Mercedes-Benz CLS C257 facelift
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Product Overview
Mercedes-Benz CLS-Class C257 facelift is an executive sedan in production from 2021. It is available with a range of inline-4 and inline-6 engines that displaced 1.9 to 3.0 liters.
Unfortunately, each generation of the CLS is uglier than before. Whereas the C219 was ground-breaking and featured both AMG V8s, the C257 has to do with tiny engines that buyers of Mercedes did not care for just a short decade ago. There is a myriad of hybrid and "mild-hybrid" nonsense, and AWD is forced on the consumer, even though all engines are underpowered for the pig that CLS has become.
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 comes with multi-link suspensions at all four corners.
Ratings
What we found
Neofiliac score 70%
Pros
- Decent performance
- Good 0.26 drag coefficient
Cons
- Uglier than ever before
- Hunchback sedan nonsense sold as "coupe"
- AWD
- No V8
- "Mild hybrid" nonsense
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Specifications
Variants shown:
AMG CLS 53 4MATIC+
CLS 220d
CLS 300d 4MATIC
CLS 400d 4MATIC
CLS 450 4MATIC
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