Mercedes includes the AMG CLS 53 4MATIC+ version within the new CLS facelift lineup. Building 520 Nm of torque from a 2999 cc engine with 423 bhp it goes from 0–100 km/h in 4.5 seconds. The CLS facelift is available to order now. The AMG Line get an athletic makeover, which includes larger front splitter, deeper side skirts, boot lid spoiler and a new radiator grille. Alloys come in the form of AMG-branded 20-inch wheels available in two colours. The other petrol model available will come in the form of the CLS 450 4MATIC.
The lineup consists of two petrol and three diesels on offer. Mercedes Ireland expects the €83,090 Euro CLS 220d AMG design line to be its biggest seller. There will also be CLS 300d 4MATIC and CLS 400d 4MATIC models. A mild hybrid with integrated starter-generator 48-volt electrical system with an output of 195 kW has been added and as seen in previous models is likely to be a welcome addition.
Inside Mercedes has given us a new nappa leather trimmed multifunction steering wheel, equipped with the same capacitive technology available on the facelifted E-Class and the latest C-Class. The new interiors are made up of a combination of material and leather upholstery now includes a centre console in open-pore brown walnut or high-gloss grey wood. Leather upholstery options have been expanded to include a new two-tone grey option and a black and brown combination.
