2013 Mercedes-Benz CLS-Class Overview
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Tested the Audi s7, BMW 6, Jaguar and then clearly decided on the CLS 4 matic. Incredible design inside and out. Perfect driving in terms of handling, pick up and comfort. Keep getting compliments almost every time I take it for a drive. Could hardly recommend it more highly.
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Available Mercedes-Benz CLS-Class 2013 Submodel Types: Sedan, CLS63 AMG, AMG CLS 63 S, CLS63 AMG 4MATIC S-Model, CLS55 AMG, AMG CLS 63 S 4MATIC, CLS 63 AMG 4MATIC S-Model
Available Trims: CLS550 4MATIC, CLS550, CLS500, CLS 550 4MATIC, CLS 400 4MATIC, CLS63 AMG, AMG CLS 63 S, CLS63 AMG 4MATIC S-Model, CLS 400, CLS55 AMG, AMG CLS 63 S 4MATIC, CLS 63 AMG 4MATIC S-Model
Exterior Colors: Black, Diamond White Metallic, Iridium Silver Metallic, designo Diamond White Metallic, Steel Grey Metallic, Lunar Blue Metallic , Palladium Silver Metallic, Obsidian Black Metallic, Desert Silver Metallic, Arctic White, Capri Blue Metallic, Granite Grey Metallic, Indium Grey Metallic, Storm Red Metallic, Alabaster White, Cardinal Red Metallic, Lunar Blue Metallic, Pewter Metallic, Selenite Grey Metallic, designo Mystic Blue, Diamond Silver Metallic, Flint Grey Metallic, Jade Green Metallic, Lunar Blue Metallic (Late Availability), Pearl Beige Metallic (SPC), designo Cardinal Red Metallic, designo Magno Alanite Grey, designo Magno Cashmere White, designo Magno Cashmere White (Matte), designo Mocha Black, designo Mystic Blue Metallic
Interior Colors: Black leather, Black Leather w/Gray Stitching leather, Almond/Mocha leather, Black premium leather, Cashmere Beige leather, Black w/Gray Stitching leather, Ash/Black leather, Saddle Brown/Black leather, Ash premium leather, Black Premium premium leather, Black Nappa Leather, Ash/Black premium leather, Cashmere leather, Almond/Brown premium leather, Ash/Black Premium premium leather, Black Nappa w/Silver Stitching premium leather, Cashmere Beige premium leather, designo Cashmere Beige premium leather, designo Classic Red/Black Semi-Aniline premium leather, Almond/Mocha Premium premium leather, Almond/Mocha premium leather, Ash leather, Black Premium Leather w/Gray Stitching premium leather, Black leather/suede, Black premium leather/alcantara, Black w/Gray Stitching Semi-Aniline premium leather, Black w/Grey contrast stitching leather, Black w/Grey contrast stitching premium leather, Cashmere premium leather, Crystal Grey/Black leather, Porcelain/Black leather, Silk Beige/Espresso Brown leather, Sunset Red leather, designo Classic Red/Black premium leather, designo Light Brown premium leather
Popular Features: Audio and cruise controls on steering wheel, Auto Climate Control, Multi-Zone Climate Control, Power Driver Seat, Rear Bench Seats, Stability Control, Sunroof/Moonroof, Tire Pressure Warning, Trip Computer, Leather Seats, 2nd Row Bucket Seats, Pre-collision safety system, Alarm, Bluetooth, Navigation, Post-collision safety system, Heated seats, Upgraded Headlights, USB Inputs, Automatic Emergency Braking, AWD/4WD, Back-up camera, Blind Spot Monitoring, Lane Departure Warning, Cooled Seats, Power Liftgate/Trunk, Fold Flat Rear Seats, Parking sensors, Aux Audio Inputs, Apple Carplay/Android Auto, Adaptive Cruise Control, 360-degree camera, Electronic Folding Mirrors, Upgraded Engine, Keyless Entry/Start, Upgraded Stereo
Engine/Mechanics: 8, 6 cylinders
Transmission: AUTOMATIC
Fuel Types: premium unleaded (required)
Drivetrains: all wheel drive, rear wheel drive
