The CLS55, like the E55, rides the delicate balance between sport and luxury, but it's been given a helping hand in the suspension department by Mercedes' Airmatic DC pneumatic suspension system. It's the same adaptive system as fitted to the CLS500, but it is said to be set up firmer to cut back on body roll. Larger brakes, ventilated and cross drilled, are fitted with ABS and brake force distribution.
On the inside, there's not a whole lot of change aside from the AMG-designed sports seats and 320 km/h (200 mph) AMG speedometer. Additional AMG instruments join the speedo, plus distinctive kick plates to contrast a new selection of trim colors for the interior.
CLS55 pricing is expectedly quite steep at E 96,164, which in direct currency exchange equals $157,200 CAD or $120,000 USD. This is E10,000 ($16,400 CAD, $12,400 USD) more than the M5. Those that want it, however, won't be put off by the lofty price of entry.
But wait there's more! Recent news from AMG has the automaker fitting its 600+ horsepower twin-turbocharged V12 into the new four-door coupe to create the CLS65 AMG. While this model will even be more expensive, the M5's horsepower dominance may be short-lived. The 6.0-liter engine also makes a staggering 738 lb-ft of torque in SL65 AMG guise. Alternative super sedan rivals such as the Audi RS6 and Jaguar S-Type R are about to become quite ordinary in comparison.
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| Recent news from AMG has the automaker fitting its 600+ horsepower twin-turbocharged V12 into the new four-door coupe to create the CLS65 AMG. (Photo: Mercedes-Benz Canada) |
CLS55 pricing is expectedly quite steep at E 96,164, which in direct currency exchange equals $157,200 CAD or $120,000 USD. This is E10,000 ($16,400 CAD, $12,400 USD) more than the M5. Those that want it, however, won't be put off by the lofty price of entry.
But wait there's more! Recent news from AMG has the automaker fitting its 600+ horsepower twin-turbocharged V12 into the new four-door coupe to create the CLS65 AMG. While this model will even be more expensive, the M5's horsepower dominance may be short-lived. The 6.0-liter engine also makes a staggering 738 lb-ft of torque in SL65 AMG guise. Alternative super sedan rivals such as the Audi RS6 and Jaguar S-Type R are about to become quite ordinary in comparison.