C219 CLS55 and CLS63, 2004-2010

2008 Mercedes CLS

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Rate Thread
 
Old 12-30-2007, 05:23 AM
  #1  
Banned
Thread Starter
 
trev0006's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jan 2004
Posts: 811
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
2008 Mercedes CLS



more pics and info: 2008 Mercedes CLS
Old 12-30-2007, 09:23 AM
  #2  
Zod
MBWorld Fanatic!
 
Zod's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jan 2007
Location: Kuwait
Posts: 2,597
Received 19 Likes on 16 Posts
CLS55 2006, CLS 63S 2015
Love those wheels!

hmm LED rear lights me wants!!

thanks for the info (link + pic)
Old 12-30-2007, 11:31 PM
  #3  
Super Member
 
Dogshine's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jan 2006
Posts: 958
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
CLS55
looks like different mirrors too
Old 12-31-2007, 08:54 AM
  #4  
Zod
MBWorld Fanatic!
 
Zod's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jan 2007
Location: Kuwait
Posts: 2,597
Received 19 Likes on 16 Posts
CLS55 2006, CLS 63S 2015
Originally Posted by Dogshine
looks like different mirrors too
not bothered about the bigger mirros just led tail lights.

Wonder if we will have issues like the BMW 5 series when it had its face lift. same with E also, lights changing had some electical problems no ?
Old 12-31-2007, 10:21 AM
  #5  
MBWorld Fanatic!
 
dyno's Avatar
 
Join Date: Apr 2007
Location: Italy
Posts: 1,154
Received 1 Like on 1 Post
cls 55 or FIAT Coupe T20v-6speed
... me too for tail lights

now we know what to look for ... who first?
but: 2 fins only in front grille and seems a bit different cut on lower door's part

so, no diffuser for CLS, as they did with new SL (see my post in the diffuser thread)
Old 12-31-2007, 12:14 PM
  #6  
Senior Member
 
sdunham's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jan 2007
Location: Colorado
Posts: 333
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
05 E500 4matic, 08 ML320CDI
There's several '08 CLS's ( 550's and 63 AMG ) at the Dealer in Colorado Springs and I've not seen any with those particular wheels...
Old 12-31-2007, 01:08 PM
  #7  
Super Member
 
vb26's Avatar
 
Join Date: Sep 2005
Location: Manhattan
Posts: 736
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Velvet Fleetwood
LED lights,,, definitely seen that coming
Old 12-31-2007, 05:16 PM
  #8  
Member
 
Lifesgud2's Avatar
 
Join Date: Dec 2006
Location: Fort Lauderdale, Florida
Posts: 225
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Infiniti QX56 2008 BMW M5
guys,

I just left the dealer for a quick service. There is absolutely no difference in the 08 vs the 07. The new wheels will not be available until may 08. The taillights are identical to ours. The interior colors are slightly different, but nothing big.
Old 12-31-2007, 06:52 PM
  #9  
MBWorld Fanatic!
 
dyno's Avatar
 
Join Date: Apr 2007
Location: Italy
Posts: 1,154
Received 1 Like on 1 Post
cls 55 or FIAT Coupe T20v-6speed
.. you can perceive the difference leds within white and lower red part

as for wheels, not excited, don't know...I'm not fanatic with wheels

Old 12-31-2007, 08:55 PM
  #10  
CY
MBWorld Fanatic!
 
CY's Avatar
 
Join Date: Nov 2005
Location: Los Angeles, CA
Posts: 1,547
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
SL/M6
http://www.motorauthority.com/cars/m...celift-leaked/

Also wont this be a MY 2009?

Last edited by CY; 12-31-2007 at 10:57 PM.
Old 01-02-2008, 02:15 AM
  #11  
MBWorld Fanatic!
 
Murtaza's Avatar
 
Join Date: Nov 2006
Location: SoCal
Posts: 1,351
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
C63S coupe, X5M
Those mirrors look a lot more fat and stubby compared to the 06-07's.
Old 01-02-2008, 11:17 AM
  #12  
Super Member
 
Centurion's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jul 2007
Location: SoCal
Posts: 815
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
a car that gets very poor gas mileage.
To those that have already seen these at the dealers...
I think there's a good possibility the models you saw were not the "facelifted" vesion. All the dealers already have 2008 models but look for the updates to be sure:

- New front-end with only 2 grilles instead of 3.
- Different wheels, similar in style to the 911 Turbo.
- Rear LED lighting.
- Carbon spoiler.
- Different exhaust.
Old 01-02-2008, 11:36 AM
  #13  
Super Member
 
Dogshine's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jan 2006
Posts: 958
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
CLS55
does 'different exhaust' mean the way it looks or sounds?
Old 01-02-2008, 02:19 PM
  #14  
MBWorld Fanatic!
 
MB_Forever's Avatar
 
Join Date: Nov 2006
Location: California, USA
Posts: 9,137
Likes: 0
Received 4 Likes on 4 Posts
E63 P30, CL500 Sport
Originally Posted by Dogshine
does 'different exhaust' mean the way it looks or sounds?
And will this exhaust translate to the new E63 also?
Old 01-03-2008, 10:23 AM
  #15  
Super Member
 
vb26's Avatar
 
Join Date: Sep 2005
Location: Manhattan
Posts: 736
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Velvet Fleetwood
Originally Posted by Centurion
To those that have already seen these at the dealers...
I think there's a good possibility the models you saw were not the "facelifted" vesion. All the dealers already have 2008 models but look for the updates to be sure:

- New front-end with only 2 grilles instead of 3.
- Different wheels, similar in style to the 911 Turbo.
- Rear LED lighting.
- Carbon spoiler.
- Different exhaust.
thanks for the update
Old 01-05-2008, 05:33 AM
  #16  
Member
 
55-BEAR's Avatar
 
Join Date: Mar 2002
Location: South Florida
Posts: 136
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
2008 CLS 63 & 2005 SL55
Originally Posted by CY
I've owned a 2008 CLS 63 since October '07. The one with the 2 slat grill, LED's, and mirrors is an '09.

Bear
Old 01-05-2008, 02:28 PM
  #17  
MBWorld Fanatic!
 
m_berman's Avatar
 
Join Date: Mar 2007
Location: Sherman Oaks, CA
Posts: 1,137
Likes: 0
Received 4 Likes on 4 Posts
06 CLS55 w/ P030, 05 Jag S Type R, 05 TBird-68 Dodge Charger R/T-440 w/4speed I'm original owner
I gues a lot of new insurance claims on cls will be for front end grill damage and rear tail lights damages.
Old 01-05-2008, 02:44 PM
  #18  
MBWorld Fanatic!
 
Murtaza's Avatar
 
Join Date: Nov 2006
Location: SoCal
Posts: 1,351
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
C63S coupe, X5M
Originally Posted by m_berman
I gues a lot of new insurance claims on cls will be for front end grill damage and rear tail lights damages.
Old 01-05-2008, 03:16 PM
  #19  
MBWorld Fanatic!
 
MB_Forever's Avatar
 
Join Date: Nov 2006
Location: California, USA
Posts: 9,137
Likes: 0
Received 4 Likes on 4 Posts
E63 P30, CL500 Sport
Originally Posted by m_berman
I gues a lot of new insurance claims on cls will be for front end grill damage and rear tail lights damages.
+1
Old 01-05-2008, 03:41 PM
  #20  
Member
 
Lifesgud2's Avatar
 
Join Date: Dec 2006
Location: Fort Lauderdale, Florida
Posts: 225
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Infiniti QX56 2008 BMW M5
09 is same..there are no differences to the front. taillights are the same..
Old 01-05-2008, 03:46 PM
  #21  
MBWorld Fanatic!
 
MB_Forever's Avatar
 
Join Date: Nov 2006
Location: California, USA
Posts: 9,137
Likes: 0
Received 4 Likes on 4 Posts
E63 P30, CL500 Sport
Okay......... so many conflicting reports

Could this maybe be a Euro-only change?
Old 01-06-2008, 12:08 AM
  #22  
cda
Member
 
cda's Avatar
 
Join Date: Oct 2004
Location: Houston, TX
Posts: 143
Received 2 Likes on 2 Posts
2019 AMG CLS53
Originally Posted by Lifesgud2
09 is same..there are no differences to the front. taillights are the same..
09 hasn't been released in any country yet
Old 01-10-2008, 10:11 AM
  #23  
Super Member
 
vb26's Avatar
 
Join Date: Sep 2005
Location: Manhattan
Posts: 736
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Velvet Fleetwood
still no pano roof? what's the deal, can't MB hear the outcry
Old 01-10-2008, 01:37 PM
  #24  
Member
 
55-BEAR's Avatar
 
Join Date: Mar 2002
Location: South Florida
Posts: 136
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
2008 CLS 63 & 2005 SL55
Spy photos show 2 slat grill for 2009 CLS 63 AMG.

Car not released yet.

Currently Active Users Viewing This Thread: 1 (0 members and 1 guests)
 


You have already rated this thread Rating: Thread Rating: 0 votes,  average.

Quick Reply: 2008 Mercedes CLS



All times are GMT -4. The time now is 08:11 AM.