pgolfco

I have driven E-Classes (W210 and W212) for many years and just bought my first 2013 CLS550 4Matic last week in Cuprite Brown with Almond/Mocha interior (31,xxx miles).

It's loaded with P1, PARKTRONIC w/ Active Parking Assist, Active Multicontour Driver Seat, KEYLESS GO, illuminated door sills, trunk spoiler, AMG wheels, sport steering wheel and lane tracking package......

Man, what a car!!! My E-classes were great, but the two additional cylinders and two turbos in the CLS (among other things) make this a really special ride. Looking forward to the miles ahead.............

belarus27

could you please tell me more how different it is for you (except that engine) , interior , exterior obviously... ride?? thanks

rakaye47

Yo, when you press UNLOCK on your keyfob, does your daytime running light LEDs turn on?

The G Man

Welcome to the dark side

pgolfco

Yes, I believe the they do.

pgolfco

Yes, I believe they do.

pgolfco

Very impressed with the vehicle as a whole. Interior is far nicer than my W212 and it has tons of incredible features throughout.

Interestingly, when I test drove it for the first time on city streets, i thought I was going to pass on the car as the ride was simply too harsh. I then quickly realized the suspension was in its firmest setting and once I changed it, it drives like a dream. Sport suspension setting on the highway is awesome, but too rough for the city.

In addition, night time driving with the LED's is unparalleled and the engine.......oh the engine..........it's awesome. I had the resonator removed yesterday and straight pipes installed in it's place. The exhaust note now is perfect. A nice rumble on cold starts and throughout acceleration and then completely unobtrusive when at a constant speed. I have no idea why people would spend the money to replace the entire exhaust when you can do what I did for $140 at a qualified muffler shop.

Sohaib Iqbal

Congratulations. Looks sick. I opted for a RWD, but I've heard great things about the 4matic too. Enjoy !

pgolfco

I know 4Matic is popular in the north due to winter snow, but it is equally effective in the south where it rains quite often, It's a dream to have AWD in the rain at highway speeds. Brilliant!!!