Mercedes-Benz CLS FAQs

• 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.

• Is CLS better than E class?

  The CLS is actually based on the popular E Class range, utilising the same platform, architecture and technology. There are some modest size differences between the two, favouring the CLS is you prefer a bit extra space, while the interior of each range is hard to distinguish from one another. Performance really comes down to which specific variant you choose, with the CLS 450, AMG CLS 53, and AMG E 53 the pick of the bunch.