Overall the shape of the concept has been retained, a three-box design smoothed over from the E-Class that it is based off of. Sharp lines, such as where the trunk meets the rear C-pillars, are now flowing, before the shape tapers off towards the tail end of the car. It could be seen as an E-Class with a special "coach builder" body. To help provide easy access to the car's interior, the rear doors have been enlarged. Entry and exit shouldn't be a chore for those who ride in back, despite the sloping roofline.
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| The shape of the CLS-Class is much more flowing and rounded than the sharper lines of the current E-Class. (Photo: Mercedes-Benz Canada) |
As the CLS-Class is both a coupe and a luxury sedan that's positioned higher than the E-Class, it's only obvious that it will be equipped and finished to the best of Benz's capabilities. The car's rear seats reportedly provide ample room for shoulders, hips and heads. Up front, driver and passenger are treated like royalty with leather-trimmed bucket seats that are ventilated, heated and fully adjustable. Both steering wheel and shift knob are wrapped in glove-soft leather, while the dashboard and console take the same shape and woodgrain patterning as the concept car. Although the original vanilla-crème colored leather seats with the diamond pattern are not available, buyers will be able select from three different types of leather with matching wood to suit their tastes.
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| Positioned above the E-Class, the CLS-Class will be equipped and finished to the best of Benz's capabilities. (Photo: Mercedes-Benz Canada) |
To go along with these luxurious appointments is a long line of comfort and safety features. A multi-function steering wheel with controls for the car's audio system are standard, while a COMMAND system that includes navigation, hands-free telephone and audio is optional, as is the Keyless-Go system. The Mercedes-Benz Pre-Safe safety feature, which constantly analyzes the driving situation and is able to decide the best way to protect the car's passengers with the adaptive seat and dual-stage airbags, will be available soon after the vehicle becomes available for an extra cost. SBC brake control as well as ABC stability control are both standard to the CLS. Adaptive front airbags, side airbags, and window bags are standard, as are seatbelt pretensioners on all seats.