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VERDICTSCR.ORG/CARS NEW CARS 145Mercedes-Benz CLS
Mercedes-Benz pioneered the modern four-door-coupe segment
with the original CLS nearly a dozen years ago. Now, the redesigned
third-generation CLS continues to rely on the same recipe: a sleek,
low-slung sport sedan with some compromised visibility and cabin
access. Fit and finish is excellent, but the controls are complicated.
The CLS seats five people. The base engine is a 362-hp turbocharged
six-cylinder engine, marking Mercedes-Benz’s return to a straight,
inline six-cylinder. Basic driver assist systems are standard, includ-
ing blind spot warning, active braking, and a driver-attention
monitor. Consumers will have to pay for the optional package that
includes active steering and adaptive cruise control.Overall Score NA
Predicted Reliability 20
Owner Satisfaction 40
Road-Test Score NA
Front-Crash Prevention Std./ 05Base Price: $69,200-$79,900
Body Styles: sedan
Trim Lines: CLS450, CLS53
Drive Wheels: Rear, AWD
Seating: 2 front, 3 rear
Engines: 3.0-liter 6 turbo (362 hp);
3.0-liter 6 turbo (429 hp)
Transmissions: 9-speed automaticLength (in.)..................... 199
Width (in.) ......................74
Height (in.) ......................55
Wheelbase (in.) .................116
Weight (lb.) ..................4,255
% weight front/rear .............NAMax. Load (lb.) .................NA
Cargo Volume, cu.ft............... 12
Towing Capacity (lb.) ............NRPremium
EPA combined mpg ..............2616 17 18
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Mercedes-Benz CLA
The all-new 2020 Mercedes-Benz CLA slots above the new A-Class
and below the C-Class. It aims to address some shortcomings of the
outgoing model, while layering in a sophisticated infotainment sys-
tem and advanced safety features. The car is two inches longer and
two inches wider than the 2019 model. The trunk opening and depth
have been increased, but interior dimensions remain similar. The
centerpiece of the cabin is the new infotainment system that recog-
nizes natural language commands and uses artificial intelligence to
customize the driver’s experience. A 221-horsepower, 2.0-liter four-
cylinder turbocharged engine linked to a dual-clutch seven-speed
automatic transmission is the only powertrain. The CLA is available
with front- or all-wheel drive.
Overall Score NA
Predicted Reliability 03
Owner Satisfaction 02
Road-Test Score NA
Front-Crash Prevention Std./ 50Base Price: $33,100-$53,100
Body Styles: sedan
Trim Lines: 250
Drive Wheels: Front, AWD
Seating: 2 front, 3 rear
Engines: 2.0-liter 4 turbo (221 hp)
Transmissions: 7-speed sequential
Length (in.)..................... 185
Width (in.) ......................72
Height (in.) ......................57
Wheelbase (in.) .................107
Weight (lb.) ..................3,335
% weight front/rear .............NA
Max. Load (lb.) .................NA
Cargo Volume, cu.ft............... 16
Towing Capacity (lb.) ............NR
Premium
EPA combined mpg .............NA Average
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