Mercedes CLS review - Auto Express
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- Опубліковано 4 вер 2024
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It's the original four-door coupé -- and now, the CLS is back for its difficult second instalment! Since 2004, a total of 170,00 customers have been seduced by the big Mercedes' blend of luxury and striking good looks. And it's inspired the likes of the Porsche Panamera and Audi A7. So can the all-new CLS pick up where its predecessor left off?
2020 still a perfect car ❤️
❤
Facts I’m finally getting mine
Still my dream car. Perfection.
2021 still a perfect car
Just brought one today
Watching this in 2019...still the best looking Mercedes ever!
I saw this car yesterday. It looks WAY better in person than any computer will ever show. I was seriously stunned at how amazing the LED's on the back look like. It really stands out
Jim Ly definitely looks much better in person than in photos/videos a lot of people don’t seem to realize that.
You’ve come a long way Matt! Cheers!
I had no idea this was matt, i only figured out when he came close to the camera when talking about rear sensors
l am a BMW driver... But this is just beautiful! Well done Mercedes :)
Still one of my dream cars!
I like the way the torque is delivered as he put his foot down, just glues him to his seat
I just bought a 2012 cls 350 petrol and with massage seats, new sat nav with resr view cam, new ambient 64 color lights and with b&o sound system it would be perfect
I am a VW-Group man and always have been. Started off in a Polo, moved into Golf, then into Audis (had A3, A4 and now A6)
Now the kids are older and I don't need as much practicality I decided to have a look at the A7. Nearly got one until I heard about the new CLS. Went for a drive and it was FANTASTIC. However I'm looking on the used market because it's more pricey than the Audi, but defo worth it. Pleased to know Mat Watson seems to agree :-)
Connor Marston the cls is nearly as practical as an E class or a6, very close so not losing much there.
And he's just an awesome reviewer!
stylish and absolutely mercedes quality!
one of the epic car.
M Class, W124, pagoda, SL190, SL300 Gulwing, CLS Mk1
and now CLS MkII
I like this one better. To me, this front grille looks better and the rear lights are certainly better
I think it looks much more fascinating in real life !
my new dream car!
Looks by far is an improvement. More muscular body shape with chopped look roofline for the gangsta in you. The 5.5 liter v8 w twin turbos and perf pkg makes this car the best CLS in it's class of engine options.
my Corsa's 1.7D produces 74 bhp, 165 Nm (122 lb/ft) at 1800 rpm.. and when you add the fuel consumption is 4,5 to 5 L/100km you get pretty pleased.. the 1.9 SDI gets around 66 bhp.. the engine has been replaced by a 105bhp 1.6 TDI with a DPF (Diesel particle filter.. something like that ) it makes its fumes cleaner :)... they are good and reliable engines that will get you where you need to go no problems.. but if you're looking for high performance.. look elsewhere or put a big turbo ;)
Mercedes in colours other than black and silver should be appreciated more.
BEST LOOKING CAR EVER MADE I LOVE THIS CAR YES!
mee to
I bought a 2013 Black CLS250 CDI and I love it.
I think red is not the color for this car. It looks better in sublime metalics where the light highlights the sleek lines rather than a shouting at you color like this one.
Maybe some of you will find it funny, but it's 2024 and I just bought CLS350cdi 2015 and I am so happy owning it, knowing how long it took me to save money for that
WOW... absolutely beautiful!
wow - 10 years ago, grunge soundrack - how times have changed
how they have
The old CLS 55 AMG looks and sound better then any of the new one.
beautiful car
I normally prefer new things, but my vote in terms of looks and engine intangibles still goes to the W219.
The W219 looks very dated nowadays.
*C219
I’ve watched several CLS reviews and this is the first one to mention the feminine and masculine comparison. I’ve thought this was true but never heard it before. The first gen did not catch my eye like the 2nd gen. Had to get one. 2nd gen is the best! A work of art!
I drive an Opel Corsa 1.7 diesel and it doesn't have a turbo, my neighbor drives an Astra diesel without a turbo.. one of the most popular cars currently are the Golf SDI, Octavia 1.9 SDI, and a lot other diesels without turbos.. turbos are a thing for to long discussions... and also diesels are known to go for more than a 300 000 kilometers without needing a major service.. everyone bought the Octavia SDi just because you dont have to service it to much, the same goes for my Corsa :)
much better than the old one!! well done!
that merc on red looks so good :)
I will define being successful the day I can buy this car. THe pride, the look and the love for MB. :)
holy sh**.
what a breathtaking car!
Yes
Beautiful & still looks great in 2024
beautiful looking machine!
everyone has its own opinion.. mine is based on what i have seen.. but you can't exclude that a Diesel is also used because of the higher torque on the lower end.. that's why they are used in heavy machines.. you don't need that much rpms to get yourself moving.. :)
well i know that there is a difference between the UK and US gallons
UK = 4.5 liter; US = 3.8 liter.. UK mpg is calculated by EU standards and the US mpg is calculated by the EPA (i think not sure)... their standards don't compare directly... and then you have to add the difference in the fuel quality and a lot of other things which together add up to a different mpg rating or a different L/100km rating
@barlouch
I'm American and i completely agree
Great Present of CLS .. Thx. Men
2022 bought the car and it is great
The old design is better but that's what happen when you almost reach the perfect lines, it's difficult to upgrade it so you have to build a whole new concept
Daniel Maia exactly
Actually 1st model looked like a roach to me but that's just me, this one is a little more coupe
Salvador Garcia it’s not that, this one just looks a lot more aggressive and muscular. Looks much better to me
I just bought this car and it goes very fast!!!!
I was very tired when i watched this the first time and overlooked that it was a diesel and got those mpg numbers. 6.2 is acceptable given that, but its not even available in america right?
It makes the old one look like a choking, sloping dinosaur.
Mercedes have finally brought beauty to the beast!
totally wrong old one looks sleek and coupe like, this one looks more saloon like therefore more ordinary
netweed09 agreed. Anyone saying the old one looked better needs to see the eye doctor.
This car is just f'ing gorgeous!
ry27sm so much better looking than both the older and newer one.
Still the same awesome guy before car wow
beautiful car, i love the interior
the car is an absolute winner.
Just looks like an S-class. I still don't think you can beat the looks of the 1st gen CLS
new cls
It's funny coz this guy reviewed the CLS for CarBuyer. It's on youtube also
This cls look better than new one
NZG you mean better than 2018 cls?
NZG I agree .I have my second cls the same colour as the one tested 350 d and love it,a 2017 model,which because new model is out[ which is not as attractive and has much cheaper looking interior] retails at a bargain price,.The torque of 460 ft/ lbs gives excellent acceleration and pulling power,and returns 40 mpg.
David vee6 yes the 2017 cls is much
Nicer, and looks much more aggressive and muscular vs the overly soft/rounded 2018+ cls model
it looks amazing better than the a7 but the a7 averages 54 mpg
also it doesnt look as much as a sedan /coupe thing as the old one
but this, this! is an amazing looking car
interior not so much i like audis interior better
@Spotty1125 the new 4.6L twin turbo v8 is pretty good on gas about 25% better fuel economy than the 5.5L v8. Going up in the lineup means you have more money. If you buy a 100k+ car, gas isnt the biggest concern. Power and fuel economy don't mix.
they realized he's better than all the other presenters here
can't wait to get my new cls delivered!
waiting list sucks
Matt in pre-Carwow days pretending he is a tall Richard Hammond with his take on a posh voice.
license plate says CLS backwards
The overall verdict of the presenter 'It's not as ground breaking as the original'. True talk. I still like the styling of the predecessor which has pure lines in my opinion. Just keep car constructions stupid simple. The involvement of LED technology in modern cars these days is overshadowing the true characteristics of luxury & performance cars. :-)
@Bahzad23
The flagship luxury sedan is the S-Class
The flagship luxury roadster is the SL
The flagship luxury coupe is the CL
The flagship supercar is the SLS
They also have a Maybach brand but it's going to be discontinued shortly.
3:11 Love the AMG sport steering wheel!
cls550 4matic is my ideal daily driver. c+d clocked a RWD one at something like 4.4 0-60
Lexus GS from 2004 has directional headlamps, as does the ancient Citroen DS.
"Active LED headlights"
What a beautiful car!
Wish we could get this 350 CDI in the US. The 550 V8 is a bit excessive.
Gorgeous car.
@RobbyRaiAshtray1122 Before you said all this did you atleast research it? If you did you'd know that they wern't trying to update the style of the old one they were making a whole new car.....
just imagine that on black and AMG v8 engine
@barlouch finally! someone who says it out straight! I am totally on your side.
@hihiho94 Sorry but who made ABS, ESP and other technologies?
The truth is that companies NEED their competitors to develop.
I NEED MONEY!!!!!!
one day 🙏
Oh look LED lamps, looks familiar.....
I really would like to know what kind of camera they use for this filming? Because at some point in the video the camera can shoot the LED lights without it blinking or flickering, which most cameras failed to do so
that colour is beautiful on that sku
the AMG is fucking awesome.
not all Diesels need turbos.. take the VW SDI engine for example... and about that less durable everyone in EU will tell you that a Diesel is more durable than a Petrol engine its a fact.. and turbos are not fragile.. turbos are devices made to work under extreme conditions... and have you ever left a car with a petrol and a car with a diesel outside on -30° C and in the morning tried to start them.. Diesel starts without problems.. Petrol? that is something you'll have to experience..
@WendalC Then a hole new car should be delivered with a hole new name. CLS stands for "Coupé Leicht Sport" and its called that for its shape being based on the coupé body under which the original was but this new model DOES NOT fit the discription based on its name. It would make a great S-class but it is NOT a CLS.
with all that aluminium that means that those panels can't rust like normal steel doors, right?
It's brilliant and beauty, but I think I prefer the old one
because "heavy machines" are functionnning 24/7 and 30 years.
adblue and blueefficiency or stuffs like that are just commercial names, diesels will always polute more than petrols. But they are more "green" now than before thats right
24 heure Le Mans, well, obviously its not a matter of performance but a matter of long distance, diesels are best on long distance because they consume less oil
also diesels are less durable cause they need turbos wich are fragile in the time &need maintenance
@reevsaj I know. Mercedes nowdays always have, when you go up in the lineup, a V8 engine, which gulps down fuel.
Wow. Its amazing in Red !!
Matt looking so young in the video 😂 just discovering this video now.
looks much better than the audi a7... my opinion
@teinflex Because they're all mercedes cars. They're suppose to look alike.
@Bahzad23 the s class of course
@sarzamineiran cause we in Europe like diesels more then petrol cars.. more torque in lower range rpms... and they are far more economical than petrols... and we don't like hybrids if we want economical we buy diesel... EU is the home of diesel cars
@FIDTRO Without the format of the CLS (4 Door Coupe), there would be no A7.....so Audi essentially copied an entire niche of vehicle.....not to mention every technical innovation Mercedes has introduced.....so wtf
His name is Mat Watson from carbuyer.
diesels in automobile needs turbos... not diesels in mechanical machines ^^
and still diesels needs more maintenance and cost more. Fuel is less expansive because taxes on it are lower, turbos like everything technological is more fragile than the rest.
i've got a petrol and in the winter i start it without problem, -10°c ... but maybe you are right about that.
@proteanview No, aluminium and LED is the new standard.
CLS has aged as well as Matt Watson does in 2024.
how is it that the cls 550 with its 4.6 liter twin turbo engines gets the same mpg as a merc 350 E Class? I don't know, but all the more reason to opt for the cls, also, please bring a diesel cls to the states
He looks so young, but the car, wow.
Im getting this car
Very beautiful car :-)
the predecessor was hardly feminin! that thing was curvy and muscular, this is is fucking beautiful aswell
cb7pwn this one is more muscular. I think much nicer as it’s more aggressive
we have the 63 AMG. Thats FUN!
Matt Watson here for carwow
Loved your review! I wish more CarBuyer reviews you make are like this- more filming locations (if possible), non-linear segments, interesting facts...keep up the good work!