He engines in the CLS550 and CLS63 AMG, for example, are shared with the E-Class and are connected to Mercedes' familiar seven-speed automatic transmission with manual-shift capability.
Overall, though, for the luxury car buyer who desires distinctive styling, strong performance and a sumptuous interior, the Mercedes-Benz CLS is easy to recommend.
Current Mercedes-Benz CLS-Class
The Mercedes-Benz CLS is available as the CLS550 or the CLS63 AMG. As the rear-wheel-drive CLS is meant to be a relatively exclusive and upscale car, Mercedes hasn't bothered to offer a V6-powered model. Rather, the lineup starts with the CLS550. Paddle shifters are standard on the CLS63 and optional on the CLS550.
The CLS63 AMG needs only 4.4 seconds to hit 60 mph.
In reviews, we've noted that the Mercedes-Benz CLS cars offer plenty of entertainment value to go along with their gorgeous exteriors.
Used Mercedes-Benz CLS-Class Models
Mercedes-Benz introduced the stunning, performance-oriented CLS500 sedan in 2006. As the CLS500's name suggests, it came with a 5.0-liter V8 rated at 306 hp. In that first year, Mercedes also offered the 469-hp CLS55 AMG. These models were superseded by the CLS550 and CLS63 AMG for 2007.