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Mercedes Benz re-introduced the world to 4 door coupes in 2005 with the first generation of the CLS. It was based on the E-Class but had a swoopy coupe-like design and struck a chord visually.
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The second-generation CLS was very special to my family. I got to drive my son to his senior prom in a CLS 550 in 2012.
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The CLS 450 is the latest iteration of Mercedes-Benz’s breathtaking four-door coupe. Now it’s evolved to a decent size vehicle. One thing I noticed driving in the CLS 450 4Matic is the size, the proportions, and comfort. You have many driving modes. Modes include; eco, comfort, sport plus, and you can even configure an individual mode. The CLS 450 4Matic is pretty fuel-efficient too. You get an EPA rated 30 miles per gallon on the highway.
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The CLS 450 comes with an inline 6 cylinder turbo engine that also has a 48 Volt EQ Boost system. This mild-hybrid system adds both fuel efficiency and a boost to performance. It gives you 362 horsepower and 369 pound-feet of torque with an AWD system. It has a nine-speed automatic transmission. Fit and finish is what you expect in a Mercedes.
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It also has the Mercedes-Benz digital telematics system, where you have two connected 12.3-inch screens. I love the G-Force feature which shows you the pound-feet of torque when you drive. I could think of no better to drive I-70 through those beautiful hills of Western Maryland. I Enjoyed the premium sound system playing calm the Calm channel on Sirius XM.
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The Maryland travel center didn’t have a lot of people hanging around. It was great to walk around and get some exercise and get some breathing. It’s so helpful for my state of mind.
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The base price on the model I drove is $72,450. With the AMG sports package and other packages, it came to $81,575, delivered from Germany. For more information visit www.mbusa.com
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