The CLS 53 AMG may be short on venom compared with the V8 models but it is considerably more fuel efficient
Damping is superb too and the adjustable parameters can be tailored for extreme cushiness on the road or a hunkered-down, stiffer and sportier texture. It looks much more compressed, sharper and fluidly sorted in shape than before. The new CLS wears Mercedes-Benz’s latest great white shark shape best. It’s purposeful in cutting it as the sleekest four-door saloon in the harem.
The rear seating is a highlight. Gone are the individual seats with a centre console. In place is a full bench to accommodate three. The roofline in the rear also has a cutaway section to create more headroom. The overall cabin ambience is good and roomy. In terms of amenities, the CLS 53 comes with a catalogue befitting its status.
The efficiency in delivering the goods is seen with a claimed 4.5 second time from 0-100 km/h. In Sport+ mode when its bi-modial exhaust butterflies are open wide, the CLS 53 screams and shouts all the way up to its governed 250km/h top speed. When optioned with the Driver’s package, top speed increases to 270km/h.
Launched in SA at the same time as the CLS 53 are the new E53 coupé and cabriolet models, which benefit from a similar suite of comprehensive technology, the efficient 48V electrical system and the 3.
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