Mercedes-Benz CLS
The Mercedes Benz CLS is offered in only one variant powered by a 3.0L 6-cylinder engine platform. This engine combined with an internal 48-volt electric motor aids in acceleration by providing a temporary boost of 21 hp and 184 lb-ft of torque for a combined output from 362 horsepower and 369 lb-ft to 383 horsepower and an astonishing 553 lb-ft of torque under full load. Mercedes claims 0-60 mph times clock in at 4.8 seconds for 4MATIC all-wheel drive equipped CLS 450 models. The engine is mated to an advanced 9-speed automatic transmission sending power where it's needed to all four wheels on demand.
The CLS comes very well equipped even in base trim. Standard features on the CLS 450 include 19-inch alloy wheels, LED exterior lighting, keyless ignition, remote start, rain-sensing wipers, power tilt/slide sunroof, power-adjustable/heated front seats with memory settings, 64-color ambient LED cabin lighting, leather seat upholstery, wood trim, Apple CarPlay & Android Auto smartphone integration, navigation, Bluetooth, two USB ports, electronic trunk closer, blind-spot monitoring, and Active Brake Assist which includes automatic emergency braking with pedestrian detection, and finally brake drying adjusted braked pad position closer to the rotor if the driver pulls away from the accelerator quickly.
A Driver Assistance package brings adaptive cruise control, evasive steering assistance, extra side protection (moving front occupants closer to the center of the car if a collision is imminent) and various other aids. Active parking assistance, 360-degree camera, and rear cross-traffic alert also are available as optional equipment.