Mercedes-Benz CLS550 Overview

The CLS-Class spawned a new generation of “4-door coupes” featuring the practicality of a 4-door sedan with the slim, sleek profile of a 2-door coupe. For 2011 the CLS550 slots in below the CLS63 AMG within the model lineup and starts at $71,300. Power comes from a 5.5-liter V8 making 382 hp and 391 lb-ft. of torque, mated to a 7-speed automatic transmission with sequential shift capability and rear-wheel drive.

The uniquely styled vehicle is very well equipped with standard features including leather seating with 10-way power adjustable front seats, real wood trim, a 13-speaker harmon/kardon surround sound system with satellite and HD radio, and a hard-drive based navigation and infotainment system using Mercedes-Benz's COMAND interface. Top safety features include anti-lock 4-wheel disc brakes, stability and traction control, a driver knee airbag, front and rear side airbags, side curtain airbags and the mbrace emergency telematics system. Fuel economy comes in at 14 city/21 highway mpg.