CLS-Class vs S-Class

Sahil · 15th April 2005, 06:06

Now that we have both the S as well as CLS avaible throught MBIL. The hard question is which one would u pick? Since both cars fall into a similar price bracket. CLS 350 @ 60 lakhs (appox) while the S-class @ 63 lakhs(approx). The CLS is full imported while the S is partly locally made. And if u had an excess of moolah there is the CLS500 @ 70 Lakhs(approx) where as the S-500 is close to a crore.Both fully imported
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Harrie · 15th April 2005, 08:44

Hmmm... I would rather go for the "S" atleast if i blow up some compressor or something i would only have to pay 1 or 2 lakhs!

Imagine having to pay 3L upwards for a AC compressor bcas its a CLS and it has to be imported!!!

BTW you think i would go for the CLS or the S? Nah... a beemer or a audi more likely for me. Less common on the roads (and more RELIABLE?)

islero · 15th April 2005, 11:55

CLS any day. It is the defenition of cool.

A CLS 55 AMG in black with 19 inchers would do nicely.

kavit · 15th April 2005, 20:13

the s is way to classier than the cls . definitely the s class

Rudra Sen · 15th April 2005, 20:30

Sahil, tell me is this a right comparision? I feel they're two completely different character.

Sahil · 15th April 2005, 21:11

@ Rudra - I think its a perfect comparision because both these cars are the ultimate in luxury thru the Mercedes stable. Also they fall into similar price brackets. Yes there is a difference in characters, The S-class is an out and out luxury,which has been around for decades and terms as the best car in the world by some. Whereas the CLS is fresh and it combines both luxury and sportiness.

Rudra Sen · 15th April 2005, 21:23

It's a perception you're talking about. Fair enough. I'm also not in a position to substantiate my thought till next week. I'll have a first hand preview then. Hopefully this thread will continue.

revtech · 15th April 2005, 21:24

the CLS for sure. It is amazing.

A CLS 55 AMG with good alloys would be wild.

Deeps · 15th April 2005, 21:30

The CLS for sure. The S has luxury and is beaten by the CLS in terms of power, sportiness etc. But if i had the money i wouldn't buy either, i would gor a BMW M5 which is as close as it gets for an ideal car, IMO.

lamborghini · 15th April 2005, 23:17

Well if we get a car worth 70L, it going to be a Jaguar or an Audi.
Between these two however i would choose S as i would never be comfortable driving a 70L car in India and if we had an option, my dad would be the user.

manticore · 15th April 2005, 23:33

No-brainer. S-class for me. Whatever pros and cons, the CLS looks too bling, and but for the three-pointed star on the outside, doesnt do justice to the marque. Four door coupe styling, it looks ugly. Yes, the present S-class may have its share of problems, but i'll any day take it over the CLS.

Manti.

byramshroff · 16th April 2005, 00:36

CLS anyday.In my opinion its the perfect combination of pure luxury with sportiness.Its elegant but still has the bling bling element to it.

turbo_lover · 16th April 2005, 01:00

CLS anyday with the 390 KW AMG !!!
..it all four frameless windows aswell ..

jesal · 16th April 2005, 01:40

cls for me anyday with the top notch mods from amg or brabus or whatever.

X-Machine · 16th April 2005, 04:07

After owning the S and going through its numerous problems,i dunt think i would want an Merc anymore.But is i have to choose between the above mentioned cars,it would most definately be the CLS.Seen two of them today(the one which was spotted and posted on the forum and a black one) and am totally in love with it.

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CLS-Class	21	75.00%
S-Class	7	25.00%
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15th April 2005, 06:06	#1
Sahil Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: May 2004 Location: Bombay Posts: 6,292 Thanked: 7,607 Times	CLS-Class vs S-Class Now that we have both the S as well as CLS avaible throught MBIL. The hard question is which one would u pick? Since both cars fall into a similar price bracket. CLS 350 @ 60 lakhs (appox) while the S-class @ 63 lakhs(approx). The CLS is full imported while the S is partly locally made. And if u had an excess of moolah there is the CLS500 @ 70 Lakhs(approx) where as the S-500 is close to a crore.Both fully imported Post u r votes.... Last edited by Sahil : 15th April 2005 at 06:09.
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15th April 2005, 08:44	#2
Harrie BHPian Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: KA 03, KL 12, TN 38 Posts: 701 Thanked: 36 Times View My Garage	Hmmm... I would rather go for the "S" atleast if i blow up some compressor or something i would only have to pay 1 or 2 lakhs! Imagine having to pay 3L upwards for a AC compressor bcas its a CLS and it has to be imported!!! BTW you think i would go for the CLS or the S? Nah... a beemer or a audi more likely for me. Less common on the roads (and more RELIABLE?)
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15th April 2005, 11:55	#3
islero Senior - BHPian Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Chennai Posts: 1,574 Thanked: 13 Times View My Garage	CLS any day. It is the defenition of cool. A CLS 55 AMG in black with 19 inchers would do nicely.
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15th April 2005, 20:13	#4
kavit BHPian Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: mumbai Posts: 55 Thanked: 0 Times	the s is way to classier than the cls . definitely the s class
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15th April 2005, 20:30	#5
Rudra Sen Team-BHP Support Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Bangalore Posts: 11,590 Thanked: 6,532 Times View My Garage	Sahil, tell me is this a right comparision? I feel they're two completely different character.
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15th April 2005, 21:11	#6
Sahil Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: May 2004 Location: Bombay Posts: 6,292 Thanked: 7,607 Times	@ Rudra - I think its a perfect comparision because both these cars are the ultimate in luxury thru the Mercedes stable. Also they fall into similar price brackets. Yes there is a difference in characters, The S-class is an out and out luxury,which has been around for decades and terms as the best car in the world by some. Whereas the CLS is fresh and it combines both luxury and sportiness. Last edited by Sahil : 15th April 2005 at 21:13.
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15th April 2005, 21:23	#7
Rudra Sen Team-BHP Support Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Bangalore Posts: 11,590 Thanked: 6,532 Times View My Garage	It's a perception you're talking about. Fair enough. I'm also not in a position to substantiate my thought till next week. I'll have a first hand preview then. Hopefully this thread will continue.
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15th April 2005, 21:24	#8
revtech Senior - BHPian Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Bombay Posts: 1,992 Thanked: 38 Times View My Garage	the CLS for sure. It is amazing. A CLS 55 AMG with good alloys would be wild.
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15th April 2005, 21:30	#9
Deeps Senior - BHPian Join Date: May 2004 Location: Delhi/Noida Posts: 1,116 Thanked: 170 Times	The CLS for sure. The S has luxury and is beaten by the CLS in terms of power, sportiness etc. But if i had the money i wouldn't buy either, i would gor a BMW M5 which is as close as it gets for an ideal car, IMO.
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15th April 2005, 23:17	#10
lamborghini Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Mumbai Posts: 6,113 Thanked: 5,760 Times View My Garage	Well if we get a car worth 70L, it going to be a Jaguar or an Audi. Between these two however i would choose S as i would never be comfortable driving a 70L car in India and if we had an option, my dad would be the user.
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15th April 2005, 23:33	#11
manticore BHPian Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Cochin/New Delhi Posts: 298 Thanked: 8 Times	No-brainer. S-class for me. Whatever pros and cons, the CLS looks too bling, and but for the three-pointed star on the outside, doesnt do justice to the marque. Four door coupe styling, it looks ugly. Yes, the present S-class may have its share of problems, but i'll any day take it over the CLS. Manti.
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16th April 2005, 00:36	#12
byramshroff BHPian Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: mumbai Posts: 195 Thanked: 0 Times	CLS anyday.In my opinion its the perfect combination of pure luxury with sportiness.Its elegant but still has the bling bling element to it.
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16th April 2005, 01:00	#13
turbo_lover Senior - BHPian Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Toronto Posts: 1,377 Thanked: 9 Times	CLS anyday with the 390 KW AMG !!! ..it all four frameless windows aswell ..
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16th April 2005, 01:40	#14
jesal BANNED Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Mumbai Posts: 2,323 Thanked: 13 Times View My Garage	cls for me anyday with the top notch mods from amg or brabus or whatever.
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16th April 2005, 04:07	#15
X-Machine Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Mumbai/Tokyo Posts: 1,475 Thanked: 29 Times	After owning the S and going through its numerous problems,i dunt think i would want an Merc anymore.But is i have to choose between the above mentioned cars,it would most definately be the CLS.Seen two of them today(the one which was spotted and posted on the forum and a black one) and am totally in love with it. X
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