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2013 mercedes-benz cls-class review this car review is specific to this model, not the actual vehicle for sale. Luxurious sedan with sleek coupe-like styling. introductionimitation may be the sincerest form of flattery, but for automotive designers it can also be a huge pain in the gluteal region. And in its first extensive redesign, the smooth skin of the original has acquired more sculpting. The shape is familiar, there continue to be two models, cls550 and cls63 amg, but the skin is a little edgier, and the look is a little more aggressive. the cls-class was created on e-class mid-size sedan architecture, and that continues into this second generation, although all its dimensions have expanded slightly. This doesn't affect passenger capacity. The cls550 comes with a 4. 6-liter biturbo v8 rated at 402 horsepower and 443 pound-feet of torque. Fuel economy for the 2013 cls550 is an epa-estimated 17/25 mpg city/highway, while the cls550 4matic is rated 16/25 mpg. the cls63 amg version, from the mercedes performance subsidiary in afalterbach, germany, is propelled by a 5. 5-liter twin-turbo v8 rated at 518 horsepower and 516 pound-feet of torque. With all that horsepower, the cls63 amg still gets an epa-rated 16/25 mpg. both v8s are paired with 7-speed automatic transmissions, although the shift controls are different for each, as are internal gearing and final drive ratios. we found these cars feel heavy, but the pneumatic suspension handles the weight well, snubbing up and down body motions and keeping the car level during hard cornering. Ride quality is autobahn firm and the cls550 inspires confidence in high speed corners, yet the air suspension irons the edge off gnarly pavement. the cabin is trimmed nicely, the sound system is orchestral, and it's quiet underway, save for the refined rumble of that twin-turbo v8, sotto voce, lowering the driver's inhibitions, tempting the driver's right foot. the cls-class was completely redesigned for the 2012 model year. The 2013 cls-class comes with the second generation of mercedes's mbrace connectivity feature called, appropriately enough, mbrace2. The cls63 amg 95,900) features a 518-hp 5. 5-liter biturbo v8. All come with a 7-speed automatic. (prices are msrp and do not include $905 destination charge.) cls550 comes standard with dual-zone digital automatic climate control, leather upholstery, 14-way power front seats, three-position memory, multicolor ambient lighting, comand system with 7-inch lcd, am/fm/dvd/cd6, siriusxm radio, traffic and weather, hd radio receiver, 10gb music register, bluetooth, 80gb hard drive navigation with zagat survey, harman/kardon logic7 digital surround sound, premium leather upholstery is optional. Optional safety features include rearview camera, rear side-impact airbags, distronic plus adaptive cruise control, blind spot assist, lane keeping assist, active blind spot assist, active lane keeping assist, night view assist plus with pedestrian detection, parktronic with parking guidance, active curve illumination, all-wheel drive. walkaroundlaunched as a 2012 model, this latest-generation cls-class is bigger than the original. At 113. 2, inches, the wheelbase has stretched by almost an inch, and overall length, 194. 5 inches, has grown 1. 5 inches. Wide to start with (73. 7 inches), it's even wider now (74. 1), and the roof, 55. 8 inches at its height, adds 1. 1 inches. Front and rear track has expanded correspondingly. those are all significant expansions, but the design team preserved the car's proportions, including the fast rear roofline that gives the cls its coupe profile. Among other functions, mbrace2 provides access to internet browsing, google search, facebook, yelp, and news programming via the new mb apps feature. most visible among the updated interior elements is the cabin trim, which replaces the previous matte finish wood with a choice of three materials: traditional mercedes high gloss wood, piano black, or carbon fiber. mercedes has gone to a column shifter, freeing space in the center console. Although the 4matic all-wheel drive is one of the lightest in the business, curb weight of the cls550 is north of two tons: 4265 pounds. the pneumatic suspension handles the weight remarkably well, snubbing up and down body motions and keeping the car level during hard cornering. The electro-hydraulic power rack and pinion steering is accurate, and nicely weighted, though some may find the level of effort a smidge high. And there's no shortage of grip. Even though the standard tires are all-season (as distinct from summer performance), the cls550 inspires confidence in high speed corners, and is devoid of surprises. on the other hand, the cls550 is no wraith, and in brisk driving on twisty back roads the driver is always conscious of the car's bulk. Quick changes in direction would be a lot quicker if it weighed about 500 pounds less. it would be quicker going straight ahead, too, but even so the cls550 more than holds its own. The twin-turbo 4. 7-liter v8 generates big-time torque (443 pound-feet) and it peaks just off idle, 1800 rpm, and stays peaked all the way to 4750 rpm. Ride quality is autobahn firm, but the air suspension irons the edge off gnarly pavement, the sound system is orchestral, and the cabin is otherwise quiet, save for the refined rumble of that twin-turbo v8, sotto voce, lowering the driver's inhibitions, tempting the driver's right foot. and when a quick stop is required, the brake system is more than equal to the task, providing sports car braking power and stopping distances. fuel economy for the 2013 cls550 is an epa-estimated 17/25 mpg city/highway, while the cls550 4matic is rated 16/25 mpg. Driven hard, the twin turbo v8 can be thirsty, but th. AM/FM✔ Climate Control✔ Cruise Control✔ Bluetooth
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