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As far as Mercedes is concerned, the CLS class is a “4 door coupé” and that is that.

After all, they argue, with its ultra sexy sloping coupé like profile, what else can you call it?

Whatever one calls it, when you’re right in front of it you realize that Mercedes has done it again, creating a vehicle that others will find it difficult to match.

Based on the Mercedes E class, the CLS class was created with the intention of offering the comfort and luxury of a sedan with the sporty feel of a coupé.

I say that I believe that they did however there are a few shortcomings.

The doors for example are not as large as a sedan.

Second, the rear seats are no place for tall adults even with the extra legroom provided.

This said, those that fell in love with it, either the CLS 550 or the CLS 63AMG, seem to be all too forgiving about these “small oversights”.

If you’re after practicality and sensibility, get an E class.

If you want to make a statement the CLS is for you is what they would say. I strongly agree.

Whichever way you lean, you should take a test drive to cmare them at one of the Dallas Mercedes-Benz Dealerships

More on the Mercedes CLS Class
With the creation of the Mercedes CLS, the company has created another class-the “4 door coupé”.

Some call it “an MB with an identity crisis” while others refer to as a crossover with an attitude.

Whatever its called fact is this is one sweet ride. Those that have been smitten by its sexy and hitech profile don’t mind its few shortcomings.

So what if the doors are slightly smaller than a sedan and what if outward viewing is slightly limited?

It’s a coupé aint it?

The 2009 Mercedes CLS class has two variants-the CLS 550 and the CLS 63AMG.

This year the CLS class got a few touchups:

• Reshaped LED taillights;
• Updated twin-bar grille;
• Trapezoid shaped exhaust tips;
• Restyled wheels;
• Larger heated mirrors with integrated turn signals;
• A Revised command interface;
• Sportier steering wheel (flat bottomed in the SL 63AMG)

For the CLS 550, standard appointments would be:

• Harman Kardon audio system with a CD changer;
• Leather upholstery;
• 18 inch wheels;
• Sunroof;
• Electronically adjustable air suspension;
• Satellite radio;
• Auxiliary audio Jack;
• Tilt/telescoping steering wheel

Three optional packages are available for the CLS 550:

The AMG Sport Package, Premium Package and Trim Package.

To check on the lowest pricing available for the Mercedes CLS contact your Dallas Mercedes Benz Dealer.

If there was ever a car that had an identity crisis it would be the Mercedes CLS Class. Short of being labeled as another crossover, some argue that the CLS class is a “compromise” between a luxury sedan and a coupé. Some even venture that it’s a sedan trying hard to be a coupé saying that the very sexy arched profile does looks fantastic but the limited headroom at the rear and reduced visibility when looking outside leaves a lot to be desired. “It’s like saying you live in a two-bedroom studio apartment” one quipped. A case of form over function?
The Mercedes CLS comes in two versions-the CLS 550 and the CLS 63AMG. The CLS 550 has a 5.5 liter, V8, 32 valve, DOHC, SEFI alloy engine that produces 382hp @ 6000rpm. This together with the Touch Shift Manually Interactive Transmission helps the CLS 550 sprint to 62mph in just 5.5 seconds. Top speed is electronically regulated to 155mph.
Naturally, AMG Motorenbau und Entwicklungsgesellschaft mbH or better known simply as AMG, wouldn’t accept being outdone. The CLS 63AMG sports a massive 6.2 liter, alloy block and alloy cylinder DOHC, SEFI, V8, 32 valve engine that cranks out a more than impressive 507hp @ 6800 rpm via its’ 7 speed AMG SpeedShift Plus Manually Interactive Transmission. Leaping from a standing start to 60mph in just 4.3 seconds and with the AMG sports package has a top speed of 186mph bringing it up to par with the likes of the Lamborghini Gallardo and Audi R8 with two extra passengers to boot.
The 2009 Mercedes CLS Class is intended to have all the trimmings and luxury you’ve come to expect in a sedan yet handle and feel like a coupé. To help achieve this, in the CLS 550 for example Mercedes installed the Airmatic semi active suspension system which among other things reduces the pitch, dive and roll that usually happens when luxury sedans take on tight curves and twisty roads.
Your Dallas Mercedes Benz Dealer can get you all the info you need to make your decision.

The Mercedes E Guard is the latest addition to the Mercedes’ special protection vehicle series.

Though not as armored and as powerful as bigger brother, the S 600, the E Guards’ VR4 (formerly B4) level armor is capable of stopping 9mm, .357, and .44 Magnum rounds , 12 gauge shotgun slugs and hand grenade shrapnel.

The intended clientele are wealthy businessmen and celebrities who may have to fend off the occasional mugger, carjacker and/or overzealous paparazzi.

The new E Guard was intentionally designed to look almost exactly like its standard non-armored sibling so as not to give the bad guys a chance to plot against you.

Weighing in at a hefty 4717lbs, the E Guard is 860lbs heavier than the unarmored version.

To cope with the additional weight of the protection features, the suspension and brake system had to be redesigned.

The E Guard now comes with a special level II AIRMATIC air suspension system for the front axle and a multi-link independent suspension, anti-squat and anti-dive, stabilizer for the rear.

17 inch wheels with run flat tires are also standard. Electronic control and restraint systems designed to assist the driver in critical situations have also been recalibrated.

Aside from the above, the E Guard can also boast of hitech systems:

• Adaptive Brake – Replaced the reportedly unreliable SBC (Sensotronic Brake Control) system.

• Direct Control – Brings more driving comfort, accurate and easy steering manipulation.

• Intelligent Light System – The Intelligent Light System adapts itself to the weather and driving conditions and increases the visibility by up to 50 meters.

• NECK-PRO head restraints – This systems improves safety after a rear-end collision by moving the latter forward by 4 centimeters and 3 centimeters upwards.

• PRE-SAFE – The preventive emergency system called PRE-SAFE cooperates with the Brake Assist PLUS in order to warn the driver if the distance between him and a car in front gets critical.

This is possible thanks to radars installed on the front of the car.

The PRE-SAFE system also calculates the most effective braking, so even if the driver jams on the brakes, the car automatically uses as much brake power as required for safe deceleration.

If a crash is inevitable, the PRE-SAFE system tightens the seat belts, automatically closes windows, and the seats’ positions are adjusted in order to minimize the effect of the crash.

Imagine if you will an M1A2 Abrams main Battle Tank.

Now remove the 120 mm M256 smoothbore cannon then take out the road wheels and tank treads and put the three pointed star in front. Viola! The Mercedes S600 Guard.

Seriously, the S600 is Mercedes’ answer to VIP protection.

Heads of state, the rich and famous, dictators, despots, royalty, drug lords and the plain paranoid are but a few of their clientele.

In the past companies such as International Armoring Corporation and Armormax would take a brand new, fully assembled vehicle straight out of the lot, strip it down to its shell then retrofit the armor and protective equipment.

What Mercedes did instead was to include the armoring in the production process.

Speaking of armor, the S600 Guard has a Level IV or B7 protection rating.

This means that his majesty is safe from 9mm to 5.56mm to armor piercing 7.62 X 51 NATO rounds striking the car to grenade shrapnel and other explosive devices underneath the vehicle.

Also built in are Michelin PAX system Run-flat tires, an integrated fire-extinguishing system and a self-sealing fuel-tank.

Probably the biggest advantage one gets from factory installing the protection as opposed to aftermarket armorers is that Mercedes can fine tune the v12 512hp byturbo engine to handle the additional 3000 lbs without any discernible loss of comfort or handling.

Despite all the structural reinforcements and protection, what comes out at the end of the production line looks just like any other run of the mill S600.

That is until you open the doors and get a look at the roughly 3 inch thick polycarbonate glass that is.