2010 Mercedes-Benz CLS Reviews, Pricing & Specs
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Mercedes-Benz makes only minor updates to its CLS-Class four-door luxury-oriented coupes for 2010. A fine-grained premium-leather-wrapped steering wheel now comes as standard equipment, and Mercedes adds HD Digital Radio to the CLS-Class's 510-watt, 12-speaker Harman Kardon digital surround sound audio system, which also includes a 6-CD changer and Sirius satellite radio.
Mercedes bills the CLS-Class, introduced in 2005, as the world's first four-door coupe. Drawing design inspiration from the CL-Class coupes, the CLS-Class features a long, low profile, arched sidelines from front to rear, and a pillarless cabin design, resulting in a clean, uninterrupted profile with the windows open or closed. Other design features include clear-lens headlights, wraparound LED taillights, a muscular rear end, and trapezoidal chrome exhaust tips.
The CLS-Class consists of the CLS-550 and the CLS63 AMG for 2010. Both trims seat four passengers and deliver a potent combination of high performance and upscale interior, along with an extensive list of standard features.
A 5.5-liter, 382-hp V8 engine powers the CLS-550. The V8 generates 75% of its peak torque of 391 lb-ft at just 1,000 rpm, resulting in impressive acceleration and passing performance. The engine links to a seven-speed automatic transmission with the Touch Shift manual-shift feature and pushes the CLS-550 from 0-60 mph in 5.4 seconds. Owners can add steering-wheel-mounted paddle shifters as an option.
The rear-wheel-drive CLS550 rides on an Airmatic air suspension system featuring electronically controlled air springs, which adjust automatically to different driving conditions. The air suspension also lowers the car's height at higher speeds to improve aerodynamics and automatically levels the vehicle to compensate for cargo or passenger weight. The Airmatic air suspension works in conjunction with an Adaptive Damping System, which enables drivers to choose from one of four damping modes, or automatically selects a damping profile to provide an optimal ride on all types of road surfaces.
The CLS63 AMG sports a hand-built, naturally aspirated 6.3-liter V8 engine, which pumps out 507 hp and 465 lb-ft of torque. The engine links to a seven-speed AMG Speedshift automatic transmission with steering-wheel-mounted fingertip shift paddles. The CLS63 AMG rides on an AMG Sports Suspension based on the Airmatic air suspension system with self-leveling and the Adaptive Drive System, and features a number of components designed by AMG, Mercedes' in-house tuner, including an AMG sports exhaust system and a high-performance braking system, as well as AMG exterior styling.
Inside, the CLS-Class comes well-equipped with such standard features as leather upholstery, 10-way power-adjustable front seats with memory, high-gloss laurel wood trim, and four-zone digital climate control. In addition, the CLS-Class trims come equipped with a voice-activated navigation system, which includes an 8-inch color LCD screen, a 40-gigabyte hard drive, Sirius traffic updates, and Zagat restaurant reviews. Other standard features include a four-way power tilt/telescopic steering wheel, the Smart Key remote entry system, and the COMAND Cockpit Management and Data system, which drivers can use to manage the car's audio, climate control, and navigation systems.
The CLS63 AMG adds such features as AMG multicontour leather front seats with adjustable side bolsters and alcantara shoulder inserts, an AMG ergonomic sports steering wheel, an AMG instrument cluster, and AMG sports pedals. Options include heated and ventilated seats, the Parktronic parking assist system, and the Distronic adaptive cruise control system, which maintains a pre-set distance behind the vehicle ahead.
Electronic stability control, speed-sensitive power-assist steering, and antilock brakes with brake assist come standard on the CLS-Class. The CLS550 4MATIC rides on 18-inch wheels with high-performance tires, while the CLS63 AMG travels on 19-inch light-alloy wheels.
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Trims & specs
Air Conditioning
Active charcoal air filtration · Automatic climate control front air conditioning · Dual front air conditioning zones · Automatic climate control rear air conditioning · Dual rear air conditioning zones
Airbags
Dual front airbags · Driver knee airbags · Passenger airbag deactivation: occupant sensing deactivation · Rear side airbags · Front side curtain airbags
Audio System
Antenna Type: element · Auxiliary audio input: jack · Hard Drive: 4GB · 6 disc in-dash CD · Premium Brand: Harman-Kardon · AM/FM radio · Satellite Radio: SiriusXM · 1 subwoofer · Surround audio: 5.1
Brakes
ABS: 4-wheel · Front brakes: ventilated disc · Rear brakes: ventilated disc
Comfort Features
Door sill trim: illuminated scuff plate · Shift knob trim: leather · Steering wheel trim: leather and wood
Convenience Features
Cruise control: adaptive · Cupholders: front · Dimming rearview mirror: auto-dimming · Memorized settings: steering wheel · Multi-function remote: trunk release · One-touch windows: 4 · Power outlet(s): 12V · Power steering: speed-proportional · Reading lights: front · Steering wheel: power tilt and telescopic · Steering wheel mounted controls: multi-function screen controls · Storage: door pockets · Universal garage door opener: Homelink · Vanity mirrors: dual illuminating
Driver Seat
Adjustable lumbar support: power · Power adjustments: 10
Exterior Features
Door handle color: chrome · Exhaust: dual exhaust tips · Exhaust tip color: chrome · Grille color: black with chrome accents · Paint: special factory paint
Headrests
Front headrests: power adjustable · Number of front headrests: 2 · Number of rear headrests: 2
In Car Entertainment
Infotainment screen size: 6.5 in.
Instrumentation
Fuel economy display: MPG · Warnings and reminders: coolant temperature warning
Lights
Headlights: Xenon
Mirrors
Exterior mirrors: heated
Passenger Seat
Adjustable lumbar support: power · Power adjustments: 10
Rear Seats
Type: bucket
Roof
Moonroof: remote operation
Safety
Active head restraints: driver · Child seat anchors: LATCH system · Impact sensor: post-collision safety system · Parking sensors: front and rear
Seatbelts
Seatbelt force limiters: front · Seatbelt pretensioners: front
Seats
Driver seat power adjustments: height · Front seat type: bucket · Passenger seat power adjustments: height · Upholstery: leather
Suspension
Driver Adjustable Suspension: height · Front Spring Type: pneumatic springs · Front Suspension Classification: independent · Front Suspension Type: multi-link · Leveling: self leveling suspension · Rear Spring Type: pneumatic springs · Rear Suspension Classification: independent · Rear Suspension Type: multi-link · Stabilizer bar(s): rear · Suspension control: electronic
Telematics
Navigation system: hard drive navigation system · Phone wireless data link: Bluetooth · Satellite communications: TeleAid
Tires
Type: performance
Wheels
Wheel spokes: 5
Windows
Front wipers: intermittent · Power windows: remote operation
Air Conditioning
Active charcoal air filtration · Automatic climate control front air conditioning · Dual front air conditioning zones · Automatic climate control rear air conditioning · Dual rear air conditioning zones
Airbags
Dual front airbags · Driver knee airbags · Passenger airbag deactivation: occupant sensing deactivation · Front side airbags · Front side curtain airbags
Audio System
Antenna Type: element · Auxiliary audio input: iPod/iPhone integration · Hard Drive: 4GB · 6 disc in-dash CD · Premium Brand: Harman-Kardon · AM/FM radio · Satellite Radio: SiriusXM · 1 subwoofer · Surround audio: 5.1 · Total Number of Speakers: 12
Brakes
ABS: 4-wheel · Front brakes: ventilated disc · Rear brakes: ventilated disc
Comfort Features
Door sill trim: illuminated scuff plate · Shift knob trim: leather · Steering wheel trim: leather
Convenience Features
Cruise control: adaptive · Cupholders: rear · Dimming rearview mirror: auto-dimming · Memorized settings: passenger seat · Multi-function remote: keyless entry with panic alarm · One-touch windows: 4 · Power outlet(s): 12V · Power steering: speed-proportional · Reading lights: front · Steering wheel: power tilt and telescopic · Steering wheel mounted controls: multi-function screen controls · Storage: door pockets · Universal garage door opener: Homelink · Vanity mirrors: dual illuminating
Driver Seat
Adjustable lumbar support: power · Power adjustments: 10
Exterior Features
Exhaust: quad exhaust tips · Exhaust tip color: chrome · Grille color: black with chrome accents · Paint: special factory paint
Headrests
Front headrests: power adjustable · Number of front headrests: 2 · Number of rear headrests: 2
In Car Entertainment
Infotainment screen size: 6.5 in.
Instrumentation
Fuel economy display: range · Warnings and reminders: coolant temperature warning
Lights
Headlights: Auto on/off
Mirrors
Exterior mirrors: heated
Passenger Seat
Adjustable lumbar support: power · Power adjustments: 10
Rear Seats
Type: bucket
Roof
Moonroof: power glass
Safety
Active head restraints: driver · Child seat anchors: LATCH system · Impact sensor: post-collision safety system · Parking sensors: front and rear
Seatbelts
Seatbelt force limiters: front and rear · Seatbelt pretensioners: front
Seats
Driver seat power adjustments: reclining · Front seat type: bucket · Passenger seat power adjustments: reclining · Upholstery: premium leather · Upholstery accents: faux suede
Suspension
Driver Adjustable Suspension: height · Front Spring Type: pneumatic springs · Front Suspension Classification: independent · Front Suspension Type: multi-link · Leveling: self leveling suspension · Rear Spring Type: pneumatic springs · Rear Suspension Classification: independent · Rear Suspension Type: multi-link · Stabilizer bar(s): rear · Suspension control: electronic
Telematics
Navigation system: hard drive navigation system · Phone wireless data link: Bluetooth · Satellite communications: TeleAid
Tires
Type: performance
Tires and Rims
Wheels: alloy
Wheels
Wheel spokes: 5
Windows
Front wipers: speed sensitive · Power windows: remote operation