Mercedes-amg CLS FAQs

• How much is a Mercedes AMG CLS 53?

  It's not the most affordable car going around, but for a sporty AMG creation, and a hybrid-powered one at that, the CLS 53 is among the more accessible models you'll come across. In fact, the latest iteration is actually priced cheaper than the model it replaced, with a starting price of $183,600 plus on-road costs. The brand also released a limited-edition run of units for the slightly dearer price of $197,600 before on-road costs.

• What does CLS mean on a Mercedes?

  CLS comes directly from the German name for this series, which is Coupe Leicht Sportlich. In English that translates to Coupé Light Sport. Mercedes-Benz uses the CL prefix for representing their 4-door coupe sedans, which are characterised by nimble driving dynamics, efficiency and superb build quality. The CLS range offers the best of both worlds when it comes to a luxury sedan and sports-car dynamics, which means it is one impressive and highly-regarded stable.

• Is Mercedes discontinuing the CLS?

  No, the Mercedes-Benz CLS is back and more beautiful than ever, with a new refreshed iteration drawing widespread acclaim. Perhaps you heard that Mercedes-Benz is planning to phase out some of their coupes and convertibles, and while that is true, the CLS remains, for now at least, while the SLC and two-door S-Class have been facing more uncertain futures after being discontinued in the US. But the German brand still has plans to introduce comparable replacements, so keep an eye out.