CLS Platform

Jul 5, 2005 | 11:08 PM

Maestro

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CLS Platform

I was under the impression that the CLS was based on the E-Class platform, but was just informed by two sources (an associated, and someone at Fletcher-Jones) that it is based on the CL platform? Which is it, and how could I possibly think that it was based on the E? Thank you.

Jul 5, 2005 | 11:49 PM

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Yeah Flethcer Jones has some real dorks working there. The CLS is indeed based off of the E class chasis.

Jul 5, 2005 | 11:51 PM

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If it were based of the CL, they would've said it was based of the S platform.

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I should open my own.

Jul 6, 2005 | 03:04 PM

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Is there some official webpage or document that I can show my associate in order to "prove" this to him?

Jul 6, 2005 | 06:20 PM

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Not that I know of, but you could check up width and track base and what not and compare it.

Jul 6, 2005 | 07:17 PM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Maestro

The CLS is based on the Mercedes E-Class platform. Though slightly longer and wider than the E-Class, the front cabins are nearly identical. To that end, Stuttgart widened the E-Class' track, lowered its center of gravity, fitted larger wheels (18”) and brakes, and gave the CLS' variable assistance rack and pinion steering system a faster ratio.

Jul 6, 2005 | 08:02 PM

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quote from July issue of MotorTrend " Even though the CLS is based on the E-Class, it sits a bit lower and likey has a lower......". Sorry tried to take a pic but it didnt come out too well.