2015 CLS Coupé and Shooting Brake revealed

This September will see the arrival of an updated Mercedes-Benz CLS.

Still offered in four-door Coupé and five-door Shooting Brake guises, the front end has received a mild facelift. As part of the refresh there’s a subtly redesigned grille and Multibeam LED headlights are going to be available for the first time.

Mercedes-Benz CLS 500 4Matic Coupé (2015) Front Side

The most obvious interior difference is the appearance of an 8” screen atop the centre console. Although described by Mercedes-Benz as ‘free-standing’, it does unfortunately resemble a cheapo generic tablet that has been stuck to the dashboard.

More significant are the engine changes. For the UK the line-up now comprises four powertrain options, including a new 3.5 litre petrol motor which the CLS 400 uses. Furthermore, the nine-speed 9G-Tronic Plus automatic transmission makes its debut in the diesel-powered models.

Mercedes-Benz CLS 500 4Matic Coupé (2015) InteriorMercedes-Benz CLS 400 Shooting Brake (2015) Rear Side

Prices start from £46,500 and customer orders can be placed from July onwards.

2015 Mercedes-Benz CLS - UK on the road prices
CLS Coupé
Model Engine Transmission Power Torque Price
CLS 220 BlueTEC 2,143 cc, I4, diesel 9G-Tronic Plus 167 bhp (125 kW / 170 PS) 400 Nm (295 lb/ft) £46,500
CLS 350 BlueTEC 2,987 cc, V6, diesel 9G-Tronic Plus 255 bhp (190 kW / 258 PS) 620 Nm (457 lb/ft) £49,950
CLS 400 3,498 cc, V6, petrol 7G-Tronic Plus 328 bhp (245 kW / 333 PS) 480 Nm (354 lb/ft) £55,850
CLS 63 AMG S 5,461 cc, V8, petrol AMG MCT 7-speed 576 bhp (430 kW / 585 PS) 800 Nm (590 lb/ft) £86,500
CLS Shooting Brake
Model Engine Transmission Power Torque Price
CLS 220 BlueTEC 2,143 cc, I4, diesel 9G-Tronic Plus 167 bhp (125 kW / 170 PS) 400 Nm (295 lb/ft) £48,080
CLS 350 BlueTEC 2,987 cc, V6, diesel 9G-Tronic Plus 255 bhp (190 kW / 258 PS) 620 Nm (457 lb/ft) £51,400
CLS 63 AMG S 5,461 cc, V8, petrol AMG MCT 7-speed 576 bhp (430 kW / 585 PS) 800 Nm (590 lb/ft) £87,000

Actually that’s not the entire 2015 range, as it also includes 4Matic all-wheel drive, CLS 250 BlueTEC, CLS 500 and non-‘S’ AMG versions. However, they won’t be sold in the UK.

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