If it were wine, the Mercedes-Benz CLS would be a blend of some sort, well it is a blend of two designs. Whether you call it a coupe or a sedan, it wouldn’t really matter because the Mercedes-Benz CLS is a blend between the two designs, though leaning more towards the coupe.
The CLS AMG 53 4MATIC was launched alongside the AMG E53, the AMG E53 Cabriolet and AMG C63s.
The new AMG 53 AMG engine makes its debut in the two cars. Built on the E-Class platform, the CLS cuts an interesting but a beautiful modern figure, catching all the attention from onlookers. The chosen venue was Kyalami racetrack where such engines would be at their natural inhabitant.
As cherry on top, the German manufacturer has also unleashed the Edition 1 package which bears exclusive details thin striping around the wheels and replete with orange copper. The 53 engine sits between the 43 and 63 engines. So why the need for a 53, you may be asking. The answer is simple, the 53 is only powering the E-platform vehicles, at least for now. Also with AMG 53 motor, Mercedes-Benz have been able to go the straight 6-cylinder route using the electrification technology. For those who have a fascination for designs, the third-generation CLS is a stunner.
The new engine vomits 320kW of pure AMG power making an exhilarating sound. Not only that, the coupe-like styling is working to the advantage of the CLS. Enter the track, the AMG CLS 53 brags about it, responds with easy and military precision of US SEALS, hugging every corner with ease and poise.
With the Dynamic Select Programme, the 53 can be used as an everyday family car and one that can go out to play on the track. All you have to do is flip the button to select your preferred programme, from comfort to sport, sport plus and race mode the choice is yours. Deep under the skin, the electric and petrol engines work together, in fact, the collaboration between the two motors is impossible to detect even to the most sensitive of ears.
Model Range and Pricing:
- CLS400d 4MATIC: R1 194 834
- AMG CLS 544MATIC+: R 1 502 100
- AMG CLS 53 Edition 1 4MATIC: R1 706 900