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 Practicality 4/5
Mercedes CLS
Mercedes CLS
The CLS is an expensive car both to buy and maintain. The petrol engines aren’t efficient but if you opt for the diesel fuel economy will be much improved. With many options and upgrades available, the CLS will not be cheap.

Head and legroom in the Mercedes CLS is very limited in the rear seats, making it uncomfortable for long trips especially for adult passengers. Although more spacious than the rear, the front passengers are still limited on space. The CLS has a boot that is large enough for average sized items, but obviously won’t accommodate really large items.

The CLS has redeemed the company’s reputation for having great build quality. All the instrumentation has a weighted feel. The gauges are easily read and all the controls are functional and practical. With the exception of the COMAND system which utilizes a multitude of buttons.

The ride is a bit more rigid, but it doesn’t sacrifice a smooth, comfortable feel. The low, sloping roofline does make it a bit uncomfortable for taller passengers in the back seats. Front passengers, however, will enjoy the wide plush seats.

The front passengers will have no problem getting into, or out, of the CLS. For the rear passengers however, this is not the case. With the low roof, and small door apertures, tall passengers will have a more difficult time accessing the cabin.

The CLS is a bit hard to reverse into a parking space due to the fact that the driver sits low and rear visibility is limited. Parking sensors may be a good investment. However, judging distances forward is easy because the view is clear and unobstructed.
 
 
 Life Style 3.5/5
Mercedes CLS
Mercedes CLS
The CLS was designed to be a sporty car. The engine range is geared toward delivering a sporty ride, especially the AMG 5.5-litre unit. Acceleration is rapid and the engine makes a cool noise when accelerating rapidly. The other engine models aren't slow either, and the seven-speed auto gearbox shifts gears smoothly. Overall the car delivers an impressive ride.

The Mercedes CLS may be able to seat a smalll family, but this is not a family car. The CLS was designed for the driver who doesn’y have a family. The car's interior was not designed to be kid friendly. The nice upholstery would be easily ruined by dirty hands. The car could possibly work for an older family.

The CLS would not make an ideal first car. The car comes with a hefty asking price and high running costs. The car offers too much performance potential for a novice driver, and insurance rates are likely to be high as well.

Mercedes has come under fire in recent years for a noticeable lack of quality. The CLS does not have any of the quality issues that some of the more recent models have faced. This will do a lot to help Mercedes fix its image for past quality issues.
 
 
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