turbotom1

The Mercedes CLS is roughly the same size as the E-Class sedan, with which it shares a number of major components. Yet the CLS-Class features fewer variants than the E-Class and it occupies a higher range on the price scale, with more standard luxury equipment. What distinguishes the CLS most readily from other Mercedes sedans is its four-seat cabin and gorgeous exterior styling. It comes in two varieties: powerful and crazy powerful.
http://www.autobuyguide.com/2007/12-...ews/index.html



Fun Facts:
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Kelly Blue Book:

http://www.kbb.com
Based on 39 Ratings for the 2006 - Current Year Mercedes-Benz CLS-Class models.
Overall Rating 4.6 out of 5

Value: 4.1 out of 5
Reliability: 4.5 out of 5
Quality: 4.6 out of 5
Performance: 4.8 out of 5
Styling: 5 out of 5
Comfort: 4.4 out of 5

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Based on 164 Ratings for the 2003 - Current Year Mercedes-Benz E-Class models.
Overall Rating 4.5 out of 5

Value: 4.2 out of 5
Reliability: 4.5 out of 5
Quality: 4.5 out of 5
Performance: 4.7 out of 5
Styling: 4.6 out of 5
Comfort: 4.6 out of 5
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Crash test results from E class
(CLS shares the same major components)

Pelvis Deceleration (g's) 47 50
Chance of rollover 10%
Static Stability Factor 1.45
Dynamic Test Result No-tip*
Drive RWD Tire Size 225/55R16

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E class & CLS class insurance loss's:
2003-06
http://www.iihs.org/ratings/rating.aspx?id=177
2007-08
http://www.iihs.org/ratings/rating.aspx?id=714

http://www.safercar.gov/portal/site/...002fd17898RCRD

Frontal Crash: Driver = four stars/ Passenger = four stars
Side Crash: Diver = Five Stars/ Passengar = Five stars
Chance of rollover 10%






View of the vehicle and barrier just after the second of two crash tests.
View of the vehicle after the second crash with doors removed, showing the side airbags and damage to the occupant compartment.
Smeared greasepaint shows where the driver dummy's head was protected from being hit by hard structures by the side airbags.
Smeared greasepaint shows where the rear passenger dummy's head was protected by the side airbags.

Injury measures:
Driver — In both tests, measures taken from the dummy indicate that rib fractures and a fracture of the pelvis would be possible in a crash of this severity. In the first test, internal organ injuries would also be possible.

Rear passenger — In both tests, measures taken from the dummy indicate a low risk of any significant injuries in a crash of this severity.

Head protection:
Driver — The dummy’s head was protected from being hit by any hard structures, including the intruding barrier, by a side curtain airbag that deployed from the roof and a side airbag that deployed from the seat.

Rear passenger — The dummy’s head was protected from being hit by any hard structures, including the intruding barrier, by a side curtain airbag that deployed from the roof and a side airbag that deployed from the door.

SIDE IMPACT TEST WITH STANDARD SIDE AIRBAGS
OVERALL EVALUATION: A

http://www.iihs.org/ratings/rating.aspx?id=703

Overall crashworthiness evaluations, current models
LARGE LUXURY CARS
http://www.iihs.org/ratings/summary.aspx?class=10


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crash test video of 2007 E class:

http://crashtestvideos.magnify.net/s...earch=Mercedes


bigga be video:

http://www.dailymotion.com/video/x4v...-accident_news


http://www.dailymotion.com/video/x2a...des-benz-e_ads

http://www.dailymotion.com/video/x42...cedesfunny_fun

http://www.dailymotion.com/video/x2u...cident_extreme
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Test details:
The Mercedes E class was re-engineered for the 2007 model year with an emphasis on improving occupant protection in side impact crashes. Frontal ratings are assigned by the Institute based on a test conducted by Mercedes as part of frontal crash test verification. http://www.iihs.org/ratings/frontal_test_info.html
(the Institute's 40 mph offset test, 40 percent of the total width of each vehicle strikes a barrier on the driver side)

Restraints/dummy kinematics — Dummy movement was well controlled. During rebound, the dummy's head hit the roof rail.

Injury measures — Measures taken from the dummy indicate a low risk of any significant injuries in a crash of this severity.

Additional features:
Side airbags: front and rear head curtain airbags, front seat-mounted torso airbags, and rear door-mounted torso airbags
Rollover sensor: designed to deploy the side curtain airbags in the event of an impending rollover
Automatically adjusting head restraints in front seats move up or down as seats are adjusted forward or rearward
Electronic stability control
Antilock brakes
Programmable daytime running lights
Tested vehicle specifications:
2007 Mercedes-Benz E 550 4-door
Class: Large luxury car
Weight: 3,902 lbs.
Side airbags: front and rear head curtain airbags and front seat-mounted and rear door-mounted torso airbags
Wheelbase: 112 in.
Length: 191 in.
Width: 72 in.
Engine: 5.5 L V8
EPA ratings: 15 mpg city | 23 mpg highway
See all test results for Mercedes E class
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http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mercedes-Benz_CLS-Class

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2008 Mercedes-Benz CLS-Class. When it comes to shaking up the luxury car world, no amount of power, technological sophistication or supple leather in the cabin can top an alluring design. More stunning in person than even the most flattering photography might suggest, the coupe like Mercedes CLS-Class has a visual presence that few other luxury sedans can match. And that is something that's not likely to change for some time to come.

http://www.edmunds.com/mercedesbenz/...ss/review.html

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Based on U.S. News editors' analysis of 45 leading automotive reviews and test drives, the 2008 Mercedes-Benz CLS ranks #5 of 5 in Super Luxury Cars.
CLS Safety - NA
The Mercedes Benz CLS class has not been crash tested, but the sedan comes with a number of standard safety features that ensure its safety on the road.
details: http://usnews.rankingsandreviews.com...nz-CLS/Safety/


CLS Reliability - 8.0 (Very Good)
The 2008 Mercedes-Benz CLS reliability score shown is the Predicted Reliability rating provided by J.D. Power and Associates. This score is based on trending the past three years of historical initial quality and dependability data from J.D. Power's automotive studies, specifically the Vehicle Dependability Study (VDS) and the Initial Quality Study (IQS). Mercedes provides new vehicle limited warranty covered for 48 months or 50,000 miles on CLS-Class cars. continue


Review Last Updated: 5/2/08


http://usnews.rankingsandreviews.com...edes-Benz-CLS/

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MBWorld Threads:
https://mbworld.org/forums/showthrea...light=e+cls+vs

https://mbworld.org/forums/c219/232610-looking-buy-cls-55-a.html


https://mbworld.org/forums/c219/245958-cls55-e55.html

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year model sold vehicles
2004 E55 3,218
2005 E55 2,214
2006 E55 1,187
2007 E55 soon


2006 CLS55 2,765
2007 CLS63 soon
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https://mbworld.org/forums/attachmen...0&d=1211727371

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New Vehicle Limited Warranty All new Mercedes-Benz vehicles are covered by our New Vehicle Limited Warranty. It covers any defects in material or workmanship for 48 months or 50,000 miles, whichever comes first. All you have to do is bring your vehicle into any authorized Mercedes-Benz Dealer, where you'll find expert technicians who know your vehicle inside and out.

Extended Limited Warranty At any time during the original vehicle warranty period for Model Year 2005 and newer models, you can extend your peace of mind by purchasing an additional 12, 24, or 36 months of coverage, or up to 100,000 total accrued miles, whichever occurs first. Your Mercedes-Benz Dealer can help you tailor an Extended Limited Warranty that delivers the coverage you need to put your mind at ease.


http://www.mbusa.com/care/warranty.do
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Mercedes-Benz CLS63 AMG Road Tests Videos:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AwVVcf2KMKk

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z8unPb25APg

turbotom1

juicee63

AWESOME THREAD !!!! Thanks for both pics of both my benzes!! saweeet,

CLS FTMFW

Ak63

This is GREAT!!! Thanks for the post Turbotom1.
I vote to make this post a sticky for the CLS AMG

c32used

turbotom1

Typical spec's that vary by year
AMG Model/ H.P./ Torque/ Weight/ 0-60/ Base Price


CLS55 219/ 469/ 516/ 4050/ 4.3/ $87,375
CLS63 219/ 507/ 465/ 4210/ 4.1/ $94,375

E55 210-211/ 469/ 516/ 4087/ 4.5/ $82,575
E55 Wagon/ 469/ 516/ 4410/ 4.6 $83,375
E63 211/ 507/ 465/ 4035/ 4.3/ $86,125
E63 Wagon 211/ 507/ 465/ 4390/ 4.3/ $86,875

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Competing Cars:
CL600 - 2008/ V12 BiTurbo/ 510/ 612/ 4895/ 4.5/ $148,225
SL600 - 2008/ V12 BiTurbo/ 510/ 612/ 4455/ 4.4/ $134,025

Audi RS4 V8 - 4.2L/ 420/ 317/ 3957/ 4.8/ $66,910
Audi R8 V8 - 4.2L/ 420/ 317/ 3439 4.6/ $109,000

BMW M6 V10 - 5.0L/ 500/ 383/ 4398/ 4.6/ $105,100
BMW M3 V8 - 4.0L/ 414/ 295/ 3726/ 4.8/ $53,800

Porsche 911 6 - 3.6L/ 325/ 273/ 3075/ 4.8/ $73,500
Porsche 911 turbo 6 - 3.6L/ 480/ 460/ 3494/ 3.7/ $126,200

Corvette Z06 V8 - 7.0L/ 505/ 470/ 3162 3.7 $72,125
Viper V10 - 8.4L/ 600/ 560/ 3440/ 3.5/ $87,040

Nissan GT-R V6 - 3.8L TT/ 480/ 430/ 3075/ 3.3/ $69,850

turbotom1

Production of AMG's by Year & Model

https://mbworld.org/forums/attachmen...0&d=1211727371

ayanami

gorgeous pics, and thanks for the info, although it was a bit of an overload, haha.

Who makes that white cls with the spoiler? It's hideous!

chutia

+1. Definitely needs to be deemed sticky!!

Ak63

Why is the CLS63 160 lbs heavier than the CLS55 but the E63 is 52 lbs lighter than the E55?

turbotom1

Mercedes-Benz CLS
Overall Score - 8.5 (Very Good)
Based on U.S. News editors' analysis of 45 leading automotive reviews and test drives, the 2008 Mercedes-Benz CLS ranks #5 of 5 in Super Luxury Cars.

The CLS550 is a sleekly styled and opulent four-door sedan with a nice, comfortable ride. If you're in the market for a super luxury car, also check out the 2008 Lexus LS and the 2008 BMW 7 Series.


The 2008 Mercedes Benz CLS550 is a definite head-turner, with striking good looks and great performance and handling. Mercedes classifies it as a coupe because of its low, swooping styling, but most recognize it as a sedan that is lavish on the inside and out. Automobile Magazine reports this Benz is a "high-end cruiser that marries the convenience of a sedan with the panache of a coupe." Car and Driver says: "If you wanted practicality or rear-seat room or a deep trunk in your Benz, you'd buy an E-class. The CLS isn't about sensible. It's about sensual. It's about emotional." Car and Driver continues with, "It's about the kind of good looks that make you feel like a junior-high kid all over again, sweating and stammering in the presence of true beauty. We'll take two." Forbes concludes that consumers should consider the CLS if they want "added style and exclusivity and are willing to pay a considerable premium for it; you need seating for four; fuel economy isn't a concern."

CLS Performance - 8.6 (Very Good)
The CLS550 provides plenty of power, comfortable handling and a serene ride in a luxury cruiser. continue
Performance Options
The 2008 Mercedes Benz CLS63 AMG comes with an eight-cylinder engine that accelerates from 0 - 60 mph in 4.3 seconds. The CLS63 AMG comes with a seven-speed automatic transmission with AMG SPEEDSHIFT and an Airmatic air suspension. Additional standard features include ABS, BAS, ESP and six-piston brake calipers. The CLS63 AMG also comes with rack-and-pinion power steering.

CLS Exterior - 8.9 (Very Good)
Mercedes calls the CLS a coupe, but most reviewers call the CLS a stylish and sleek luxury sedan, with its arcing roofline and distinct shape. continue


CLS Interior - 7.1 (Good)
The 2008 Mercedes Benz CLS is noted for its luxurious cabin. Automobile Magazine says inside, "the seats and creature comforts are geared to carry just four passengers in supreme elegance." However, the swooping roof makes backseat space tight and cargo space inconvenient. continue


CLS Safety - NA
The Mercedes Benz CLS class has not been crash tested, but the sedan comes with a number of standard safety features that ensure its safety on the road. continue


CLS Reliability - 8.0 (Very Good)
The 2008 Mercedes-Benz CLS reliability score shown is the Predicted Reliability rating provided by J.D. Power and Associates. This score is based on trending the past three years of historical initial quality and dependability data from J.D. Power's automotive studies, specifically the Vehicle Dependability Study (VDS) and the Initial Quality Study (IQS). Mercedes provides new vehicle limited warranty covered for 48 months or 50,000 miles on CLS-Class cars. continue


Review Last Updated: 5/2/08
http://usnews.rankingsandreviews.com...edes-Benz-CLS/

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Automobile: 2009 Mercedes-Benz CLS-class

By David Yochum

Mercedes-Benz blessed its own four-door "coupe" (mentioned as one of six modern cars in Automobile Magazine's 25 Most Beautiful Cars issue) with a few updates for 2009.

Not to be overshadowed by a newer, four-door for the masses, Mercedes' segment-defining, exclusive CLS gets a revised grille (now with two louvers instead of four), a new rear apron with trapezoid exhaust pipes, a three-spoke steering wheel, a new infotainment system, new side mirrors and taillights outfitted with arrow-shaped LED turn indicators.



In an effort to improve the CLS's performance, the 6.3-liter AMG version is now outfitted with a transmission that blips the throttle during downshifts. And using newly redesigned rear exhaust silencers, the CLS63 AMG's pair of twin pipes deliver a raucous bark unheard of in any family sedan - if it doesn't wake the neighbors, it will certainly be a healthy caffeine substitute. 2009 Mercedes-Benz CLS-class
http://www.automobilemag.com/multime...per/index.html

http://www.automobilemag.com/reviews...cls/index.html

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Automobile:
2006 BMW M6 vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS55 AMG
On the autobahn between Garmisch and Munich, it doesn't really matter whether there is a V-8 or a V-10 in charge of propulsion. Maximum speed of both cars is a governed 155 mph, and the 0-to-60-mph acceleration time differs by a token tenth of a second (4.5 seconds for the Merc, 4.4 for the BMW). Although the M6 may be a tad quicker between 100 and 150 mph, any advantage is soon neutralized by traffic. On the secondary country lanes that take us toward Salzburg, however, the different characters of the two engines lead to different rhythms and driving styles.
The 5.0-liter BMW unit doesn't need to be revved hard to keep up with normal traffic, and yet it needs to be pushed to its 8000-rpm redline to stay on the tail of the hard-charging CLS55. Wringing out the 40-valve engine yields extra power rather than extra torque. The V-10 feels most comfortable between 4000 and 7000 rpm, above and below which there's a certain shortage of twist action. The 384 lb-ft muscle mountain peaks at a tall 6100 rpm, entailing the seven speeds that keep your fingers busy.




The supercharged, big-bore Mercedes-Benz engine is a totally different animal. Not only does it dish up a whopping 517 lb-ft of torque-a third more than its competitor-it also serves the energy shock at a leisurely 2650 rpm. Red-flagged at 6500 rpm, the 5.4-liter V-8 delivers its 469 hp at a relatively relaxed 6100 rpm. Five ratios are more than adequate to distribute force that's impressive enough to intimidate the transmission, the differential, the driveshafts, and, eventually, the Continental ContiSportContacts.

The main mission of the CLS55 AMG seems to be to achieve a feeling of "very quick and yet totally unhurried." This car is a sleeper-until you nail the throttle, summon the grunt, and zoom yourself toward the horizon. At 5:00 on a Sunday morning or for a couple of laps on your favorite circuit, the M6 is faster, more rewarding, and more fun to drive. But at just about any time and in any other driving environment-day-to-day, for instance-the Mercedes-Benz is a more relaxing choice.
http://www.automobilemag.com/reviews...s55/index.html

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Car & Driver: 2009 CLS63

Four years into its life cycle, the CLS is still a stunning automobile, so exterior changes are of the microscopic sort: the deletion of two crossbars in the grille, a subtle reshaping of the lower air intakes up front, new standard wheels, and trapezoidal exhaust tips beneath a slightly revised lower rear bumper.

The most noticeable difference is the new rear lighting. All-LED taillights include arrow-shaped turn signals matching those on the restyled side-view mirrors, themselves nearly a third larger than their predecessors.

Updates inside are likewise trivial. A new three-spoke steering wheel—the CLS63 AMG gets an optional smaller, flat-bottom wheel—sits in front of new white-faced gauges, and new chestnut trim surrounds the dash.
Next-generation infotainment systems will supposedly be more intuitive and less likely to make you swerve into a tree, or want to.

Under-the-hood changes are nonexistent: We’ll still get the CLS550, with a 382-hp, 5.5-liter V-8, and the CLS63 AMG, with a monster of a 507-hp, 6.2-liter V-8. But most important, the CLS63 gets a new sport exhaust to further encourage liberation of those 507 horses.
http://www.caranddriver.com/reviews/...3_amg_car_news

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The ultimate epinephrine-delivery machine
By Daniel Pund, Senior Editor, Detroit
Date posted: 03-28-2007

If we thought for a moment that our superiors would allow it, our review of the absurdly powerful 2007 Mercedes-Benz CLS63 AMG would consist only of these four words:

Whoa...'gain, 'gain, 'gain!

So elemental is the appeal of this, this engine with a car attached to it, that even the year-and-a-half-old child riding in the backseat feels it. As we got into the throttle and the CLS surged forward in a series of bursts through the city streets, it was she who uttered those four words, again and again and again.

We've driven this $100,000 monument to excessive power for a solid week and burned a shameful amount of gasoline in that time and we can't tell you whether you should buy the 2007 Mercedes-Benz CLS63 AMG instead of the BMW M5 or M6 or Audi S6 or any other car for that matter.

What we can tell you is, it's gone now and we don't just miss it; we crave it. We're jonesing for it. We just want a little taste of it again. We have a problem.

Things will start innocently enough, but like an addict you'll eventually make a spectacle of yourself at GM's Tech Center campus by laying short, traction control-abbreviated patches all over its interior roads, the V8 sounding like rolling thunder. Alongside the road, packs of engineers in khaki pants and golf shirts will gawk. Dude, you so gotta cool out.

Lead sled
The CLS63's four cannon-barrel exhaust tips and low-slung, lizardlike stance make clear at first glance what this car is all about. In case you somehow miss these cues, there's the car's square chin, low and jutting, in front of 19-inch aluminum wheels wrapped tightly with a thin layer of Pirelli PZero rubber, plus rear fenders that bulge just enough to confine the 9-inch-wide rear wheels.

This is why our first few minutes driving the CLS63 seemed so disappointing. Guiding the car through a parking garage feels like trying to throw a punch under water. It feels unresponsive, leaden and slow. The force required for a given amount of response is higher than you expect. This is the necessary tradeoff you pay to pilot a car capable of great speed with a stability quotient slightly greater than that of a large planet. Make no mistake, the CLS63 has evolved based on the priorities of the unlimited speeds of the autobahn. You might notice that we don't have those here in the U.S.

This is, however, a big country, and we have thousands and thousands of miles of emptiness where one can conceivably perform the follow ritual:

Pull to a stop. Then, with the same motion and force that you would use to kick-start a motorcycle, try to ram the right pedal through the floor board.

That's it. No fancy technique or $200 driving shoes needed. Hell, you can go ahead and leave the largely unobtrusive traction control system on. The seven-speed transmission will take care of itself.

Then you sit there for a millisecond as those exhaust pipes pour sound into a big, deep puddle around the back of the car. It's the aural equivalent of the huge plume of smoke that billows from the business end of a rocket immediately before it lifts off.

Layered atop the big-bore ruckus is a momentary "Ssssss." That would be the wide rear Pirellis exfoliating their outermost layer. And you're off, accelerating as if the CLS63 left half of its 4,340-pound mass at the starting line. This is about when your lizard brain — that old knot of neurons perched atop the spinal cord like a half-sucked lollipop — goes to work. It's that primeval bit of brain that instinctively understands the CLS63. Forget the big mass of noodle that's developed on top of it, which exists for figuring out wiring diagrams and appreciating great works of art such as Botticelli's The Birth of Venus and Reynolds' Smokey and the Bandit II.

Last year's supercharged CLS55 always gave you a thwack in the back but would run out of steam as the revs rose. This big-bore lump just keeps accelerating at a faster rate the faster you go. Keep your foot planted for long enough and the lizard brain is going to order up a large dose of epinephrine. Your heart will thump. Your pupils will begin to dilate. All stomach and intestinal activity begins to shut down.

Moments later, you'll do it again.

Numbers are so...number-y
It comes as something of a surprise, then, that the new car is no quicker than the CLS55 it replaces, despite a 38-hp advantage.

We use a weather correction (a mathematical formula to compensate for varying weather conditions) for our test data, and it's changed slightly since we tested the CLS55 in order to meet newer SAE standards. This calibration anomaly combined with the CLS63's slight weight increase and its greater number of gears (seven versus five) means that the CLS63 and CLS55 performance data is a wash. The CLS63 is a couple of tenths quicker to 60 mph (4.4 seconds versus 4.6) and a tenth slower through the quarter-mile (12.8 seconds versus 12.7). The V10-powered BMW M5's numbers are near identical at 4.8 seconds to 60 mph and 12.8 seconds through the quarter-mile. All three are electronically limited to 155 mph.

Mercedes has done a spectacular job of keeping the ride compliant and comfy, even on the stiffest setting of the adjustable dampers. Considering the narrow tire sidewalls and AMG's reputation for a slightly harsh ride, this is an accomplishment. Despite the CLS63's impressive 0.88g of outright tire-stick, it is no boy racer, so its owners shouldn't have to suffer the stiff-kneed ride of one.

What's your handle, good buddy?
The CLS63 is a good-handling car in the way that 4,340-pound cars with big tires sometimes are. High-speed sweepers are going to take a beating from this car. But agile the CLS is not. The CLS's nose feels heavy through the slalom.

A committed nutball with a test facility (or large parking lot) at his disposal can coax the CLS into a drift, but we don't anticipate too many fellows will give this a try. The more nimble M5 gets through our slalom 5-mph faster than the CLS.

If you want to scamper down a mountain road, get a Lotus. The CLS63 is a speed sled, pure and simple.

That there are really no places in the U.S. to legally sample this car's top speed for more than a moment at a time will become painfully obvious shortly after you take delivery of your CLS63. This fact alone makes it a silly thing to buy.

Pretty is as pretty does
But, you say, it's gorgeous. And that's true. This four-door's upper body carves an uninterrupted arc of the type that designers are always going on about — purity of line and all that. And the interior is beautifully crafted. Our only complaint inside is the plank of wood trim on the dash that looks like the result of some sort of rag-based painting technique your aunt learned at The Home Depot.

Pretty and powerful, yes it is. But the CLS63 AMG is an unreasonable car by any stretch. It is no faster (because of the electronically limited top speed) than the non-AMG CLS550 that costs about $25,000 less. It's no faster or quicker than the CLS55 AMG that it replaces, but it costs a little more. Though longer and wider than the sedan on which it is based (the E-Class), the CLS seats fewer people, and does so less comfortably.

Still, we should get a little more time in the car. No biggie. Maybe give a run or two, you know, just for kicks. We mean for confirmation. What? Dude, it's cool. We can handle it. We're trained professionals.

The manufacturer provided Edmunds this vehicle for the purposes of evaluation.
http://www.edmunds.com/insideline/do...ticleId=120155
Vehicle Top
Model Year: 2007
Make: Mercedes-Benz
Model: CLS63 AMG
Style: 4dr Sedan
Base Price: $95,575
Price as Tested: $100,805
Drive Type: Automatic with manual-shift capability
Transmission Type: 7-speed
Engine Type: Naturally aspirated V8
Displacement (cc / cu-in): 6208cc (379 cu-in)
Valvetrain: double overhead camshaft
Compression Ratio: 11.3
Horsepower (hp @ rpm): 507 @ 6,800
Torque (lb-ft @ rpm): 465 @ 5,200
Brake Type (front): Front ventilated disc - rear ventilated disc
Brake Type (rear): ventilated disc
Steering System: Speed proportional power steering
Suspension Type (front): Independent, double wishbones, pneumatic springs, and stabilizer bar
Suspension Type (rear): Independent, multilink, pneumatic springs, and stabilizer bar
Tire Size (front): 255/35AR19 96Y
Tire Size (rear): 285/30ZR19 98Y
Tire Brand: Pirelli
Tire Model: PZero Rosso MO
Tire Type: performance
Wheel Size: 19 X 8.5 front - 19 X 9.5 rear
Wheel Material (front/rear): alloy
Manufacturer Curb Weight (lb): 4,340 as tested
Recommended Fuel: Premium unleaded
Fuel Tank Capacity (gal): 21.1
EPA Fuel Economy (mpg): 13 city/20 highway
Edmunds Observed (mpg): 19 combined (22 best/15 worst)

Conditions for Testing Top
Temperature (Fahrenheit): 65
Humidity: 0.63
Elevation (ft): 421
Wind: 1.7

Performance Top
0 - 30 (sec): 1.9
0 - 45 (sec): 3.1
0 - 60 (sec): 4.4
0 - 75 (sec): 6.3
1/4 Mile (sec @ mph): 12.8 @ 111.8
30 - 0 (ft): 30
60 - 0 (ft): 118
Braking Rating (Excellent, Good, Average, Poor or Very Poor): Excellent
Slalom (mph): 64.4
Skid Pad Lateral acceleration (g): 0.88
Handling Rating (Excellent, Good, Average, Poor or Very Poor): Good
Db @ Idle: 46.5
Db @ Full Throttle: 79.4
Db @ 70 mph Cruise: 64
Acceleration Comments: The first run with ESP on proved undramatic but still very quick with a 6.6-second run to 60 mph. With ESP off, launching was a difficult chore with the transmission upshifting from 1st to 2nd gear if there was even a whiff of wheelspin. This "last-resort" transmission-derived traction control is frustrating. Finding the correct rate of throttle application is key to "the" run. Do it right, and the transmission shifts from 1st to 2nd at redline. The car is otherwise reasonably quiet inside while spectators get an earfull of the monster V8. Upshifts are amazingly fast and even strain your neck a little.
Handling Comments: With a steady throttle and ESP off, there's a bunch of grip that melts into gentle understeer. You can coax a bit of rear slip, but it requires genuine commitment. Also, the same wheelspin-induced upshifts we experienced in acceleration testing flummox attempts at drifting the CLS. In the transitions of the slalom, the car's nose feels heavy and reluctant to bite. Because of this mild understeer, you need to commit to an intended lift-throttle oversteer to get the rear end to rotate. Non-expert drivers will never, ever find the oversteer that's technically possible with nutter throttle modulation.
Braking Comments: Again, pretty undramatic, but thoroughly impressive at the same time. No ABS buzz or hum; it just stops. Seatbelt cinches up under full brake-assist ABS stops.

Specifications Top
Length (in): 194.0
Width (in): 73.7
Height (in): 54.7
Wheelbase (in): 112.4
Front Track (in): 62.9
Rear Track (in): 62.3
Turning Circle: 37.7
Legroom, front (in): 42.1
Legroom, rear (in): 35.0
Headroom, front (in): 36.9
Headroom, rear (in): 36.1
Shoulder room, front (in): 56.3
Shoulder room, rear (in): 56.0
Maximum Seating Capacity: 4
Cargo Volume (cu-ft): 15.8
Max Cargo Volume, rear seats down (cu-ft): (seats do not fold)

Warranty Information Top
Bumper-to-Bumper: 4 years/50,000 miles
Power Train: 4 years/50,000 miles
Corrosion: 4 years/50,000 miles
Roadside Assistance: Unlimited years/Unlimited miles
Scheduled Maintenance: N/A

Safety Information Top
Front Airbags: Standard
Side Airbags: Standard dual front and dual rear
Head Airbags: Standard front and rear
Antilock Brakes: 4-wheel ABS
Electronic Brake Enhancements: braking assist, electronic brakeforce distribution
Traction Control: Standard
Stability Control: Standard
Rollover Protection: N/A
Tire Pressure Monitoring System: tire pressure monitoring
Emergency Assistance System: N/A
NHTSA Crash Test Driver: N/A
NHTSA Crash Test Passenger: N/A
NHTSA Crash Test Side Front: N/A
NHTSA Crash Test Side Rear: N/A
NHTSA Rollover: N/A
IIHS Offset: N/A
http://www.edmunds.com/insideline/do.../pageId=121469

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http://www.automobilemag.com/multime...per/index.html

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http://www.2fastlane.com/showImg.php?id=1167

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http://www.netcarshow.com/mercedes-b...llpaper_01.htm

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http://www.dieselstation.com/manufac...allpapers.html

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Tire rack offers wheels for CLS series

http://www.tirerack.com/WheelSearch-...S63/2007.shtml

M concept:
http://www.modular-concept.com/



360 forged:
http://www.360forged.com/
my personal favorite wheels for CLS in blk/slvr



nothing to with the thread except for the fact it is a great CLS photo.

juicee63

Great STICKY material!!

CLS55/63 facts and figures, great job

Jocampo

Definately Sticky This.

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63 motor




55 motor

benz_addict

sweet post thanks for taking the time to post those pics as well

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Contributions wanted,

A list(s) of Benz friendly shops on the east, south, central and west coast.

Good sources for Benz upgrade parts.

List of most popular mods.

Photos of different color CLS's with different tinted window colors.

CLS crash test information/videos.

Other misc contributions.

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Upgrade sources:

Kleemann
http://kleemann.dk/site

Eisenhaus
http://www.eisenhaus.com/ehselect.php

Evosport
http://www.evosport.com/



Brabus
http://www.brabus-usa.com/mainpage.html

Art tuning
http://www.art-tuning.de/

VRP tuning
http://www.vrptuning.com/

Borla
http://www.borla.com/

Kicherer
http://www.kicherer.net/



RENNtech
http://www.renntechmercedes.com/

Shops for Benz Upgrades:
CA: Harbor motor sports
http://www.harbormotorsports.com/

PA: Fabspeed
http://www.fabspeed.com/mercedesbenz_kleemann.html

NY: TT Motorsports
http://www.ttmotorsports.com/

Other:
http://www.silverstaroutfitters.com/index.cfm/sc/42198

http://www.autoanything.com/car/merc...z/94A1A21.aspx

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WheelsAndMore (WaM) brakes/performance/tuning/wheels
http://www.wheelsandmore.de/

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AI Design
http://www.aides********/Ai_CLS55/index.php


http://www.aides********/PressCenter/...se-AiCLS55.pdf

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Wald








http://www.jonari.com/index.php