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Mercedes-Benz CLS C218 facelift

Mid-Size Sedan

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Product Overview

Mercedes-Benz CLS C218 facelift is an executive sedan 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 C218, the facelifted model is equally disappointing. It received marginal styling "updates" but no update in the drivetrain except the introduction of 9G TRONIC 9-speed automatic transmission. This is admittedly a notable improvement, as the 7G TRONIC never worked as intended.

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

Ratings

What we found

Neofiliac score 67%

Pros

New 9G TRONIC transmission
Good engine lineup

Cons

Stuck with MacPherson struts in the front
Horrible styling
Disastrous impact on the car industry as the lead hunchback

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Specifications

Variants shown:

CLS 63 AMG

CLS 63 AMG 4MATIC

CLS 63 AMG S 4MATIC

CLS 220 BlueTEC

CLS 250 BlueTEC

CLS 250 BlueTEC 4MATIC

CLS 350 BlueTEC 4MATIC

CLS 350 BlueTEC

CLS 400

CLS 400 4MATIC

CLS 500

CLS 500 4MATIC

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