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Mercedes-Benz CLS Approaches The End Of Its Production Line

Giancarlo Perlas May 8, 2023

The Mercedes-Benz CLS model has been a familiar sight on the roads for nearly two decades. However, after years of speculation, the popular car is about to be phased out. According to a spokesperson from the company’s Australian branch, its production will come to an end in August, marking the end of an era for the sleek, swoopy, four-door coupe. Mercedes-Benz CLS Production to Cease in August After months of rumors about the possible discontinuation of the CLS, the Australian branch of Mercedes has finally confirmed via CarExpert that the vehicle’s production will end in August of this year. While the automaker has not said a word about a new… Continue Reading »

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Sedan vs Coupe? Keeping The Distinction Between The Two

Giancarlo Perlas February 22, 2023

A sedan and a coupe are two different types of cars with distinct characteristics. However, the way automakers like Mercedes-Benz are passing many of their cars, especially four-door models, as coupe these days is often quite confusing. Therefore, let’s take a look at the key distinctions between a sedan and a coupe. Sedan A sedan is a four-door car that typically has a separate trunk and can accommodate four or more passengers. Sedans are usually designed with comfort and practicality in mind and tend to have more spacious interiors than coupes. Sedans can come in various sizes, ranging from compact to full-size, and can be designed for different purposes, such… Continue Reading »

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Mercedes-AMG CLS Shooting Brake Gets 732 HP and Cosmetic Updates

Giancarlo Perlas December 13, 2021

Wagons may have lost their appeal to the young generation of car enthusiasts but this tuned Mercedes-AMG CLS 63 S Shooting Brake may bring some of them back to the fold. Recently, German tuning specialist Pogea Racing turned one of these rare goodies to produce more power to let it shoot over 200 mph with relative ease. The CLS no longer has a Shooting Brake variant for the current year because of the declining demand overseas in its last-generation model. Previously, the car delivered 577 hp and 590 lb-ft of torque coming from its 5.5-liter twin-turbo V8 engine. Those numbers alone are pretty impressive but the founder of Pogea Racing… Continue Reading »

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The Mercedes-Benz CLS Will Receive Upgrades in 2019

Giancarlo Perlas June 24, 2018

The Mercedes-Benz CLS is getting an array of updates for its 2019 models in the US. Major changes will be introduced in its tech and performance. According to Mercedes-Benz USA, the four-door coupe will keep its existing trims, namely the CLS 450, CLS 450 4MATIC and the Mercedes-AMG CLS 53. However, the cars will be fitted with a new set of engines paired with electric motors. Powertrains The new CLS 450 models are equipped with Mercedes’ updated inline-six engine. The petrol-fed power unit produces 362 hp and 369 lb-ft of torque. The combustion engine is combined with Mercedes’ EQ Boost technology and an onboard 48-volt electric system. The electric drive… Continue Reading »

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2019 Mercedes-Benz CLS Gets a Slight Visual Overhaul From New Brabus Package

Giancarlo Perlas May 13, 2018

The Mercedes-Benz CLS is definitely a stand out with its sexy and elegant four-door coupe styling. However, if you are looking to make it more striking without compromising much of its signature look, Brabus just released a new package that will let you slightly customize its visuals. The new Brabus package for the CLS does not offer a very aggressive styling overhaul like the ones we have seen in the past. Instead, it bumps up its exterior design a bit through new wheels and badges from the famous Mercedes aftermarket tuner. Brabus offers five various trims for the wheels of the CLS. The wheels are 20 to 21 inches in… Continue Reading »

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3 Things We Learned From The Mercedes-AMG CLS 53 Spy Video

Giancarlo Perlas May 2, 2018

A new spy video reveals that AMG is still testing the 2018 Mercedes-AMG CLS 53. The video shows not one, but two high-performance versions of the CLS. It should be noted that the new Mercedes-AMG CLS 53 already made its debut in Detroit last January. It was previewed together with the sedan, coupe and convertible versions of the E-Class. The AMG CLS is expected to arrive in the European market a few weeks from now and it is going to the U.S. by fall. The spy video tells us that AMG is probably making a few adjustments to the car before orders for it start piling up. Here are the… Continue Reading »

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2019 Mercedes-Benz CLS 450 4MATIC: A $155,900 Well Spent

Giancarlo Perlas March 14, 2018

The third-generation Mercedes-Benz CLS 450 4MATIC was unveiled just before 2017 ended. The car is scheduled to go on sale in the U.S. by the third quarter of 2018. With an expensive starting price of $155,900, is it worth the wait? Here is a quick look at the key features of the 2019 Mercedes-Benz CLS 450 4MATIC to help you decide if you can get your money’s worth out of it: 1. Exterior The new Mercedes-Benz CLS 450 4MATIC follows the signature “four-door coupe” design of its predecessor. Despite sharing the platform of the E-Class, the CLS stands out on its own with its more curvaceous body defined by its… Continue Reading »

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