feature of the facelift is the headlights. Called Multibeam LED, these, unlike other systems, precede the movement of the wheels with the road reading by a camera, illuminating the curve even before “attacking”.
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Mercedes chose to hide the effects of time, giving this model a more appealing and up-to-date look without messing with its genesis. In short, news is counted with the fingers. With the addition of the new 8-inch screen, new optimized lighting system, three-spoke sports steering wheel (also new) and new powertrains. For the rest “”same old CLS”.
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