2022 Mercedes-Benz CLS: Styling Updates, Powertrain Specs, New Tech Features & More
If you?re old enough to remember, the first-gen Mercedes-Benz CLS is to blame for the swoopy-roof styling we?re all seeing in modern sedans and crossovers. In short, the CLS is responsible for kickstarting the “four-door coupe” movement. Launched in 2004 and riding on E-Class underpinnings, the CLS is a more stylish alternative to the former while retaining E-Class levels of luxury and prestige.
2022 Mercedes-Benz CLS: Updated Styling
The Mercedes CLS has always been a thing of beauty, but the 2022 model has a cleaner style than the outgoing car. It now has a new front bumper with more oversized air intakes and a new front grille with tiny 3D star patterns in a chrome glass finish. Also new is a silver chrome front splitter and unique side louvers.
Meanwhile, the rear gets a new bumper with a black faux diffuser. Fancy 19-inch wheels are now standard, while the optional AMG Body Styling Package adds a more aggressive front bumper, a chrome front splitter, bespoke AMG sill trims, and larger 20-inch AMG multi-spoke alloy wheels.
2022 Mercedes-Benz CLS in Starling Blue metallic. Photo: MBUSA.
Turbocharged Engine & 48V Mild-Hybrid Assist
The new Mercedes-Benz CLS inherits the 3.0-liter turbocharged inline-six motor and 48V EQ Boost mild-hybrid assist from the outgoing model. It pumps out 362 horsepower and 369 lb-ft. of torque (1,600 – 4,000 rpm), enough oomph to push it to 60 mph in 4.5 seconds with its standard nine-speed 9G Tronic aut...
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