The Mercedes-Benz CLS 450 2019 is a glorious comeback for the six-cylinder in-line

( Any information: Mercedes-Benz wanted me to drive the CLA 450 Coupe 2019 and the CLA 450 4MATIC so bad He invited me to a wet walk in New Jersey on Wednesday morning for lunch, then nurtured me dinner after the unveiling of the new A-Clbad, "A" for American, Rooftop Sedan & A Manhattan hotel.)

What Is It?

This new-for-2019 CLS is really exciting because it has a new 3.0-liter six-cylinder in-line engine. The straight-sixes are known and loved for their softness, and it's cool to see this architecture in a Benz after 20 years of absence. He is also happily married to one of these 48 volt electric boost systems, which I am delighted to report that it is a pleasure to drive.

This is also the first CLS to have a fifth seat, so you can torture another person's hairstyle with the lack of height in the back of that falling roof line that provides the lie that this vehicle deserves its brand image. Other stylistic elements that have followed previous generations of CLS include the four frameless door windows and the mozzarella light bulb on the back.

The CLS 2019 is one of the first cars to reflect Mercedes' new approach. way, evident by avoiding unnecessary creases and folds in the metal work for a look that is smoother, simpler and populated with LED head and taillights shaped to a point at their corners, like shots of painting, for a slightly more aggressive presence. All CLS cars get AMG style touches, like standard 19-inch wheels

For some reason, the CLS is almost identical to the new clbad A, despite its clbad E status, the critical difference to Before being the grid flourishes. It looks good in my eyes, but makes it already stylish to look like a lower-ranking car whatsoever. It also does not help to overshadow the AMG GT four-door (now with incredible monoblock wheels).

Features That Matter

The 2019 CLS 450 six-cylinder turbocharged six-cylinder in-line six comes with EQ Boost, an integrated starter-generator motor powered by a 48-volt electrical system. You have heard these systems called "soft hybrids". The engine delivers 362 horsepower, which is boosted up to 383 hp with the help of temporary bursts of EQ Boost, and 369 lb-ft of torque with EQ Boost jets up to 181 lbs.

Each of these CLAs gets a nine-speed automatic transmission. Mercedes claims that the acceleration from 0 to 100 km / h is 5.1 seconds for the rear-wheel drive model, or 4.8 seconds for the 4MATIC four-wheel drive car at the rear. You are electronically limited to a maximum speed of 130 mph for your own good.

The CLA 450 4MATIC that I drove was equipped with Lunar Blue Metallic and a set of Gray Ash Wood interior trim, Magma Gray and Espresso Brown. It was also equipped with high performance tires, a clear and bright head-up display, an adjustable air suspension, soft-close doors, illuminated door sills, heated and ventilated front seats, heated rear seats and a motorized sunshade.

Standard features include Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, keyless start, power front seats, dual-zone climate control and ambient lighting keys that stretch the dashboard's width and fill the mouths of the speakers. aeration of the turbine. There was also a sunroof, power mirrors and windshield wipers that could detect the rain by magic.

Safety Features: Rear View Camera, 24 Hour Roadside Assistance, ABS, Active Brake Assist, Stability Control, Predictive Occupant Protection System that pulls occupants toward the center of the car when it detects a collision by side impact, driver attention that is extremely alarming if you bother him, and lateral wind stabilization, that I do not even think even commercial aircraft.

What's Great

Driving the CLS 450 4MATIC in Its Sport + Setting is what I envision a morning jog is like a hardened marathon runner – a comfortable slip with more power, which sometimes makes just a jump for the

On New Jersey's freshly wetted roads, all the playful or unplanned traction loss potential is smoothed out by the four-wheel drive system, making it a safe and relaxed car. an experience that should perfectly match any expectations that anyone would have for an E Clbad looking for more attention.

The look, the engine, the EQ Boost and the 4MATIC system come together as a balanced meal of tasty flavors and satisfying textures. The power is suggestive but not alarming, and there is not an interesting driving experience, but it does what you want, feels good and leaves you feeling embarrbadingly blissful.

When you put it down, the power comes on directly and enthusiastically, and you're satisfactorily pushed deep into your pored leather seat back. It's perfect for those who are in conflict between giving in to their impatience and offering a moment of relaxation. Thinking that Mercedes got 429 hp on this engine for the AMG CLS 53 is a nice thought.

The nine-speed car remains mostly out of your way, although we have suffered some abrupt demotions in bridge traffic. The head-up display is bright, showing the current speed, the posted speed limit, and the navigation directions, making the super wide dashboard screen almost unimportant for the moving driver ( which is a good thing).

The cabin is much quieter than what you might recognize at first, which becomes obvious as you drive on a window. One of the only sounds that goes through the hard working sighs of the turbo engine. With the windows in a tunnel, it's even clearer that the six straight make a satisfying chirp under stress. Otherwise, the engine noise and the exhaust noise never enter the cabin.

The style of the CLS has always been questionable, or "polarizing" to be more polite, but I would say that this generation is one that I do not feel uncomfortable with. Still, my driving partner has described the bumper of the license plate protruding in the back, as well as the rear-facing camera that rotates the Mercedes logo, as "hemorrhoids", and the tail lights look like the stickers false lights that you find on the racing car, which are falsely flat against the body shape.

After living with the CLS for a day, I ended up enjoying the overall look. It's quite strange to draw your attention without too much to get away from being comfortably familiar. I am also relieved to have witnessed some decent paint options and even more impressive interior trim combinations.

What's Weak

The inner keys of the CLS seem a bit confusing. On the 4MATIC I was driving, muted grays and browns were constantly highlighted by hues of pink, aqua and red coming from the infotainment trim band and mouths. aeration, giving a confrontational aspect. You have 64 color options if you are ready to take the time to do it right.

Mercedes claims that the CLS experience should be like a spa, with several moods or something in the settings to choose from. Going down the list in the menu, the only noticeable differences were color changes and a breeze of airflow suddenly audible behind the front seats that was more confusing than relaxing.

I also chose to extinguish the Mercedes perfume that is included in the spa function and many of its other cars in the lineup. The brief period in which it occurred left me nauseated, but I am sensitive to colognes and perfumes, although my co-pilot – who took a big puff of gasoline juice – left early walk with similar symptoms. That may have been an irrelevant coincidence, as he had mentioned while enjoying a very fat duck dinner the night before.

The selection of speeds, as on other Mercedes cars, is on a rod behind the wheel. clumsily on the end of it, which is probably the least premium aspect of the CLS, and almost feels like an afterthought. I can not imagine a clear reason for it not being a series of buttons, or better – still a dial, somewhere on the central layout of the other entrances. If you want to make it a rod at the wheel, simply do a right column change lever. In addition, reading the gear ratio is small and difficult to locate on the screen in front of the driver, and could be clearer.

Another problem in the same geographical area is the way the thick steering wheel cuts the edges of the driver display screen. With the steering wheel in my ideal position, the top edges of the speedometer dials were clogged. Another review corroborated this problem at dinner later in the night. If I move the wheel, it cuts me off just enough to disturb me.

Speaking of management, riding the sport and Sport + riding parameters adds strength to the wheel, but there is virtually no real feedback. The car, either with the steel suspension or with the air suspension, is permanently floating, but sufficiently adjusted to prevent the car from throwing you inside. Honestly, I think it fits the CLS and is well balanced. I'm sure it's better like that.

The new A-Clbad that debuted last week has a complete infotainment system entry, which for me is a big improvement over the CLS multifunctional dial, which I admit have understood. I just predict that the new family entry system will be a welcome change, although I'm not sure that it will do it soon at CLS.

Early Verdict

The 2019 CLS 450 is smooth. The design is elegantly smooth, the interior is comfortably smooth, and the right six engine is powerfully smooth. If you like the shaved hipster side, gelatin hairstyles jellied because they make you feel young, you'll love the design. If you like the idea of ​​a baroque rave, you will love the interior. And if you like to whistle your engine while descending your baroque route, you'll love the CLS 450.

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