2019 Mercedes CLS 450 - An E-Class Styling Exercise
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Date: 2019-05-30
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Trades46
Im actually not a huge fan of this new CLS looks - the profile is nice but the details are not as well integrated as earlier CLS. The interior is still a hallmark of quality & design - while Audi has more screens & Tesla an even larger one, the design is just so classy that I believe would age a lot better than those touchscreen spam that is so prevalent in luxury cars nowadays. The real draw is the new 3. 0L Inline 6 turbo hybrid. First the I6 from something other than BMW is a welcome return to Mercedes. The mild hybrid design is intriguing as it reminds me of the old Honda IMA system but with a larger battery + electric motor & everything from AC compressor, alternator & water pumps shifted over to electric operation is a lot better in practice. Considering how smooth Alex makes it out to be, it could signal a trend going forward as electrification advances but not fully replacing ICE cars as a whole with real world MPG benefits.
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Im actually not a huge fan of this new CLS looks - the profile is nice but the details are not as well integrated as earlier CLS. The interior is still a hallmark of quality & design - while Audi has more screens & Tesla an even larger one, the design is just so classy that I believe would age a lot better than those touchscreen spam that is so prevalent in luxury cars nowadays. The real draw is the new 3. 0L Inline 6 turbo hybrid. First the I6 from something other than BMW is a welcome return to Mercedes. The mild hybrid design is intriguing as it reminds me of the old Honda IMA system but with a larger battery + electric motor & everything from AC compressor, alternator & water pumps shifted over to electric operation is a lot better in practice. Considering how smooth Alex makes it out to be, it could signal a trend going forward as electrification advances but not fully replacing ICE cars as a whole with real world MPG benefits.
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gene978
Hey Alex somehow I missed this CLS review. You mention many times over about Start/Stop System in autos that Cut the A/C when the STOP is Active. I own the 2017 LT Impala with the 2. 5 LITRE and Start/Stop that will keep the A/C running ice cold but not at MAX output. It will lower to just above Low setting on the fan but will continue to blow ice cold for roughly time at the Stop light to turn Green about a minute. Then the engine will fire back up on its own if I am not moving yet. The stipulation is that the A/C needs to be on economy and not at MAX setting. And the MPG with the Start Stop in the City has been easily 23/24 MPG and way over 35 PMG HWY. Ive even gotten 39 MPG on a trip to New Hampshire and back from Mass. up Rt. 31 to Rt 119. Lovely Drive. I love the technolgy here in the CLS but would hate to pay to fix any non warranty repair. Youre the VERY BEST ALEX
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Hey Alex somehow I missed this CLS review. You mention many times over about Start/Stop System in autos that Cut the A/C when the STOP is Active. I own the 2017 LT Impala with the 2. 5 LITRE and Start/Stop that will keep the A/C running ice cold but not at MAX output. It will lower to just above Low setting on the fan but will continue to blow ice cold for roughly time at the Stop light to turn Green about a minute. Then the engine will fire back up on its own if I am not moving yet. The stipulation is that the A/C needs to be on economy and not at MAX setting. And the MPG with the Start Stop in the City has been easily 23/24 MPG and way over 35 PMG HWY. Ive even gotten 39 MPG on a trip to New Hampshire and back from Mass. up Rt. 31 to Rt 119. Lovely Drive. I love the technolgy here in the CLS but would hate to pay to fix any non warranty repair. Youre the VERY BEST ALEX
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Rick DeFacendis
Hi Alex - thanks for the review. You are incorrect I believe, about the E450 power plant. The E450 remains a non-electrified biturbo V6. However, power and torque numbers remain the same I believe as the new mild hybrid inline 6. The older technology in the E450 versus this new technology in the CLS explains in large measure, why there is a very big price jump between the two vehicles. So it is a touch more than a styling exercise. Cheers
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Hi Alex - thanks for the review. You are incorrect I believe, about the E450 power plant. The E450 remains a non-electrified biturbo V6. However, power and torque numbers remain the same I believe as the new mild hybrid inline 6. The older technology in the E450 versus this new technology in the CLS explains in large measure, why there is a very big price jump between the two vehicles. So it is a touch more than a styling exercise. Cheers
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gene978
Hey Alex Love your reviews as you may or may not know. The Start/Stop in my 2017 Impala keeps the A/C blowing Cold when I am stopped and the system engages. The fan speed is lowered a little but its still blowing ice cold. If you leave the A/C on MAX setting and not Eco then the Start/Stop will not engage when you stop. ;)
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Hey Alex Love your reviews as you may or may not know. The Start/Stop in my 2017 Impala keeps the A/C blowing Cold when I am stopped and the system engages. The fan speed is lowered a little but its still blowing ice cold. If you leave the A/C on MAX setting and not Eco then the Start/Stop will not engage when you stop. ;)
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Tyler Hampton
I really cant decide if I like the styling of the new CLS. The first two gens were immediately recognized as beautiful, but this one is taking its time to please my eye. The larger wheels and higher optioned cars do look better though, maybe its these ugly wheels that ruin it for me. and the taillights.
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I really cant decide if I like the styling of the new CLS. The first two gens were immediately recognized as beautiful, but this one is taking its time to please my eye. The larger wheels and higher optioned cars do look better though, maybe its these ugly wheels that ruin it for me. and the taillights.
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Omar S
To my mind, the aesthetics of this model (unlike models in the past) dont really make a case for this car over the E-class. Also I imagine Im not the only person who thinks those air vents are overwrought. I wouldnt mind a bit of a return to staid German design, at least in the interior.
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To my mind, the aesthetics of this model (unlike models in the past) dont really make a case for this car over the E-class. Also I imagine Im not the only person who thinks those air vents are overwrought. I wouldnt mind a bit of a return to staid German design, at least in the interior.
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Echo S
People need to move on, words and meaning change. Coupe originated from to horse-drawn berline coupe carriages. Earliest automobile coupes have their driver exposed to elements instead of being inside the car. Heck, one of the first 4 door coupes was introduced in the 60s.
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People need to move on, words and meaning change. Coupe originated from to horse-drawn berline coupe carriages. Earliest automobile coupes have their driver exposed to elements instead of being inside the car. Heck, one of the first 4 door coupes was introduced in the 60s.
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crx nineseveneight
Not sure if your size chart is accurate. CLS is 196. 7, BMW 5 series is 194. 6. so bimmer is 2 shorter yet its put way farther towards the bigger on your chart. In reality all cars from CLS to G80 are within 2 of each other and should be grouped together
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Not sure if your size chart is accurate. CLS is 196. 7, BMW 5 series is 194. 6. so bimmer is 2 shorter yet its put way farther towards the bigger on your chart. In reality all cars from CLS to G80 are within 2 of each other and should be grouped together
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netrun4
Great looking car & thrilled to see the I6 making its way back into Benzs. Cant wait until this engine package makes it to the wagons. Love your review & how you keep the purchase price in mind when making each decision - thats exactly what buyers do.
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Great looking car & thrilled to see the I6 making its way back into Benzs. Cant wait until this engine package makes it to the wagons. Love your review & how you keep the purchase price in mind when making each decision - thats exactly what buyers do.
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Ifti Plays
Imo the term coupe should be reserved for 2-door sport sedans. Some brands are calling so many cars coupes, even vehicles you would think looked more like SUVs or crossovers. This car for example should be a sedan or sport sedan.
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Imo the term coupe should be reserved for 2-door sport sedans. Some brands are calling so many cars coupes, even vehicles you would think looked more like SUVs or crossovers. This car for example should be a sedan or sport sedan.
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