The second-generation Mercedes-Benz CLS has shed most of its disguise two months out from its world debut at the Paris motor show.
The latest prototypes, sporting strategically placed black tape but none of the earlier form-altering cladding, reveal better than ever the heavily sculptured shape and reinterpreted detailing of the new four-door coupe.

This car also carries the AMG styling kit, helping to beef up the CLS’s appearance. Longer and wider than today’s first-generation CLS, the new model rides on a platform shared with the latest E-class, with a 2870mm wheelbase and appreciably wider tracks. The increased dimensions provide the new car with added accommodation and luggage capacity, according to Mercedes sources. They also confirm the CLS will continue to receive its own unique dashboard and interior trim treatment. As with its predecessor, the latest CLS is also planned to receive a four-seat layout with two individual rear seats.

Among the engines planned for the upcoming CLS are two new direct-injection petrol units. They include a naturally aspirated 3.5-litre V6 in the CLS350 CGI, with 306bhp — 14bhp more than the current unit.

Also planned from the outset is an updated 3.0-litre V6 common-rail diesel in the CLS350 CDI, delivering 265bhp. Heading up the latest line-up will be the CLS63 AMG. It runs a new twin-turbocharged 5.5-litre V8 that has been tuned to deliver around 555bhp. It will get the same seven-speed MCT (multi-clutch transmission) introduced to other AMG models, including the new CL63 AMG.

Source [Autocar]

 

Not bad, but for some reason it reminds me of the S-class

 

Yes it does... when I saw it in Dubai I was thinking S-Class...



Maybe between a CL and an S....

 

The big news for North America is the availability of "4 Matic" for this car. Definatley will bolster sales for this car.

 

Not bad... 4-matic will definitely be a HUGE addition.

 

it looks good. gonna get it!

 

why is 4matic good? 4wd is pretty small percentage of sales i thought.

car looks big and ugly like a buick...

 

not impressed, original CLS was much more distinctive. this has corporate written all over it. will reserve final judgment till i see one in the flesh.

 

^ I completely agree with you about corporate being written all over it. Can't stand the squared off mirrors.

 

True, but they had to address the main issue in the CLS which is size… if you are above 170cm you just looked out of place in that car. If you had a kid that you wanted to sit in the back it was a tight fit, actually I have problems placing my kid in his child seat whenever we take the wifis car.
So you need to be childless and under 170cm for it to be a comfi car