| Mercedes-Benz CLS | |
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 Mercedes-AMG CLS 53 (C257) | |
| Overview | |
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| Production | 2004–2023 |
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| Class | Executive car (E) |
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The Mercedes-Benz CLS (initially called the CLS-Class) is a series of executive cars produced by Mercedes-Benz from October 2004 to August 2023.
The original model was a four-door sedan based on the Mercedes E-Class platform, marketed as a four door coupé.[1] An estate (shooting brake) model was later added to the model range with the second generation CLS.[2] All models are available as a high performance AMG variant, although it wasn't until the second generation CLS that 4MATIC all-wheel drive was offered.[3]
The CLS range is positioned between the E-Class and the S-Class within the Mercedes model range,[4][5] and models tend to be less practical than the E-Class it is based on.[6] It primarily competes with other fastback sedans like the BMW 8 Series Gran Coupe, Porsche Panamera and Audi A7. Production of the CLS ended on 31 August 2023 to prepare for the launch of the new Mercedes-Benz E-Class (W214).
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