2014 Mercedes-Benz CLS 350 launched at Rs 89.9 lakh
The German manufacturer is continuing its onslaught of launches in the country and the CLS 350 is the next in line. Priced at Rs 89.9 lakh (ex-showroom Delhi), the 2014 version of the four-door coupe gets a bit more in the features list and is over a lakh rupees cheaper than the 2013 CLS. Slotting in the niche bracket between the E-Class and S-Class, the CLS 350 will face-off against the BMW 6 Series Grand Coupe and the Audi A7.
Externally, the new CLS is every bit as alluring as the 2013 model, though the new ‘Diamond Silver’ colour and new 5-spoke, 18-inch alloys grace the car with a level of sophistication, justifying the price tag almost by itself. The sleek, sporty design is accentuated by the distinctive grille and swept back headlamps in the front, the wide wrap-around LED tail lamps at the rear, and the low, muscular shoulder line.
The interiors of the new-gen CLS are plush and sport a three dimensional display instrument cluster, three different ambient lighting options, a steering with mounted controls and integrated paddle shifters and a Harman Kardon Logic 7 surround sound music system. The CLS gets all of Mercedes’ electronic aids including ‘Active Park Assist’ and AIRMATIC suspension.
Powering the CLS 350 is a 3498cc V6 petrol engine that delivers 306bhp at 6500rpm and 370Nm of torque at 5250rpm. Mated to Mercedes’ seven-speed 7G-Tronic gearbox enables this 1700kg plus coupe to zip to 100kmph in 6.1 seconds and hit an electronically limited top speed of 250kmph.
