Differences/updates between model years
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Differences/updates between model years
Is there a thread on here or a site where you can easily see all changes occurring between each year? Specifically 2012-2015 CLS 550, but maybe there is a good site for all MB models? For example, 2015 CLS 550 got a new radio display, folding mirrors, 9-speed transmission, changes to front bumper, etc.
Since I am probably wishing for something that doesn't exist, can I also add that it include items/issues that were fixed? For example, 2014 CLS 550 got the upgraded timing chain to fix that issue.
On a related note, has anyone found the mbdecoder.com site to have wrong information about a vehicle? I put a 2015 CLS 550 VIN into the other day and it said it had a 7-speed transmission. I have seen several places that the 9-speed transmission was introduced in the 2015 model and that is what I see with other VINs on mbdecoder. But maybe mbdecoder is correct and some 2015's came as a 7-speed.
Since I am probably wishing for something that doesn't exist, can I also add that it include items/issues that were fixed? For example, 2014 CLS 550 got the upgraded timing chain to fix that issue.
On a related note, has anyone found the mbdecoder.com site to have wrong information about a vehicle? I put a 2015 CLS 550 VIN into the other day and it said it had a 7-speed transmission. I have seen several places that the 9-speed transmission was introduced in the 2015 model and that is what I see with other VINs on mbdecoder. But maybe mbdecoder is correct and some 2015's came as a 7-speed.
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2010 C300 4MATIC........ 2011 C63 AMG.............. 2015 CLS400 4MATIC.....
I have a 15 cls400 with the 7 speed, any 2015 4matic has 7 speed. RWD only got the 9. 2016+
7 speed is great though either way
7 speed is great though either way
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Ya, I've not seen much discussion between 7 or 9 speed so I assume that means they are close enough to not let it factor in my buying decision. But maybe that discussion happens in the other mbworld forums that are more active.
