Comments on: Second Generation Mercedes CLS Takes A Bow

By: Thierry

Thierry — Thu, 26 Aug 2010 21:19:01 +0000

The new one seems like a much nicer car when compared to the current CLS. I can’t stand the original/current design, especially the ridiculously narrow windows. It seems as though the “gangster theme” initially started by the 300C with it’s narrow windows is over, hopefully…

By: Jim

Jim — Wed, 25 Aug 2010 12:41:09 +0000

The other day an inadvertent contest of vehicular presence took place in a nearby parking lot as a shiny new W221 was parked next to a very clean W126. The 126 drew most of the attention.

To me it appears the CLS, its competitors and copiers, was jacked up at the B-pillar and the weight of the ends drooped into a frown.

By: Jacj

Jacj — Tue, 24 Aug 2010 18:12:33 +0000

I definitely think that Mercedes introduced “sex” back into the sedan. It is sleek and more appealing to the eye unlike the other “box-shaped” sedans out there today. I think MB made the right move.

By: Gunnar

Gunnar — Tue, 24 Aug 2010 14:07:21 +0000

LOL I’m getting that impression, too

By: Kowalski

Kowalski — Tue, 24 Aug 2010 14:00:13 +0000

I get the impression that Gunnar hates most, if not all today’s cars.

By: Euri

Euri — Mon, 23 Aug 2010 20:47:43 +0000

The 6-year-old w211 based cls was still selling nicely and was not at the end of its potentially long life cycle yet. However the new w212 based cls is still recognizable as a true cls. The design is a bit overwhelming (busy) and I think the front has indeed been improved with the new sls amg like grill. The rear lights are a bit too large and anonymous styled.
Why is that third brake light positioned so low?