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After being revealed at the 2017 LA Auto Show, the all-new Mercedes CLS-Class is being launched in Britain, with prices starting at £57,510.
Only inline-six turbo engines will be available, and we have no problem with that. The cheapest unit will be the CLS 350 d 4Matic AMG line. This baby is good for 286 HP (not specified by the press release, but that's metric, not bhp) and 600 Nm (443lb-ft) of torque.
Thanks to standard AWD, the slowest CLS model will still do 5.7 seconds to 62 mph (100 km/h) and is electronically limited to 155 mph. The 350 d can achieve 48.7 mpg (combined) and emits 156 g/km of CO2. For the record, the old CLS 350 BlueTec 4Matic was exactly 1 second slower and also a bit thirstier.
Also in the range is the CLS 400 d 4Matic, also fitted as standard with the AMG cosmetic package. This one costs £60,410, and because of an additional turbo, it delivers 340 HP and 700Nm (516lb-ft) of torque. It's the same engine as in the S 400 d, obviously.
And finally, there's the gasoline model, which is the CLS 450 4Matic. It's got a 3.0-liter twin-turbo with 367 HP under the hood, but it's not like the old V6 because EQ boost provides an additional 22 HP and 250Nm (184lb-ft). Priced at £57,610, it will do 4.8 seconds to 62 mph and emits 184 g/km. Despite the 36.2 mpg combined rating, it's the one we'd have.
The AMG package includes 19-inch alloy wheels, the parking package, leather seats, split folding rear seats (40:20:40), 12.3-inch infotainment screen with Audio 20 multimedia screen, 12.3-inch cockpit display, ambient lighting with a choice of 64 shades, Agility Control suspension, and DAB radio.
Paying £3,895 gets you the Premium Plus pack with a sliding sunroof, 360-degree camera, Comand Online infotainment, electrically adjustable front seats and steering wheel, memory package, and keyless go.
Another £2,495 gets you the Comfort pack with Air Balance, Air Body Control air suspension, and black Nappa leather.
Thanks to standard AWD, the slowest CLS model will still do 5.7 seconds to 62 mph (100 km/h) and is electronically limited to 155 mph. The 350 d can achieve 48.7 mpg (combined) and emits 156 g/km of CO2. For the record, the old CLS 350 BlueTec 4Matic was exactly 1 second slower and also a bit thirstier.
Also in the range is the CLS 400 d 4Matic, also fitted as standard with the AMG cosmetic package. This one costs £60,410, and because of an additional turbo, it delivers 340 HP and 700Nm (516lb-ft) of torque. It's the same engine as in the S 400 d, obviously.
And finally, there's the gasoline model, which is the CLS 450 4Matic. It's got a 3.0-liter twin-turbo with 367 HP under the hood, but it's not like the old V6 because EQ boost provides an additional 22 HP and 250Nm (184lb-ft). Priced at £57,610, it will do 4.8 seconds to 62 mph and emits 184 g/km. Despite the 36.2 mpg combined rating, it's the one we'd have.
The AMG package includes 19-inch alloy wheels, the parking package, leather seats, split folding rear seats (40:20:40), 12.3-inch infotainment screen with Audio 20 multimedia screen, 12.3-inch cockpit display, ambient lighting with a choice of 64 shades, Agility Control suspension, and DAB radio.
Paying £3,895 gets you the Premium Plus pack with a sliding sunroof, 360-degree camera, Comand Online infotainment, electrically adjustable front seats and steering wheel, memory package, and keyless go.
Another £2,495 gets you the Comfort pack with Air Balance, Air Body Control air suspension, and black Nappa leather.
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