Mercedes-Benz Vision CLS
 

A coupé generation ahead of the rest (press release)

Frankfurt -- Mercedes-Benz is unveiling its Vision CLS coupé study at the International Motor Show (IAA) in Frankfurt/Main, Germany. This new and exciting vehicle concept is the first to combine the elegance and dynamism of a coupé with the comfort and practicality of a full-fledged saloon.

"Our Vision CLS is a coupé generation ahead of the rest," says Professor Jürgen Hubbert, member of the DaimlerChrysler AG Board of Management and head of the Mercedes Car Group. "The idea of a four-door coupé opens up exciting possibilities. Featuring a sophisticated design and exclusive interior appointments, the Vision CLS is aimed primarily at people who have a passion for motor cars and motoring."

Based on a unique synthesis of coupé and saloon, the concept car displays elegant yet instantly dramatic lines and all the classic Mercedes comfort, innovation and safety hallmarks – the perfect blend of passion and practicality. And the same is true of the powerful diesel engine, its 195 kW and 265 hp providing the drive for a truly dynamic driving experience. The power plant propels the Vision CLS from 0 to 100 km/h in just 6.4 seconds and enables it to reach a top speed of 250 km/h (electronically limited). Furthermore, this impressive performance does not cost the earth: the six-cylinder engine consumes 7.5 litres of fuel per 100 km and is fully compliant with the strict EU-4 emission standard.

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I like the car, but IMO it's so stupid to create a 4 doors coupé... next time we will se a cabrio with fixed roof...

Exactly.For me the coupe is two door car.It`s more like a new s-class.

Yeh, they wanted to create something between the S and the CL... why? I hate when manufacturers try so hard to create new classes where to dominate for a while ... :-/

Am i the only one who is reminded of honda's when they see it?

haha, no, i think you're not the only one, the back of this car looks so much like the Honda Accord coupe in my opinion
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Actually, everytime I see the back of a honda accord coupe, it reminds me of a poorly made kit car of a mercedes :mrgreen:

I've never seen this Honda before. And I hope I won't be seeing that Merc again. What a dumb idea. And that BS about being 'ahead of the rest'.... Oh, please. :x

That honda is the north american version of the accord. The euro accord is known as acura TSX here.

Autospy was raving about the new CLS, and I really couldn't see what all the hype was about... It's a really nice car indeed, but on paper it doesn't seem to breath-taking as other cars... but i guess that can be said for alot of the current mercedes range. i'm sure the car will take my breath away when i see in for real. the thing i'm dissapointed in is that the interior seems like the parts were taken directly from the E-class. i would have liked to see a new design, rather than recycles parts, such as the seats, the center console, and some other parts... i guess they had so save some money somewhere to make profit...

argh..whats with the headlights??!!! thats bimmers direction...

argh..again..why are we getting the shitty north american accord. my parents prefer this over the japanese accord. oh wells i guess they're stuck being old aged ppl

It is a nice try. The car looks ok, probably the performance will also be ok. BUT I agree, a coupe has TWO doors!

:shock: That is hideous... And the inside is even worse. I need a bucket. It isn't even a coupé, so why call it a coupé?

When I saw the previous SL and the SLK I thought there was hope for MB after all. But it's just getting worse and worse. Soon they're gonna top the ugliness of their saloons from the sixties...