Mercedes CLS 350 Shooting Brake 2015

Decision

The CLS Shooting Brake is a remarkable decision in the business sector, however one that is clearly demonstrating a win as Mercedes is situated to offer the CLA as a Shooting Brake not long from now. This makeover – which concentrates on restorative touches and sharp new LED headlights – amplifies the CLS's remarkable advance, while the smooth six-chamber diesel is the motor to strive for.

Mercedes CLS 350 Shooting Brake 2015

Whether you see the CLS Shooting Brake as a handy car with five entryways and an extensive boot, or a bequest that places style above reasonableness, Mercedes has succeeded in making an alternate specialty in the premium class. To demonstrate it, the CLA will get the swoopy bequest treatment and Shooting Brake name in the not so distant future, as well.

Anyhow before that, the current CLS has been madeover – and we've driven it in the UK. Set up of the two-bar grille is a "precious stone" variant, while the guard has likewise been reshaped. At the back there's a more forceful looking guard and the tail-lights have been obscured.

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However the huge news is the headlamps, which now utilize Multibeam LED tech. On full shaft the 24 Leds fan upwards and outwards, giving unparalleled vision. Also, Highbeam Assist – which faculties an approaching auto and stop the significant Leds sparkling at it – means its conceivable to drive during the evening with the full bars on constantly.

Mercedes CLS 350 Shooting Brake 2015

The invigorated Shooting Brake extent offers two diesels, in addition to a 5.5-liter V8 petrol twin-turbo in the CLS 63 AMG S. There's a 2.1-liter four-chamber, yet we'd prescribe spending an additional £3,305 for the 3.0-liter V6 in the 350 Bluetec. With 258bhp and 620nm of torque its the ideal motor for the 1.9-ton domain, conveying 0-62mph in 6.6 seconds.

Refined, adaptable and influential, its scarcely perceptible, and the stop-begin springs to existence with little vibration. The new nine-pace auto moves much all the more easily, boosting economy and emanations to 49.6mpg and 149g/km individually.

This auto appreciates being hustled along on nation streets; the crate is speedy to react and force conveyance is direct. Yet when its all said and done the Shooting Brake is a terrific tourer, and it coddle its inhabitants in close hush on the motorway.

There's stand out spec. All AMG Lines have 19-inch edges, AMG styling, brought down suspension, LED lights, warmed cowhide seats, fueled tailgate, sat-nav and atmosphere control. There are various choices, as well. The upgrade has made the auto considerably additionally engaging – its an offbeat decision, yet one that dependably feels unc