Mercedes CLS AMG. A big draw
The Mercedes CLS AMG is a powerful sports version of the luxury mid-size CLS passenger cars, produced by Mercedes-Benz (Germany) since 2005. Both sedan or estate bodies are available. In 2020, Israeli buyers could purchase the 2018 third generation Mercedes CLS AMG Coupe.
The first generation
It was produced from 2005 to 2010, while its restyling took place in 2008. In 2004, Mercedes presented a a new ‘format’ car, namely a four-door CLS-Class coupe. In fact, the car, built on the E-Class platform, was a sedan, but with a sloping and lowered roof. And in 2005, a ‘charged’ sedan, the Mercedes CLS 55 AMG, which was equipped with a turbocharged 5.4-liter V8 engine with 493 hp, went into mass production. from. In 2006, it was replaced by the CLS 63 AMG with a 6.2-liter V8 engine producing 514 hp. All of the vehicles, except for the CLS 55 AMG, were equipped with a 7-speed transmission, while the CLS 55 AMG had a 5-speed automatic transmission.
The second generation
It was produced from 2011 to 2018, while its restyling took place in 2014. In 2010, the second generation CLS-Class Sedan was presented for the first time, and a little later an estate version was added to the product line. In 2011, the company launched a powerful Mercedes CLS 63 AMG S with an engine developing 585 hp. In 2014, the company started manufacturing a restyled version of the model with an upgraded exterior and interior design, as well as a nine-speed automatic transmission for some versions.
The third generation
It has been produced from 2018 to the present (as of 2020). The new Mercedes CLS AMG is the perfect combination of stylish design, impressive technical performance and the most innovative solutions. The sedan has a mesmerizing exterior: this car looks absolutely eye-catching. The interior design is also great, boasting of the elegant and ergonomic trim. The unique efficiency of the CLS 53 4MATIC is complemented by the unsurpassed comfort provided by the Air Body Control air suspension and the Intelligent Drive package. A powerful turbocharged 3-liter engine producing 435 hp combined with a 9-speed automatic transmission will help the driver to feel comfortable and enjoy the driving process. The 2020 Mercedes CLS AMG is distinguished by a new dynamic silhouette due to powerful protrusions on the hood, a wide shoulder line and clear lines, new MULTIBEAM LED headlights, and a new TURBO 4MATIC+ drive concept.
The stylish and elegant 2020 Mercedes AMG CLS 53 4MATIC+ has a distinctive exterior design: twin-louvre radiator grille, two round twin tailpipes, 20-inch 5-twin-spoke light-alloy wheels, matt black lacquered and polished rims. The AMG RIDE CONTROL+ air suspension adapts to the driver’s needs and offers a high comfort level on long journeys or sporty driving dynamics.
The interior can boast of the AMG Performance steering wheel covered in Nappa leather, illuminated air vents and the AMG contour seats. The optional trim in carbon and fiberglass will make the interior look not only sporty, but also fashionable. The 2019/2020 Mercedes CLS AMG is a mesmerizing symbiosis of a sporty atmosphere and first-class comfort.
