Next Mercedes CLS exposed!

DicKy · 18th August 2010, 15:17

The front looks a more aggressive,seems to be the new design language of merc.
I feel the influence of the F700 concept slowly creeping in, with the slightly shark-ish nose.Cool.
I wasn't a big fan of the old CLS rear.The new one looks like a designer version of the E class rear.More like what you would have expected in the initial concept sketches of the E class.
BTW,hope they change the steering wheel back to a 4-spoke model,instead of the present skinny 3-spoke.

sidindica · 18th August 2010, 17:42

Engines

CLS 250 CDI (204 PS / 500 NM)
CLS 350 CDI (265 PS / 620 NM)
CLS 350 CDI 4matic (265 PS / 620 NM)
CLS 350 CGI (306 PS / 370 NM) 3.5 V6
CLS 500 BE (435 PS / 700 NM) 4.7 V8
CLS 500 BE 4matic (435 PS / 700 NM) 4.7 V8
CLS 63 AMG (544 PS / 800 NM) 5.5 V8

avishar · 18th August 2010, 21:21

Thats an agressive nose!Its after a long time i have seen a car with such a upright nose,i guess pedestrian safety clauses had made cars more sleeker from the front.
But beautiful,angry and stunning LEDs.Looks like it can have Panamera's for lunch.

suhaas307 · 18th August 2010, 21:44

With BMW introducing shark-ed noses on many of their cars, Mercedes seems to have gone aggressive as well! The new CLS looks quite striking and fresh. The front seems to have over-tones of the SL and SLS AMG. The rest of the car looks swoopy and clean thanks to its fluid design!

But it does have stiff competition, in the form of the equally striking and gorgeous Jaguar XF/XF-R and the rather appalling, but brilliant engineered Panamera.

Great job, Mercedes Benz!

rrsteer · 21st August 2010, 12:22

The CLS class looks impressive in this side view profile.

hanmust · 21st August 2010, 16:22

Official Photos of new CLS released!

DicKy · 21st August 2010, 20:17

I just love this gorgeous car,but the interiors.
I can understand and appreciate the E class interiors.
Though entirely different it remembers me of the W123

Like the retro,nostalgic feel.
But what on earth is that dashboard doing in the CLS?
Anyhow it's not that bad ,just a little more fluid design would be nice.
BUT WHAT's THAT STEERING DOING IN A MERC

Okay in a merc sports car but in this luxury car?

GordonGekko · 21st August 2010, 20:45

Looks too much like an e class.

Doesn't have that quirkiness that the previous one had. Now THAT is a beauty.

Foxbat · 21st August 2010, 22:29

I agree, its looks like a facelifted E Class. I think they should make it more distinctive.

PlatzdaTurbo · 21st August 2010, 23:13

front looks nice. horrid rear though

shamik.bose · 21st August 2010, 23:45

Looks too fiddly when looked at from any angle other than in profile. In that, it looks just stunning. But then, this is only my opinion. Many may, and will, disagree, but I'd have the old one every time.

theragingbull · 22nd August 2010, 00:25

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Originally Posted by PlatzdaTurbo

front looks nice. horrid rear though

In fact I think the rear is quite beautifully done while the front doesn't look nice.

I like the headlamp treatment though.
Previous CLS over this anyday!

avishar · 22nd August 2010, 15:36

Dashboard looks something that has been inspired my BMW!Very aggressive front and i love that waistline,which goes on to meet the "ponton" rear fender.

ByDesign · 23rd August 2010, 20:13

Oh dear, I half expected something good looking. But boy have they ruined the CLS. I see one every day on the way to work, and I just marvel at the tear drop design.

They should have let this one be.

VIPER_SRT · 23rd August 2010, 23:16

The front is lot better than the outgoing one. The back is all right but not great. I dont think Mercedes will ever get rid of those big round chrome dials for climate control. Not that I'm against it! Why did they have the joystick gear like in ML and GL. SUV's are fine but why in a car like this. I personally prefer having a solid gear feel in the center console for sports car. And the parking brake, still manual!

18th August 2010, 15:17	#46
DicKy Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: TVPM Posts: 4,017 Thanked: 13,120 Times	The front looks a more aggressive,seems to be the new design language of merc. I feel the influence of the F700 concept slowly creeping in, with the slightly shark-ish nose.Cool. I wasn't a big fan of the old CLS rear.The new one looks like a designer version of the E class rear.More like what you would have expected in the initial concept sketches of the E class. BTW,hope they change the steering wheel back to a 4-spoke model,instead of the present skinny 3-spoke.
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18th August 2010, 17:42	#47
sidindica Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Delhi Posts: 4,894 Thanked: 8,142 Times Infractions: 0/1 (7)	Engines CLS 250 CDI (204 PS / 500 NM) CLS 350 CDI (265 PS / 620 NM) CLS 350 CDI 4matic (265 PS / 620 NM) CLS 350 CGI (306 PS / 370 NM) 3.5 V6 CLS 500 BE (435 PS / 700 NM) 4.7 V8 CLS 500 BE 4matic (435 PS / 700 NM) 4.7 V8 CLS 63 AMG (544 PS / 800 NM) 5.5 V8 Attached Thumbnails
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18th August 2010, 21:21	#48
avishar Senior - BHPian Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: kolkata/bangalore,india Posts: 2,904 Thanked: 4,202 Times	Thats an agressive nose!Its after a long time i have seen a car with such a upright nose,i guess pedestrian safety clauses had made cars more sleeker from the front. But beautiful,angry and stunning LEDs.Looks like it can have Panamera's for lunch.
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18th August 2010, 21:44	#49
suhaas307 Team-BHP Support Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Bangalore Posts: 8,903 Thanked: 12,970 Times	With BMW introducing shark-ed noses on many of their cars, Mercedes seems to have gone aggressive as well! The new CLS looks quite striking and fresh. The front seems to have over-tones of the SL and SLS AMG. The rest of the car looks swoopy and clean thanks to its fluid design! But it does have stiff competition, in the form of the equally striking and gorgeous Jaguar XF/XF-R and the rather appalling, but brilliant engineered Panamera. Great job, Mercedes Benz!
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21st August 2010, 12:22	#50
rrsteer Senior - BHPian Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: 144022 Posts: 1,253 Thanked: 3,280 Times	The CLS class looks impressive in this side view profile. Attached Images
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21st August 2010, 16:22	#51
hanmust Senior - BHPian Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Calicut Posts: 2,481 Thanked: 265 Times View My Garage	Official Photos of new CLS released! Attached Thumbnails
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21st August 2010, 20:17	#52
DicKy Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: TVPM Posts: 4,017 Thanked: 13,120 Times	I just love this gorgeous car,but the interiors. I can understand and appreciate the E class interiors. Though entirely different it remembers me of the W123 Like the retro,nostalgic feel. But what on earth is that dashboard doing in the CLS? Anyhow it's not that bad ,just a little more fluid design would be nice. BUT WHAT's THAT STEERING DOING IN A MERC Okay in a merc sports car but in this luxury car? Last edited by DicKy : 21st August 2010 at 20:32.
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21st August 2010, 20:45	#53
GordonGekko BHPian Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: gurgaon Posts: 263 Thanked: 25 Times	Looks too much like an e class. Doesn't have that quirkiness that the previous one had. Now THAT is a beauty.
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21st August 2010, 22:29	#54
Foxbat BHPian Join Date: May 2009 Location: NYC / Lucknow Posts: 655 Thanked: 3,784 Times	I agree, its looks like a facelifted E Class. I think they should make it more distinctive.
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21st August 2010, 23:13	#55
PlatzdaTurbo Senior - BHPian Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Mumbai Posts: 1,304 Thanked: 327 Times View My Garage	front looks nice. horrid rear though
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21st August 2010, 23:45	#56
shamik.bose Senior - BHPian Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Kolkata Posts: 1,684 Thanked: 133 Times	Looks too fiddly when looked at from any angle other than in profile. In that, it looks just stunning. But then, this is only my opinion. Many may, and will, disagree, but I'd have the old one every time.
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22nd August 2010, 15:36	#58
avishar Senior - BHPian Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: kolkata/bangalore,india Posts: 2,904 Thanked: 4,202 Times	Dashboard looks something that has been inspired my BMW!Very aggressive front and i love that waistline,which goes on to meet the "ponton" rear fender.
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23rd August 2010, 20:13	#59
ByDesign BHPian Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: New Delhi Posts: 446 Thanked: 285 Times View My Garage	Oh dear, I half expected something good looking. But boy have they ruined the CLS. I see one every day on the way to work, and I just marvel at the tear drop design. They should have let this one be.
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23rd August 2010, 23:16	#60
VIPER_SRT BHPian Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: FL Posts: 440 Thanked: 194 Times View My Garage	The front is lot better than the outgoing one. The back is all right but not great. I dont think Mercedes will ever get rid of those big round chrome dials for climate control. Not that I'm against it! Why did they have the joystick gear like in ML and GL. SUV's are fine but why in a car like this. I personally prefer having a solid gear feel in the center console for sports car. And the parking brake, still manual! Last edited by VIPER_SRT : 23rd August 2010 at 23:18.
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