R.I.P. Mercedes CLS | Another sedan bites the dust

RahulNagaraj · 11th May 2023, 16:50

According to a media report, Mercedes-Benz has confirmed that it will stop production of the CLS on August 31, 2023, marking an end to the coupe-sedan. The German car brand also confirmed that the 2023 model year will be its last iteration, with no plans to replace the CLS sedan.

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The Mercedes-Benz CLS underwent a mild refresh in 2022 but also saw the carmaker trim the variants on offer. The rear-wheel-drive CLS450 and the AMG-tuned CLS53 were discontinued last year, leaving just the CLS450 4MATIC version.

The last surviving variant was powered by a 3.0-litre inline-6 cylinder engine paired with a 48V hybrid setup, producing 362 BHP and 500 Nm. This allowed the CLS to sprint from 0 - 98 km/h (0-60 mph) in 4.6 seconds.

The discontinuation of the CLS marks the brand's clear push towards its EQ vehicles and the more expensive AMG models.

Source: Car&Driver

Link to Team-BHP news

Clown Prince · 11th May 2023, 19:14

And another one bites the dust.
As a sedan lover it's heartbreaking to see all these cars go. All these beautiful cars discontinued for one reason or other. These days it's like you need to be like a Pokemon Hunter for cars. GOTTA GET'EM ALL! before they disappear.

Cresterk · 11th May 2023, 19:25

Good, it was sad how much they butchered the beautiful design of the C218 CLS for this current generation C257 CLS. It also didn't make much sense model wise, for it had the interior of an older E class, the price of an S class and the rear space of a C class.

DicKy · 11th May 2023, 20:57

A trendsetter no doubt. This kickstarted the whole coupe 4 door thing that is still going on and even influencing economy segment sedans. Dare say, might have even influenced BMW to come up with the X6. (conspiracy

)

The second gen shooting brake versions would be arguably the world sexiest stationwagon!!!!

Ofcourse, this not one of those sedanocalypse casualties. More of a in-house cannibalisation thanks to this guy.

The GT four door coupe.

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vredesbyrd · 12th May 2023, 13:47

The C219 is one of the most beautiful sedans I have ever had the luck to witness in person.
I guess fast, sleek, luxurious, single-fry banana shaped saloon is now a thing of past.
Just look at it. They don't make cars like they used to anymore, especially Mercedes, with their new german hyundais:

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lemedico · 14th May 2023, 14:43

Oh no! What are the cousins going to drive now?

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RahulNagaraj Senior - BHPian Join Date: Mar 2021 Location: Bangalore Posts: 2,308 Thanked: 22,164 Times	R.I.P. Mercedes CLS \| Another sedan bites the dust According to a media report, Mercedes-Benz has confirmed that it will stop production of the CLS on August 31, 2023, marking an end to the coupe-sedan. The German car brand also confirmed that the 2023 model year will be its last iteration, with no plans to replace the CLS sedan. The Mercedes-Benz CLS underwent a mild refresh in 2022 but also saw the carmaker trim the variants on offer. The rear-wheel-drive CLS450 and the AMG-tuned CLS53 were discontinued last year, leaving just the CLS450 4MATIC version. The last surviving variant was powered by a 3.0-litre inline-6 cylinder engine paired with a 48V hybrid setup, producing 362 BHP and 500 Nm. This allowed the CLS to sprint from 0 - 98 km/h (0-60 mph) in 4.6 seconds. The discontinuation of the CLS marks the brand's clear push towards its EQ vehicles and the more expensive AMG models. Source: Car&Driver Link to Team-BHP news
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