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Friday, April 9, 2010

2009 Mercedes CLS

Four years after its introduction in the market, the Mercedes-Benz CLS has received its first facelift that includes subtle design changes and the addition of a new entry-level model, the V6-powered CLS 280. The four-door coupe’s exterior features a new radiator grille with two louvres instead of the previous four, larger mirrors with arrow shaped indicator lamps, new alloy-wheels, LED tail lights, trapezoidal exhaust tailpipes (and not oval as before) and finally a slightly re-designed rear bumper.

Inside, modifications include a restyled leather steering wheel in a three-spoke design with multifunction buttons, as well as a new-look instrument cluster with white dials. As for the new entry-level CLS 280, it is equipped with a 3.0-liter V6 unit generating 231 HP and a maximum torque of 300 Nm or 231 lbs/ft. The CLS 280 sprints from standstill to 100 km/h (62 mph) in 7.7 sec while its top speed is 245 km/h or 152 mph. Combined fuel consumption is 9.8 - 10.0 litres per 100 km or 24 mpg.



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