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Mercedes-Benz CLS X218 Shooting Brake facelift

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Product Overview

Mercedes-Benz CLS X218 Shooting Brake facelift is an executive station wagon in production from 2014 to 2018. It was available with a range of inline-4, V6, and V8 engines that displaced 2.1 to 5.5 liters.

Compared to the pre-facelift model, this facelift introduced some new engines and up-rated others. More importantly, the new 9-speed 9G-Tronic automatic transmission was rolled out, resulting in improved fuel economy. Owners report that it is also a superior transmission in driving dynamics. Thankfully, the venerable M157 5.5L V8 Bi-turbo lived on, too.

Mercedes-Benz has made a good effort in aerodynamics, with a decent 0.28 coefficient of drag to show for it.

Drivers who appreciate handling should keep in mind that the Mercedes-Benz CLS Shooting Brake uses MacPherson front suspension, which doesn't provide the best cornering performance.

Ratings

What we found

Neofiliac score 81%

Pros

Superb 9G-Tronic transmission
Great M157 engine still available
Good 0.28 drag coefficient
Good towing capacity

Cons

Stuck with MacPherson struts in the front
Even uglier than the pre-facelift model

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Specifications

Variants shown:

CLS 220 BlueTEC

CLS 250 BlueTEC

CLS 250 BlueTEC 4MATIC

CLS 350 BlueTEC

CLS 350 BlueTEC 4MATIC

CLS 350 CDI

CLS 350 CDI 4MATIC

CLS 400 4MATIC

CLS 400 7AT

CLS 400 9AT

CLS 500

CLS 500 4MATIC 7AT

CLS 500 4MATIC 9AT

CLS 63 AMG 4MATIC

CLS 63 AMG S 4MATIC

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