2019 Mercedes-Benz CLS53 AMG: striking design and unbridled temper

Contents of the review:

• Appearance
• Salon
• 2019 Mercedes-Benz CLS53 AMG Specifications
• Security systems
• 2019 Mercedes-Benz CLS53 AMG cost and configuration

At the end of November 2017 in Los Angeles, Mercedes presented the third generation of the Mercedes-Benz CLS53 coupe sedan, indexed C257. In comparison with its predecessor, the car received a corrected appearance, a completely new interior and a noticeably redesigned technical filling.

Even inside the company, for a long time, they did not stop admiring the new product, filling it with a mass of flattering epithets.

But before the public had time to get used to the "civilian" CLS53, the company presented its heated modification of the Mercedes-Benz CLS53 AMG, and this version was the first in the history of the company, so we simply could not help but talk about this car.

Exterior CLS53 AMG

Mercedes-Benz CLS53 AMG has a fast, modern and moderately aggressive appearance.

"Muzzle" of the car showcases a sculpted bonnet, triangular head optics, a stylish false radiator grille and a muscular front bumper, represented by several sections of large air ducts.

By the way, the front "heated" sedan differs from its "civilian" protégé by a different design of the radiator grille and a more aggressive bumper.

When looking at the car from the side the absence of the inflated wheel arches that were present on the car of the last generation immediately catches the eye. However, this did not spoil the impression of the car, the profile of which still pleases with a long hood, heavily littered windshield, domed roof and elegant embossing on the sides.

Stern coupe sedan retained the piercing look of the side lights, narrow stripes of fog lights and vertical cutouts of the air ducts. From the new - a small spoiler on the luggage compartment lid, a more muscular rear bumper with two pairs of "trunks" of the exhaust system and, of course, the brand nameplate "AMG".

The dimensions of the new items repeat those of the Mercedes-Benz CLS53:

The bottom of the car from the roadway (see table) separates 118 mm of ground clearance, which is not much and forces you to be careful when driving on a bad road.

Potential car owners have the right to choose one of the 12 proposed body colors, but no one canceled the possibility of choosing an individual color - however, it will cost a tidy sum. In addition, you can choose between 6 different wheel rim designs.

Internal filling of the new Mercedes-Benz

The luxurious interior of the Mercedes-Benz CLS53 AMG was partially borrowed by the "brother" in the model range - the Mercedes E-class (W213). As befits a car with a three-pointed star on the hood, the build quality and finishing materials are above all praise: soft plastics, genuine leather, as well as aluminum and carbon fiber inserts are widely used in the cabin.

In front of the driver is a striking three-spoke steering wheel with a slightly cut lower rim and touch-sensitive buttons on the spokes, and a large 12.3-inch LCD screen serves as the dashboard. In the central part of the dashboard there is another 12.3-inch "TV", which is responsible for the vehicle's entertainment and information capabilities. Directly below it there are 4 stylish air vents, followed by a laconic climate control unit and a stylish analog clock.

First row passengers the manufacturer has prepared first-class chairs with powerful lateral support, a wide range of settings and other benefits of civilization.

A high transmission tunnel passes between the seats, on which the gearbox selector, the electric parking brake button, the multimedia system control washer and several auxiliary buttons are located, which are responsible for the auxiliary functions of the car.

Second row of seats can be represented by a sofa or two free-standing armchairs, separated by a special control panel in the center. If the sofa is installed in the back, three people can sit down - however, a short pillow and a high transmission tunnel will cause a number of inconveniences for the central passenger.

Initially, they thought to classify this moment as a disadvantage, but then you remember the brand and the purpose of the model, which never claimed the status of a family car.

Trunk volume it is standardly equal to 520 liters, while when a three-seater sofa is installed in the back, the volume of usable space can be more than doubled by folding the rear backrests (proportion 40:20:40).

Separately, it is worth noting the presence of aluminum pedals, door sills and stylish red inlays throughout the interior of the CLS53 AMG, including the zero position mark on the steering wheel.

Specifications Mercedes-Benz CLS53 AMG 2019

Under the hood of the charged Mercedes-Benz CLS53 there is a 6-cylinder petrol engine with 3 liters of working volume and generating 435 "horses" at a peak of 520 Nm of torque. The engine is complemented by a turbocharger and a hybrid EQ Boost system, which is a small starter-generator and a 48-volt power system. Such an electric motor reproduces 22 "horses" and generates 250 Nm of torque, thereby helping the main unit during acceleration.

The engine is coupled with a 9-band AMG Speedshift automatic transmission, which allows acceleration from 0 to 100 in 4.5 seconds. and reach a maximum 250 km / h (270 km / h in the case of installing the special AMG Drivers package).

Already in the base, the car is equipped with proprietary all-wheel drive technology "4Matis plus", which transmits 55% of thrust to the rear axle as standard, while a multi-plate clutch is responsible for the "connection" of the front axle.

Despite the impressive power and considerable volume of the power plant, the average fuel consumption does not exceed 8.9 l / 100 km. On the highway, the appetite of a coupe-like sedan does not exceed 7.2 liters, and in the city it is almost almost 12 liters.

The car is equipped with a sporty tuned air suspension and enhanced braking system, represented by disc brakes: front 370 mm discs and 4-piston calipers, and rear - 360-mm discs and single-piston calipers with a "floating" caliper.

The "charged" CLS53 is based on a modular MRA bogie, and the body is made with a wide use of aluminum and high-strength steel grades. Already in the base, the sedan is equipped with an electric booster with an adjustable gear ratio.

Security systems of the new Mercedes-Benz CLS53 AMG

The new Mercedes-Benz CLS53 AMG has in its arsenal an impressive set of modern security systems, which include:

• Circular airbags, including an airbag in the driver's knee area;
• Advanced ABS system;
• Active steering assistant;
• Active emergency deceleration function with intersection assist function;
• The function of holding the car in a given lane and tracking the "dead" zones;
• PRE-SAFE PLUS technology;
• Parking assistant with all-round visibility camera;
• Head-up display;
• LED optics for outdoor lighting;
• Adaptive cruise;
• Immobilizer;
• Anti-theft system with anti-intrusion function;
• High performance brakes;
• Seat belts;
• ISOFIX system lugs;
• Tire pressure monitoring sensors and much more.

In addition to everything, the car body is equipped with zones of programmed deformation, which allows you to damp the impact force during frontal and side collisions.

2019 Mercedes-Benz CLS53 AMG price and trim level

Mercedes-Benz CLS53 AMG is already available to Russian buyers - the price of new items starts at 6.2 million rubles. or almost 94 thousanddollars. For comparison, the simplest Mercedes-Benz CLS-class will cost a potential buyer in Russia at least 4.76 million or 72.16 thousand dollars.

The standard equipment of a charged sports sedan includes:

• AMG Line interior package;
• AMG Line exterior package;
• Anti-theft system;
• Heated and electrically adjustable exterior mirrors;
• Lighting system MULTIBEAM LED;
• Special design light-alloy rollers R19;
• Leather seat upholstery;
• Decorative aluminum inserts in the cabin;
• Rear spoiler;
• Climate control;
• Piano lacquered center console;
• Burmester Premium Surround Sound System
• Rear view camera;
• Wheel pressure monitoring sensors;
• Active parking assistant;
• Cruise control;
• Emergency deceleration technology;
• AMG Performance multifunction steering wheel;
• Heated seats of the first row + their electrically adjustable;
• Seat belts and more.

As an option, buyers are offered:

• Heat absorbing glass;
• Electric sunroof;
• Heated windshield;
• Rear row sun blinds with electric drive;
• Air conditioning system for the first row of seats;
• Heated rear seats;
• TV tuner;
• A platform for wireless charging of a smartphone;
• Advanced acoustics 3D Burmester;
• Head-up display, etc.

Conclusion

Mercedes-Benz CLS53 AMG is an attractive and stylish coupe-like sedan, the main feature of which is the presence of a high-performance 435-horsepower power plant, reconfigured suspension and steering, which allows you to get real driving pleasure.

In addition, the model flaunts the exclusive AMG Line exterior and interior design package, which makes it possible to instantly identify cars even in tight city traffic, as well as an impressive range of basic and optional equipment.

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