Which cls to buy

[Michael2bellies]

Hi all.
I'm new to mercedes and have fallen for the looks of the cls class but unsure what to buy in the over priced market we are buying our cars in these days.
The 2ltr looks quick enough and looks like it returns good mpg.
Am I better off going for the 3ltr or will I just be driving steady in it to save fuel.
I've lots of questions really but was hoping to start there
Please help if you can

 

[Rotorhead500]

Hello!

If you're doing silly miles, then perhaps the smaller capacity makes sense.

But in all honesty, in a CLS, go 3.0 every time! Silky smooth, performance when you want it and they're really not bad on fuel on a run.

 

[SL63 Mark]

You'll never regret buying the larger engine. Fuel prices are coming down fast, I saw £1.57 for unleaded on the A303 yesterday.

 

[Blobcat]

Hello and Welcome,

CLS 63

 

[SmartAmg]

Welcome. (350d)

 

[Michael2bellies]

Hello!

If you're doing silly miles, then perhaps the smaller capacity makes sense.

But in all honesty, in a CLS, go 3.0 every time! Silky smooth, performance when you want it and they're really not bad on fuel on a run.

I will be doing around 12k now maybe more but not much. Always thought 6 cylinder would be better than 4

 

[Michael2bellies]

OK so what would be the extra in the car that I need to make sure I get

 

[SmartAmg]

OK so what would be the extra in the car that I need to make sure I get

Make sure you get, the Premium Plus, spec it's got all, you'll probably ever want, Pan roof, Burmiester stereo, Twin digital dash, Ambient lighting etc etc.

 

[Michael2bellies]

Make sure you get, the Premium Plus, spec it's got all, you'll probably ever want, Pan roof, Burmiester stereo, Twin digital dash, Ambient lighting etc etc.

Right ok
Is amg worth it and what trim level just isn't enough

 

[SL63 Mark]

Right ok
Is amg worth it and what trim level just isn't enough

AMG is good.

 

[Blobcat]

AMG is good.

Only if it’s the engine…

 

[Blobcat]

Right ok
Is amg worth it and what trim level just isn't enough

AMG trim level is nothing special, big wheels and some trim. Makes them uncomfortable mainly.

An AMG is a different thing entirely - with a hand built engine and plenty of go

 

[SmartAmg]

Right ok
Is amg worth it and what trim level just isn't enough

Depends how fast you want to go, the 350d is 0-60 in 5 secs and 155mph limited (which your never gonna use) plus it's got decent MPG, as for trim level, as I've said, depends what you want, Premium isn't enough, personally for me it's gotta be Premium Plus.

 

[DSK]

From the options has to be the 3.0ltr and sounds like we’re talking diesels. No idea why anyone would buy the 2ltr units as you’ll simply be pressing on more to make it move so any fuel savings are really negligible imo.

3.0ltr Merc diesel is tried and tested and well suited to a car that weight.

The AMG kitted cars are always more desirable from my experience but, for the wrong reasons. A full fat AMG on the hand is whole different story.


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[Michael2bellies]

OK so I'm buying the 3ltr premium plus AMG maybe I'm gonna need to look into what your saying about an AMG engine.
I could spend to 20k but got the hump about prices. I've seen 2013 60k on the clock for around £12k and it's 2015 with 32k on clock for close to £20k.
Is there much between the years

 

[00slk]

Hello and welcome

 

[axelcls]

In the last 3 years I owned an CLS 350 cdi, 2013 and was one of the best cars ever, bought at @36k miles and sold at 78k absolutely without any problems, just wear and tear, oil changed every 5-6k , gear box done, remapped, holidays all over the Europe etc. I bought couple of weeks ago an cls63 amg and…I really regret not buying it before .


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[Michael2bellies]

I've not even driven one yet. I'm waiting for the right car to come along. Maybe I should just get in as many as I can

 

[fabes]

Yes go and sit ( even drive) at least one first

 

[malcolm E53 AMG]

One thing you need to note is the 350cdi is EU5 and the 350d is EU6 - this may not matter to you in which case I’d go for the former without ADBLUE