Looking forward to The DBS Superlegerra. I had a V8 Vantage back in 08 and it makes me miss having one when I see a new Aston Martin. Not complaining though, I love my BMW and Porsche, but there is something magical about Aston and their lovely looks.
the bow active hybrid 5 has the same setup, n55 inline six, with 150lbft electric motor in the transmission. it scoots off the line, but the 4600lb curb weight doesn't help in corners.
the quality of your videos is out of this world. the overlapping with the other cars is amazing. your infos everything is on point. your reviews are by far better then bigger car channels or tv productions. keep this work up and your channel will explode
I really like the looks of this AMG - Stance is great and the simplicity of the sculpting enhances the overall silhouette - And it does not look too big either, great clean and sporty front and rear.
Awesome video as always. Have been stuck in your channel since rbr ep 1. At that time I owned an C63S and a couple of months ago sold to get some more cash for a house. And now have a new C43 coming this spring. I usually never comment on videos, but it is so nice to see someone who really gets it with the 35, 43, 45, and 53 series and does not rant about one man one engine or that it is not a V8. They are still great machines. Keep up the good work!
Love your routine with these videos, the consistency works so well. The rendering is awesome. But please leave the rendering on for longer or do side by side renders or keep flipping. Love your work. Keep it up 👍🏻
I’m so glad I found your channel, I’ve owned a few different Mercedes over the years.. And this year finally entered the AMG!! While it is entry level into AMG... The CLA 45 AMG, I’m here in The States and watching your videos has me really thinking about the next AMG. The channel is brilliant! Keep making videos cheers!!
Raz, since I have owned 3 CLS 63s of previous version, let me answer your intro questions. The 2014 CLS63s cost me $129,000 CDN list price. The CLS53 with Inline 6 cyl price was $125,000 upon intro. A) I get an in-line 6 for same price as my 2014 63s with a hand built V8. b) looks like a dam CLA and like I really want to spend $125,000 for a look alike CLA, right? c) it lost the unique 4 seat configuration. Ok, what about a GT63s? That model, upon intro was $198,000 CDN $ ! A step up of nearly $75K !! That’s a free E class here in Canada. And to top it off, they offered the GT53 in a look alike GT63. Well that was the ultimate reason why I wouldn’t spend $198k for a car. Does that answer your questions ? They simply killed the CLS and to prove my point, the cars sales of both models failed miserably and are therefore discontinued. I with many other walked away.
It's tremendously ugly, looks like a MB for toddlers, or a girly version. I think they are trying to appeal more to women, honestly, and that just leads to awful designs.
This is the best of the reviews on the amg e53 line of cars. No wonder so many outpouring comments and interests. I drive a bmw 530d with m-sport package and would like to upgrade to an amg e53, not quite have the e63s budget. This review nails it, on-point helpful. Thanks.
I don't know if everyone noticed it or not but I have to say, that graphic of you showing the car as you were talking about was just amazing. Felt much more intuitive than showing a still picture of it. Good job!
BLKRKT but this is just 53 model. The GT63S has a much nicer exterior than the new CLS (especially with its Panamericana grille and GT rear end). If you want V8 power, aggression and that beautiful coupe shape, it’s the best AMG.
IronCurtainPrepper yes it can. It make a great replacement for any CLS63 owner. 4 doors, beautiful coupe shape, V8 performance and sound, luxurious interior, gorgeous exterior, etc.... I’m well aware that it has been developed from ground up by AMG, that doesn’t mean it’s not practical and can’t be used everyday.
IronCurtainPrepper it’s doesn’t have a long Hood? Lol you must be joking, have seen a GT 4 door in person, I assure you it has a long hood just like the 2 door GT.
IronCurtainPrepper yes the GT 4 door is a very capable and sporty car, but so are pretty all of Mercs modern day AMGs. Gone are the days when AMGs were all about straight line speed, modern day AMGs design ethos is to make all their models capable both on road and on track. The same goes with the CLS and the E63S too, they both very capable on track. If you think the GT63S would make a bad replacement for the CLS63 because it’s too sporty then you’re wrong.
@IronCurtainPrepper Ok I see your point now. CLS would have that front end too, if it went up to a 63 model. Same with the next gen E63, I bet it will inherit the Panamericana grille and large air intakes. Anyway we're all AMG fans, all these cars are great 👍
@@DanielSadjadian Except the GT is kind of ugly and bulky and the CLS is meant to be sleek and sexy. Well the 1st and 2nd generations were. Jury's still out on this one.
Beautiful car. Can't ever go wrong with a Mercedes AMG. Looking forward to the GT63S review. Great overall review here with the special effects! You got yourself a new sub.
I'm a 2 time 2012 and 2017 CLS63S owner.. I prefer if they would made a 2024 , instead of the GT cause it would be lighter... Both of my cars are stage 2 and 3 and I haven't met no GT that can beat me ... I think in my opinion that the lines of the CLS is the best design AMG ...
You should turn to right side drive and that solves all problems. You solve the pedal problems, the buttons problem and also the shifting with right hand when you drive a manual car :)
True, no need for a CLS63 now, but Mercedes should've at least made this car with 469HP and named it CLS55, give the car some weight and name presence.
Great video as usual. I appreciate the detailed explanation of the cars features. I wasn't sure about the CLS53 but thanks to the way you broke it down I totally get it
Lovely looking car. In my opinion it looks better than the AMG GT 63. From the inside at least it sounds like an M140i which I guess isn’t so much of a surprise as it’s also an in-line 6.
IMO best looking merc alongside c63 coupe. This edition 1 pack looks stunning .however I think the normal cls looks terrible for some reason but then with the amg kit it looks right and gorgeous 😍
It should be quite easy to understand: No Panamericana Front, no Top Line Model ... at least Journalists should get that ... :-) Good that you explain their job to them :-D
You sneered at the "keyboard warriors" at 2:18, but, unfortunately, that question is still very much a valid one when the GT 53 and CLS 53 both exist...and is then compounded by the fact that the E53 sedan also exists; and they all exist in roughly the same space. Now of course, it's rather common for cars to share both platforms and engines, but at the end of the day: you have four different cars that are actually the same car, just light reskins of one another. And, I don't think AMG has done a great job at really differentiating these cars. And I'm not saying that capping the CLS at 53-strength was a bad idea; quite the opposite given that it'd create the same redundancies at the 63. But I do think the GT 4-door should have been V8-only to really lend some sort of credibility to the idea of being AMG's flagship model, something I think it lacks when it shares the engine from the "downmarket" E-and-CLS Class'. I think that all of the talk of CLS/GT 4-door and the MRA-platform AMG -53s epitomizes the increasing amount of clutter in AMG's lineup. You have "-35", "-43", and "-53" designations all serving an "entry level AMG" of some description and that's entirely too much (though I'm assuming the -43s are going to become -53s next go around). It reminds me a lot of when Chevy was slapping the "SS" badge on everything they made about 15 years ago...and that's not a good thing. Much like Chevy was then, AMG may be slicing the pie a bit too thinly.
I actually had to log in to agree with your comment, his point of there not being a CLS 63 because the GT63 exists is not valid, Mercedes went as far as introducing an AMG GT43!! What purpose does the GT53 play when the CLS53 exists?
I love my 4 seats CLS55 AMG. No car compares! Oldschool v8 supercharged reliable daily driver. I have it tuned by Eurocharged has about 600hp and way more torque. 200mph. Got it for 12.3k.
I personally believe that the reason for Mercedes to discontinue the CLS63 is because of the existence of E63. Plus that now they can charge more for the CLS63 by moving it up and call it the the AMG GT4. Yes I get that this is an in house car by AMG but still its similar to what the CLS63 used to be. Moreover, In some countries like China, which is Mercedes biggest market, cars like these with big displacement engines come with big import taxes. So asking someone to pay 200k USD for a CLS doesnt really look like a bargain. Now you can ask someone to pay 250k for a real 'AMG' car. it does look more premium as well.
I love the CLS because all the other Mercedes have the same lights. They all look the same from the rear - the C, E & S. The CLS was alwys meant to be a standalone model. They don't make many of them. I have one and you barely see them on the road. I like the uniqueness
The first gen CLS still gives me goosebumps, and looks amazing. The front end and rear end is very sexy. Im Just not impressed with the future facelifts
I own a CLS 53 AMG. For a daily drive it is truly a brilliant car. If you are looking for monster performance, you really need to look for an E63s or the new GT63s (last one in The Netherlands is very expensive. For example: my CLS 53 AMG, brand new, costs me €151k whereas the GT63s costs €240k, depending on your options). That is a whole other league. People are asking me why did I buy the CLS 53 AMG instead of the GT63s. Well... my budget wasn’t that much to afford a GT63s. People don’t know what they are talking about when it comes to money. 100k difference is alot!
Congrats - same here. Daily driver for me - family man with 2 small kids. E63S was on my radar but design is like a taxi. Wife drives SUV. Here in US my fully loaded 2019 CLS53 AMG was $101k MSRP (before taxes). Why is it so much more in Holland? Only issue: 20" low profile tires are too harsh so the shitty roads here in NY and I will need to buy 4 sets of winter 18" or 19" ones now with wheels. I hope roads in Holland are better?
Big H The GT is a completely different car! It has nothing to do with this. It’s like saying there won’t be an E class facelift because the S class 2019 facelift. There are spyshots of a CLS63 too. The 53 is not even a real AMG.
tompparaideri it still makes a good replacement for a CLS63 owner. And proportion wise, I don’t think the GT63S is much bigger than the new CLS, so it’s not like going from an E to and S lol
Daniel Sadjadian It is still a completely different car though. Completely different design language.The AMG GT is not called CLS AMG GT 63S. And i don’t get what the problem is with making a CLS 63s. Has Mercedes officially said that they won’t make it? It took some time after the E43 came out for the E63s to come out. I don’t remember anyone saying then that Mercedes won’t make an E63s and recommend a completely different car.
Daniel Sadjadian You are right that it is a good alternative but all i’m saying is that people who like the CLS design are waiting for the real hand built engine 63s version with real AMG performance parts and 600+ horsepower and it doesn’t make sense to just say to them: buy the AMG GT63s.
Fantastic review of a fantastic car Raz. You are the best car RUclipsr around right now. Kudos to your efforts. Your consistent format for each review is powerful as its easy to benchmarks various brands and models against each other.
I can’t afford most of the cars you review. But if I could. I would definitely have a well informed decision on which one to pick from your reviews. 👍🏾👍🏾
Pleasantly surprised! What do you guys think? Up next is the GT63S following by DBS Superleggera 😈 We’re a lucky bunch this month aren’t we?! 👍🏼
Mr. Amg, I Need the Best Used AMG for around 30k euros (will be getting it in germany mobile.de) WHAT WOULD YOU ADVICE??
Remove Before Race soooooo looking forward to the GT63s video👍
Looking forward to The DBS Superlegerra. I had a V8 Vantage back in 08 and it makes me miss having one when I see a new Aston Martin. Not complaining though, I love my BMW and Porsche, but there is something magical about Aston and their lovely looks.
how do you compare this against E63S in terms of riding confort and handling?
the bow active hybrid 5 has the same setup, n55 inline six, with 150lbft electric motor in the transmission. it scoots off the line, but the 4600lb curb weight doesn't help in corners.
special effects on point as always
Is noone going to talk about how AMAZING the editing is on this video and all the videos on this channel?
the side profile looks slick as
You cannot beat the original 6.2 V8 noise
Didn't the old cls have a 5.5 biturbo v8
@@l_poci_ yea
5.5*
Leonidas Potsis first gen had the 6.2
@@l_poci_ didn't sound too bad as well
the quality of your videos is out of this world. the overlapping with the other cars is amazing. your infos everything is on point. your reviews are by far better then bigger car channels or tv productions. keep this work up and your channel will explode
I bought a 2017 model cls63 amg with 99k. I love the iconic 5.5l v8 lion roar sound
Beautiful car and interior but still nothing like the AMG V8 rumble :))
I really like the looks of this AMG - Stance is great and the simplicity of the sculpting enhances the overall silhouette - And it does not look too big either, great clean and sporty front and rear.
Cant wait to see what happens when aftermarket starts tuning these
Great review as always❤️
Am I the only person that’s totally baffled by all the different models in Mercedes line up?
I need a book with pictures 😂
Awesome video as always. Have been stuck in your channel since rbr ep 1. At that time I owned an C63S and a couple of months ago sold to get some more cash for a house. And now have a new C43 coming this spring. I usually never comment on videos, but it is so nice to see someone who really gets it with the 35, 43, 45, and 53 series and does not rant about one man one engine or that it is not a V8. They are still great machines. Keep up the good work!
Love your routine with these videos, the consistency works so well. The rendering is awesome. But please leave the rendering on for longer or do side by side renders or keep flipping. Love your work. Keep it up 👍🏻
I’m so glad I found your channel, I’ve owned a few different Mercedes over the years.. And this year finally entered the AMG!! While it is entry level into AMG... The CLA 45 AMG, I’m here in The States and watching your videos has me really thinking about the next AMG. The channel is brilliant! Keep making videos cheers!!
Doug the type of guy to Jump when the effects happen
Hey Raz, I heard a M850i exhaust the other day sounds incredible such a lovely V8 rumble 😈 👍🏼 very impressed with that car!
@The Truth still not SVO level.
Raz, since I have owned 3 CLS 63s of previous version, let me answer your intro questions. The 2014 CLS63s cost me $129,000 CDN list price. The CLS53 with Inline 6 cyl price was $125,000 upon intro. A) I get an in-line 6 for same price as my 2014 63s with a hand built V8. b) looks like a dam CLA and like I really want to spend $125,000 for a look alike CLA, right? c) it lost the unique 4 seat configuration. Ok, what about a GT63s? That model, upon intro was $198,000 CDN $ ! A step up of nearly $75K !! That’s a free E class here in Canada. And to top it off, they offered the GT53 in a look alike GT63. Well that was the ultimate reason why I wouldn’t spend $198k for a car. Does that answer your questions ? They simply killed the CLS and to prove my point, the cars sales of both models failed miserably and are therefore discontinued. I with many other walked away.
The w218 CLS63 was absolutely stunning!!!
Agree. This latest model is one of the ugliest cars I've seen. Have been really trying to like it, but no.
@@dwightgumbs5073 Thoughts on the new M3/M4/4 Series? 😂😂 This is beautiful compared to that
@@307skylake7 To me, that choice is like deciding whether to have your left leg cut off or your right leg cut off.
Neither is a great option.
@@dwightgumbs5073 lmao! Great example.
@@307skylake7 Maybe it's me resisting change but too many modern cars do nothing for me these days.
Hey Mr AMG:-)
For an entry level CLS it certainly is a GORGEOUS car with adequate power.
Luv the videos. Great job.
Cheers from Vancouver Canada!!
It's tremendously ugly, looks like a MB for toddlers, or a girly version. I think they are trying to appeal more to women, honestly, and that just leads to awful designs.
VanCity604 yes the cls 350d looks great I’m getting one in grey in 2 weeks
MenacedAssassin stop hating merc have done a way better job than bmw
This is the best of the reviews on the amg e53 line of cars. No wonder so many outpouring comments and interests. I drive a bmw 530d with m-sport package and would like to upgrade to an amg e53, not quite have the e63s budget. This review nails it, on-point helpful. Thanks.
Best car review channel, someone is obsessed with after effects (special fx) It sets you guys apart definitely . Keep up the good work
I’m not sure why you don’t have 10M subscribers, cause you have some of the coolest car videos on You/Tube... IMO your videos are second to none.
Thanks so much man! We will get there
I don't know if everyone noticed it or not but I have to say, that graphic of you showing the car as you were talking about was just amazing. Felt much more intuitive than showing a still picture of it. Good job!
The last gen facelift cls63 was way nicer on exterior than this one
BLKRKT but this is just 53 model. The GT63S has a much nicer exterior than the new CLS (especially with its Panamericana grille and GT rear end). If you want V8 power, aggression and that beautiful coupe shape, it’s the best AMG.
No, you are a poor man
DA YAK lol wtf?
AGREED
agree 100% this one is just ugly from the outside on every angle.
It's nice but waiting for the GT63S! That's the true AMG variant to buy, especially if you're looking for a CLS63 replacement.
IronCurtainPrepper yes it can. It make a great replacement for any CLS63 owner. 4 doors, beautiful coupe shape, V8 performance and sound, luxurious interior, gorgeous exterior, etc....
I’m well aware that it has been developed from ground up by AMG, that doesn’t mean it’s not practical and can’t be used everyday.
IronCurtainPrepper it’s doesn’t have a long Hood? Lol you must be joking, have seen a GT 4 door in person, I assure you it has a long hood just like the 2 door GT.
IronCurtainPrepper yes the GT 4 door is a very capable and sporty car, but so are pretty all of Mercs modern day AMGs. Gone are the days when AMGs were all about straight line speed, modern day AMGs design ethos is to make all their models capable both on road and on track. The same goes with the CLS and the E63S too, they both very capable on track. If you think the GT63S would make a bad replacement for the CLS63 because it’s too sporty then you’re wrong.
@IronCurtainPrepper Ok I see your point now. CLS would have that front end too, if it went up to a 63 model. Same with the next gen E63, I bet it will inherit the Panamericana grille and large air intakes. Anyway we're all AMG fans, all these cars are great 👍
@@DanielSadjadian Except the GT is kind of ugly and bulky and the CLS is meant to be sleek and sexy. Well the 1st and 2nd generations were. Jury's still out on this one.
Truly is a hidden gem within the lustrous AMG range!
DAMN I LIKE THAT CLS53 SO MUCH💀
Me too
Fantastic review as ever. So professionally done!👍👍👍
Raz I'm watching this video for the second time and enjoying it every much as good as the first view! Great work!
For an automatic transmission, this is my dream car at the moment. Really great review!
Love your reviews. My new CLS AMG 53 is on the boat to the US right now can’t wait
How come I can’t configure it online? It only allow non AMG Version
Stunning Mercedes CLS 53AMG! I love the car, your review as usull, fantastic!
The level of detail in this review was insane! The CLS53 is a true indication of what the future holds for AMG!
Waiting for CLA35 oder 45...
I like it a bit more compact and smaller.. :)
The production of the videos are one of the best I have ever seen ! sub
Beautiful car. Can't ever go wrong with a Mercedes AMG. Looking forward to the GT63S review. Great overall review here with the special effects! You got yourself a new sub.
I'm a 2 time 2012 and 2017 CLS63S owner.. I prefer if they would made a 2024 , instead of the GT cause it would be lighter... Both of my cars are stage 2 and 3 and I haven't met no GT that can beat me ... I think in my opinion that the lines of the CLS is the best design AMG ...
You should turn to right side drive and that solves all problems. You solve the pedal problems, the buttons problem and also the shifting with right hand when you drive a manual car :)
Got mine 2 days ago! Great video.
No lag means no need for a manual transmission. The electrical small engine is genius addition!
amazing! i personally would opt for the E63S :)
True, no need for a CLS63 now, but Mercedes should've at least made this car with 469HP and named it CLS55, give the car some weight and name presence.
BlagoP true because now we have the GT63S and we know that in the future AMG will start making V8 Hybrid models, so that completes the lineup nicely.
There is also a GT53 (i think its 53). But its sad to see that car krippeld
@@pokiparkassistent You're right, there is a GT53. So wtf is the point of this car? lol What, the CLS53 has 5 seats and the GT53 has 4 seats?
BlagoP some people like the more low profile performance cars i guess.
Very proper review, brilliantly explained! Well done.
I LOVE THE NEW CLS. BUYING A NEW MERCEDES RIGHT NOW IS SO HARD THE CHOICES ARE ENDLESS
Great video as usual. I appreciate the detailed explanation of the cars features. I wasn't sure about the CLS53 but thanks to the way you broke it down I totally get it
Lovely looking car. In my opinion it looks better than the AMG GT 63. From the inside at least it sounds like an M140i which I guess isn’t so much of a surprise as it’s also an in-line 6.
Gorgeous car, gorgeous review. Your renders and graphics are incredible. Keep it up Raz.
IMO best looking merc alongside c63 coupe. This edition 1 pack looks stunning .however I think the normal cls looks terrible for some reason but then with the amg kit it looks right and gorgeous 😍
Great review like always! I'm gonna try the trick with the start on my E53. Thank you for not trash talking my new car haha
Don’t think you need to put it into Sport Plus mode. If you leave it in Comfort and hold the up paddle when you start, you get the roar.
Very underrated channel! Very good job
Thank you Alex for you kind words and support 😀
I just wish they kept real oval exhaust pipes on 63 models. This and C53 AMG looks so good with oval pipes
It should be quite easy to understand: No Panamericana Front, no Top Line Model ... at least Journalists should get that ... :-) Good that you explain their job to them :-D
The review couldn’t be better 👏
I wonder how much time it took to edit this video.. whoever did the editing did a good job.
You guys actually predicted the facelift of the 2022 cls53.
Good review bro. Looking forward to the GT63S.
Great review once again- detailed and very professional- brilliant stuff !!
I love this car, I drive this everyday.... no need to have 63, in the US, is useless, with 60MPH highway limit, it is no fun to drive here.
Maestro Wenarto well is not really useless I think real car guys would love the 63 because the v8
I way prefer the 53.
You sneered at the "keyboard warriors" at 2:18, but, unfortunately, that question is still very much a valid one when the GT 53 and CLS 53 both exist...and is then compounded by the fact that the E53 sedan also exists; and they all exist in roughly the same space.
Now of course, it's rather common for cars to share both platforms and engines, but at the end of the day: you have four different cars that are actually the same car, just light reskins of one another. And, I don't think AMG has done a great job at really differentiating these cars.
And I'm not saying that capping the CLS at 53-strength was a bad idea; quite the opposite given that it'd create the same redundancies at the 63. But I do think the GT 4-door should have been V8-only to really lend some sort of credibility to the idea of being AMG's flagship model, something I think it lacks when it shares the engine from the "downmarket" E-and-CLS Class'.
I think that all of the talk of CLS/GT 4-door and the MRA-platform AMG -53s epitomizes the increasing amount of clutter in AMG's lineup. You have "-35", "-43", and "-53" designations all serving an "entry level AMG" of some description and that's entirely too much (though I'm assuming the -43s are going to become -53s next go around).
It reminds me a lot of when Chevy was slapping the "SS" badge on everything they made about 15 years ago...and that's not a good thing. Much like Chevy was then, AMG may be slicing the pie a bit too thinly.
I actually had to log in to agree with your comment, his point of there not being a CLS 63 because the GT63 exists is not valid, Mercedes went as far as introducing an AMG GT43!! What purpose does the GT53 play when the CLS53 exists?
Interior looks on another level,sorry but back of the car just hideous .
The GT 4 door has a much nicer rear end in my opinion. The proportions of the CLS aren't as nice.
Why doesn't it have MBUX?!
Wow, the boot is my fav part (other than the insane interior).
The last gen cls was so much nicer than this one.
Mindau yes they ruined the distinguished rear.
It would look so much better with a panoramic sunroof.
Best amg reviews man wow!!
This guy has the charisma of a rock
nice video, I just picked one up over this weekend !!!!
I love my 4 seats CLS55 AMG. No car compares! Oldschool v8 supercharged reliable daily driver. I have it tuned by Eurocharged has about 600hp and way more torque. 200mph. Got it for 12.3k.
great review, i like that you are now being critical in some aspects you think could be improved. thanks!
Terrific review. Love your presenting especially. Total natural.
Thank you Damian for your kind words 😀
Excellent review can’t wait for more.
Fantastic review. Thank you.
You are a legend man
I personally believe that the reason for Mercedes to discontinue the CLS63 is because of the existence of E63. Plus that now they can charge more for the CLS63 by moving it up and call it the the AMG GT4. Yes I get that this is an in house car by AMG but still its similar to what the CLS63 used to be. Moreover, In some countries like China, which is Mercedes biggest market, cars like these with big displacement engines come with big import taxes. So asking someone to pay 200k USD for a CLS doesnt really look like a bargain. Now you can ask someone to pay 250k for a real 'AMG' car. it does look more premium as well.
#KeyboardWarriors. The interweb is lousy with 'em
Actually one would say the A Class got its lights from this car. The predator face design language started with the new CLS then the A Class
This is an exceptional and affordable car! Great review as always Raz informative and engaging. Great work! Yay bring in the DBS and the GT!
Stephen Lane affordable? Wish I had ur money then
I dont Unterstand why Start with the paddle up? Does it makes louder? Nice video Nice car
I love the CLS because all the other Mercedes have the same lights. They all look the same from the rear - the C, E & S. The CLS was alwys meant to be a standalone model. They don't make many of them. I have one and you barely see them on the road. I like the uniqueness
The design of the cls is so confusing. The normal cls is one of the ugliest cars Mb ever created. But as a 53 it is absolutely stunning
GermanCitizen the last gen cls looked amazing in all versions, especially with the facelift and in amg form (2015-2017 cls63s)
So trueeeee!! U literally read my mind
Because Mb is forcing people to buy AMG .that's why base model is ugly.i think its intentional.
bob I think the spoiler lip adds a lot with the vents that’s y but it looks sexy af in amg version but really ugly normally
BWMIM 9 that’s funny but last gen cls looked good in both versions for some reason?
Great car and review, Just reviewed the C53 some month before and loved it
What a great reviewer/review.
Bit surprised you dissed the E53 Saloon. It’s almost as sleek, a bit cheaper and it has better space in the back.
Very nice. I'd buy it as a first AMG
The first gen CLS still gives me goosebumps, and looks amazing. The front end and rear end is very sexy. Im Just not impressed with the future facelifts
i think it looks great... really love the wheels!
I own a CLS 53 AMG. For a daily drive it is truly a brilliant car. If you are looking for monster performance, you really need to look for an E63s or the new GT63s (last one in The Netherlands is very expensive. For example: my CLS 53 AMG, brand new, costs me €151k whereas the GT63s costs €240k, depending on your options). That is a whole other league. People are asking me why did I buy the CLS 53 AMG instead of the GT63s. Well... my budget wasn’t that much to afford a GT63s. People don’t know what they are talking about when it comes to money. 100k difference is alot!
Congrats - same here. Daily driver for me - family man with 2 small kids. E63S was on my radar but design is like a taxi. Wife drives SUV. Here in US my fully loaded 2019 CLS53 AMG was $101k MSRP (before taxes). Why is it so much more in Holland? Only issue: 20" low profile tires are too harsh so the shitty roads here in NY and I will need to buy 4 sets of winter 18" or 19" ones now with wheels. I hope roads in Holland are better?
Shekon Mirzza, Dutch taxes on cars are very high. That’s why the prices over here are abnormal...
Exceptional interior!
It’s funny how people gonna find something to complain about lol. 95% of you can’t even afford it 😂
I only hoped that the new GLE 53 AMG will sound exactly like this.And i will buy it
Hey Raz Roken you have some of the greatest car videos👍👍👍🍀🌿😎
I can’t wait for the 63 model!!
There won't be a new CLS 63. The new GT...
Big H The GT is a completely different car! It has nothing to do with this. It’s like saying there won’t be an E class facelift because the S class 2019 facelift. There are spyshots of a CLS63 too. The 53 is not even a real AMG.
tompparaideri it still makes a good replacement for a CLS63 owner. And proportion wise, I don’t think the GT63S is much bigger than the new CLS, so it’s not like going from an E to and S lol
Daniel Sadjadian It is still a completely different car though. Completely different design language.The AMG GT is not called CLS AMG GT 63S. And i don’t get what the problem is with making a CLS 63s. Has Mercedes officially said that they won’t make it? It took some time after the E43 came out for the E63s to come out. I don’t remember anyone saying then that Mercedes won’t make an E63s and recommend a completely different car.
Daniel Sadjadian You are right that it is a good alternative but all i’m saying is that people who like the CLS design are waiting for the real hand built engine 63s version with real AMG performance parts and 600+ horsepower and it doesn’t make sense to just say to them: buy the AMG GT63s.
Incredible shots in this one! Production is topnotch, as always. We really are spoiled with incredible, accessible car content these days.
Fantastic review of a fantastic car Raz. You are the best car RUclipsr around right now. Kudos to your efforts.
Your consistent format for each review is powerful as its easy to benchmarks various brands and models against each other.
360p gang
Sound is very good. I definitely prefer the tone of the AMG V6 to the V8.
Well done 👍 great work as usual
I can’t afford most of the cars you review. But if I could. I would definitely have a well informed decision on which one to pick from your reviews. 👍🏾👍🏾
You would ve picked the e200 cabrio in white
The best CLS in my opinion, I was never really a fan until I seen this version.
The only thing is, for some reason, the CLS has the best/most exterior color/interior /trims selections out of C, E series... IMO...
The 2011-2016 cls is still the best , i wish they used the c class interior speedometer instead of the widescreen led’s .....
Outstanding review!
Awesome review!
This a fucking phenomenal car it’s immense