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Mercedes-Benz CLS C257

Mid-Size Sedan

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Mercedes-Benz CLS C257 is an executive sedan in production from 2018 to 2021, whereupon it received a facelift. It was available with a range of inline-4 and inline-6 engines that displaced 1.9 to 3.0 liters.

Compared to the horrible C218, the C257 can be considered a temporary relief, even though it received downsized engine lineup. Indeed, mild hybrid has become the normal for the C257. Still, Mercedes made the vehicle less ugly.

Mercedes-Benz has made a good effort in aerodynamics, with a decent 0.26 coefficient of drag to show for it. Drivers who appreciate handling will be pleased to know that the Mercedes-Benz CLS C257 comes with multi-link suspensions at all four corners.

Ratings

What we found

Neofiliac score 75%

Pros

Regained multi-link front suspension
Good 0.26 drag coefficient
Less ugly than the C218, though worse than the C219

Cons

Lots of AWD nonsense
Horrible complexity from mild hybrid
Less practical than the E Class, but more expensive

What external reviewers found

External score 74%

Pros

Excellent infotainment system
Excellent handling
Excellent infotainment
Excellent interior materials
Comfortable ride
Comfortable interior

Cons

Lack of standard air springing
Lack of tech options
Lack of theatre
Lack of driver assistance tech
Lacklustre low-speed ride
Not as fast as the 400 d

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Specifications

Variants shown:

AMG CLS 53 4MATIC+

CLS 220d

CLS 300d

CLS 350

CLS 350d 4MATIC

CLS 400d 4MATIC

CLS 450 4MATIC

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External Reviews

autocar^[1]

Reviewer score 73% (normalized by Neofiliac)

Reviewers from autocar have found:

One of the challenges of the 53 was to make it feel sufficiently different from a regular CLS to satisfy AMG boss Tobias Moers. Full-fat AMGs do have quite a distinct character: they’re loud, brash and way more capable these days than the hot rods they were a decade or so ago. The engine is sparky, but throttle response and linearity really are exceptional.

Pros

Brash engine
Excellent handling
Excellent infotainment system

Cons

Lack of standard air springing

autoexpress^[2]

Reviewer score 77% (normalized by Neofiliac)

Reviewers from autoexpress have found:

The new Mercedes-Benz CLS moves the game on. With more efficient hybrid engines, a plethora of tech options and new, sleeker styling, the four-door coupe is more desirable than ever. It's super relaxing to drive and the sumptuous interior comes laden with kit. A new four-cylinder engine helps reduce that lofty price-tag.

Pros

Sleek interior
More efficient than ever

Cons

Lack of tech options

carmagazine^[3]

Reviewer score 65% (normalized by Neofiliac)

Reviewers from carmagazine have found:

With 516lb ft of torque, the top diesel CLS doesn't feel much slower than the AMG, and it's more refined, too. It's incredibly quiet at a cruise, aided by the CLS's laminated (yet frameless) window glass. The regular CLS is a particularly comfortable way to travel, absorbing large bumps into its soft suspension.

Pros

Comfortable to drive
Lots of standard equipment
Comfortable interior

Cons

Lack of theatre

cnet^[4]

Reviewer score 88% (normalized by Neofiliac)

Reviewers from cnet have found:

The 2019 Mercedes-AMG CLS53 starts at $79,900. The CLS53 has room for five passengers, but that sloping roofline does a number on rear headroom. All of the interior materials are of the sort of quality you'd expect from a $100,000 Mercedes-Benz.

Pros

Powerful engine
Excellent interior materials
Comfortable ride

Cons

Lack of driver assistance tech

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References

^ Mercedes-AMG CLS 53 2018 review. [autocar].
^ Mercedes CLS review. [autoexpress].
^ New Mercedes CLS (2018) review: the four-door coupe is back. [carmagazine].
^ 2019 Mercedes-AMG CLS53 review: A hot hybrid with style and substance. [cnet].

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autocar^[1]

autoexpress^[2]

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cnet^[4]